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The brand new 14 track Too Bad Eugene full length titled “Battle Scars”, is out on Friday. This isn’t really a review, more of just a quotable summary 😉 This sonic masterpiece finds the band at their absolute best playing songs that are slightly out of the box for TBE and tackling themes that keep them a few steps ahead of fellow punk rockers who seem more obsessed with just relationship drama and political retread. The sounds on this record are crisp, clear, and full of that thick bass feel that keeps a fullness in sound.… Continued →

Cool Hand Luke’s brand new song “If You Keep” is out now on all digital networks and streaming sites. Go check it out and make sure to add it to your playlists.… Continued →

Join Newselph and Illect Recordings for a free listening party to celebrate If It Ain’t Broke, Remix It (vinyl & digital). Come along to listen to the music with the artist and chat about the making of the album. If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It features an incredibly lengthy list of collaborations including K.I.N.E.T.I.C., Sareem Poems, Sivion, Rel McCoy, Ozay Moore and many others. Follow the link below to RSVP: https://illect.bandcamp.com/merch/if-it-aint-broke-remix-it-listening-party… Continued →

Despite a central theme of the Christian faith being the betrayal, desertion, and execution Jesus endured and the consequent call for us to lay down our lives in similar fashion, the reality is that, to some degree, it’s still okay to be a Christian in the Western world. It’s easy to piecemeal select verses into a textbook suburban life. But what about when a conviction costs you your job? What about when committing to a church means you drop all your hobbies? What about when things like marriage, retirement, a long life, or owning property are off the table?… Continued →

Chaotic, and heavy, this one man project known as “Pipe Bomb”, just dropped the explosive (no pun intended) debut many of us have been waiting for. The 6 song ep titled “Stomp” is out now on all digital networks and streaming sites. It’s tough to describe this project and it’s one of those things you just have to listen to and draw your own conclusions. It can’t be summarized into a nifty little “review” that as they are, can be quite subjective. This is heavy and chaotic and if you listen, any traits of a typical “one man band” kind of sentiment will wear off quite quick.… Continued →

While German metal band Chryztyne may have formed in 1990, their sound is pure 80s! Traditional heavy metal with touches of glam/melodic metal abound in their material. The band formed in Karlsruhe in SW Germany in 1990, and released a 5-song demo cassette in 1992. Shortly thereafter, they signed with Pila Music, one of the larger Christian music labels from their home country. Their one and only full-length Tales of Paradise released in 1993 on the label, and featured 11 tracks of pure 80s metal. This, of course, proves the rule that although heavy metal had gone by the wayside–in the wake of grunge and alternative rock–in the United States, it was alive and well in other parts of the world, particularly in Europe.… Continued →

Texas-based indie rocker Daniel Markham is set to release a new full-length on April 5th, entitled Just Like a Dream. It will be released independently of a record label, as is his standard fare. The new material will add a heavy dose of power pop to his twangy alternative rock sound. He’s also released a super-fun new video for the lead single “Big Star,” a title which is surely a nod to the power pop greats themselves.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Avery Pkwy – The Narrow Road [Single]
• Behold the Beloved – Toxic Lullabies [Single]
• Eonia – Passing
• Jesus Wannabeez – Kiss The Son (Psalm 2) [Single]
• Meadows – What Is Truth [Single]
• Nate Parrish – Bad Excuse [Single]
• Real Face – 222 [EP]
• XREDLINEX – Ward of the State [Single]
• The Rocky Valentines – Sing The Song [Single]
• Spoken – Sleeper [Single]

Pop & Alternative

• Aryn Michelle – Sovereign [Single]
• Fulton Lee – Run [Single]
• Nightbirde – You Get What You Give [Single]
• The Rocket Summer – Don’t Be Yourself [Single]
• Sajan Nauriyal – I NEED U!

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Lightworker return with their first new song in several years. The song is titled “First Light” and it’ll be appearing on the band’s new album “How The Beautiful Decay” which is out April 19th on Solid State Records. Imagine a Howard Jones led Killswitch Engage crossing paths with For Today, Phinehas, and Bleeding Through but even more spectacular. This band shows real promise and potential and I can’t wait to hear what album number 2 sounds like. Check out the music video for the song right here at IVM, below.… Continued →

HolyName just posted a pic of studio work and the caption “Bright Sadness” HolyName 2024 is gonna be so rad. Thank you all for being patient with us. Stay Tuned. -TG”. Who’s amped for new music from HolyName? I can’t wait for this!… Continued →

Too Bad Eugene released their latest new song titled “Divorce Story” a couple weeks back that we neglected to post about (I’ve been busy sorry :(. This song is not autobiographical, it’s meant more as a play off of their song “Wedding Story” off their year 2000 debut “At Any Rate”. Check out this epic pop-punk, classic Too Bad Eugene song below this post. The band’s new album “Battle Scars” drops on March 8th via People of Punk Rock Records!!… Continued →

The Rocky Valentines which is the project led by Charles Martin who happens to be an accomplished musician and songwriter by his own right, is releasing his much anticipated debut record titled “Erase” on March 29th through Tooth & Nail Records and Velvet Blue Music. Oh and his father just happens to be Jason Martin of Starflyer 59. Pre-order this album in a few different options right here.… Continued →

Nate Parrish returns with first new song since 2022. The song is titled “Bad Excuse” and it just released on Friday via his new label home, Fair Vaux. Check out the lyric video below right here on Indie Vision Music and make sure to stream the heck out of this song, I mean really do it. “Bad Excuse” is hecka fun (fka ‘Hella’) and if this is any indication of what’s to come in 2024 from one of my favorite punk rock artists, then we are all in for a real treat.… Continued →

A brand new hardcore band on the scene called XREDLINEX, are back with the 2nd track off their upcoming 7″ release “Tongue Tied”, this one titled “Ward of The State”. Check the song out below and comment with your thoughts. It’s a fair mix of both old and new with all that righteous anger and fists through the wall adrenaline that hardcore is famous for. This is a killer track by a killer band so give these guys a listen.… Continued →

Check out this brand new track from Spoken titled “Sleeper” that features none other than Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter fame. The song is now available on all digital networks and streaming sites. Check out the song below.… Continued →

Caustic Eminence was a raw, fast, hardcore punk band from Marion, IN. The band formed when they met as students at Indiana Wesleyan University. They released 2 demo cassettes before issuing the fabulous Another Day, Another Dollar 7″ through Cling Recordings in 1996. Not much else is known about the band other than their recorded output. Their take on punk was fast and furious, raw and lo-fi, contrary to the gamut of pop-punk bands that were popular at the time, which were moving towards more sophisticated sounds and production techniques.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Chives McAlister – Table For Two [Single]
• The Grave Denial – Reverie [Single]
• Leah – The Glory and the Fallen
• Make Sure – Infinite Rail [Single]

Pop & Alternative

• Apollo LTD – A Day In The Life [Single]
• Fulton Lee – Take Me Where You Go [Single]
• Gabrielle Grace – Both Ways [Single]
• Mat Kearney – Good Thing Going On [Single]
• Mōzi – the score [Single]
• Stephanie Marie – You Caught Me [Single]
• SVRCINA – Love Me or Let Me Down [Single]
• Sydney Jones – IF I GOT U [Single]

Electronic & EDM

• DJ Kirk – Everybody Turn It Up [Single]
• JOSHUA LAZER – As I Walk [Single]
• Roberto Rosso, HAGEN – Good News [Single]
• TRTLE – Love Me [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Drew Holcomb, Ellie Holcomb – Brick by Brick [EP]
• Skye Peterson – If You’d Let Me [Single]

Worship & CCM

• Alabaster Co.

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I had fully intended to cover something punk today, when I began listening to some old traditional Gospel for a project at work (I’m an associate pastor at a diverse, inner-city church). I was reminded of a Gospel song I first heard in the early 1990s when I was a member of a Gospel choir at my college. Yes, little ol’ white boy me, metalhead/punk rocker. In fact at one point in time I had a 4-inch mohawk while I was in this Gospel choir, but I digress.… Continued →

Impending Doom just confirmed to appear at Audiofeed this year! The announcement couldn’t come at a better time, as it is clear that heavy music is going to be featured prominently at the fest. For more information, check out the festival website: https://audiofeedfestival.com. While there, be sure to check out their social media links, which are updated more frequently than the website.… Continued →

Unwed Sailor announce the release of a new album. Entitled “Underwater Over There”, the album is available to pre-order! You can pre-order the album now on at the band’s official online store (https://unwedsailorstore.com), and on their Bandcamp page (https://unwedsailor.bandcamp.com/album/underwater-over-there). Be sure to watch the video for the first single “Final Feather” on Youtube, and you can also stream “Final Feather” on the streaming service of your choice.… Continued →

Happy Valentine’s Day, Lovers! We are proud to present the brand new music video and song from critically acclaimed indie rock/emo darlings – Cool Hand Luke. The song is titled “If You Keep” and you can watch the music video and listen to the song below this post on our YouTube page. Enjoy!… Continued →

I’m proud to announce that Cool Hand Luke have returned with their first new song in more than 7 years titled “If You Keep”. The song has an accompanying music video which we will premiere right here at IVM on 2/14/24 which for lovers is known as Valentine’s Day. You’ll be able to watch the video as it premieres on our YouTube channel right here. Make sure to sign up for notifications and subscribe to our channel. This is a powerful song and some of the best to come from Cool Hand Luke in years.… Continued →

Orion Walsh of Slow Coming Day, Jonathan Jones of Waking Ashland/We Shot The Moon, and Seth Roberts of Watashi Wa, will embark on a 3 date mini-tour, acoustic oriented, and titled “Waking Ashland, Watashi Wa, and Slow Coming Day Goes Acoustic”. These guys will be reworking their band’s most fun hits into an acoustic format at each stop. You won’t want to miss this because it might never happen again. Play these bands loud and proud in your playlists then hit up a date.… Continued →

Facedown Records is proud to announce that indie darlings, Meadows, are dropping their brand new, full length record on March 29th. The album is titled “Familiar With Pain” and the first 2 singles have just been released. You can pre-order this huge album over on the Facedown store site here to grab the vinyl, and other Meadows merch. The Red vinyl is limited to just 300 copies fyi. Read more about the new album and listen to “Old Friend, New Leaf, below.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Meadows – Barabbas (Silence Of Innocence) [Single]
• Seventh Day Slumber – My Novocain [Single]
• Too Bad Eugene – Divorce Story [Single]
• VERIDIA – When the Moon Dies [Single]

Pop & Alternative

• almost a.m. – Locate [Single]
• Bien – The Reminder [Single]
• John Jin Han – Writing On the Walls [Single]
• Kylie Odetta – stuck [Single]
• NEEDTOBREATHE – CMT Campfire Sessions
• Owl City – Boston [Single]
• Xandria Cross – Loser Prince [Single]

Electronic & EDM

• Everen Maxwell – Challenger [EP]
• Jeremy James Whitaker – see (like you) [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Embleton – Every Corner [Single]
• Jessamyn Day – Walking on This Road [EP]
• Our Atlantic Roots – Medhel an Gwyns [Single]
• Our Atlantic Roots – The Place I Call Home [Singe]

Worship & CCM

• Alma Rei – Devotion [Single]
• The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers – Aww Yeah [Single]
• Elevation Worship – Another One (feat.

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Seth Davey of Attalus fame has broken what seems to be a long stretch of silence with a new single and a campaign for a new album. And while Into the Sea will live on as one of the most ambitious things to ever come off Facedown Records, Davey’s first solo album was very stripped back and simple in a way that didn’t seem to quite show the full dynamic I was used to. This time around, the campaign makes it clear there will be plenty of drums, guitar, and strings alongside his trademark piano.… Continued →

Blonde bombshell Windy Lyre appeared seemingly out of nowhere in 1991 with her self-titled debut on Blonde Vinyl Records. Truth be told her connections to alternative Christian music ran deep, but on a personal level, which is not appropriate to go into here. The album was a refreshing display of acoustic alternative, which hinted at folk rock, jangle pop, and in a way preceded the dream pop/alt country craze that swept the middle part of the 1990s and beyond. Lyrics and music were all written by label owner Michael Knott (LSU, Lifesavers, Aunt Bettys, etc.)… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Asfirefalls – Oblivion [Single]
• Luxury – One Of Those Things (The Temple) [Single]
• Then It Ends – Unseen [Single]

Pop & Alternative

• Fulton Lee – Mufasa [Single]
• Henrik – Liar [Single]
• Hyper Fenton, Chris Howland – Scary Love [Single]
• Me+mad – THE GIRL WHO PLAYS WITH BEASTS [EP]
• Jaisua – hollow [Single]
• Sixpence None The Richer – Sixpence None The Richer (Deluxe Anniversary Edition)

Electronic & EDM

• Gui Brazil, CalledOut Music – Thank You Lord (Remix) [Single]
• JOSHUA LAZER – right on time [Single]
• Pembers – clocks [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Chris Renzema – Square One [Single]
• Drew Holcomb, Ellie Holcomb – Brick by Brick [Single]

Worship & CCM

• The Belonging Co – TEN
• eightFour, Calah Mikal – Better Plan [Single]
• Eliza King, Kate Gurren – Foolish & Ruined [Single]
• The Fuzzy Robes – Invocation [Single]
• Glenmerle – ACHING FOR THE SKY [Single]
• Lazuli – Bought by Blood [Single]
• Pulaski & Co.

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World Theatre released only one album, the brilliant eponymous full-length, for Frontline-imprint Graceland Records in 1989. But the band’s credentials are deeper than that might suggest. Founder Tim McAllister (vocals, guitar, bass, programming) had previously been in another one-album-only new wave band called Flock 14. Jim Abegg (AKA Jimmy A, from Vector and more recently The Ascendants) provided some guitar work. Gene Eugene (Adam Again, Lost Dogs, hundreds of production and studio credits) mixed the album. And piano and keyboards (along with some additional bass guitar work) were provided by none other than Cincinnati’s own Linford Detweiler (this was pre-Over the Rhine).… Continued →

Too Bad Eugene are back in a huge way this year. The band is gearing up to release their brand new album “Battle Scars” on March 8th and they will drop their 2nd single “Divorce Story” from the album, on February 9th. People Of Punk Rock just put up pre-orders for the album on Vinyl and CD, right here over on their site. Yes I’ve heard the song and this will be one album you don’t want to sleep on. Pre-Save here.… Continued →