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I have nothing but absolute good things to say about My Epic and the beauty of the music they create. This new song really hits me deep in the chest and is a beautiful testament to not only talent, singing, songwriting, and all that but also to the power of words and swaying of notes. This new song “Heavy Heart” by My Epic is quite possibly the best thing the band has ever done up until this point which is an enormous mouthful to proclaim considering expectations were always high to overcome the heights of past accomplishments.… Continued →

Narcissus are returning in a big way and have dropped another new song titled “Maze Hammer”. It’s heavy, chaotic, and an all around fun ride for a band like this. Long time fans and fans of the heavy music genre in general will have plenty to love (and head bang) about this track. Give it a listen, below.… Continued →

Maylene and The Sons of Disaster have just returned with another NEW song and this one is titled “Thrush”. Dallas sounds as strong as ever belting out and screaming those vocals. This is classic MATSOD. Give the song a listen in the official music video below.… Continued →

The heavy music band (you call it whatever genre you’d like because they do it best) – Convictions, just dropped a new song a week ago titled “Hurts Like Hell” and coming from personal experience dealing with the grief of loss, I know exactly how that feels. Listen to the emotionally charged and feelings triggering new song in lyric video format below and make sure to give these guys a follow on your socials.… Continued →

Demon Hunter just dropped a surprise single last week titled “Black Stained Glass” that’s more on the somber, moody side which is certainly not a bad thing at all. This song sounds great even in simplicity, and Ryan’s vocals are top notch. Check out the lyric video for the song right here on our site, below.… Continued →

Five Iron Frenzy are adding some exciting “Old School Set” shows around the country celebrating the band’s rich past and fun, sometimes goofy, nature. The band just announced 2 more shows for the old school sets and they are happening right here in Southern California this August. First show is on August 9th at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. and the 2nd show is at House Of Blues in San Diego. Both shows will feature Craig’s Brother and The Ruffolos. I’ve got insider news that a few members of Too Bad Eugene will also be playing in the lineup for Craig’s Brother that evening, similar to the CB lineup that played a series of shows in Canada around Red Bridge Fest last year (look it up on YouTube).… Continued →

Lugnut was a hardcore punk band from Northern Florida, only active for a few short years in the late 90s/early 00s. Their sound was somewhat melodic, but they were way too intense and too fast to be pop-punk. Some have called this sound skate punk or new school punk. They only released one full-length album entitled . . . Like the Dickens and a split release with fellow JCHC punk Officer Negative. Both releases were on Screaming Giant Records. In the band’s ashes, members went on to play in a number of other acts.… Continued →

This incredible new 80’s synthwave version of What’s Your Damage song “Exit” has been beautifully assembled in part by Captive Portal and just released to all digital networks. Make sure you head to your favorite and give this song a listen. For us 80’s music fans and those who grew up as little ones in that decade, this song is the perfect tribute and flows oh so well. Really, check it out. Follow: captiveportal and whatsyourdamage_chicago .… Continued →

Noise Ratchet have announced their reunion by being added to the Furnace Fest 2024 lineup and they’ve also teased the vinyl re-release of their now classic album, “Till We Have Faces”, originally released by The Militia Group in 2002. The band would go on to record and release a follow up EP for The Militia Group before departing for a major and recording their ill fated full length with Rick Rubin which was shelved and has been in the vault ever since. I’ve heard it and it would have been the band’s finest work and on par with the biggest bands of the 00’s.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Asfirefalls –  Oblivion [Single]
• Brotality – It Feeds [Single]
• Convictions – Hurts Lie Hell [Single]
• Coquí – Today [Single]
• Demon Hunter – Black Stained Glass [Single]
• Luxury – Fur (Ticker Tape) [Single]
• P.O.D. – VERITAS
• Stryper – To Hell With The Amps

Pop & Alternative

• Alive City, Tryhard Society – NEVER FELT SO GOOD [Single]
• Bien – best day ever [Single]
• Forrest Frank, Powfu, nextseasons – BEAUTIFUL AS EVER [Single]
• Fulton Lee – Supernaturally [Single]
• Jaisua – not far [Single]
• Samuel Day – Beautiful Dream [Single]
• Sarah Reeves – More Than Enough [Single]
• We the Least – Close [Single]
• Willow City – Slow Drive [Single]

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Warrior – My Way To You [Single]
• Gui Brazil, BOUE – Fall On Us [Single]
• JOSHUA LAZER, Kelsey J.,

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Early 90s indie pop darlings The Swoon have just released a new version of a long-lost track from 1990, originally released on a demo cassette. The band have premiered “Army of Plenty” on YouTube, and have been hinting at the possibility of a new release in the near future.… Continued →

Alright, you’re gonna need to buckle up for this one. For two reasons: 1) Koinonia has a somewhat lengthy history, and the band’s members are/were probably more connected than any other band ever in contemporary Christian music; and 2) they were a jazz fusion band, which is probably not a genre most IVM readers are astutely familiar with. The band formed in 1980 and were active throughout that decade before disbanding in 1991. While the members were Americans, several of whom were of Latin/Hispanic descent, their music was more widely-known in Northern and Western Europe where they often played to sold out crowds.… Continued →

In 2004, I released the greatest EP that very little people got a chance to hear. MySpace didn’t have a big enough reach and I was a nobody from Orange County with Indie Vision Music, trying to play with the big boys. This band – Pennylane, deserved worldwide acclaim and their live shows plus studio performances were a testament to that endearing appeal of music and message. These Hawaii gents that uprooted their lives to move to Portland, Oregon and chase their dreams was the very reason the record was titled “From Paradise to Parking Lots”.… Continued →

A really great new band called The Pale Moonlight has formed and features Conrad Tolosa formerly of Ghoti Hook alongside his wife Julia (Divebomber) and friend Jordan. You can check out their first track which is a cover of Til Tuesday’s “Voices Carry”, below this message. For your Instagram followers just search up “The Pale Moonlight” on YouTube.… Continued →

You’ve absolutely got to check out the new song from Protect Your Heart titled “Keepin’ Us Alive”. It is their strongest song yet and sounds incredible! If you are looking for that easycore sound with the perfect blend of heaviness meets melodic, pop-punk vocals then you’re going to love Protect Your Heart. They’re from Los Angeles, CA. and are here to rock your world. Get down and party with one of the greatest up and coming bands around. Check out the song below this message (or look it up on YouTube for you Instagram followers).… Continued →

One of the “Big Three” in Christian ska, The Insyderz formed in Detroit, MI in 1995 out of their Salvation Army worship band. Like their counterparts in The O.C. Supertones and Five Iron Frenzy, the band featured a mix of third wave ska, punk rock tempos, and worshipful lyrics. Unlike their counterparts, The Insyderz were the first of the group to release an entire album dedicated to ska-core worship songs. For their second album, the aptly-titled Skalleluia!, the band assembled a setlist of mostly modern praise and worship songs and turned them into ska anthems.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• ALLISSA – Wake Up [Single]
• Confessions of a Traitor, Convictions [Single]
• Dead Set Saints, Disciple – Live Like I Believe [Single]
• Fight The Fade – Eye of the Hurricane [Single]
• Luxury – The Necklace (Make A Gesture, Start A Fight) [Single]
• My Epic – Northstar [Single]
• Nate Parrish – I’m Alright [Single]
• Nathan Wagner – The Villain [Single]
• NLM – ur the air i breathe (stripped) [Single]
• Relesser – Run [Single]
• Sight Received – Bones [Single]
• Thousand Foot Krutch, Citizen Soldier – Be Somebody [Single]
• UnWorthy – This Present Darkness [Single]

Pop & Alternative

• Fleurie, Fathoms – Make the First Move [Single]
• Henrik – Clotheslined [Single]
• Isabella Erardi – Laney’s Song [Single]
• Kylie Odetta – Real Love [Single]
• LZ7 – Facts [Single]
• Mat Kearney – Drowning In Nostalgia [Single]
• Matthew Parker – Fly Me to the Moon and Leave Me There [Single]
• Mōzi – jump in [Single]

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Warrior – Glory To Your Name [Single]
• JOSHUA LAZER – When We Pray (Demo) [Single]
• Pembers – almighty [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Benjamin Daniel, Chase Tremaine – Lights Out
• Jason Wade – Leonard Cohen Nights [Single]
• Skye Peterson – Bigger Things [Single]
• Zach Winters – Shade of Indigo

Worship & CCM

• The Afters – What God Is Gonna Do [Single]
• Alabaster Co.,

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Too Bad Eugene released an absolute killer new full length, their 4th in fact, and it is quickly gaining favorability among punk rock fans and even those not into that genre. They recently played at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas which is Fat Mike of NoFx fames own museum he founded. Check out this music video for “Fool’s Gold” off the band’s latest album, “Battle Scars”, out now on People of Punk Rock Records. If you want to own this magical piece of punk rock on physical media then you can order it on Vinyl or CD from their label People of Punk Rock.… Continued →

Benjamin Daniel who is a sort of, introspective, heart on the sleeve, indie solo artist who captures the imaginations and dreams of listeners across this great land through his music, is back yet again with more new music. This latest song is titled “Lights Out” and features the great Chase Tremaine in a supporting role. I highly encourage you all to give the song a listen then dig back through his older catalog of music to find an artist you’ll instantly connect with. A lot of his songs are deeply personal and highly encouraging.… Continued →

Spoken in Tongues have returned with a brand new song titled “Jackie” and it is on all digital networks, now! The song will appear on the band’s upcoming EP, “Awkward Future”. You can preorder very limited amount of vinyl, tapes, and CDs of the EP right here on the band’s official bandcamp page. The self-described “your new favorite GRUNGE band” from Nashville, TN. is sure to get new and old fans alike of the genre alongside the greatest indie rock bands out there, excited. Oh and did I tell you that some special faces are a part of this project?… Continued →

Truth be told, heavy metal was my entry point into any kind of independent Christian music. I mean, I started out on Petra, Amy Grant, and Russ Taff as a young teenager, but it wasn’t long before Jerusalem, Whitecross, and Sacred Warrior were taking up my listening space. One of the pioneers of Christian metal was Swedish band Leviticus. The band formed in 1981 in the town of Skövde. They recorded 4 albums, plus an alternative/Swedish language version of their debut, before breaking up in the early 90s.… Continued →

We are proud to present the brand new Nate Parrish music video for his new single “I’m Alright” right here on Indie Vision Music TOMORROW, April 25th at 8am PST! Be there or be square. This is the best thing he’s done so far and that’s saying alot because ALL of his music is incredible stuff. Lyrically, it’s a touching sentiment. Just wait. The song drops this Friday through Fair Vaux!… Continued →

Tooth & Nail Records has just signed the band – My Epic! This will be the first time in their careers that they’ve changed labels. Their last non-label release was “This is Rescue (EP)” back in 2006. Congrats to the band and label. Let’s not forget all the amazing music they made with Facedown Records. They’ve got quite a hill to climb to beat those expectations that began with their last releases. “Northstar” is out this Friday and yes, it is a single. Click here to pre-save the new single.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Lightworker – How The Beautiful Decay
• Memphis May Fire – Chaotic [Single]

Pop & Alternative

• Apollo LTD – Hello Human
• Company of Saints – Philosophers and Poets
• Dawson Hollow – Garden Song [Single]
• Modern Temple – Garden [Single]
• Zion Goins – Letters From The Trail [EP]

Electronic & EDM

• Jeremy James Whitaker – how it feels to forget [EP]
• JOSHUA LAZER – Higher [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Benjamin Krogh – Soothsayer [Single]
• Embleton – Make You Feel My Love [Single]
• Stephanie Osborn – SOS [Single]

Worship & CCM

• Andrew Ripp – Wide as the World [Single]
• Anne Wilson – REBEL
• Carly Ann Taylor – Changing My Story [EP]
• Caroline Cobb – Burning Bushes Everywhere / Death, You Terrible Thing [Single]
• Colorvault – 24/1 [EP]
• Haddon – Take Control [Single]
• Jimmy Clifton – Image of Christ [Single]
• Project of Love – Jeremiah 22/31 – Love, Love, and More Love [Single]
• Renew Creative – No One Has Loved Me So Well [Single]
• Sanctus Real – All Along 
• Taylor Armstrong – Endless [Single]
• Trulah – Shadow [Single]
• Verses – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 [Single]

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Rock & Metal

• August Burns Red – The Cleansing [Single]
• The Blamed – Twenty21 (Twenty21 Version)
• Brotality – Black Abandon
• Convictions – Four Horses [Single]
• Make Sure – June
• Remedy Drive – Real Life [Single]
• JesusFreakHideout.com Presents – Rock, Paper, Scissors, Metal: Volume Three
• While We Were Sinners – Knife Edge [Single]

Pop & Alternative

• Fulton Lee – Jet Ski [Single]
• Henrik – Carolina blue [Single]
• Jeremy James Whitaker – the thing that i needed [Single]
• TRTLE – Driving [Single]

Electronic & EDM

• Andy Hunter – Presence Vol_ 7
• God’s Warrior – What I Do [EP]
• Pembers – weeping and laughter [Single]

Folk & Signer/Songwriter

• Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – For Some Reason [Single]
• Jess Ray – Deserve [Single]
• Jon Foreman – I Propose A Toast [Single]
• Thomas Austin – Just Because It Didn’t Happen, Doesn’t Mean It Isn’t True [Single]
• Zach & Maggie – Muscadine

Worship & CCM

• Alexander Pappas – A Great Awakening [Single]
• Aryn Michelle – Call Us Yours [Single]
• Civilized Creature – Imminent Ocean [Single]
• Ellie Holcomb – All of My Days [EP]
• Forrest Frank, Caleb Gordon – GOD IS GOOD [Single]
• Grant Leslie – All For You [Single]
• Illumination Project – Jesus Is The King [Single]
• Inspiration Worship – Real
• Jon Webster, WEB.

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SoCal rapper Peace 586 (born Rene Vasquez) has been hitting the hip-hop game hard since the late 80s (first as M.C. Peace), as a member of the seminal and innovative Freedom of Soul, and through numerous collaborations with artists like S.F.C., Jon Gibson, Scott Blackwell, J.C. and the Boyz, and many others. He went solo following the break-up of Freedom of Soul and released his first solo album in 1996. As impressive as that is, what’s even more impressive is the fact that he’s still been active as recently as 2023, releasing a full-length solo album on his own label.… Continued →

A lineup that’ll blow most fans minds of that early to late 00’s emo (or whatever you want to call it cool guy) is heading for your town this summer. The “20 Years of Tears Tour” will feature Hawthorne Heights, Thursday, Saosin, Anberlin, I See Stars, Cartel, Armor For Sleep, Stick To Your Guns, Emery, and This Wild Life. Now not all the bands will be at every date so be sure to check the tour poster below for the line up on each date closest to you.… Continued →

I’ve heard a pre-release, unmastered copy of the new Homeplate album and it GOES HARD! I wasn’t expecting this but I do love it and can’t wait till all our IVM friends stumble upon it. Even though this isn’t an IVM release, I can’t help but sing it’s many praises and send a little promotion their way. This is a more grown up Homeplate and a more heavy sounding album both from a production standpoint and their musicianship in general. It reminds me of “Chuck” era Sum 41 (and the latest album) meets Strung Out meets Four Year Strong meets old AFI with a little modern hardcore thrown in for good measure.… Continued →

I recently discovered this band through the fine folks at Small Step Records and I love the music. The ska-punk band is called Tom Nevers Field and they just dropped a new album “The Wisdom That Age Brings” last fall. Check out this song titled “Keep It Safe” and make sure to sing and dance along.… Continued →

Confessions of a Traitor are back in a big way with their brand new song, “Fatal Frame”. Check out the lyric video visualizer for the song below this post. The song is available worldwide now through Facedown Records. Make sure to support the band and Facedown Records by picking up some new Confessions of a Traitor merch right here.… Continued →