News

Paramaecium. Legendary. Heavy as a concrete slab, and slower than a slug. The band’s debut, Exhumed of the Earth, shocked metal fans everywhere with slow, heavy riffs, string parts, and death metal vocals that were juxtaposed with occasional operatic female vocals added in for good measure.… Continued →

In case you missed the news over the weekend, Mainframe has released their 3rd effort titled “Ties That Bind” featuring 5 plugged in rockin’, punk inspired tunes and 2 tracks that are sort of “unplugged” if you will and perfect for those long drives or moments when Coffee is needed most.… Continued →

For those not following IVM social media, the band Inner 29 are releasing their debut EP “Now and Again, Here” via Indie Vision Music on November 22nd. I have released the 2nd song from that Ep and it is a NEW one for those that didn’t hear some of the songs earlier in the year.… Continued →

In case you were living in the dark, the band Eleventyseven have been putting out quite a few independent releases the past couple of years all of which are awesome in their own right. Well the band is back with a followup to Rad Science, a brand new record titled “Basic Glitches” which will see release on January 17th.… Continued →

Check out another LIVE track (Angel) off the upcoming Slick Shoes release “Broadcasting Live”, due out November 22nd on Tooth & Nail Records. Song can be found below this post and you can pre-order the record on two different colored vinyl options right here.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Bayless – Ready. Aim. (EP)
• boiling point – Legend
• Fire from Heaven – Rally to the King (Instrumental)
• Homestate – Sunny Day
• The Last Bison – The Fire
• Mainframe – Ties That Bind
• Rusty Shipp – Liquid Exorcist
• Signum Regis – Prisoner’s Elegy
• Slick Shoes – Angel (Live)
• Switchfoot – VOICES [Feat.

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All you Five Iron Frenzy and MXPX fans take note, the bands are hitting Orlando and Atlanta in January of 2020 and tickets are on sale now. Watch the Facebook embed videos below and purchase tickets right here. Old guys rule, am I right?… Continued →

Focused are releasing six previously unheard gems from 1993 all remixed and remastered. It is called “At Eternity’s Gate” and will be released on Vinyl/CD by Steadfast Records on December 13th. This excellent vinyl is being released in 3 different color options with a few of them extremely limited so hurry up and order before it sells out.… Continued →

California based punk rock/hardcore band, Cross-Check, have just released the new single titled “The Devil Don’t Take Holidays” off their upcoming new album to be released on Thumper PUnk Records. Check out the amazing song below. Recommended for fans of Street Dogs, Flatfoot 56, The Bouncing Souls, Swingin Utters, H20, and The Dropkick Murphy’s.… Continued →

Bloomsday’s debut “The Day the Colors Died” was brilliant, if a little disjointed. The trio ambitiously covered indie rock, shoegaze, jangle pop, slow-core, lo-fi, and emo all in the span of 10 songs. Amazingly, 20+ years later it still holds up.… Continued →

Indie Vision Music and Thumper Punk Records are proud to present the 3rd Ep set of songs from Florida transplant by way of New Jersey, pop-punk-rock-ska hybrid act – No Lost Cause. This new Ep is titled “P.S.” and is a loving reminder of God’s love for us all and the hope that flows from that instant connection one has with the Lord.… Continued →

Tomorrow is the big day! Mainframe “Ties That Bind” new 7 song release comes out tomorrow on Indie Vision Music. We are trying to get some CDs made but in the meantime you can enjoy this fantastic 3rd release from that mysterious punk rock band, tomorrow.… Continued →

Abandon Kansas has been around the block a time or two, but they really seemed to reach a new high on Alligator a few years back. And while frontman Jeremy Spring has had a host of other projects he’s been working on, the band itself has been largely silent (well, apart from their cover band alter ego, A Band in Kansas).… Continued →

It’s been awhile since I last posted a song of the day. But this week while I was compiling my new releases list I stumbled across this excellent folk song by Amanda Opelt that I wanted to share with you.… Continued →

You might say that Mineral was “almost a Christian band.” Vocalist/guitarist Chris Simpson stated in an interview with NPR last year: “I have no qualms about being a seeker, as it were. But as I have grown into myself, I’ve realized that I’m definitely not a Christian, which is where I felt like I was in the Mineral era.” Beyond the label, the band has some incredible emotional rock music to their name.… Continued →

So, another year and Halloween has officially come and gone. So, being November, for many it’s kind of Christmas season. If you’re like me though and think it’s a bit early, the nee GFM Christmas cover is sure to change your mind.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• A Red Arrow – Birdhouse
• Charlie Peacock – Top of the Beautiful
• The Choir – Kathie’s Garden
• Judah & the Lion – Alright
• Rainforce – In Good Hands
• Red – The Evening Hate (EP)
• Three Days in Hell – A Midnight Parable

Pop

• Aaron Bucks – California Vol.

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To commemorate the deluxe vinyl re-issue of Starflyer 59’s legendary sophomore album, Gold, our Song of the Day has to be a pick from that timeless release. The first time I heard this song was also my first time catching the band live.… Continued →

I am proud (and excited) to announce the new album from Names Without Numbers titled “Silos & Smokestacks” due out December 13th through Indie Vision Music. I have listened to the album many times through and I must say it is an incredible piece of work.… Continued →

Today, Nothing Left dropped a new track, along with a video, titled “Dust Into Dust”. Check it out below. The new song is definitely a big step forward from the band’s previous work, and that’s saying a lot because their previous work was pretty great as it was.… Continued →

We are finishing up 2019 with a BANG! New release from The Blamed is out now, Mainframe “Ties That Bind” on November 9th, Inner 29 “Now and Again, Here” out November 22nd, Heart Like War “Thoughts On This” Ep out Nov/Dec, and the long awaited album from Names Without Numbers out in December.… Continued →

I would like to thank long time reader and supporter MrM for giving me an idea for a news post. I’d like to take a minute and ask you all some questions. Since the site re-launch in November 2016 the site has gone through somewhat of a transformation namely a indie label and also other features site wise.… Continued →

Stephen Christian (Anberlin) announced on Twitter a few days ago that a new Anchor & Braille album is coming in Spring 2020! Who here appreciates the music of Anchor & Braille? Are you excited for this new album? … Continued →

Last week, over at the IVM discussion group on Facebook, a conversation ensued about indie labels within the Christian music scene. Mono vs. Stereo was mentioned, and I commented about their impressive 2005 compilation, The Revolution Will Begin in the Blink of an Eye Vol.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Citizens – Waking Up to Never Die (EP)
• Collision of Innocence – Running Away
• Foxhall – Thinking Straight
• Norma Jean – All Hail
• Slick Shoes – Feeble (Live)
• Sweatpants – Road to Nowhere (EP)
• Words – Trees (EP)

Pop

• Andie Elise – Everlasting
• The Brilliance – Facebook
• GMJ & Iossa – God is at Work
• Dan Bremnes – Up Again (Acoustic Mix)
• Enterline – All for Love (Suhonen Remix)
• Euvoia – the open sky
• Fleurie – R U O.K.?

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I am excited to finally announce the new release from Mainframe titled “Ties That Bind”. The ep features 7 brand new songs sure to stir up heart warming sentiment and a certain nostalgic yearning. This is the perfect release to incite love in your heart and get your voices singing loud in unison.… Continued →

On Wednesday, the video for “No Fly Zone” by Sareem Poems & Newselph premiered over at VIBE Magazine. The song is taken from 88 To Now, which is available in both digital and physical formats via Illect Recordings.… Continued →

Over the past 2-3 years, I’ve been discovering a bunch of old Christian punk, post-punk, and new wave that I didn’t know existed. One of the best examples is a short-lived band from the south coast of England called Crowd Control.… Continued →

Slick Shoes and Tooth & Nail have announced the re-signing of the band with the label. Along with the signing, it has been announced that a live album called “Broadcasting Live” will be dropping on November 22nd (preorder yours here) as well as a completely new album coming our way in 2020.… Continued →

The long awaited new album from midwest emo-pop-rock band – Names Without Numbers, will release in December via Indie Vision Music. There will be CDs and it’ll be available digitally wherever you find your music. First song stream to be posted here shortly.… Continued →