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Have You Ever Heard Of: Mattie Montgomery

So Mattie is not a soloist per se. He is the former dreaded frontman for disbanded metalcore bands For Today & Besieged. He branched out & has 3 prophetic teaching CDs that are basically short sermons set to music. He currently serves as the pastor of a ministry he founded called The Altar Fellowship.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Gryp - Against The Crowd

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Fresno, Cali nu-metal band Gryp (fronted by educator Curtis Shamlin) is epic imho. First heard this band’s firt release Indecision while checking out demos at a defunct Christian bookstore in Bloomington, IL & I was immediately hooked. It was different than what was out in 1997 in the Christian realm with staples Ungrateful, Heal Me Back & You Were There.… Continued →

Opinion: Merch is Boring. But It Doesn't Have To Be

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles | 1 Comment

For seasons in my life, I’ve found myself as a professional designer. But even outside of that, I’ve been pursuing hobbies in video and photography for some years. In high school, I did pixel art for a few games (which never launched, RIP).… Continued →

Song of the Day: Sam Ule - Paint

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles | 1 Comment

Sam Ule (the moniker of Samuel Schmidt) is in an Indiana-based songwriter fresh off the press with his debut single. “Paint” glistens piano-pop sensibility, the kind of song that feels theatrical and upbeat. Sam Ule draws comparisons to Jason Mraz and Jon Bellion, making use of careful electro-acoustic arrangements that are warm and captivating.… Continued →

Opinion: Deconstructionism Is Passé

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles | 19 Comments

Disclaimer: Opinions are my own and do not reflect all of the IVM staff. Orthodoxy isn’t cool, and non-Christians make better music than Christians. Now, I don’t seriously believe this – but it may as well be the mission statement underlying most formerly-professing-Christian artists.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Jess Ray - Gallows

By Noah Hardwick in Articles | 1 Comment

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Song of the Day: Symphony of Heaven - Deathmarch

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 1 Comment

Here is a nice adult contemporary Sunday SOTD for ya…NOT!!!! This artist consists of an acquaintance of mine Logan Thompson who started solo back in 2016 who hails from Indiana, USA. What drew this fan twas the name & the debut single In Anger’s Midst.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Micah Lother - St. Patrick

By Noah Hardwick in Articles | No Comments

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Song of the Day: Azusa – Interstellar Islands

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 1 Comment

So it has been messing with my head this band Azusa & how I think I know whom they sound like. I know the band is composed of members from The Dillinger Escape Plan (whom I saw live many years ago), Absurd2, Frodus, Arvinger, & lo & behold-Extol, Mantric & Benea Reach!… Continued →

Song of the Day: Beach Chapel - Honey

By Noah Hardwick in Articles | No Comments

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Have you heard of Apologetix?

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 4 Comments

The band that just keeps on parodying hit after hit! I have been a follower of this parody band for at least 15 years or so. They take mainstream songs and compose Biblical lyrics & release 2 songs per month. The name of the band stems from 1 Peter 3:15 & is a derivative of the word apologetics which means “defense of the Christian faith.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Ella Mine - Wolves (Ved Døra Mi)

By Noah Hardwick in Articles | No Comments

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Have you heard of Zurisadai?

By Marco Leal in Articles, News | No Comments

Zurisadai (Translated from Hebrew: The Almighty is my rock and strength) are a 3 piece Christian Extreme Metal act hailing from Brazil. FFO: Thrash and Black metal. RIYL: Herd, Hating Evil, and A Hill to Die Upon.

Have you heard of La Ruta?

By Marco Leal in Articles | No Comments

La Ruta (translated: The Route) is a Spanish Christian Pop Punk band from Lima, Peru. RIYL: Blink 182, Slick Shoes

Have you heard of Homonovux?

By Marco Leal in Articles | No Comments

Homonovux is a Spanish Christian punk band from Yucatan, Mexico. FFO: Metanoia, Dogwood, and good old punk rock!

The Greatest Hits You've Never Heard an Indie Vision Music Compilation

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 3 Comments

In conjunction with my new 20th Anniversary story I posted here on IVM a few days ago, I have released 3 compilations titled “The Greatest Hits You’ve Never Heard” featuring songs from IVM past history. All mastered by Sef Idle at Simpul Studio with artwork by Jordan of The Prettybads.… Continued →

Indie Vision Music - 20 Years and Back Again (A Tale of Hope Amidst the Pain)

By Brandon J. in Articles | 27 Comments

The juicy, tell-all extravaganza you've all been dying not to read. This is my life's work. I hope you find something enjoyable in these words and the stories I am about to share right here. IVM20

Indie Vision Music Turns 20

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 2 Comments

20 years ago I launched a site called IndieVisionMusic.com. It was initially an online Webstore only but then morphed into a record label then webzine then label and now all 3. It wasn’t a huge behemoth by any means (never was).… Continued →

The Best Albums of 2020 So Far From A to Z

By Noah Hardwick in Articles | 9 Comments

I was considering putting together a list of my favorite albums (and EPs!) from 2020 so far today when I had a better idea! Instead of giving you my top 10 or something like that I decided to give you album for each letter of the alphabet!… Continued →

Indie Vision Music 50 Percent Off Sale on Storenvy

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 1 Comment

In an effort to raise some funds for IVM and celebrate the 20th anniversary at the same time, I am hosting a special 50% off sale in the storenvy webstore. Sale is good on all items. *Preorders like the 20th Shirt will ship when shirts are available and it will hold your entire order up until item is available.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Takeheart - Access of Liberty

By Marco Leal in Articles | 5 Comments

"Succubus of an insecure safety, I will never bow to your will... To die is gain, our life is our sacrifice, you will not take my pride. Your freedom means more than our safety. Christ is not a filthy word!" RIYL: Sleeping Giant, Madball, Stick to your Guns, and Hatebreed

Song of The Day: Teddy At Night - Blueberry Water

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | No Comments

My song for the day is from a newer indie-pop artist by the name of Teddy At Night. Teddy (Boldt) played drums for bands like Wavorly, Family Force 5, and more recently For King & Country, as well as many others.… Continued →

Have you heard of The Walter Eugenes?

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 1 Comment

Besides having the two most awesome two names put together at one time, this band rocked. The two man band was Walter Paul Robinette & Rick Eugene May! At a time when alternative music had taken a major foothold in Christian music (starting with Undercover), this group was seen on Christian music television channels with their rockiest song: Crawl.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Fluffy-Guitars, Guns & Girls

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 3 Comments

Fluffy was a garage grunge band heralding from Mike Knott’s Blonde Vinyl Record label. Guitarist Chris Colbert has remastered both of their full lengths recently and are available on many digital platforms. The record label Lost In Ohio is running these repressings & have a few cool ones including The Julies & Black & White World.… Continued →

Song of the Day: En Mi Lugar - Prodigo

By Marco Leal in Articles | No Comments

En Mi Lugar (In My Place in English) is a Spirit Filled Melodic Hardcore band from Bogota, Colombia. FFO: Venia, Advent, Poured Out, and Atrocities.

Song of the Day: Arthur Alligood - Shouldn't Be That Hard

By Brandon J. in Articles | No Comments

Today’s Song of the Day post is all about Arthur Alligood and specifically the song, “Shouldn’t Be That Hard”. This was a criminally underrated song that flew mostly under the radar of most music fans out there. Arthur has been making great Americana/Folk Rock for more than a decade now.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Anberlin - Pray Tell

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 3 Comments

Another album celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary is “Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place” by the world renown alternative rock band, Anberlin. This Brendan O’Brien produced full length effort (their 5th album by 2010) was a slight departure from the sunny, bright, more upbeat sounds of their commercial break through record, “New Surrender”.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Close Your Eyes - The Body

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 7 Comments

It’s hard to believe it has been 10 years since the release of the first Close Your Eyes album on Victory Records – “We Will Overcome”. This album had a ton of great songs including this one called “The Body”, which is a favorite of mine and perfect for this Song of the Day post.… Continued →

Have you heard of Jack Of All Trades?

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 3 Comments

Finnish rapcore at its finest in the early days of nu-metal. Simply said, this is one of the most high energy bands imho ever (just see the video for their song “Point of No Return”). It seems they did not keep the same label as each release was through a different one.… Continued →

The Worshiper offer their "Reveal Us" EP for Free

By Marco Leal in Articles, News | No Comments

Jefferson, North Carolina's, The Worshiper , have made their 2016 release "Reveal Us" available for Free. FFO: Oh, Sleeper, Phinehas, Fit For A King, August Burns Red, and For Today.