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November 24, 2020
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November 14, 2020
Song of The Day: Man Alive - Say What You Want
This band holds a special place in my heart. I’ve been a fan since 2001 or so when I first heard “Foreign Concepts” from Men of Israel Records. They were big time self promoters and got their music into my ears.… Continued →
November 10, 2020
Have you heard of Knuckle Sucker?
With a name like Knuckle Sucker, one may not be quick to think that they would be a faith based band, but they sure are and unabashedly so! FFO: Loose End, Pocket Change, Preach it Ray Ray!, Relient K, Slick Shoes, and MxPx.
Song of the Day: Leaderdogs For The Blind-Restless
One of my all time fave releases, Lemonade, was from a band released by the defunct R.E.X. Music. Forming circa 1993, the 4 band members had changed their name from Leaderdogs to add For The Blind. They blew Christian indie music lovers away with an industrial/hard rock hybrid with iconic songs such as Yellow & Black Attack (no, not the Stryper album!),… Continued →
November 9, 2020
Song of the Day: Weathered-Quick Tempered
Facedown Records indie rock band Weathered’s first & latest single Quick Tempered from their upcoming album lyrical content is simply some of the most profound lyrics that I’ve seen in a while. They seem to align with my favorite Bible verse that I have tattooed on my arm.… Continued →
November 7, 2020
Song of the Day: Rackets & Drapes-Turn UpThe Downside
Rackets is the best shock rock band imho with loyal fans called Therapy Patients. Led by vocalist Kandy Kane (Kiffany), they have definitely had a controversial impact on the Christian music industry & have been repeatedly listed as sounding akin to Marilyn Manson.… Continued →
November 3, 2020
October 31, 2020
The Incomplete List of 2020 Albums & EPs
Rock & Punk
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October 26, 2020
30 of The Greatest Indie Bands Of 2020
The following list is a mix of new independent bands and recent bands releasing music in the past year. Unlike other “lists” in Christian Music that wallow through the sea of sameness, this list embarks on a journey to share good music that doesn’t suck.… Continued →
October 24, 2020
Song Of The Day: As We Are-Paralyzed
So I had a chance to meet these guys while I was recording a sound byte from their record label owner for my online radio station a few years ago at Audiofeed Festival in Central Illinois. Wow, has their style changed.… Continued →
October 21, 2020
Song of the Day: Lust Control-Mad At The Girls
So this track is one of my favorite songs of all time. There are a couple different versions out there, but the one off We Are Not Ashamed is my go to. I remember hearing this song for the first time circa 1993 on a University of Illinois indie Christian rock/metal show whose DJ introduced me to greats such as Living Sacrifice, Reflescent Tide, The Clergy amongst many others at the time.… Continued →
Statement on the Future of IVM
Attention friends, family, and loved ones. This is the statement on the ending of the IVM Record Label and what to expect from this website in the future…. Please read on. The site will operate the same way it has the last 20 years.… Continued →
October 20, 2020
October 3, 2020
55 New Songs from September 2020 You Should Listen To
While I haven’t been posting about it the past few months like I was earlier in the year, I’ve been continuing to update the New Release Sampler playlist on Spotify every month with new songs. I felt like taking some notes while I was putting the finishing touches on it today though and thought I’d share them readers.… Continued →
October 2, 2020
Song of The Day: Relient K - Deathbed
I’ll just come out and say it, “Deathbed” is quite possibly the best “Christian” song that has been written in the past 15 years. That is quite a statement to make and I’ll tell you why. First of all, bands who can create an 11 minute “epic” song with constant peaks and valleys all the while captivating the listener with a heavy dose of heart tugging melodrama, you know they are doing it right.… Continued →
September 29, 2020
September 24, 2020
Song of the Day: Beloved (US) - Like a Song (U2 Cover)
Beloved (US) released this absolutely flawless cover of U2’s classic song, “Like a Song”, last month. It is without a doubt, one of my favorite cover songs by an artist we write about and quite simply one of the best songs of 2020.… Continued →
September 23, 2020
September 19, 2020
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
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 →
September 11, 2020
Opinion: Merch is Boring. But It Doesn't Have To Be
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 →
September 9, 2020
Song of the Day: Sam Ule - Paint
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 →
September 8, 2020
Opinion: Deconstructionism Is Passé
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 →
September 1, 2020
August 23, 2020
Song of the Day: Symphony of Heaven - Deathmarch
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 →
August 22, 2020
August 20, 2020
Song of the Day: Azusa – Interstellar Islands
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 →
August 18, 2020
