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“Is It Far // Or Is It Close” Due 1/1/18 Minneapolis-based indie act Author has announced their first new album in just about three years. “Is It Far // Or Is It Close” is due 1/1, but the band has set up pre-orders and has three tracks up for preview. “IIFOIIC” sees Author dabble with the ambient, post-rock leanings found on their debut, “Of Brighter Days”, this time incorporating some electronic elements as well. Add in the band’s penchant for technical, noninvasive drumming and they’re set to open up 2018 on a strong note.… Continued →

Arthur Alligood is an artist I’ve followed for many years. From his independent work as solo musician all the way up to “One Silver Needle” in 2012 which was one of my favorites and a critically acclaimed, under the radar HIT. If you don’t know who Arthur Alligood is and you’re just casually browsing IVM then please drop what you’re doing an listen to the full length album right here (or on iTunes & Spotify). Then head over to this link here and preorder the new ep (1st in a 4 ep series due in 2018).… Continued →

The Lead return after a more than decade+ absence from the music scene. The (now) post-hardcore band has just dropped their new 4 song ep titled “The Lead Again.” via bandcamp and you can listen below.… Continued →

Promising independent band, Nihilio, have returned from their hiatus since 2009 and have a new 4 song ep in their hands. The band worked with producer Matt Goldman at Glow In The Dark studios on these songs and the 2 I’ve heard sound fantastic. Give them a listen below. Ep will be available on 12/22 right here.… Continued →

Check out this really cool music video of Orion and Brandon performing acoustically the Slow Coming Day track “Watching It Fall Apart” in Hollywood, CA. Video is below. You can find the indie Slow Coming Day release “A Part of Me Died” (2002) right here for free download or their full length “Farewell to the Familiar” (2003) available on all digital networks.… Continued →

Christafari have just released a 3rd video in their “Backslider” series for the song “Rescue Me”. Check out the video below.… Continued →

Check out the new Vocal Few music video for their Christmas music themed song, “Cheers To Your Holiday”, below. The song appears on the duo’s “Snowdrift Ep” which came out last year. Check out more info on “Snowdrift” right here at the group’s website.… Continued →

Household have just announced their signing to Equal Vision Records. The band will be working on their new album soon. In the meantime, make sure to catch the band on their upcoming tour with Senses Fail, Reggie and the Full Effect, and Have Mercy (tour dates listed below).… Continued →

This former pop-punk band Hawk Nelson which in the past few years has morphed into some sort of worship centered pop-rock band, has just released a brand new song titled “He Still Does Miracles”. Check out the new single below and pick it up wherever you purchase/stream fine digital music. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming full length titled “Miracles” and due out on April 6th 2018 through Fair Trade Services. Catch Hawk Nelson on tour in Spring 2018 with CCM Pop Super Star, Colton Dixon.… Continued →

The latest band to join the growing (and very talented) new roster over at Raging Storm Records is none other than The Worshiper. The band and label just dropped a teaser clip for their new song “14:30” which will see release on January 9th. You can read all about the background on this great song right here. This band is recommended for fans of: Oh Sleeper, Silent Planet, Phinehas, and For Today.… Continued →

Just in time for Christmas comes word that The Prayer Chain have posted their 1995 “Mercury” album for purchase on Vinyl format which includes a digital download of that same album. You can either buy the digital album, Vinyl, or both. Purchase here. I have this album and I must say that it’s a definite favorite of the 90’s, don’t miss out on this.… Continued →

Excitement is an understatement. I have been a fan of this band of punk rockers for 2 decades now and everything they create regardless of lineup changes, is magnificent. My friends, beginning on December 24th Indie Vision Music will bring you a special stream of “Titles” by Dogwood, their new song and first in nearly a decade. You’ll be able to buy this song as part of “IVM Family & Friends Sampler” which is for sale here (ships in January 2018). Check out teaser below.… Continued →

The men in Switchfoot have announced their hiatus in 2018. They’ve been a band for 20 years which is quite an accomplishment. The fact that these core guys could stick together this long and put out a consistent set of cherished songs for 2 decades is admirable. I wish them the best and thanks for all the years of entertaining, uplifting and well loved songs. We were meant to live for so much more, indeed.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Phangs – Eyes Off You [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Brenton Brown –  You Will Not Fail Us [Single]
• Hawk Nelson – He Still Does (Miracles) [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• Bryson Price – Unashamed [Single]
• GAWVI – BROS [Single]
• GAWVI – HIT THE LOTTO [Single[
• GAWVI – MOMENTS [Single]
• GAWVI – THRILLS [Single]

Hard Rock & Metal

• For All Eternity – The Will to Rebuild
• Safemode – This Is Now [Single]

Hip Hop & Rap

• Davis Absolute – Run This City [Single]
• J-Phish – New Kings
• Kaleb Mitchell – Keep Up [Single]
• Lathan Warlick – Done Witchu Yet [Single]
• Rapture Ruckus – Fictional [Single]
• Social Club Misfits –  Lucky [Single]
• Ty Brasel – Praying Hands [Single]

Praise & Worship

• Bethany Worship – When You Move (Live)
• Chris Renzema – Son of God [Single]
• Corey Russell – Inheritance [EP]
• Crossing Worship – This Is Life
• Equippers Revolution – Senses [Single]
• ICF Worship – God With Me (Emmanuel) [Single]
• Island Youth Worship – IYW [EP]
• Jeremy James Whitaker – Trust [Single]
• Wildwood Music – Planted in Praise: Live Worship

Christmas

• Awaken Worship – Advent Song (Our God Has Come) [Single]
• Hyper Fenton – Sleigh Bells [Single]
• Southside Worship – O Holy Night [Single]

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In honor of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and all things melodic punk rock we bring you the brand new Craig’s Brother jam, “Meilynn’s Song”. Check the song out below and be sure to visit the IVM Store here to pre-order the “IVM Family & Friends Sampler” that this song appears on. The CD/Digital Combo will also begin selling on IVM Bandcamp here on Christmas Day. All sampler CDs will begin shipping January 22nd. *Sampler CDs are FREE with any order of merch in the IVM webstore or $3.00 by itself.… Continued →

Indie Vision Music is proud to present NEW Craig’s Brother music. This is the first new song by the Santa Cruz, CA. melodic punk act in 7 years! Check out a teaser for the track “Meilynn’s Song” below with the full song stream coming right here to IVM on Friday. This song will appear on the upcoming “IVM Family & Friends Sampler” compilation due out at the end of the month on CD/Digital. Someone whispered in my ear about a Christmas download of this sampler at IVM Bandcamp, could it be true?… Continued →

Check out this brand new lyric video for “Swing Set Summer” by Must Build Jacuzzi. The band will drop their new full length release, “Last Place” in February on IVM. Lyric Video can be found below.… Continued →

Check out the new song “Snapping Necks & Cashing Checks” from Light The Way over on YouTube, below. The song appears on the band’s upcoming album “False Memory Syndrome” due out in March 2018 on IVM. Pre-Order the album right here.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Abandon Kansas – You Build a Wall, I’ll Build a Ladder (10 Year Deluxe Edition) 

Contemporary & Pop

• Graceful Closure – Safe [Single]
• Lovelite – Though We Cannot See You (Charlie Powers Remix) [Single]
• Mandisa – Bleed The Same (GAWVI Remix) [Single]
• Mass Anthem – Through People Like Me [Single]
• Mat Kearney – Mat Kearney [EP]
• Riley Clemmons – Broken Prayers [Single]
• Sam & Samantha McCabe – Through the Night [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• The Oh Hellos – Notos [EP]

Hard Rock & Metal

• Asfirefalls – Never Needed You [EP]
• Project 86 – Sheep Among Wolves
• Sleeping Giant – No Love [Single]
• War Of Ages – Alpha

Hip Hop & Rap

• Jay Sanon – I Know U Know (feat.

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Although Abandon Kansas dropped off the map for several years after the release of “Alligator”, they’ve returned with a deluxe edition of their 2007 album, “You Build a Wall, I’ll Build a Ladder”. It contains the original track listing along with demos, acoustic versions, and other sundries. You can check it out below or on most other digital outlets: … Continued →

I can finally unveil the news I’ve kept secret for the past few weeks. Australian melodic punk band Available At The Counter which released a CD through IVM this past summer (‘A World of Second Chances‘) has just ended. In the ashes rises a new band called “Homestate“. More news to come in the weeks ahead regarding new music and such. Go like them on Facebook here. Official statement below.… Continued →

Rottweiler Records is bringing you this very special NEW Christmas music compilation titled “Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 5” which you can download for free right here on bandcamp. Check out the release below and give it a listen. I highly recommend Grave Robber’s take on “Joy To The World”, it’s awesome! This collection has quite a few fun Christmas themed renditions from bands like XIII Minutes, Among The Wolves, Grave Robber, Peter118, Children of Wrath, and more, so make sure you check it out.… Continued →

I would like to take a moment and introduce all of you to this super cool Pop-Punk/Easycore band called Young Poet out of Baltimore, Maryland. They just released their debut full length named “Thrive In A Modern Era” and it one heck of a sweet ride! Check out the song “Stretch Armstrong” below and you can pick up this album on CD here or available through all digital networks now. RIYL: A Day To Remember, Four Year Strong, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Amber Pacific, and Neck Deep.… Continued →

Savannah, Georgia based metalcore band Me and The Trinity have just dropped their explosive final album titled “The End of All Things Is Here and It Is Not What I Expected It To Be”. Check it out below and download for name your price. Any purchases of the album will go towards two great non-profit charities of which you can read about right here. If any independent band is going to take a final bow, this is the way you do it. A great parting message and heavy music that moves you.… Continued →

Chad Johnson has been responsible for discovering so many wonderful bands/artists from his times at his own self-run record label Takehold Records all the way up to his time as A&R Director at one of the biggest independent labels of our time, Tooth & Nail Records (along with Solid State, and BEC). Not only that but Chad took a huge risk and started a ministry called “Come and Live” which has been instrumental in helping to share the love of Christ with people all across the world.… Continued →

We are winding down an awesome year here at Indie Vision Music and what better way to celebrate than to give out all the 2017 releases for FREE via our bandcamp page. Head over there now till the end of 2017 and get free releases from At The Wayside, Mainframe, Light The Way, Mainsail, Available At The Counter, Pennylane (2017 Remaster), along with Dismissed (2017 Remaster), and Josiah (2017 Remaster). Expect big things and more push in 2018. Now representing artists such as 2Minute Minor, Must Build Jacuzzi, Fire The Sun, Delta Fleet + new music from Light The Way, Mainframe, Craig’s Brother, Dogwood, and more.… Continued →

Trevor McNevan (Thousand Foot Krutch/FM Static) just announced his new hip-hop & electronic project As Thick As Thieves. You can help with the release of the album “Fight Musik Vol. 1” by donating through Pledgemusic.… Continued →

CPR Band (a Petra-related project) have released their album “Back to the Rock II” on their website. “Back to the Rock II” is a continuation of Classic Petra’s 2010 album “Back to the Rock”, featuring 9 re-recorded Petra songs and an Aerosmith cover. CPR Band (not to be confused with the Thumperpunk Records band CPR) is a comprised of Petra members Greg X Volz, John Lawry, Louie Weaver, and Ronny Cates, as well as Kirk Henderson of Pieces of Eight. It all started when a friend of Louie’s approached him one day and said, “Louie, I believe God wants you guys to do another CD.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Dust to Dust – Circle of Dust [Single]
• Scarlet White – Worthy [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Chad Graham – Hills and Valleys [Single]
• Chris Howland – Simply Vanity [Single]
• David Dunn – Overwhelming [Single]
• Jordan Feliz – Faith [Single]
• LoveCollide – I Don’t Want It [Single]
• Owl City – Reel 1 [EP]

Dance & Electronic

• High Note – GAWVI [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Aaron Gillespie – Young, Loved & Dumb [Single]
• Narrow Skies – Seasons: in Hibernation [EP]
• Josh Gauton – The Squalor and the Saviour [Single]
• Paul McClure – Baby That’s You [Single]
• PawnShop kings – Give Love, Vol.

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"I Am" is due out on January 26th, 2018 on Facedown Records.