Author: Brandon J.

Update: The “Red Smoke” FIF Vinyl of “Our Newest Album Ever” is now sold out. SMLXL Vinyl is on a roll lately with their fantastic vinyl releases. Today it has been announced that Five Iron Frenzy’s 2nd full length “Our Newest Album Ever” which released in fall of 1997 on 5 Minute Walk Records and includes my favorite song of all time, “Every New Day”, as well hits like “Handbook for the Sellout”, “Blue Comb 78”, “Banner Year”, “Oh Canada”, and “Most Likely to Succeed” is getting the vinyl treatment for the first time.… Continued →

The new At The Wayside single has been submitted to digital networks and it has already popped up on iTunes/Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, and Google Play. More networks will be added the next few days. Considering purchasing this single and let’s get the band some worldwide coverage. Please leave a review if you could. Also don’t forget to pick up one of 3 new At The Wayside clothing options with an instant download of this single right here (printed on soft Next Level Brand).… Continued →

Finally after years and years off (4 years) I feel it is time to do another “Punk Never Dies” Compilation via Indie Vision Music. I am currently seeking faith based punk bands of various shapes and sizes (and sub genres) to contribute to this insanely awesome new compilation, “Punk Never Dies 3”. If you know any independent bands looking for exposure or even signed bands who want to their tracks noticed, please send them my way. You can email me a brief introduction to your band, along with a link to your song (please don’t email me wav files unless they are on dropbox) brandon.jones[at]indievisionmusic.com… Continued →

Thumper Punk Records is thrilled to announce the release of “Drop The Gloves”, the high energy hardcore punk release from Los Angeles area band Cross-Check. Brash, outspoken, and obnoxious. Cross-Check is a band with something to say, and the musical talent to keep the listener blissfully riveted to their stereo speakers. Be prepared to drop the gloves, throw hands, and be thoroughly exhilarated by this 13 song epic musical journey. Read below for the track listing and other info.… Continued →

Five Iron Frenzy will be joining Slick Shoes for the 25th anniversary of the band MxPx in Seattle, WA. July 7th. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am. This will be one show you won’t want to miss out on. Speaking of FIF, have you ordered their vinyl press of “Upbeats and Beatdowns” yet? I hear the rest of their discography is getting pressed at some point by the fine folks at SMLXL Vinyl. I got my vinyl the other day and it absolutely rules.… Continued →

Sad news to report to you today. The quickly rising numetal/rock band Mayfly, have unfortunately called it quits. This was a band on the rise and had so much potential but I guess sometimes good stories have to meet their end. I wish all the guys the best and hope that vocalist/guitarist will continue making music in some capacity because he had a killer voice. … Continued →

Listen to the new Bryson Price track “Trust In You” (feat. Adriana) below then download right here for free. … Continued →

Check out this unique lyric/music video combo from Memphis May Fire frontman, Matty Mullins. The solo track features Jordan Feliz and is titled “Unstoppable”. His other new single “The Great Unknown” can be found below as well. The new album “Unstoppable” is out on April 21st through BEC. … Continued →

The Juliana Theory have reunited for a very special 20th anniversary tour. Check the dates out below (or right here) and be sure to get your tickets. Let’s hope they stick together for some new music.… Continued →

Light The Way have released a teaser video for their new upcoming ep titled “Dude, Lame”. Check it out below. The ep drops on April 28th to all digital networks and April 29th on bandcamp. … Continued →

Check out the music video for “Lost Boy” from the newly branded “Kids.” (formerly known as Kids in The Way), below (via JesusFreakHideout). The band has a new ep out titled “Side A” via all digital networks. This band has some quality back catalog of music and I look forward to hearing more in the future. … Continued →

Folk singer-songwriters Jenny & Tyler have released their brand new music video for their cover of “Fix You” (feat. The Gray Havens) originally by Coldplay. Check it out below. The group’s new covers record “For Freedom II” is out now. … Continued →

Without the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, Christianity would essentially become just another fun yet pointless social group to hang out in. Thankfully He Is Risen. What does Easter mean to you? Happy Easter everyone!… Continued →

Punk Never Dies, no really it doesn’t. We are led to believe that the flavor of the month is heavy metalcore/djent/hardcore/etc. and we know every little “Christian” label is pushing that stuff. I do love a lot of those bands but my passion has always been on the punk rock side of things. I never understand why the punk purists were so slow to embrace the poppier side and how come no independent (or major) labels have signed bands like this in the past decade.… Continued →

You can now order two different At The Wayside Tshirts and a Tank Top right here. All purchases come with an instant download of the song “Lose One Friend, Lose All Friends, Lose Yourself”. Listen to the song here. The band’s new full length album is out on May 26th through Indie Vision Music. … Continued →

I am proud to present the brand new single from Light The Way titled “Dead Head”. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming Ep titled “DUDE, LAME” which will release on April 28th through Indie Vision Music. Order a special navy blue Light The Way Shirt and get an instant download of this song on StoreFrontier.com … Continued →

Are you ready for some more fresh Pop-Punk tunes from Light The Way? Well if so, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be streaming their brand new song titled “Dead Head” beginning tomorrow at 7am PST right here at Indie Vision Music. The band’s new ep “DUDE, LAME” will release on April 29th. Digital/Merch bundle pre-orders will be up tomorrow at StoreFrontier.com.… Continued →

Today is the release of Jimmy Sisco’s contribution to the 3 Song Acoustic EP series. As the singer/guitarist/songwriter for ABSOLVED and Platoon 1107, Jimmy has released some of the biggest, most aggressive music on Thumper Punk Records. For his 3 Song Acoustic EP, the music is delicate, balanced and soulful, with one track of 70s era folk and two readings of Old Testament scripture over ambient backgrounds. The first song “Son of the Wind” was written by country-western artist Jim Sisco, Sr., in 1970, and recorded by his son Jimmy in the days prior to his father’s death from cancer.… Continued →

I’m proud to announce and introduce you to the new version of the band Paperweight. Zack McKim formerly of the band Take It Back! has joined Paperweight as their new lead vocalist. The melodic punk/hardcore band is currently working on new songs in the studio and will release something later this year. Follow them on facebook here and you can check out a few live videos on their page. … Continued →

Check out the brand new ep from My Compatriots titled “Under a String of Lamps”, available via bandcamp right here. Listen below. Great stuff!! … Continued →

The latest song from The Classic Crime has just been dropped on our ears and it sounds like the band at it’s best. Check out the song below and feel free to discuss. “How to Be Human” drops worldwide on April 28th. … Continued →

I’m bringing you another new band to check out on this very heavy (metal) Saturday and they are called The Death In Me. The band comes from Raleigh, NC. and they play a furious combination of melodic metalcore and chaos. The band’s debut full length “An Appeal to Heaven” will release on Easter. You can purchase the album and other merch direct from the band here. Check out the music video for their debut song “Evergreen” below and download it for free via NoiseTrade.… Continued →

Your Chance to Die have just dropped their punishing new HEAVY song “Omega” that you can take a listen to below. Make sure to pre-order the new album “Ex-Nihilo” right here in several different bundles including vinyl. … Continued →

Check out the music of Common and Creator. They are an independent progressive metalcore band from Tucson, Arizona. They released their 6 song ep “The Narrow” last October. If you like the music of Between the Buried and Me, August Burns Red, Impending Doom, For Today, and Periphery you’ll probably dig this band. Pick up their ep direct from bandcamp, below. [Thanks Shadi for the links] … Continued →

I’m very excited to bring you an exclusive ep stream from new So Cal. pop-punk band, Mainsail. Check out the band’s debut release “Photographs”, below. The Ep is available everywhere on April 8th. You can check the band out on the web right here and on Facebook here. RIYL: The Starting Line, Neck Deep, Knuckle Puck, Man Overboard, Blink-182, Sum 41, and New Found Glory. … Continued →

Check out this well done new music video from Thrice for their song “Hurricane” off the recent album “To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere” available now wherever fine music is sold. … Continued →

One of my favorite new bands DENS, have joined the ministry Come & Live. The band have released their brand new music video for “Hopebringer” which you can view below. You an purchase their debut release “From Small Seeds Come Giant Trees” wherever fine digital music is sold (or from the band direct here). … Continued →

EDM/Dubstep DJ Bryson Price has released his new single through iTunes titled “Trust in You” (feat. Adriana). Support Bryson’s music by purchasing the single or download it for free on April 18th.… Continued →

Mainsail will drop their debut ep titled “Photographs” on April 8th. I encourage you to give these guys a listen and join with us in celebrating a really fun, catchy new pop-punk band from So Cal. You can check out two of their singles on SoundCloud below. The Ep will be available digitally and on CD from CDBaby this next week. These guys would fit nicely in your playlist along side Light The Way, Kept On Hold, and At The Wayside 😉 … Continued →

A really great article on the current explosion of the digital streaming marketplace and it’s subsequent takeover of standard music purchases can be read here (Billboard Article). It is interesting how much things have changed in the past decade and half. I remember the times of the pirates like Napster, Morpheus, Kazaa, etc. and how they threatened to undermine popular music. Then digital stores started popping up like iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, Amazon, Google Play, and many more. With each new incarnation of digital distribution there have been the critics who have tried to signal “the end is near” for popular music and yet time and time again they’ve been proven wrong.… Continued →