Author: Brandon J.

I am 44 years old living in Orange County, CA. with my wife and 2 children (+1 adult son). I enjoy living a life for God, Family, passionate music, the ocean, the mountains, gardening, and working in the Machining industry. Kauai is my special place. I founded this site in July of 2000 and love the community we have here.

February 10, 2014

The Social Threat - Even Honest Talk is Cheap (Ep Stream)

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[Update: Pre-order this ep here on iTunes] Indie Vision Music Presents: Ep stream from Canada’s own The Social Threat. The ep is titled “Even Honest Talk is Cheap” and features some of the most riveting and catchy melodic punk songs you’ve heard since Dogwood went away. This ep is sure to please fans of Good Riddance, Dogwood, The Flatliners, False Idle, No Trigger, Much the Same, Craig’s Brother, and Man Alive. If you enjoy quick paced melodic punk songs with brash attitude and diy spirit, you’re going to love this new ep.… Continued →

February 6, 2014

Household - Reservoir

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Minnesota-based Household recently released their debut music video for their song “Reservoir.” The band has plans for an east coast tour this coming spring. “Reservoir” can be downloaded for free/pay-what-you-want via bandcamp here. Check out the music video and free song, below. [Thanks Chris]… Continued →

Streaming Service vs. Streaming Service: Who Will You Choose?

By Brandon J. in Articles | Comments closed

In a heated battle between popular streaming services, I am coming to you our most loyal readers to get an opinion on which one you use (if you use one) and what your thoughts on it are. Do you use Spotify, Rdio, Beats, Google Play, iTunes Radio, Pandora, or other new service? Name your service and why YOU like it best. What features do you look for most in selecting a “Streaming” service? What media device do you “stream” these songs from? Do you listen to the songs in your vehicle?… Continued →

February 4, 2014

The Shine Effect - Stronger (Hallelujah)

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Check out the brand new music video from independent Tennessee alt-rock band, The Shine Effect. The song is titled “Stronger (Hallelujah)”.… Continued →

February 1, 2014

Papa San - Step Up (ft. Da' T.R.U.T.H)

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On the heels of Papa San’s first #1 Reggae album on Billboard (‘One Blood’) this week, and his performance last night at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration with Mary Mary, Doug E. Fresh, Donnie McClurkin, Tamela Mann, and many others, Papa San releases a visual for his hottest single “Step Up”. The single features veteran rapper Da’ T.R.U.T.H. and showcases both artists rapid fire delivery and skills. Check out the video below. (Press release from Syntax Creative)… Continued →

January 27, 2014

Triple Stitch - Your Love Will Be the Death of All Rock n' Roll

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Check out this great music video from the Rock n’ Roll/Punk band, Triple Stitch, titled “Your Love Will Be the Death of All Rock n’ Roll”. The song appears on the band’s recent ep of the same title available on iTunes here. Fans of Squad 5-0, The Deal, Mxpx, Face to Face, will enjoy the music of this band.… Continued →

January 22, 2014

Kutless - Rest

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Check out this new song from Kutless titled “Rest” in lyric video form, below. The new album releases on February 11th.… Continued →

January 19, 2014

Fast FWD - What They're Up 2 Now: Bill Power of Blenderhead

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Check out my new Fast FWD Feature with Bill Power of Blenderhead on his life making music and what he's been up to lately.

January 13, 2014

Fast FWD - What They're Up 2 Now: Chris Carbonell of Strongarm

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We are following up our Strongarm "Fast FWD" feature with Part 2, this time with Chris Carbonell answering some deep questions. Let's relive the past and travel back to the time of DIY hardcore spirit and celebrate the accomplishments of this great Florida band.

January 8, 2014

Fast FWD - What They're Up 2 Now: Jason Berggren of Strongarm

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I started a feature late last year that sort of fell to the wayside. I apologize for slacking on my job. Here is the latest edition of “Fast FWD – What They’re Up 2 Now” with Jason B. of Strongarm. Enjoy! … Continued →

The Ongoing Concept - Failures & Fakes

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The Ongoing Concept have released their new music video for the song “Failures & Fakes” off their current album “Saloon” available now on Solid State Records.… Continued →

January 4, 2014

What 10 Albums Have Made the Biggest Impact on Your Life?

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This is a spin off of the Facebook thing floating around that prompts you to list your top 10 favorite albums that have made the biggest impact on your life. List those 10 albums below and let’s start a discussion on what music continues to impact your life. Maybe some of you will find some new bands to check out.… Continued →

December 26, 2013

Silent Plant - Tiny Hands

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HM Magazine has partnered with Silent Planet to bring you their new music video for “Tiny Hands”. View it below.… Continued →

December 20, 2013

An Honest Mistake - Ain't Christmas Without You

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Check out the new Christmas themed video from my friends in An Honest Mistake featuring new female (co)Vocalist Ashley Chan. The song is titled “Ain’t Christmas Without You”. Buy the song below for $1.00 via the band’s bandcamp page.… Continued →

December 16, 2013

Anberlin - Dead American

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Anberlin has posted their brand new music video for “Dead American” off the recent release, “Devotion”. Check it out below.… Continued →

Saving Grace - Ablaze

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Saving Grace just released a lyric video for the track “Ablaze” from their upcoming album The Urgency. In stores January 21st through Facedown Records. [Thanks Smacky X]… Continued →

December 11, 2013

For Today - Fight the Silence

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(New York, NY) – For Today have released the video for their new song “Fight The Silence” which you can view below. The song is from the band’s forthcoming new studio album Fight The Silence, which will be released on February 4th 2014 via Razor & Tie. Merch Pre-orders are available HERE. The video for “Fight The Silence” was directed by Daniel Davison (August Burns Red, The Chariot, Manchester Orchestra, Norma Jean).… Continued →

December 10, 2013

The Altar Billies - Joy to the World

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Check out The Altar Billies new Christmas themed music video for the classic “Joy to the World”, below. It’s a rip roarin’ good time.… Continued →

December 9, 2013

Jess Penner - Building Heaven

By Brandon J. in Lyric Videos | Comments closed

Indie pop artist, Jess Penner, has released her brand new lyric video for the song “Building Heaven” off the upcoming full length album due out in January of 2014.… Continued →

December 5, 2013

Come What May - The Conduit

By Brandon J. in Lyric Videos | Comments closed

Check out the brand new song and lyric video from Post-Hardcore band Come What May for their song “The Conduit”. What do you think?… Continued →

Crazy Crazy Awesome Awesome - Just Dance

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Crazy Crazy Awesome Awesome has put up a new music video on YouTube which you can watch below. Feel free to comment with your thoughts.… Continued →

December 3, 2013

Hearts of Saints - The Shepherd's Song (God With Us)

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Hearts of Saints has a new music video for the song “The Shepherd’s Song (God With Us), view it below. The song is also available on iTunes.… Continued →

Seeker & Servant - In Awe

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Seeker & Servant have posted their brand new lyric video for the song “In Awe” which you can view below. The band will release their new album “Into Your Love, I Go” on January 7th. Pre-order the album on Vinyl or CD (and in bundles) right here.… Continued →

November 26, 2013

Christafari - Silent Night / Come & Worship

By Brandon J. in Lyric Videos | Comments closed

Check out this lyric video from Reggae band, Christafari, for their Christmas song “Silent Night / Come & Worship”. The group’s new Christmas music album “Reggae Christmas” is out now and available wherever fine digital music is sold.… Continued →

November 13, 2013

August Burns Red - Provision

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Check out the brand new August Burns Red music video for their song “Provision” off of the recent album, “Rescue & Restore”.… Continued →

November 12, 2013

Five Iron Frenzy - Zen and the Art of Xenophobia

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Five Iron Frenzy have teamed up with Alt Press to unveil their first new music video in over 10 years. The video is for the song “Zen and the Art of Xenophobia”. View the video below or right here at Alt Press. Their new album “Engine of a Million Plots” is out November 26th and available for pre-order here.… Continued →

November 11, 2013

Close Your Eyes - Frame and Glass

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Check out the brand new music video from Close Your Eyes for their track, “Frame and Glass”. Video can be found below. “Line in the Sand” is available now.… Continued →

November 9, 2013

Children 18:3 - It's All In Your Head

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Check out the new music video from Children 18:3 for their song “It’s All In Your Head” off of “On the Run” released in 2012 on Tooth & Nail.… Continued →

the WAY - I Keep Falling (Full Album Stream)

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We are proud to bring you a full album stream from California based Punk Rock band, the WAY. The name of the album is “I Keep Falling” and it is scheduled to release on December 10th through Thumper Punk Records. Pre-order the album here. Check the band out on Facebook here. Album stream can be found below.… Continued →

November 8, 2013

The Altar Billies - Titans of the Wasatch (Ballad of the Big Boy)

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Check out the brand new music video from The Altar Billies for their song “Titans of the Wasatch (Ballad of the Big Boy)”. Also, if you missed my interview with Mike Stand from yesterday, check it out here.… Continued →