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December 16, 2023
The story goes, a small independent band known as Black Eyed Sceva begins working with 5 Minute Walk Records and then release their fantastic debut titled “Way Before The Flood” in 1995. The band would release another album/ep called “5 Years, 50,000 Miles Davis” which included a couple new tracks (at the time) alongside Live songs and other rarities. It would release in 1996 and would mark the band’s final release under their name. They regrouped that year and changed their name to “Model Engine” to differentiate themselves from the harder to pronounce and difficult to explain name.… Continued →
December 15, 2023
Best of 2023: Brandon Jones
A lot of the music I listened to was in the past, I mean after all, Spotify labeled me a “Time Traveler” this year, lol? However, there was plenty of great music that released in 2023 that of which got the blood pumping and adrenaline rushing, even some songs more on the “chill” side that could cause one to contemplate the deepest complexities of life (and what that next meal will be). The past year wasn’t without challenges, more so personally and because of which I retreated more and more inward yet the music had it’s way of soothing my soul.… Continued →
Song of the Day: Over the Rhine - Etcetera Whatever
This band has been around since the 90s, maybe even the late 80s, making brilliant folk/pop/rock/blues/adult alternative/whatever type music. They’re the sort of band that other musicians love to love. The core of the band is husband-wife duo Linford Detweiler on piano and Karin Bergquist on vocals. The rest of the band has been a revolving cast, and in the half-dozen times I’ve seen them live, roughly half of those have featured just the pair.
They’ve always danced around the edge of whatever “Christian music” means, always dropping hints about their faith, but simultaneously distancing themselves from the industrial machinations of the Christian music industry.… Continued →
December 12, 2023
Too Bad Eugene - Shaking My Fist At Clouds (Indie Vision Music Video Premiere)
We are proud to present the brand new music video from Too Bad Eugene for their new song “Shaking My Fist At Clouds”. We are premiering the video over on YouTube so just click below to check it out. New album “Battle Scars” coming Spring 2024!… Continued →
December 11, 2023
Best of 2023: Rob Jensen
1. Lacey Sturm – Kenotic Metanoia: This November Lacey Sturm released her first album in nearly 8 years. To say it was worth the wait is an understatement. If it’s going to take 8 years to release a new album, this is the caliber release you want to shoot for. Lacey sounds as good as ever and has dropped an exceptional album here. It easily outshines her previous release, Life Screams, and is, in my opinion, her best work to date, including her material with Flyleaf.… Continued →
December 8, 2023
Song of the Day: Lightforce - Metal Missionary
Lightforce was a heavy metal band from Australia, active in the late 1980s. They recorded 3 cassette demos from 1986-87, before getting the attention of US-based Pure Metal Records. The band’s label debut Mystical Thieves was a unique entry in Christian metal. While based in traditional heavy metal, it touched on speed metal and power metal without ever fully crossing into thrash territory. It was heavy, loud, and raw.
In 1990 the band recorded a fourth and final demo called Break the Curse, which saw the band going in an even heavier direction, just before changing their name.… Continued →
December 7, 2023
Akissforjersey are back!
AKFJ is a post hardcore/metalcore band that hasn’t released much new music since 2014 until now! You might remember them for Oh, Infamous City or II that I saw working their way around “Christian” metal radio shows back in the day. A video was also made for War from their 2014 release New Bodies. Check out this new one & also their prior discography along with their reimagined work.
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December 6, 2023
Project 86 - Ultraviolent (Official Music Video)
Project 86 return with a brand new song and music video for the track “Ultraviolent” off the upcoming album “Omni, Pt. 2”. It’s Project 86 in their heavy element. What do you think about this new song and these two new albums? Pre-Order at this link here.… Continued →
Too Bad Eugene Finish Recording New Album and New Single Out December 14th!
Too Bad Eugene have just finished recording their brand new album. The band will debut their new single on December 14th and you do not want to miss out on this song. I feel that it’s their strongest work by far and ranks up there with the best of the best in melodic punk rock. You like good music well then you’re going to sink those teeth in deep to this new song, and the album too I’m sure. I’m almost 99.9% positive that I’ll dig this new album so much that it’ll rank up there high on my year end list of 2024.… Continued →
Spoken Return With "Reflection" Album and Music Video
Spoken are back! They have returned with a new single titled “Reflection” and you can view the official music video for the song, below. You can pre-order the new album also by the name of “Reflection” at this link here and check out the tracklisting as well (Featuring a couple of special guests). Album is out March 15th, 2024.… Continued →
December 3, 2023
Check Out: Calling Hours
I know this band doesn’t exactly fit under the banner of Indie Vision Music (Christian bands and the like) but I really enjoy them and this new (Debut) album by Calling Hours is an absolute joy to listen to. The album “Say Less” just released in November on the mighty Revelation Records and it’s already making waves in the punk and hardcore communities. This album rides the waves of any great melodic punk/rock band but takes it up another whole level and far exceeds expectations. I went into this record knowing about “Popeye from Farside” which if you didn’t know, was a highly influential and somewhat short-lived punk/hardcore band from So.… Continued →
P.O.D. Release New Song and Music Video For "Afraid to Die"
P.O.D. are back yet again with another new song. These ones are feeling a bit more on the heavier side for the band. Check out “Afraid to Die” featuring Tatiana Shmayluk (of the band Jinjer). What are you thinking about when listening to these 2 new P.O.D. songs?… Continued →
Barriers Release New Song Still Angry
A newer hardcore band by the name of Barriers just dropped their fantastic new track titled “Still Angry” and featuring the great Shawn Jonas of ZAO and Symphony In Peril fame. Check it out below feel the violent praise.… Continued →
Empty Atlas - Belong (Official Music Video)
A really great newer indie band by the name of Empty Atlas just dropped a brand new music video for the track “Belong” and you can check it out below. What do you all think of this band? Powerful stuff.… Continued →
December 1, 2023
Have you heard of Kindred?
Kindred is a 4 piece Spirit Filled Post Hardcore band out of Crown Point, Indiana. FFO: Being as an Ocean, Idle Threat., and Household
Song of the Day: Poor Old Lu - All Pretty for the TV
Poor Old Lu are/were one of the most celebrated alternative rock bands in the Christian scene. They hit at the height of the Christian indie scene in the 1990s, and formed a core unit of alternative rock bands that included The Prayer Chain, Plankeye, Starflyer 59 and a handful of others. Hailing from the Seattle area, the band also had close ties with others in the scene like Pedro the Lion, Damien Jurado, Blenderhead, and even Sunny Day Real Estate (vocalist Jeremy Enigk provided guest vocals on one POL track).… Continued →
November 25, 2023
Mainframe "Good Hearts" Album Available Now
The new Mainframe album titled “Good Hearts” is out now on all digital streaming services and bandcamp. A diverse range of style with deeply passionate and spiritually relevant songs meant to inspire. Check out the album below or on your favorite digital network now. Follow them on Instagram: mainframepunk… Continued →
Indie Vision Music Merch On Sale Now
Anchor Merchandising, our merch provider is hosting a special sale right now with discounted prices on a number of items including the t-shirts, hoodies, long sleeves, plus coffee cups, stickers, buttons, wall art, and more! Click here to check out our official merch store and grab your gear today. Follow Anchor Merchandising on Instagram here: anchor.merchandising… Continued →
Fighting Jacks Decade Available Now
Fighting Jacks began working on the follow up to their Tooth & Nail Records debut “The Dying Art of Life”, in 2014. The band self-released the album titled “Decade” in 2017 and just got the re-release treatment last month. Head to their bandcamp to check it out and then purchase. They have other merch items available for purchase also over on their bandcamp page.… Continued →
Too Bad Eugene Launch Kickstarter For New Album
The band Too Bad Eugene have just launched a new kickstarter campaign to help fund the finished recording and mix on the new album. I’ve already heard an early mix of a new song titled “Shaking My Fist At Clouds” and I must say, this is the absolute best the band has ever sounded. It’s an extremely catchy track with tons of melodic, fast punk rock, along with great sounding BGVs like the band has become well known for. Plus a great “Get off my lawn” yet entirely positive, lyrical content.… Continued →
November 24, 2023
Song of the Day: Krig - Throw Your Pistol Away
Brazilian death metallers Krig have been making Christ-centered metal since 2007. The band formed in their native Belo Horizonte in southeastern Brazil, and release their technical and brutal Feed Me independently in 2007. They proceeded to release three more albums across the next 6 years, culminating in some of the strongest Christian metal by any band from any continent, and especially from their home country.
Some members have since relocated to Canada, making it difficult to keep creating music as a whole. But members have been involved in other projects as well.… Continued →
November 18, 2023
Anchor & Braille To Return With New Music in 2024
The accounts for both Stephen Christian and Anchor & Braille have both teased new album for 2024. This is a great project (is it still a side project?) and has always sounded really good. Are you looking forward to more new music from Anchor & Braille. Follow AnchorBraille on instagram for the latest.… Continued →
New Music Out Now: November 17th 2023
I thought i’d do a quick post about some new releases out yesterday. New songs out by Small Wars (Fair Vaux) and Sam’s The Hero (Small Step Records), new acoustic EP by Names Without Numbers (Small Step Records), the chaotic Pipe Bomb and song “Tied Down”, killer hardcore band – Debtor with “Dead To The World”, and that powerful new full length from Lacey Sturm. Anything else we missed? Next week is the 2 song single from Too Bad Eugene, and the 4th release by Mainframe titled “Good Hearts”.… Continued →
November 17, 2023
Song of the Day: Cast in Stone - You Can't Hold Me Back
Cast in Stone was a hardcore band from California, who recorded their first cassette demo in 1998. Their early material was that old school meets new school subgenre sometimes called “tough guy hardcore.” It’s no surprise then that some of the members also did stints in Sleeping Giant, xDEATHSTARx, mainstream Bleeding Through, Point of Recognition and hardcore supergroup Dodgin’ Bullets.
They recorded an EP for indie Warfare Records in 2000, a 3-way split release with Point of Recognition and Torn in Two for Facedown in 2001, and then a final cassette demo in 2001.… Continued →
November 13, 2023
Mainframe Release First Single From New Album
Mainframe have just dropped their first single which is the title track off their upcoming album, “Good Hearts”. You can find the new song on all digital networks and you can pre-order now over on the Indie Vision Music Bandcamp right here. All pre-orders on bandcamp including an instant download of 2 songs! The new Mainframe album drops worldwide on November 24th. Check out the song below this post. Follow the band on Facebook / Instagram here: mainframepunk… Continued →
November 11, 2023
Chives McAlister Releases Debut EP Through Small Step Records
The brand new, debut EP from Chives McAlister just dropped yesterday via Small Step Records. Small Step is on quite a roll lately with so many great releases in 2023! Go check out the label and definitely give this new Chives McAlister EP a listen because it rules. Take a step backwards and give Names Without Numbers, Dona Luzi, Chainstay, Light The Way, and newest signees Sam’s The Hero, all a listen as well because they absolutely will make even the gloomiest of days that much brighter.… Continued →
Joey's Loss Potential Return?
Legendary east coast punk/post-hardcore band JOEY’S LOSS that many had never heard much of outside of their home state of TN. and some small Indie Vision Music promotions, are potentially staging some sort of return. Just what this means is unclear at this point and I’m not going to speculate but I do have a special appreciation for their musical output two decades ago. 20 years of “Unwelcome Travelers and Other Brave Men” is next year and could this be something to celebrate in a live setting?… Continued →
November 10, 2023
Song of the Day: M.C.R.G. - The Lord's House
Early Christian rap is a thing of beauty. Similarly to mainstream rap, early examples–though they give insight to the development of the genre–often suffer from simplistic lyrics, weak production, and/or rapping styles that are now outdated and sound lazy by today’s standards. However, we must remember that the genre took decades to develop. In fact, the early 90s were a tough era for the style. It had started to become mainstream and risked disappearing into a subgenre of pop music until it was rescued by gangsta rap and alternative rap a few years later, pushing the genre to new styles and heights, though not without controversy.… Continued →
November 8, 2023
Ghostbusters Return With a Shivering New Teaser for a Chilly Film Set to Freeze New York
This is outside the realm of music (well except for that dope 80’s song in the opening) but then again it is Faith AND ENTERTAINMENT With an Independent Perspective, am I right? Anyway, Sony Pictures just dropped a shivering teaser video for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (watch it below). It looks to be a chilly, COLD new film set to freeze those poor folks in New York City in a film that will certainly be a highlight of everyone’s 2024 (unless we’ve blown each other to smithereens and we are walking a real life post-apocalyptic scene which in turn might terrify rather than excite).… Continued →
Small Wars Announce New Single Through Fair Vaux
Small Wars return with a new digisingle titled “The Devil and Better Angels” which will drop on November 17th through Fair Vaux. They are recommended for fans of Face to Face, Alkaline Trio, Samiam, and I would say a little Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner, and even Hot Water Music. The band’s debut full length will release in 2024 via Fair Vaux and distributed through Steadfast Records. If you enjoyed their last 2 releases then I am sure you’ll be very interested in what new stuff this band brings to the table.… Continued →