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The new IVM compilation “Family & Friends Sampler 3” is up now for pre-order (Digitally) right here on Bandcamp. In advance of the July 4th release date I am dropping a special full sampler reveal stream below. Check it out and let us know what you think about that new 7-10 Split jam. These two samplers serve not only as a special 18th anniversary celebration for Indie Vision Music but also as one of the final IVM compilations for the foreseeable future. Read more below.

Nomis‘ new album Rhodes to Rome released today, an eleven track project which blends contemplative lyrics with mellow hip-hop stylings. You can find it on Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes. “Theory of Self (feat. Joe Ayinde),” one of the album’s singles, can be heard below. Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Fever Fever – Details [Single]
• Jeremy Ryan – Into the Light: Songs of Redemption and Hope in the Midst of Despair [EP]
• Mae – 5 Light Years [Single]
• The New Respects – We Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Austin French – Good Feeling [Single]
• Fleurie – Chasing Stars [Single]
• Iryne Rock – J.F.Y (Just for You)
• Keyondra Lockett – Try [Single]
• Koryn Hawthorne – Down Goes Rome [Single]
• Matthew West – All In
• Paper Lights – Everything Is Sound, Vol.

I am excited to bring you the 1st of 2 new samplers from Indie Vision Music. “Family & Friends Sampler 2” is now available for pre-order via bandcamp here for just $2. All pre-orders will receive download of 5 songs instantly. The full compilation drops on July 4th 2018. Sampler 2 will go up for Digital pre-order this coming week. Listen to the songs available, below. If you prefer a CD version, preorders are up on Storenvy here. *CDs probably wont ship until the week following July 4th due to delays on my end. Exclusive first listen to the sampler, below. All our samplers have been mastered by Sef at Simpul Studio and they sound amazing.

Another exciting signing to Facedown Records called “Weathered“, have just dropped their debut song “There Is One” via Facedown Records which you can listen to below. This is yet again another exciting addition to the growing “rock” roster of Facedown. Following bands like Everything In Slow Motion, My Epic, DENS, Comrades, Attalus, Withered seeks to connect with your soul through their shoe-gaze, mood mesmerizing new tunes. This is one of the finest new songs I’ve heard in recent memory and I am positive the rest of their full length will follow suit. Get pumped people because this is definitely the next exciting band to keep your eyes on. Pre-orders for the LP up here. “Stranger Here” drops on August 17th via Facedown Records.

After the past decade of just a few new songs here and there or a few re-releases (on vinyl) of their past catalog, the band MAE as a collective unit is BACK! Check out “5 Light Years” below via spotify. The song is available on all digital networks courtesy of Tooth & Nail Records. This reminds me of “Singularity” meets The Postal Service meets Sparta and Modest Mouse served in a bowl of Jimmy Eat World. It is electrifying, experimental, post-whatever everyone else is doing, and simply aggressive. It’s kind of like the Mae we’ve always wanted to hear that was bubbling just beneath the surface. It’ll be interesting to hear what everyone thinks. Comment below with your thoughts.

Following up their “Be The Change” full length debut (under the name LIV.), the band is back as Living In Victory and with an even more engaging new set of songs. This is hardcore lit by the match of passion and movement. You haven’t heard a band of Christians playing music this explosive in years. Check out the album on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Apple Music, Spotify, and more. Purchase from On The Attack Records right here. Listen below.

Earth Groans are back with a brand new, totally mind blowing and explosive track titled “Heathen Heart”. Listen and comment with your thoughts below.

Check out this ep stream from new metallic hardcore band – Dreaded Dale. The band just released “Wayward Ep” today. It is available on their bandcamp here and through digital networks in a few days. Ep stream and a little background on the ep, below. The band plans to release 3 eps in 2018 so keep your eyes peeled and ears ready. Dreaded Dale has set out to bring Christ to a generation that has all but given up on typical Christianity

Spotify has become my go-to source for discovering new music. Between the personalized playlists, large community, and services that connect with it, Spotify is a great tool for finding your next favorite band regardless of how you listen to music. Here’s a few of my recent discoveries I’ve made on Spotify. Continued →

Check out the brand new Names Without Numbers lyric video for their song “The Apathy Anthem” over on New Noise Magazine right here. This song is given out free to anyone that contributes to the band’s indiegogo campaign.

Haiva ru is a new indie rock band from Santa Barbara, CA featuring vocalist Allie Merrill. If that name sounds familiar it might be because of her work with Isla Vista Worship or her solo worship project under the name Allie Paige. Continued →

The debut 5 song ep from new solo christian alternative rock act – Jeremy Ryan, is out now through all digital networks. Listen to the songs below. You can purchase on iTunes here.

We’re a bit late on reporting this, but Dallas indie-worship act South of Royal have released their take on All Hail the Power, complete with an added chorus (ala Chris Tomlin). Sonically, there’s a bit of 80s and chillwave influence presence and comparisons could be made to M83. Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• CLOUDLAND – Seasons [EP]
• Ian Yates – Blackout [Single]
• The Prettybads – Meet the Prettybads

Contemporary & Pop

• Francesca Battistelli – The Breakup Song [Single]
• Jasmine Murray – Fearless
• Lydia Laird – Where Your Heart Is [Single]
• Plumb – Beautifully Broken (Remixes)

Dance & Electronic

• Galactus Jack – Younger Days
• HXLY KXSS – Wrecked.

Check out this new single “Fearless” by the female led rock band – Ignescent. The new ep “Fearless” is available now through all digital networks. The band will please fans of Flyleaf, Fireflight, and The Letter Black. Good stuff.

Check out the interview with Grandpa Loves Rhinos courtesy of The Christian Rock 20 this weekend. The band discuss a variety of topics including their time in the military (yes they are active duty), Family, Music, and the most Un Rock n’ Roll thing about them. The band’s new song “If Death Rolls Dice” will be on the IVM “Family & Friends Sampler 2” due out on July 4th!

In case you were living under a rock, classic alternative rock band (man, it feels weird to say that) – The Prayer Chain, have reunited and are making preparations for their upcoming 25th anniversary shows for their album “Shawl”. There are still some tickets available for the House of Blues Anaheim show so click here to get yours. Check out some practice preview video clips below.

A very special vinyl pressing of the influential 1989 album “Wakin’ Up The Dead” by the now classic Mike Knott led post-punk/alternative rock band – L.S. Underground otherwise known as Lifesavers or LSU for short. A kickstarter has been launched to pay for the release of this classic in classic vinyl/CD formats. Check it out here.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of groundbreaking and highly influential debut album from Starflyer 59, “Silver” has now been pressed to Vinyl. The record along with a few bundle options is available right here and shipping now. This is a limited edition and once Velvet Blue sells out, that’ll be it. Don’t sleep on this fabulous vinyl pressing. I received my bundle yesterday and it is truly amazing, check out a picture below. Brings back so many memories and nostalgic feelings.

Orion Walsh and Slow Coming Day have released their first new song in over 10 years titled “Maybe” and you can listen to it below. The song is available via bandcamp here. It’ll be up on Spotify soon. In addition to this song they also recorded another new track that will appear on the “Family & Friends Sampler” due out July 4th. Pre-orders launching soon. This song has a Postal Service (the band) vibe with an electro-indie-pop-rock like influence.

The gentlemen of pop/alt/prog act Captain the Sky are setting out to release their second full-length, “The Butterfly Effect”, this fall. This serves as a timely follow up to 2017’s “Lions & Foxes” and 2016’s “Mary Celeste”. Their newest single, Hibiscus, showcases a resurgence of their technical-but-radio-friendly sound with a strong mix of technical guitar lines, vocal trade-offs, and a strong rhythm section. Continued →

Reach Records’ GAWVI has released a brand new single, SLINGSHOT, that showcases a modern pop/hip-hop sound mixed with a fair share of electronica. Lyrically, the song revolves around the story of David and Goliath. Listen below or find it on most digital outlets. Continued →

Earlier this week, I shared “Eyedentity,” one of the great singles from Mind Over Matter. Today, the album was released on Illect Recordings. With creative production and smooth rhymes, it’s a summer release that hip-hop fans should keep on their radar. Continued →

StoreFrontier has officially launched their new online store marketplace. We now have a special Indie Vision Music store within it featuring new and old designs. Check out some very special “Classic” designs in honor of the upcoming 18th anniversary of Indie Vision Music. Continued →

The long awaited debut full length from the 50’s influenced Houston, TX. based punk rock trio – The Prettybads, is now here! The album released today through Indie Vision Music and is available through the entire digital marketplace as well as on CD/Tape from IVM right here and on Bandcamp here. Continued →

I’d like to introduce all our readers to the incredibly powerful and aggressive punk rock sounds of Arizona’s own Reliance. Formerly known as C:28, the band just released their debut “Crashing Down Ep” through bandcamp (listen below). Make sure to like them on Facebook and look for the band to appear on IVM “Family & Friends Sampler 2” July 4th. Recommended for fans of Pennywise, Authority Zero, Rise Against, Milencollin, and No Use For a Name

Singer/Songwriter Matthew Thiessen who is also the frontman, guitarist, and pianist for Relient K, has a solo project called “Matthew Thiessen & The Earthquakes“. Well he is releasing a new “solo” album and you can pre-order on vinyl right here via the SMLXL Vinyl website. Catch his solo act on tour with Owl City this fall, dates below.

Indie Vision Music is proud to present the brand new song from Heart Like War titled “Screaming”. The song appears off the band’s upcoming Ep “Start Over” which will release in July. Check out the song below.

I just wanted to send out a quick note about the awesome Weekly New Release Playlist we have under the Indie Vision Music account on Spotify. Noah Hardwick has been cool enough to create these really cool playlists and maintain them. Continued →