My Epic and As Cities Burn have announced a tour together this summer with Tigerwine joining. Tickets on sale now right here. Check out the dates below. Any of you going to a date on this tour? Continued →
“Fire” and “water” are arguably the most overused metaphors in contemporary Christian music. But there is another common nature-themed metaphor in Christian music you may not have noticed: gravity. I by no means consider my research to be exhaustive, but I found nearly two dozen songs from the past 25 years with “gravity” in the title. Continued →
Grave Robber are back and with a new full length to present. The band’s new album “Escaping the Grave” will be out worldwide on April 13th. If you are any kind of a punk rock fan and love the horror genre of film then you are going to need this record in your collection. Order the CD right here. Check out 4 new songs from this album, below. Continued →
Check out this really cool 2018 sampler from NoiseTrade featuring 16 songs from the IVM catalog, most of which are recent. The only two tracks missing are Heart Like War “What We Do” and No Lost Cause “Slow It Down”. Head over over to NoiseTrade right here and download this awesome sampler for free. Continued →
Last week I shared 5 Must-Follow Spotify Playlists with you. This week I’ve got something for the old-fashioned downloaders. Here’s 6 albums you can download for free today.
1) Ravenhill – Spirit [EP]
In 2015 Ravenhill released the rock album Soul on Slospeak Records. Continued →
Some of the best news of the week is that the long awaited ska(core)pop-punk album from the Illinois based band – Must Build Jacuzzi, is finally here. “Last Place” is available for pre-order over at this link via bandcamp (includes instant download of the new song ‘3rd Out of 3 Ain’t Bad’) in Digital, CD, and Tape formats. Or you can order from the IVM Storenvy page and pick up some other merch while you’re at it (storenvy purchases do not include digital downloads). This insanely awesome new album straddles the line between melodic pop-punk with harder skacore mixed in. It’s like that perfect balance between heavy and light. You’ll love it guaranteed. You’ll be able to download this album instantly on April 27th via Bandcamp and other digital networks. CDs will ship on or around April 27th. Continued →
I am so thrilled to announce the new song “Slow It Down” from New Jersey based punk-ska band, No Lost Cause. This song is quite a ride and packs a powerful punch. The song was recently mastered by the talented Sef at Simpul Studio and the song features Dango of Amber Pacific on drums. If you’ve been missing quality punk rock with a “ska” touch then look no further than No Lost Cause. The song will be made available on all Digital networks this Friday through Indie Vision Music. Check out the song below in a special soundcloud stream. Continued →
The Eclectic Podcast recently did an in-depth interview asking about Oh Eternity’s latest LP ‘I Exist’ (released Nov 2017), their musical influences & the importance of discipleship and community for Christian touring & recording artists. Check it out here. Press release: “The Eclectic podcast seeks to showcase Christian music from Hip-Hop/Rap, Alternative, Folk, Metal, Indie, Rock and Electronic, and everything else in-between! Chris & Joel had a shared vision to promote more underground and alternative artists and bands that have a heart & mission to use their art to glorify God. With each episode, we’ll be playing music and discussing and dissecting it. You’ll hear interviews, get music news & enjoy the wide spectrum of music written by artists and bands who craft their music from a Christian worldview.” Check it out below. Continued →
Jen Ledger who has been with the band Skillet for a few years (and albums) has emerged as a new solo artist, releasing her first new song titled “Not Dead Yet” (listen below). This debut LEDGER 6 song ep will release on Friday April 13th worldwide via Atlantic Records. Read a more in depth story (and interview) about the new ep at Loudwire right here. Take a listen to the song then comment below with your thoughts. I love the Flyleaf meets Evanescence meets Fireflight vibe of this. I’m not just saying that because she is a “female” vocalist fronting a rock band, I’m saying it because those are all powerful female vocalists and so is Jen Ledger. Continued →
Alternative & Rock
Contemporary & Pop
You gotta check out the new music video from the band Righteous Vendetta for their song “War Is Killing Us All”. It’s heavy stuff and you’re going to dig it. Continued →
The return of Impending Doom is upon us. Check out the band’s new song “The Wretched and Godless” below. “The Sin and Doom Vol. II” is out worldwide on June 22nd. [Thanks Shadi Ibrahim] Continued →
Everyone is talking about Spotify today because of their initial public offering. So I thought I’d take a minute to share a few of my favorite Spotify playlists with you.
1) New Music Friday Christian by Spotify
New Music Friday Christian is just one of Spotify’s many, many, curated playlists. Continued →
A brand new beautifully shot music video from Israel based indie-world-music inspired group, Miqedem, has been released. The song is titled “Betzet Yisrael”. The song is sung in Hebrew but there are English subtitles in the video. The group’s new crowd funded album will be out April 20th. Oh and did I mention that Man Alive frontman James Hilsden is singing on this song? Cool stuff. Continued →
Excited to unveil this new song from Aid & Effect which is a band featuring former members of Hawk Nelson. The song is titled “The Answer” and can be streamed below. You can download the other songs from this band via their bandcamp here. Comment with your thoughts. Continued →
That’s right friends, the much loved and critically adored long running legends of a band – MxPx, are back and with a new album. They are here to prove that 26 years later it isn’t the end but rather a step in the next phase of this band’s legendary career. It’s hard to believe that seeing them in some sweaty Church basement here in Orange County, CA. back in 1995 with all of us (band included) being youths, that their music would endure through the years attracting new fans each step of the way. For a 3 piece punk rawk band, that has to be a something they are proud of and all of us fans should commend them for. I know people grow up, beliefs change (for some), life situations alter, and other things in life can take a crazy spin, but when you have consistently solid music for 26 years you can’t help but sit back and be mesmerized by it all. I have always been a fan of this band because I appreciate positive music and because their sound has always remained a constant. They are a fitting reminder that you don’t have to go all prog-rock or super indie to be accepted by fans and peers. They are just themselves and that’s great for all of us. Anyway, the band has announced a kickstarter campaign to fund their new album. Watch the video below and contribute right here. Continued →
We Are Leo just released the hot brand new track titled “Light Up My World” and it can be heard below. This modern pop/dance song appears on the “God’s Not Dead: A Light In The Darkness” soundtrack which is available now from Dream Label Group. I know this is super pop oriented but there is a certain endearing quality about this song. Great lyrics and fits well with Easter. Stream the song and compilation below. Continued →
Check out this fun little lyric video that the guys in Light The Way put together for their new song “But Mom Says I’m Cool”. Video below. “False Memory Syndrome” now available worldwide and on CD from Indie Vision Music. Oh and the band is now on Instagram: @lightthewayca Continued →
Check out the very well done music video for “Bright Mornin’ Star” by Orange County Rockabilly kings – The Altar Billies. I’m loving this! You can get the band’s latest two albums “Long Long Road” and “Head’n Out West” through all digital networks and from CD Baby here. Continued →
Switchfoot have gracefully returned from their years long slumber to reemerge as a metal band. Check out this first single titled “Project 11” which does sound eerily familiar but not sure quite how. This is the “heaviest” the band has ever sounded. Those of you that were secretly wishing for a Jeremy Camp metal project can settle for second best and get a sweet Switchfoot one instead. What goes better with the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ than Bunnies, Eggs, Peeps, and good ol’ heavy metal? Well it works, right? Happy Easter everyone, I hope you all have a wonderful day with your families, friends, and even those that choose not to believe. There IS peace, there IS hope, and there IS definitely love in this Faith we cling so tightly to. Continued →
I am excited to announce that Facedown Records have indeed posted 3 more albums from their classic catalog for limited run vinyl. They are pressing Take It Back’s “Can’t Fight Robots” album in honor of it’s 10th anniversary. The other two vinyl being pressed are Means “To Keep Me From Sinking”, and Impending Doom “Nailed.Dead.Risen”. All of these vinyl are limited. You can pre-order them all right here. Continued →
Alternative & Rock
Contemporary & Pop
Dance & Electronic
This is news on all the IVM related releases. First up, Light The Way. Today is official release day for the band’s new album “False Memory Syndrome”. Check out a full album stream over at NewNoiseMagazine.com right here. The band recently started an Instagram account which you can find here (@lightthewayca). The band’s new full length release “False Memory Syndrome” can be purchased/downloaded right here as well as all other major digital markets. Check out the lyric video for their song “Holy Ghost”, below. The band will be posting a lyric video of their own on Friday via their YouTube channel so don’t miss out on that. *CDs have shipped for all Light The Way orders. CD manufacturing took a bit longer than expected and I just received at my work yesterday afternoon after I had left for the day.
I am happy to announce that I have just received the finished mixed/mastered songs for Mainframe “Burn The Boats Ep” and it is unlike anything else out there. Very unique and set apart from some of the staleness purveying the music scene at large. I have now just posted the Ep for Digital Download/Limited CD Purchase over on bandcamp here or IVM Storenvy store. The CD and Digital Release Date is April 13th 2018! Check out a song stream of “Burn The Boats” below. Follow Mainframe on Instagram @mainframepunk
News on Small Wars….As reported last week, The new Small Wars vinyl 7″ has been posted for pre-order right here. The Vinyl comes in Orange Transparent and color folder slipped inside a protective poly sleeve. Manufacturing being handled by VRP (Vinyl Record Pressing) out of Florida. Digital version of the Ep is also up for preorder via this link. Release date on Digital is April 20th 2018. Check out the lyric video for “Bombs”, below.
I just released the new Heart Like War single in lyric video form (watch below). The new song will be released to all digital networks on April 6th and full album out this fall.
Lastly, the long awaited Must Build Jacuzzi full length will be in my hands at any moment. Pre-Orders will launch soon via Bandcamp and Storenvy.
Oh and that fabulous album from The Prettybads is being finished up in the mixing/mastering department by Sef of Simpul Studio. There is a lot of interest coming in for this group and I am excited to share with all of you soon. Thanks for supporting IVM! Continued →
A really great new band by the name “Poetic Descent” has just emerged onto the scene. The band features a few former members of Mayfly and their sound will please fans of Finch, Story of the Year, Further Seems Forever, Chevelle, and Incubus. Check out the song “Close Encounter”, below. Follow on Facebook or at their official website. Continued →
So, what is the bestselling Christian album of all-time? To answer that question we must first set some parameters for just what qualifies as a “Christian” album. Since the question at hand concerns album sales, I suggest we define a Christian album as any album which was marketed to a Christian audience. Continued →
IVM Presents the brand new single from So Cal. pop-punk band, Heart Like War. The song is titled “What We Do” and features a special guest appearance by Leanor of the band Five Iron Frenzy. Check out this catchy new number below in lyric video form. Song will be available through all digital networks on April 6th. Continued →
New Rottweiler Records band “My Place Was Taken” have released their new music video for “Cordero Y Leon” that we are happy to premiere right here at IVM today. This song and band will please fans of “Impending Doom, Fit For A King, For Today, A Plea For Purging, and The Great Commission”. The Mexico based metal band has been making waves in the music scene and are sharing their positive and faith affirming with people across the globe via Rottweiler Records. Check out the video below and read up a little on the band. Check out the album on bandcamp here. Continued →
In a really cryptic Facebook post, the word, “Reunion?” was posted on Inhale Exhale’s Facebook page. So…they puzzle us, we puzzle you. Obviously, only so much can be gleaned from one simple word, but nonetheless, it’s a fairly exciting thought, whether it be for a night, for a tour, or anywhere in between; at least to me. Continued →
Contemporary & Pop
15 years ago a collection of what can now be determined as “classic hits” were unleashed on a crowd that had an insatiable appetite for what was new and and considered “ROCK” music. This was sorta near the end of the Bye Bye Byes and I’m Not That Innocent, charting new territory into the popular spectrum by a bunch of bands not exactly ready for that sort of success. This was a pivotal year for music in general and in my opinion was that comeback Rock needed at the perfect time. As much as people needed their Nu-Metal, Pop, Rap/Hip Hop, Hard Rock, etc., those of us in the underground music scene desired something new and something different. These bands were just that and sparked a change in direction. This is my list. This is 2003. A snapshot of the greatest year in music post-new millennium. Make sure to scroll all the way to bottom for special IVM Playlist of songs from 2003. Be Strong, Believe…… Continued →