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Facedown Records has just released the brand new single from War of Ages upcoming EP, “Rhema“, due out this fall. The song is titled “No Altars” and it is an absolute powerhouse of a song. Check out the track below and on all digital networks now.… Continued →

A new band that has actually been around for a few years called “Spirit Breaker” has just now signed with Solid State Records. The label will release the band’s new album, “Cura Nata”, on August 13th which you can pre-save here. You can also order on CD and see full track list right here.… Continued →

Fit For a King just dropped a music video for their (heavy) song “Breaking The Mirror” and you can watch/listen to it below. Love the guitar leads and solos. Great stuff. Catch the band on tour with August Burns Red this fall, dates and tickets right here.… Continued →

Ray Torres better known as “Forum Blue“, has just released a special 2 song single through his bandcamp page titled “Mid Summer Never”. It’s like the perfect combo of pop sounds out of the 80’s and 90’s mixed with that new millennium sheen and indie undercurrent tying it all together.… Continued →

Orion Walsh is back with a new full length album titled “So Many Places” which drops digitally and on CD, July 7th. Pre-Order Digitally and on CD from Orion’s bandcamp right here. If you enjoyed ANY of his prior material or the work he did in Slow Coming Day, you will certainly find yourself a fan of this album.… Continued →

Rock & Metal Pop & CCM

• Jason Crabb – Just as I Am (EP)
• Jeremiah Bonds, GodzG – S7AVE
• Mitch McVicker – A Shrugging of the Shoulders

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Holden Days – Peregrine
• Thomas Austin – Evergreen (EP)

Hip Hip & R&B Worship & Gospel

• Advent Birmingham – Hunger, Thirst, and Altar Fire
• Brian Sauvé – Psalm 37: He Fades Away (WP)
• DOXOLOGY – Christ Our Hope
• Madeline Edwards – The Road (EP)
• Maverick City Music – Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition
• Norton Hall Band – Still Our Refuge
• Orphan No More Co – Death Died Live From Englishcombe Chapel
• The Shine Effect – The Struggle and the Victory (EP)
• Stephen McWhirter – Hymns Session (EP)
• Tenielle Neda – What Is My Hope EP

Instrumental & Other

• Cassidy Godwin, Amen Worldwide – Alive with You (EP)
• Dear Gravity – Godspeed
• Tommee Profitt – Cinematic Songs (Vol.

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Not much is known at this very moment but yes, it appears a new Ronnie Martin (Joy Electric) “single” is coming soon from the folks at Velvet Blue Music. The title is “From The Womb of the Morning The Dew Of Your Youth Will Be Yours”. This single doesn’t have a release date just yet but with all things Jeff Cloud of VBM, it’s probably pretty soon.… Continued →

Sacramento, CA. based melodic punk rockers – Light The Way, have entered Mayhemeness Recording Studio with Bob Swanson to lay down songs for their 2nd official full length record. The band previously released 3 Eps and a full length – “False Memory Syndrome”. What is your favorite Light The Way song?… Continued →

Yeah you heard that right. Starflyer 59 are back with not 1, but 2 NEW songs this year (so far). These 2 new singles are part of an upcoming full length dropping later in the year on Velvet Blue Music. Purchase “Like to Lose” on a Flexi 7″ from Velvet Blue Music right here.… Continued →

Switchfoot dropped some hints (as well as a new song) the past month and yesterday (well last night actually), announced the new full length album titled “Interrobang”. The album releases on August 20th and believe it or not, you can pre-order the album in many different packages RIGHT HERE, now!… Continued →

Summer Years have just announced that they’ve signed with label – Enci Records. The Oceanside, CA. based band will drop their debut song “This Light” on July 9th through all digital stores and streaming sites. Watch a short teaser below. Pop-Punk music for the masses.… Continued →

Meadows, a band I’ve written about a bit in the past as well as other writers here, will be coming out with brand new music. They have signed a deal with Facedown Records and have dropped their new single “The Depths”. I encourage you to go check out both of their last 2 releases and give them a listen.… Continued →

An indie singer/songwriter by the name of Nightbirde, performed on America’s Got Talent last week earned her the coveted Golden Buzzer by none other than Simon Cowell himself. Nightbirde has been creating her own indie music for the past couple of years and overcame a terifying bout with cancer along with many bumps and bruises along the way to get where she is now.… Continued →

Synth, 80’s inspired pop-rock artist known as Teddy At Night, will return this year with his first official full length. He is currently working on LP1 with a recent behind the scenes studio shot. Teddy is a drummer by trade and has worked with bands like Family Force 5, Wavorly, and more recently with for KING & COUNTRY.… Continued →

Winona Ave which is a new group featuring former members of Blank Pages, will drop their 12 song debut full length on June 25th. If you’ve heard any of the previous singles released over the past year then you are in for quite a ride. This is a lively collection of songs with singular focus of offering hope despite whatever circumstance you are in or curveball life throws at you.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Empty Atlas – Dipping Vat Sessions (EP)
• Ocean Dark – Hope & Chaos

Pop & CCM

• Crowder – Milk & Honey
• Kai Neptune – ALL THE LOVE YOU’VE GIVEN (EP)
• Scott Riggan – Chapter Two: Simply Beautiful (Beautiful and Terrible) (EP)

Electronic & EDM

• Neon Beach – Takes Me Under (EP)

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Laura McElroy – Slow Medicine

Hip Hop & R&B

• Hunterdrinkswater – WEAPON
• JunSix – THE HOF SUMMER EP
• MainMain – Doggie Dog (EP)
• Meezilini Tha Messenger – Straight Outta Darkness
• Mike Teezy – Heat
• Not Klyde – Mastery Seven

Worship & Gospel

• As Isaac – Exodus: Chapter III (EP)
• The Fuzzy Robes – Night Prayers
• H.

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Those incredibly talented So. Cal. based pop-punk underground hit makers known as Mainsail, have returned as the band – Summer Years. A couple former members of Mainsail remain (Including Lead Vocalist Nick L.) along with some new talent and one can only guess at the sheer awesomeness that the sounds of Summer Years will contain.… Continued →

What seemingly began as a solo project of sorts for Tommy Green of Sleeping Giant, HolyName is likely to become one of our music scene’s most important and dare I say, “influential”, acts in a long time. The music hits you in all the right spots, digging deep into the most hardened of hearts.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• 2 Minute Minor – A Goons’ Best Friend Till the Very End
• Death Therapy – Melancholy Machines
• Diamonds to Dust – Decisions (Instrumentals) (EP)

Pop & CCM

• May Angeles – Never Wanna Go Back
• Pat Barrett – Nothing/Something (Live) (EP)
• Riley Clemmons – Godsend

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Warrior – Divine Power

Folk & Singer/Songwriter Hip Hop & R&B

• CS LIT, Horre’ – Triple Double
• Gabriel – Summer Tapes
• J.

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The amazing thing about “Martha” from Bloodshed’s 1995 self-titled EP isn’t just how complex it is. Yes, it hits that sweet spot, distinctive of top-notch emo-core where the perfect balance of harsh and soft, noisy and melodic come together. It’s also not how mature the lyrics are. They’re inspired by a poem written by a young girl (the song’s namesake) during World War 2.… Continued →

Stairwell the famous band from Southern California known for two hit albums (plus earlier work with Neil Samoy) nearly 2 decades ago and featured former Bloodshed singer – Jonathan Caro, is back in action. The new version features Jonathan Caro and Zack of Stairwell plus Jeff Jacquay of Unashamed and Rainy Days finishing out the new band.… Continued →

Too Bad Eugene are officially back. After successfully funding their new album campaign they’ve already finished their first new single and music since 2002. The track is titled “Non Grata” and it’s an upbeat, total raging, melodic punk rock powerhouse of a song much like their past material on “At Any Rate” and “Moonlighting” but kicked up a notch and with incredible sound production.… Continued →

As you may have heard, Starflyer 59 has a new song titled “Life In Bed” which appears to have a short film attached to it. The song is out on 6/11 through Velvet Blue Music. You can watch/listen to the teaser trailer, below.… Continued →

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Rock & Metal

• Morellas Forest 1988 – Tales
• Poor Old Lu – Sinning
• The Throes – All The Flowers Growing In Your Mother’s Eyes (Deluxe)
• The Throes – The Era Of Condolence

Pop & CCM

• Coopertheband – Wilderness Ep
• Jon Shabaglian – Bow Everything
• Miss Angie – Desert Flags
• Tyler Batts – All of You (I Want) (EP)

  Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Hayden Everett – Kennecott
• Sarah Juers – Cyberspace (EP)

Hip Hop & R&B

• Deraj – Fight
• Diran – Here and Now (EP)
• indie tribe – U P P E R H A N D
• J Vessel – HEAD IN THE CLOUDS
• Jay Steezy – HIGHCONIC.

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A two part interview series featuring Jeff and John Fortson of Squad 5-0 fame has just been posted. It’s very in depth and features some fun behind the scenes knowledge. There is also mention of the band’s new EP on the way. Both parts listed below. Follow this account too for news on the upcoming releases.… Continued →

Brownstory, the music project from all 4 members of Mainframe will drop their 14 song album this Tuesday May 25th. Check out a full stream of the eclectic album, below. You can purchase the album right now on Bandcamp and get a full instant download of all 14 songs. Grab lyrics and more info on the link.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Almost Always – think / walk / etc. (EP)
• August Burns Red – Leveler: 10th Anniversary Edition
• The Devil Wears Prada – ZII
• Huntingtons – Judy Judy (EP)
• Namesake – Demos & Legacy Recordings
• Searching Serenity – Instrumentals, Vol. 1

Pop & CCM

• Manwell – Currency (EP)
• Mat Kearney – January Flower
• Twenty One Pilots – Scaled And Icy

Electronic & Dance Folk & Singer/Songwriter Hip Hop & R&B

• Andy Mineo, Lecrae – Coming In Hot (Remix Pack) (EP)
• Guni – Take A Bullet
• Guvna B – everywhere + nowhere (Black Edition Deluxe)
• Jaay Verano – for God so loved the world (EP)
• Jerel – Nostalgia 444
• Man Of FAITH – Velocity
• MJx Music – Natural Causes (EP)

Worship & Gospel

• Abbey Neves – I Remain
• Andrew Greer – Tune My Heart 2 … Songs of Goodness & Love
• The Belonging Co – See The Light (Live)
• Bryn Waddell – Roots
• Crosscut Collective – The Way
• David Benjamin Blower – Hymns for Nomads: Vol.

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Nate Parrish drops his brand new song for 2021 titled “Religion of Relevance” through all digital networks and streaming sites. Get a first taste below and please tell your friends. Full song stream here on Indie Vision Music May 27th! Song drops May 28th.… Continued →

A small, independent punk rock band from the late 90’s/early 00’s called “Namesake” that you may have blinked and missed, are back with a special “Demos & Legacy Recordings” release through digital networks. The release features their long lost music including that song “Michigan Avenue” that appeared on “I’m Your Biggest Fan Vol.… Continued →