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Indie Vision Music - IVM Store Update & Other News

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 2 Comments

Greetings friends and fellow customers. Just wanted to provide you all with an update on some items in our webstore and about future releases ($10 off your purchase of $30 or more up now). First off, the two Light The Way releases “Dad Gang” and “Dude Lame: Deluxe Edition” will both be available for shipping in about 7 business days.… Continued →

Song of The Day: Craig's Brother - Who Am I?

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 1 Comment

We all find that special album, the initial attraction which binds the listener to a band from the get go. For me, that first album “Homecoming” by Craig’s Brother was just that, an alluring piece of work that had me fascinated from day one.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Lacquer - Abaddon's Mouth

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles | No Comments

Today’s featured song comes from Nashville’s own Lacquer, a gritty band that could best be described as what Johnny Cash may have sounded like if he had grown up listening to punk. “Abaddon’s Mouth” is fresh off their 2018 debut LP Good Gracious Alive.… Continued →

The Great Indie Vision Music Sampler of 2019 - Now Available on Digital Networks

By Brandon J. in Articles, News, Streams | No Comments

Our new “The Great Indie Vision Music Sampler of 2019” is now available and we ask that you stream it via your favorite streaming sites or download from Bandcamp for free right here. The CD version of this sampler will be given out free all summer/fall so look for it once it is available (in production now).… Continued →

Happy 19th Birthday IVM - Free Download

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 1 Comment

Indie Vision Music have reached another milestone in our illustrious and long running history as a webstore, website, and more recently – Record label. In celebration, IVM (as we’ve affectionately become known as) has released a FREE 22 track sampler called “The Great Indie Vision Music Sampler of 2019” which you can grab on our bandcamp page (or on CD with orders and shipping late July).… Continued →

Adjy Release New Two-Part Single

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles, News | No Comments

Adjy return from three years of silence to debut a stunning set of tracks.

New Indie Vision Music & IVM Band Shirts

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | No Comments

Some new IVM Shirts, IVM Band Shirts, and some “Throwbacks” have all been posted up in the StoreFrontier site. This is the official site of Indie Vision Music clothing and merch. I handle all physical music shipments with Storenvy and StoreFrontier fulfills the clothing side of things.… Continued →

25 years of Starflyer 59! (over a dozen contributors)

By Loyd Harp in Articles, News | 4 Comments

As you will no doubt have heard, the mighty Starflyer 59 have just released their 15th full-length studio album (not counting dozens of other releases–EPs, 7″ singles, limited edition vinyl, box sets, live albums, etc.) making them officially the most prolific Chrindie band who ever existed. … Continued →

Reading is Listening and Listening is Reading

By Graham Wall in Articles | 5 Comments

I’ve enjoyed listening to music much longer than I’ve enjoyed reading books. Reading has only been an interest of mine for the past five years, especially subjects like philosophy, religion, and sociology. What I’ve found through reading books, though, is that it complements listening to music.… Continued →

IVM Group on Facebook

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 3 Comments

For those of you that actually use Facebook still, you’ll be happy to learn we have created a new GROUP to discuss your love of music and more. Sometimes Facebook page posts don’t always reach everyone and conversations can be tough if you don’t see what we are posting about.… Continued →

Most Anticipated Releases of 2019: Rob Jensen

By Rob J in Articles | 13 Comments

So, 2018 is behind us, another year on the books. After having put together a list of my favorite releases for the year, I decided to try going in the opposite direction and form a list of the albums I’m anticipating most in the coming year.… Continued →

Best of 2018: Rob Jensen

By Rob J in Articles | 3 Comments

2018 had a number of great albums, all of which I couldn’t list here, but after careful consideration, these are my top 20, none of which are listed lightly. See which ones you’d have picked out and maybe find some new music to check out.… Continued →

Best of 2018: Noah Hardwick

By Noah Hardwick in Articles | 1 Comment

1. Brooke Annibale – Hold to the Light Compiling a best of list for 2018 wasn’t easy. There were a lot of good releases this year but very few of them were great. Hold to the Light by Brooke Annibale is one those few though.… Continued →

Most Popular News of 2018

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles | 1 Comment

Here's a quick list of the top 10 posts from 2018. Did your favorite band make the list?

Best of 2018 - Casey G.

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles | 8 Comments

Here are my top albums for the year. Let me know your thoughts and check out a preview of some of the artists as well!

Christmas Songs

By Marco Leal in Articles | 3 Comments

For those of you who braved the crowds on Black Friday, you probably heard Christmas songs playing on the PA overhead. I put together a Spotify playlist of Christmas songs that my wife and I enjoy this time of year to share with all of you.

Under the radar releases of 2018 so far....

By Marco Leal in Articles | 1 Comment

With today being Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, 2019 will be here before we know it. There have been so many great releases these past 11 months, but some have gone with little or no recognition. This post is to bring to light some of those releases.

Shop the IVM Webstore and Get $5 Off Orders Over $20

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 1 Comment

Shop the Indie Vision Music webstore right now and get $5 off orders of $20 or more. Just use coupon code “IVM5BUCKS” at check out once you are over the $20 mark and the $5 will be subtracted. I’ve got new stuff from The Blamed and Grandpa Loves Rhinos plus a ton of other great 2018 releases on CD, Tape, and Vinyl.… Continued →

10 Christian Chamber Pop Acts You Need to Check Out

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles | 7 Comments

Chamber pop may not be the most well-known, or well-respected genre. Nonetheless, it holds some of the most intricate compositions and rides the line between progressive and radio-friendly. Here are our top 10 chamber pop groups you need to check out.… Continued →

10 Essential Christian thrash albums that you MUST hear before you die

By Loyd Harp in Articles | 19 Comments

I don’t know what you think of when you hear the term “heavy metal” or more specifically “Christian metal.” Do you think of spandex or goat heads? Hairspray and makeup or the devil? Fortunately for the bands in this list, none of those things are really the issue.… Continued →

Dreaming of Reunions...

By Rob J in Articles | 18 Comments

You wake up in the morning and take care of your usual business. After you’ve gotten yourself going, you take your phone out and check your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or whichever and start scrolling. A minute or two later, you come across the news you’ve been eagerly waiting to hear, but doubted you ever would.… Continued →

The Best of 2008: 10 Years, A Look Back

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 14 Comments

10 years ago seems like it has passed within an instant. Some of these albums listed below are forgotten hits and some are still being played today. This list are my recommendations and mine alone. Feel free to disagree with my selections.… Continued →

Get New CDs and Vinyl On Sale

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | No Comments

All you fans of solid underground music don’t forget to check out the Indie Vision Music Webstore for a ton of great deals. New Small Wars 7″ Vinyl is now only $5ea. Plus new and recent albums from the likes of Light The Way, Mainframe, Must Build Jacuzzi, At The Wayside, and The Prettybads.… Continued →

Happy 4th of July and the 18th Birthday of IVM

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 2 Comments

In honor of our great country’s independence and the 18th Birthday of Indie Vision Music, I have released both of the new “Family & Friends Samplers” through all digital networks and streaming sites. Plus it is up on bandcamp as well, right here.… Continued →

Check Out the Ethereal Sounds of Qajaq

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles, News | No Comments

Chicago-based indie/ambient rock project Qajaq will be performing at Audiofeed in just a few days – but even if you can’t make it out, their 2015 debut The Light of Everything certainly deserves a listen. The band melds post-rock subtleties with elements of folk and chamber pop.… Continued →

Archabald to Release New EP July 13, Premier Single "Ichabod"

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles | 1 Comment

Archabald showcases a heavier, darker direction on "Carcosa", due July 13. Check out a new single here!

Five Post-Hardcore Albums You Probably Missed

5 Modern Post-Hardcore Albums You Probably Missed

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles | 9 Comments

Post-hardcore is a genre of stigmas – on one hand, the easycore bands tend to dominate modern perception. On the other hand, people might form expectations around Fugazi. Arguably, the staple of modern post-hardcore borrows from hardcore but throws in a stronger melodic focus.… Continued →

Bands That Ended Too Soon - Between the Trees

By Zac Zinn in Articles, News | 8 Comments

Between the Trees – 2005-2010 RIYL – Mae, Copeland, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus In 2009, we saw a great change in a band’s sound that for some went by unnoticed. When it comes to love songs, bands and artists often draw from the same inspiration which is loss.… Continued →

Five Emo Albums You Might Not Have Heard

By Graham Wall in Articles | 6 Comments

Though it has been posited that an emo revival has been occurring for the past eight years, there still remain to be many worthwhile releases from years prior. As the title of this piece indicates, I want to bring to the forefront some notable releases that I believe have been obscured in some way or another.… Continued →

An IVM Opinion Column: Dawning of the Age of Modern Elitism

By Brandon J. in Articles | 6 Comments

Dawning Of The Age of Modern Elitism (and it's many annoyances) Reading the cesspool of comments online whether it be Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, or heck even old school “www” websites (remember those?), one is left with a dilemma….do I bite my tongue or join in with the crazy circus monkeys? Hopefully not the latter, am I right?......