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Interviews

December 10, 2012

Andrew Schwab

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Project 86 frontman Andrew Schwab sits down with IVM to talk books, Christmas Music, and how the fans are eating up their latest album Wait for the Siren! Read on to see just how amazing Schwab really is and how big his heart is for a broken generation of men.

December 5, 2012

KJ-52

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KJ-52 talks big white whales, Garth Brooks, and what's still ahead for this industry vet.

December 1, 2012

Lil' Dre

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Independent Hip-Hop artist Lil' Dre sits down with IVM and talks about his most recent album and life as a husband and new dad.

October 31, 2012

October 18, 2012

A Past Unknown

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A Past Unknown sits down to talk about their upcoming album, the state of music today, and the backstreet boys... among other things.

September 19, 2012

Gideon

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Check out my interview with Alabama-based band, Gideon. See what they had to say by spiritual guidance from Sleeping Giant, their new album, fall touring and more.

September 3, 2012

August 23, 2012

Heath McNease

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Having already put out at least two albums in the last 12 months, I chatted with Heath McNease about his newest new album "The Weight of Glory: Songs inspired by the Works of C. S. Lewis."

August 12, 2012

Belle Epoque

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A few members of Belle Epoque (Kyle Istook – vocals & Sebastian Kerravcic – bass) were kind enough to take some time to answer a few questions for us about their return to the music scene & their new EP, Disillusions Of Man, that releases this Tuesday August 14th.… Continued →

August 11, 2012

August 5, 2012

July 17, 2012

Lessons

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Check out a brand new interview with JJ Snell, vocalist of Lessons, who recently released their debut EP, titled Five Points. Get to know the band a little better as we discuss the band’s background, album, & upcoming plans.… Continued →

July 15, 2012

To Speak Of Wolves

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Gage Speas, vocalist of To Speak Of Wolves, was gracious enough to take time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions for us at IVM. Check out the interview below & if you haven’t taken the time to check out the band’s new album, Find Your Worth, Come Home, then you’re missing out.… Continued →

July 6, 2012

June 14, 2012

Eyes

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Check out this interview with Colorado Springs, Colorado-based band Eyes’ singer and guitarist, Dylan Roop. The band has some cool things coming up; keep reading to find out more!

June 4, 2012

Mike Guess

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When it comes to the world of Christian Hip Hop, there are a lot of underground Lecraes and Trip Lees that have yet to be discovered. Which brings up rappers that you’ve seen on IVM lately including Yaves, Reconcile, Thi’sl; just to name a few. Check out, Mike Guess. A rapper based out of central Maryland, whom is starting to gardner a lot of attention in the state. He recently just dropped his debut album, Fully Convinced. Below is an interview I had the pleasure of doing with Mike about his music, faith and more.… Continued →

May 22, 2012

P.O.D.

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P.O.D. is back after four long years to bring the house down for a whole new generation with Murdered Love on Razor & Tie. Sonny Sandoval, the lead vocalist, was nice enough to sit down and discuss touring plans for the summer, the current state of the music industry and of course, what to expect on the band’s upcoming follow up to When Angels and Serpents Dance. Check it out below.… Continued →

May 21, 2012

Sanhedrin

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Steven A. Cosand wanted to be my friend on Facebook about a year ago. I really did not know who he was until I read a post from Overcome announcing that Steven would be replacing Nicholas Greenwood as their second guitar player. We became fast friends and talked online almost everyday. At the end of 2011 Steven posted a link to his solo project Sanhedrin’s debut EP Pro Human, Pro Life. I was stoked to hear what he could do on his own. Seeing Overcome has move of Jason Stinson’s fingerprints on it.… Continued →

May 17, 2012

The Color Morale

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Recently, had a chance to sit down with The Color Morale and discuss faith, controversy, life on the road and yes, the upcoming record that many fans on anticipating. See what Garret had to say after the band, Baltimore show of the Fire and Ice Tour with We Came as Romans, Emmure  & more.… Continued →

May 11, 2012

My Ransomed Soul

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Some people may not exactly know or have even heard of My Ransomed Soul. Now is your chance to get to know these Maryland natives as I got to interview their vocalist Brendan Frey about the band’s past, present, and future. He talked to me about how excited the band is on the release of their first ever full-length, The Chains That Binds Us. Check it out below.… Continued →

May 3, 2012

Maranatha

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I met Collin in California on November 22, 2003 at the Showcase Theater. He was playing in Shawn Jonas of Zao’s new band Symphony In Peril. We became fast friends, and I have followed Collin’s musical and design career ever since. When he posted the Band Camp link to his new solo project Maranatha, I was stoked to say the least. After hearing what Steven Cosand of Overcome did with Sanhedrin by himself. I knew Collin’s project had to be just as good, and was I right.… Continued →

Project 86

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With a highly anticipated (and fully fan funded!) new P86 album on the horizon, I chatted with Andrew about how this new record is different from their last independent release (hint, it involves bagpipes!) and what greatness fans can expect to be unleashed upon them... soon.

May 2, 2012

See The Light

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So I was assigned to do a interview with one of Come & Live‘s newest bands See The Light. This band hails from southern California, and is helping spread the Spirit-Filled core to the masses. After digging up all the dirt I could find, and getting moved in to my new apartment . I emailed their drummer Teddy Ramirez. So here are some hard hitting questions with some heavier hitting answers.… Continued →

April 26, 2012

Demon Hunter

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Demon Hunter just recently dropped their latest offering, True Defiance, via Solid State Records. I had a chance to talk history, 2012 tour plans, the new record and more. Check out what vocalist Ryan Clark had to say over our email chat.… Continued →

Sent By Ravens

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Sent By Ravens have had a pretty big year so far. Currently on the road with Project 86, just wrapped a tour with Emery and dropped their spohmore release on Tooth and Nail Records, Mean What You Say. I recently had the pleasure to interview vocalist Zach Riner via email.… Continued →

April 20, 2012

Thousand Foot Krutch

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New album, parting ways with Tooth & Nail, and nicknames. Read on as IVM catch's up with Thousand Foot Krutch's frontman, Trevor McNevan.

April 13, 2012

Heath McNease

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     I recently got to sit down with Heath McNease (and by sit down, of course, I mean e-mailed) and talk to him about the life and times of a man who never sleeps. With more albums out in the last year than many artists have in their entire careers, I wanted to find out just what makes the man tick, what inspired an entire 8-bit Nintendo themed album, and why it’s hard for indie artists trying to make a buck in today’s world. So first off, I’ve gotta ask… with 3-4 albums out in the last year alone, do you ever sleep?
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April 12, 2012