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.

March 22, 2013

Attalus - There is a Redeemer

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We are excited to bring you a special lyric video from the band Attalus for their version of “There is a Redeemer”. Check it out below. “Gospel Hymns, Vol. 1” – Releasing April 19th on CD and all digital outlets.… Continued →

March 19, 2013

Surrogate - Lovers

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Check out the new music video from Surrogate for their song “Lovers”. You can download the song for FREE via their Soundcloud below. The band’s new album “Post-Heroic” is out April 5th.… Continued →

March 18, 2013

The Letter Black - The Only One

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Check out the brand new music video from The Letter Black for their song “The Only One”. The band’s new album will be out in April on Tooth & Nail.… Continued →

I Am Empire - Daylight (Acoustic)

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Check out this acoustic video for the song “Daylight” from I Am Empire. The band’s new album, “Anchors” will see a release on March 26th through Tooth & Nail.… Continued →

March 14, 2013

I Am Empire - Remedy

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Check out the brand new music video from I Am Empire for their song “Remedy”. “Anchors” is out in two weeks on Tooth & Nail.… Continued →

March 13, 2013

Confide - Sooner or Later

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Check out this brand new lyric video from Confide for their song “Sooner or Later”, below.… Continued →

Behold! The City - Muddy York

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Check out the new music video from melodic hardcore/punk band Behold! The City for their song “Muddy York”. These guys sound pretty good 🙂 Fans of Life In Your Way, Means, Hundredth, Shai Hullud or even Strongarm will find something to appreciate in this band.… Continued →

My Ransomed Soul - Call to Arms

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Red Cord Records band, My Ransomed Soul, have posted their new single “Call to Arms” which you can check out below. The band’s new album “Falsehoods” will be out on Red Cord Records March 26th. Check out the “Falsehoods” preorder bundle here.… Continued →

Hope for the Dying - Iniquitous

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Hope for the Dying have posted another new song online and you can listen to it below. The track is titled “Iniquitous” from their upcoming album “Aletheia” due out on Facedown Records. Pre-order the album in a few different bundles right here.… Continued →

Fallstar - El Rey

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Check out this brand new lyric video from Fallstar for their song “El Rey” off their upcoming album “Backdraft” that is due to release on Facedown Records. You can pre-order the album in a few different bundles from Facedown here. … Continued →

March 9, 2013

Creations - None of Me (Humility)

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The band Creations have released a lyric video for their new song ”None of Me (Humility)” from their upcoming album titled ”Unworthy/Humility”. The album drops this Spring on Mediaskare Records. [Thanks thruchristalone777 and Jonny]… Continued →

March 7, 2013

I Am Empire - Tell Me Mirror

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Check out this brand new lyric video from I Am Empire for their song “Tell Me Mirror” off the upcoming album “Anchors”.… Continued →

March 4, 2013

We Shot the Moon - How to Move On

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If you enjoyed the new We Shot the Moon song “Claim Me” found on our latest IVM Podcast, then you’re going to love the new album “Love On” available tomorrow through iTunes and Amazon. Check out the lyric video for the new song “How to Move On” below. You can also buy this fine album on Bandcamp here.… Continued →

February 27, 2013

Worthwhile - Unlovable

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Check out this cool new music video from independent melodic hardcore band, Worthwhile, for their song “Unlovable”.… Continued →

Anberlin - Unstable

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Anberlin have gone the creative route with this new music video. They have chosen the (bside) song “Unstable” and have shot a video without the band in it. Check out the music video below.… Continued →

February 26, 2013

Orion Walsh - Rambling Heart

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Check out this new Orion Walsh song titled “Rambling Heart”, below.… Continued →

February 25, 2013

Jeff Schneeweis - "Closer" Ep Stream

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[Update: unfortunately the stream stopped responding so they have now taken it down and are encouraging people to listen on myspace, links below] We are offering an exclusive stream of Jeff Schneeweis (Number One Gun) new “worship” ep titled “Closer” right here on IVM. Just click right here to listen to all these great tracks and comment with your thoughts. The ep will be up on iTunes February 26th.… Continued →

February 21, 2013

My Compatriots - Let's Just Stay on Board

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I am very proud to present you with a new song from My Compatriots titled “Let’s Just Stay on Board”. This band features former members of Stairwell and Bloodshed. The new album titled “California Redemption Value” will be out this summer. More music to come in the months ahead. [Facebook] [Soundcloud] [YouTube]… Continued →

February 20, 2013

Gideon - Bad Blood

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Check out the brand new music video from Gideon for their song “Bad Blood”. Album available now on Facedown Records.… Continued →

February 19, 2013

Those Who Fear - Sowers of Discord

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Check out the brand new music video from Facedown Records band, Those Who Fear. The song is titled “Sowers of Discord”.… Continued →

My Mantle - Live (A Little)

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Check out this great lyric video from independent band, My Mantle, for their song “Live (A Little)”.… Continued →

February 18, 2013

UGLYTWIN - The Quarrel

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Check out this exclusive lyric video from the new Texas based band, UGLYTWIN, for their song “The Quarrel”. The song will be part of a split EP with another local (Austin TX) band called DSGNS called “VS”. Each band contributed one original song and one cover. We chose “Bullet With Butterfly Wings” by Smashing Pumpkins as our cover song. This video is the first taste of what they have been doing since they changed their band over to UGLYTWIN from The Brigade(TX) over a year ago.… Continued →

February 13, 2013

Colours (Ex-Burden of a Day) - A Machine

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Check out this cool music video from the new band, Colours, featuring ex-Burden of a Day singer Kyle. I think all fans of ambient indie rock will dig this. Thanks to Keith Settles for shooting me over a link to this fine project!… Continued →

February 11, 2013

Draw the Parade - I Came Here to Dance

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Check out the brand new music video from the band Draw the Parade (out of the Netherlands), titled “I Came Here to Dance”. They sound sort of like a combination of Panic at the Disco mixed with No Doubt, Hellogoodbye and driven by Horns.… Continued →

Eyes of Eli - Creator

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Check out this lyric video from Eyes of Eli for the song “Creator” off their debut album which is available now. Fans of Affiance, Destroy the Runner, and Red will be pleased.… Continued →

Thousand Foot Krutch - War of Change

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Check out this brand new music video from rockers Thousand Foot Krutch. It’s for their song “War of Change”.… Continued →

February 7, 2013

Adelaide - Acquit (Official Video)

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Check out the new official music video from death metal(core) band, Adelaide, for their song “Acquit”, below.… Continued →

February 6, 2013

Every Knee Shall Bow - The Lion's Teeth

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Everyone needs to watch this lyric video from the metal band, Every Knee Shall Bow, and let us know what you think. The song is titled “The Lion’s Teeth” and is off their upcoming album “Slayers of Eden” due out March 12th on Rottweiler Records.… Continued →

February 5, 2013

The Old-Timers - This Decay

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Check out the brand new lyric video from punk band, The Old-Timers, below. The band’s recent album “Soli Deo Gloria” is available now from Thumper Punk Records.… Continued →

February 4, 2013

Relient K - That's My Jam

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Check out this fun little novelty track by Relient K called “That’s My Jam”. See if you can name off all the 90’s band references in the song ;). I’ve heard this song will not be on the new album just so you know.… Continued →