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*Originally posted on April Fools Day. Yes this was a joke and no, it’s not real* In what’s shaping up to be the news heard around the world right here at Indie Vision Music today, legendary punk band – Bad Religion, have collectively found Faith and accepted Jesus. The band announced on their secret 2nd social media account hidden on Truth Social that they have indeed found the Lord after years of wandering in the literal desert (it’s hot out there) searching for meaning beyond what just science can offer and that nature doesn’t always deliver.… Continued →

The term “supergroup” carries a lot of weight. It’s something which calls to mind the likes of superstar artists putting their prowess together in a synergistic way to reach beyond their current fanbases. You’ve got artists like Cream, The Raconteurs, The Highwaymen, DC Talk, or the more recent World Gone Cold. Most of these groups feature well-established artists. But what about a smaller, more independent scale? What about a handful of pensive singer-songwriters joining forces exploring the potential of remote collaboration? Enter Telephone Friends, a project made real during the COVID lockdowns and which saw its self-titled album go public in 2023.… Continued →

Too Bad Eugene just dropped their pretty rad cover of “Scattered” by Green Day a few days ago and it’s ripping up hearts and minds across the world in true Pop-Punk fashion, bringing back smiles and mid-90’s nostalgia. What goes better with war, destruction, and societal upheaval than a little Pop-Punk, Too Bad Eugene, and Green Day at their best during those 90’s years? You can find Too Bad Eugene “Scattered” on all digital networks now!! Last thing, this song appears on the epic 2 volume (8 Vinyl!)… Continued →

The world truly can’t have enough Haste The Day, in fact we need more of it and you’ll get just that on May 1st when their new album “Dissenter” drops through Solid State Records! The band have dropped a couple new singles in the past few weeks (sorry for missing the posts on these, my bad) and “Oblivion” that came out last Friday might just be the best one yet. Check out this emotionally engaging new song in absolute superb HTD fashion, below. Music video can be found below this post right here on IndieVisionMusic.com… Continued →

Sally Grayson, American post-punk meets alternative country artist who lives in Germany, has just released a brand new single. She said of the track, “Amidst all of the world’s sorrows, I’m releasing a beautiful love song at the beginning of spring to help people escape into a moment of beauty and remember the amazingness of human connection.” Check the song out at her website here: https://www.sallygrayson.com/to-be-loved-press… Continued →

JCHC FEST 2026 is shaping up to be one heck of a huge live festival force in hardcore, punk, metal, and a little Pop-Punk as well. Something for everyone! My boys in Light The Way were just added to the lineup so this is a show you don’t want to miss! I’m sure there will be more surprises to come. While I rarely surface in the wild, think more of a Sasquatch, I do come alive with just the right moonlight. Ha! I do want to go though.… Continued →

Grace Graber has been rolling out a very solid amount of worship/ccm covers in her unique pop-punk stylings over the past few months. Today we get her cover of “Oceans” which a few years ago was literally EVERYWHERE but now Grace Graber has unleashed this now dated worship jingle from the depths of the sea and given it a pop-punk feel. The awesome new cover is available now wherever you find your music or by listening below.… Continued →

Protect Your Heart are on a literal roll with fantastic new material already this year! We’ve gotten “Losing My Mind” and “Run” so far in 2026 and now today they drop “Kings Rd”, an absolute fantastic, road tripping, an endearing so cal adoring new single. This perfect tribute to their beginnings and all that sums up their hometown appeal in the form of an easycore springtime anthem. Check out the music video for “Kings Rd” right here on IVM, below.… Continued →

Static Ultra have just returned after a short break to drop their comeback indie jam “Tie The Rope” which has that old school emo/pop-punk flavor blended with some post-hardcore sensibilities. This is the perfect song for spring time and the coming heat (for those of us on the West Coast, we’re feeling the HEAT right now!). Put on those headphones and jam this at full volume, you won’t be sorry you did! Check out “Tie The Rope” right here below.… Continued →

Officer Negative are back baby! The band just announced they will release a new 5 song EP titled “Fight” very soon. No word yet on what past era of the band this will sound most like but I’m strongly sensing old school punk action on this. Make sure to follow the band on their socials or at OfficerNegative.com They are also playing JCHC Fest which is returning again this year, on July 18th.… Continued →

Anberlin are heading out on tour with Emery and Watashi Wa for the celebration of 20 years of “Never Take Friendship Personal” which was their hit 2nd full length released in 2005 on Tooth & Nail Records. Some of you weren’t even born yet and the rest of us are old folks now, browsing the halls of a senior home eating Jello and sipping on ensure. Relive the golden years and check this tour out in a city near you. Flyer can be found below or you can visit any of the 3 bands above on social media for the exact dates, times, cities.… Continued →

The Dingees now classic debut full length “Armageddon Massive” has received the much sought after vinyl pressing by UnoriginalVinyl and Tooth & Nail and is available NOW in the Tooth & Nail webstore (Direct Store Link is www.toothandnailrecords.store). The Dingees featured members from Unashamed, OC Supertones, and a future member of just about every band known to man (seriously the amount of bands Mr. Ethan Luck has been in is pure insanity). This beautiful vinyl re-creation by the fine folks at UnoriginalVinyl has been a work in progress for a couple of years and it finally is here!… Continued →

Happy PAX217 Day! PAX217 remains one of my favorite bands to this day and I always find myself wishing we had more from them. Unfamiliar? PAX217 brings an eclectic mix of sounds throughout their library. Hard rock, reggae, hip hop…its a strong mix and often draws comparisons to bands like 311, P.O.D. and Earthsuit. According to the band’s socials media posts, a livestream is planned for tonight on Zoom (see below). You can find the link in the band’s bio. So blast some PAX nice and loud today and swing out for the livestream later!… Continued →

Tooth & Nail post-hardcore/emo-core outfit Idle Threat have just released a new video, and it is incredible! See for yourself . . .… Continued →

Melodic Skate Punk band RELIANCE AZ are back and better than ever with their fiery and explosive, politically charged new anthem “Take Cover”. The song explores all the current events, political upheaval, and divisiveness through a modern lens of the hope and redemption found only in Christ Jesus. Peace through strength found not in any one Government but only in our Lord. “Take Cover” will bring the listener on a melodic punk journey with plenty of sing a long choruses, some brief rapping at the beginning, and even a hardcore breakdown.… Continued →

Convictions have released an official music video for the track “Metanoia”, which appeared on their last release, “The Fear Of God”. The video features live footage from shows over the past year’s tour. Check it out below.… Continued →

It’s been a minute since we heard from 12 Stones, but today the band dropped a new single and it’s a heavy hitter. Check out “Golden Child” at your streaming service of choice. Who’s up for more?? 12 Stones… Continued →

Hard rock outfit Ignescent has dropped a new single, “Chariot of Fire (ft. Clint Lowery of Sevendust)” along with an accompanying music video. Check it out below and tell us what you think!… Continued →

Demon Hunter have announced the There Was A Light Here tour which will visit some of the midwest and east coast from late April to mid-May. Joining them will be Convictions and Cultist. If you’re anywhere near one of these tour dates, don’t miss out! Who’s already in? … Continued →

Recently I was given a tip about a new(er) band called floodlit. One of the best tips in recent memory. floodlit is a Los Angeles based post-hardcore/metalcore band, in the vein of Thrice, Defeater, Norman Jean, Deftones, Emery, Saosin, Spiritbox, BMTH, etc. By the band’s description, heavy music for a heavy purpose.   To date, there are two singles titled “AMa” and “AKo” released with accompanying videos (see below). The tracks are a sampling of what’s to come when the band drops their debut album later this year.… Continued →

Ok so Small Step Record’s band COLD STREETS just released their brand new song “Over and Over” and it’s one of the best new tracks of 2026! It is so dang catchy, full of soaring melodies and anthemic choruses. It’s just one of those songs you’ll be singing to yourself over and over again (sorry had to do it). Pure 🔥 For context, this is a pop punkish/skate punk inspired track perfect for this incoming spring and summer days and fans of Millencolin, Rise Against, The Starting Line, Over It, MxPx, A Loss for Words, you know, like all the classics, will absolutely fall in love with this band.… Continued →

Las Vegas hardcore band Take has just released 3 new songs (one of which is actually a re-worked older tune), and made them available on all digital platforms. Gobble these up as it might be the last we hear the band. They are set to play Audiofeed this summer, and have no more scheduled shows after that, possibly ever. https://linktr.ee/takeband… Continued →

Fans of indie popsters The Julies have good reason to celebrate. Lost in Ohio (who released Always & Always in 2023, and re-issued the much-loved Love Life on vinyl in 2020) has announced two new releases from the band, both set for February 27th of this year. A brand new full-length will emerge, entitled Cherisher, described as leaning “fully into reflection, memory, and meaning, delivering a deeply personal collection about holding on, on purpose . . . The album draws from shimmering post-punk urgency and ’90s shoegaze-influenced walls of sound, allowing Alex and Pat, both playing multi-instrumentalist these days, a chance to repurpose the past as well.”… Continued →

In September of last year, PARIAH, the solo project from Quinn McGraw, began releasing singles building up to the release of the EP “Swansong” this past week. The release features songs in the vein of rock, hard rock, metal, and nu metal and makes for a great listen leaving you looking forward to more. There’s also a guest spot from Heal The Hurt’s Trevor Tyson on the EP. Be sure to check it out at your digital service of choice and let us know what you think.… Continued →

Islander have been posting some snippets of vocalist Mikey Carvajal recording vocals for the band’s upcoming release, “Fire In The Shade” (date TBD) and it is sounding GOOD. Who’s down for some new Islander?… Continued →

Chaotic hardcore project Pipe Bomb have announced a new single, “I Will Kill the Worst Parts of Myself.” Fresh off the heels of its three previous single releases, Philadelphia chaotic metalcore band Pipe Bomb is dropping one final stand-alone song called “I Will Kill The Worst Parts Of Myself” on January 27th, 2026, in support of its upcoming 10-song album, Hell Hole. Mixed and mastered by John Naclario of Nada Recording (My Chemical Romance, Senses Fail), “I Will Kill the Worst Parts of Myself” stays true to the project’s math/metalcore roots, veering away from the chains of song structure and embracing a flair for dissonance.… Continued →

Dogwood, in conjunction with People Of Punk Rock Records, will be releasing their 2003 album “Seismic” on vinyl for the first time this March. The release is currently limited to 150 copies in orange crush and 150 copies in gold. Pre-orders are now up HERE.… Continued →

Just 2 weeks from today will be the 20th anniversary of Mutemath’s self-titled debut album. So, this past week when the band’s profile pic was updated (with no caption), speculation abounded. No announcement has been made at this time, but it sure seems like they have something up their sleeve to celebrate it. What do you think it is? … Continued →

Last May Run Kid Run dropped a post about their debut album turning 19. If you math it, that means this year is the 20th anniversary of the amazing release, “This Is Who We Are” and the band has some plans to celebrate it…with YOU. Check out the post at the link below and if you’re able to host these guys, its sure to be well worth it! Great band, great album. Who’d turn up for some Run Kid Run shows?? Run Kid Run post… Continued →

25 Years of Indie Vision Music: Blood, Sweat, Tears, and Perseverance I began this write up back in June of this year and it has taken me more than half the year to finish it. It has been a crazy and chaotic year with everything that has taken place in my personal life. Much of it was good and surprising and some other parts have been well, rather stressful. Now as we approach Christmas I am met with my home in escrow, another home to move into, planning a wedding in April 2026, and the passing of my late grandmother on December 23rd.… Continued →