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Hip-hop stalwarts Illect Recordings, brainchild of Josh Niemyjski (Sphere of Hip Hop, Illect, Uprok), have released a brand new playlist on YouTube of all instrumental, jazzy, turtablist hip-hop. Great for studying, background sounds, or even to practice your own rhyming skills over the top of the beats. Check it out below.… Continued →

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90s alternative. People either love it or hate it. Despite the excesses of the genre, or the just plain slackness of it, I still love it. 3 Car Pile-Up was never going to win any awards for their musical contributions–unless it was maybe the high school talent show. Their one and only album is raw, somewhat sloppy, and even kind of juvenile in its approach to both music and lyrics. However, that is exactly what I love about it. If you can’t relate to the lyrics of “Dweeb” then I’m not sure you actually lived through American Christianity in the 80s/90s: When I was in grade school, my friends made fun of me They used to call me stupid names, like “Jesus Boy” or “Freak” But I knew come Sunday, that I’d be number one ‘Cuz I knew all my verses, and I would get some gum I’m a dweeb!… Continued →

Perhaps better known as the bassist/vocalist of hardcore punk cum crossover thrash band The Lead, Nina (full name Nina Llopis) released her debut album No Shadow of Turning for R.E.X. Music in 1991. As my friend and fellow fan Tim “Greybeard” Henderson (ex-Warlord) said, “This is a perfect example of 1991 music!” He’s so right. The album had hints of goth rock/post-punk, alternative rock, and jangle pop–a description which doesn’t make logical sense unless you lived through the early 90s. Musically similar to other early 90s female-fronted alternative bands like The Darling Buds and Concrete Blonde, the effort was a huge departure from her previous material with the hardcore/thrash band from which we’d come to know her.… Continued →

Rock & Metal Pop & CCM Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Stephanie Staples – Love Broke Through
• Zach & Maggie – The Elephant in the Room

Hip Hop & R&B

• Canton Jones –  WORSHIP & 808’S EP
• Common Hymnal – We Outside
• CS LIT – NASHUA
• Eshon Burgundy –  Lost Sheep
• justmarkg – Holy Ghost Pressure
• Kkah$o –  UNCHAINED EP
• Paul the Messenger – The Lone(ly) Wolf EP
• Rell Riley – FOREVER EP
• TLS – The Listening Session, Vol 1

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6X4RTpfLorsilE29QnMbzv?si=5f69b94fd9384244 Worship & Gospel

• Hannah Foster – Who You Are EP
• NewSpring Worship, Lauren Vaughan – Even in the Quiet EP
• Ocean & The Ghost – Ocean & the Ghost EP

Instrumental & Other

• Amanda Danziger, Filipe Michael – Seasons (Instrumental) EP

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Geoff Mann was a fairly well-known prog rock artist in the UK, but unfortunately his renown didn’t quite make it across the Atlantic. Having been the vocalist in an early incarnation of famed UK prog rock band Twelfth Night, he effectively left the band when they moved to London and he decided to remain in Manchester. Sometime in the early 80s, Geoff became a Christian through a “deep and lasting Christian conversion” (for more info, check out this article). At this point Geoff begins making very creative, even experimental prog rock.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• HolyName – Holyname

Pop & CCM

• Bien – Covers EP
• Blessing Offor – My Tribe

Electronic & EDM

• Deep Al Brindle – Late Night, Early Morning EP

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Frankie Orella – Sad In Paradise EP
• Josh Adams – Bed of Thorns EP

Hip Hop & R&B

• Childlike CiCi – 4 Friday EP
• Desciple – P.P.P. (Pandemic Power Pack) EP
• DH Bob – Pocket EP
• Jopo Da Son – E X O D U S EP
• T-Strike, Constance – Something Greater EP
• Yung Drew, Gavin the HotRod – HomeTown Heroes EP

Worship & Gospel

• Ginny Owens – Be Still and Know EP
• NLC Worship – Song of Heaven
• River Valley AGES – an ep of some songs u can read ur bible + journal to EP
• TAYA – TAYA
• Tim Pepper – The Outpouring Worship Project
• Victory Worship – Living Breathing Miracle (Live)

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“Florida”, the brand new song by this incredible band – Names Without Numbers, is OUT NOW! This is underground indie/emo rock that doesn’t sound so underground. This is a polished and slick sounding new song and from a production standpoint, is as perfect as any of today’s best new rock songs. Listening to this and you just know you’ve stumbled on to something great. Listen to “Florida” by Names Without Numbers now on your digital streaming service of choice. Make sure to share the good news with friends and ADD it to all your playlists.… Continued →

This Swedish death metal band formed in 1996, and has been active ever since. They immediately began recording cassette demos, initially focusing on traditional death metal and morphing over time into more a melodic and progressive take on the genre. Of course, Sweden is known for its melodeath sound, centered in Gothenburg, but Pantokrator are from the opposite side of the southern peninsula. Lyrically the band tend to feature songs about biblical mysteries, not your typical Christian metal fare. Rather than topics of salvation and judgment, they tell stories about obscure characters like the Nephilim, the legendary and quasi-biblical Lilith, and Melchisedec, featured here.… Continued →

The Christian Music Universe is back with their second annual playlist. The project was started last year to bring together Christian music lovers from across the universe to create a collaborative playlist of their favorite songs of the year. This year’s team included Brandon Jones and myself as well as eight others. Give the playlist a listen on Spotify and YouTube and share you’re favorite songs of 2022 with us in the comments. … Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Blue Fire Horizon – Disease
• Edge of Eternity – Dreams of Complacency
• Heliograph – Awe & Wonder EP
• Then It Ends – Chasm EP

Pop & CCM

• Amber Roper – All I Need
• LOVKN – Faith Fall EP
• Sajan Nauriyal – morning always comes (sped up versions) EP

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Jonny Hayes – Keep Me Burning EP

Hip Hop & R&B

• ATTAM – Way Too Busy EP
• BigBreeze – Sport Mode EP
• BigGucciDame – Ecclesiastes, Vol. 2
• Brenno, K Diamond – 22′ THE MIXTAPE
• Don Ready – The Heavenly Poetry Collection EP
• ELI MONTANNA – RECOVERY EP
• GOSPEL READY – End Season Same Mission
• Ignatius – A Pomona Story: Chapter 1 Tap
• Isaiah Robin – The Way
• JXRGE – UNIVERSE EP
• Kidd Lee – Chapter 20
• Kieran the Light – New Levels 2 EP
• KRL – True Colors EP
• Kushim – S E T A P A R T EP
• Lance Blake – Retrospect
• Lil Capo – Capo Season II
• Saint Jones – Kainos Anthropos
• ShySpeaks – #freelunchfriday, Vol.

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Rock & Metal

• Fight The Fade – APOPHYSITIS (Deluxe Edition)

Pop & CCM

• Brightline, Galactus Jack – Together (BLxGJ) EP

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Kindred Valley – Kindred Valley

Hip Hop & R&B

• ASAP Preach – Tested
• BrvndonP – A&B Conversation EP
• Colby Savage – Ppv3 Recovery Music
• Dee-1 – God and Girls 2
• Jalen Ace – Gave Up The Ghost
• Little Limbo – INSOMNIAC EP
• Scootie Wop – Beige. EP

Worship & Gospel

• Reborn Collective – Beauty in the Darkness

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Indie Vision Music is proud to premiere the Lyric Video for the brand new track “Florida” from the midwest Indie-Pop-Rock act – Names Without Numbers. The song is titled “Florida” and is their most hotly anticipated new song, a track that sets them apart from the sameness and a rise above the generic. This is simply put, great music and THE perfect introduction to a band know for their soaring melodies and emotional storytelling. If you’ve been thirsting for an amazing rock song with hooks that rides that “indie” edge without sounding boring or repetitive, then this is a track that’ll make you a fan from the start.… Continued →

Singer-songwriter and indie darling, Damien Jurado, long known for his poignant songs and unique arrangements, has as of this week pulled all of his music from streaming giant Spotify. The announcement came yesterday via his blog. Jurado didn’t mince words when it came to the reason behind his decision: “I simply cannot continue to support or align myself with a corporation who continues to profit off of the musicians it refuses to pay a fair and decent wage.” Read the full statement here: https://damienjurado.com/blog/2023/01/05/leaving-spotify… Continued →

The best way I can describe Coolidge is as a sort of ‘prequel supergroup.’ All of the members are now well-known for their contributions to indie rock, though none of them were very well-known at the time, and Coolidge remains a fairly obscure blip on the map of alternative music. Formed in 1992, the band featured Damien Jurado on bass and vocals, David Bazan (Pedro the Lion, Headphones, Lo Tom) on drums, and Eben Haase (Blenderhead, Don’t Know) on guitar. They played an intense and unique form of emo-core that interweaved lo-fi indie rock into the mix.… Continued →

We are proud to bring you a very special lyric video premiere from Names Without Numbers TOMORROW, both on YouTube and right here at Indie Vision Music. The song is titled “Florida” and it is by far the best work the band has ever done up until now, 2023. Make sure you click this link (or look below for the embed to the premiere). You can set a reminder on the YouTube page and also join in a live chat right there on our YouTube channel.… Continued →

Haven was a heavy metal/power metal band from New Jersey active in the late 80s and early 90s. The band released two stellar full-length albums for R.E.X. and a third independent release that moved away from heavy metal into hard rock and alternative territory. Fans were often divided on Haven, particularly over the vocals. They were kind of a love ’em or hate ’em thing. Personally, I really enjoyed the unique style. There were enough similarities to Geoff Tate (Queensryche), Mike Lee (Barren Cross), or Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) to draw comparisons, and yet there was a roughness to the high-pitched vocals that made them stand out.… Continued →

Merry Christmas, Friends! I’m going to type up some thoughts on bands that should most definitely reunite in 2023 to 1) Play an anniversary set, 2) Re-Release a classic album on either vinyl, tape, or cd with bonus features (and band commentary) and 3) Throw some new and/or unreleased tracks at us that we most definitely need to hear. Thoughts and ideas can be found below…. Oh, and Tim Taber if you’re reading this, I hope you’ll consider the words below and incorporate them into future plans with Transparent Productions here in Orange County and Southern California in general.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• CRXWN – Forgiven.
• Since the Death – I Belong to Christ

Hip Hop & R&B

• Drew Ava – Honest EP
• Genuine Life – Evident Progress: The Healing Process EP
• Hunterdrinkswater – Sinner vs. Saint
• Lawrence Jamal – Hold On, Pain Ends
• Military Mindset Productions – Behind Enemy Lines 3
• ReidRZL – Soul Pt. 1
• Twanny2c, Remnantbygrace – RMNT Tape 2 EP
• Xocribby – Lovers
• 116 – The Gift: A Christmas Compilation (Deluxe+)

Worship & Gospel Christmas

• Victorious – Christmas Presence EP
• Yoni Charis – Glad Tidings

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Honestly I think this is a song that only Half-Handed Cloud could write. Aside from the ever-present pop bliss is a song about a baby trying to reach shiny Christmas ornaments that are out of reach, and yet so desirable. But Ringhofer makes a point that only he could make, about humanity’s incessant need to grasp for shining things that are always slightly out of reach and that we really don’t need after all. Merry Christmas IVM friends–may you find the true joy of Christmas this year–the baby in the manger!… Continued →

I am proud to bring you a very special free download from the one and only Nate Parrish, right here on Indie Vision Music. This is just in time for the Christmas season and while it isn’t technically a “Christmas” song, it does have a soft touch to the heart in the way only a true punk rawker could understand. Check out the song below or click link. Buy some Nate Parrish merch, go buy his 2 albums, add any of his songs to your favorite digital playlists, and stream the heck out of these songs till the end of time.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• A Secret Ending – Fishers of Men

Pop & CCM Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter Hip Hop & R&B

• A.I. The Anomaly – Sibling Rivalry EP
• i$aac illa, Xay Hill – Sophomore Sorrows (Deluxe)
• Jon Mora, Xay Hill – Jon Mora EP
• KG Santiago – GOD’s Gift 3 (The Trilogy)
• Kouonthebeat – Who Is Kou
• KRL, Kieran the Light, Kidd Lee – reAssurance EP
• MJ Overcome – Stick To The Script

Worship & Gospel

• Amanda Cook – State of the Union (Ambient Sessions) EP
• The Encounter Music – This is Hope EP
• GOSPEL READY, DJ Disciple Drew – Gospel Screw Tapes Vol.

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Rock & Metal

• Grandpa Loves Rhinos – Demos & Unreleased Songs EP
• Swinery – Swinery II, Pt. 2 EP
• Various Artists – That’s On Small Step Vol. 1

Pop & CCM Electronic & EDM

• Everen Maxwell – Stargazing EP

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Austin Sebek – take some in EP
• Jonny Hayes – All These Lights EP

Hop Hop & R&B

• Don Ready – IYKYK
• GODINA – PREPARATION SEASON
• V. Rose – Wilder Wonderland EP
• Zee – Legendz Never Die

Worship & Gospel

• Dave Pettigrew – The Hymns Project
• JGC Music – Treasure EP

Instrumental & Other

• Isaac Wheadon – the return
• Yoni Charis – Jesus is King

Christmas

• Emmanuel Worship – It’s Christmas!

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Emotional, ambient, heavy, screamo act out of Detroit, MI. Featuring members of Kept on Hold.

Names Without Numbers are back in a big way on January 13th. Their new song “Florida” will drop on that date and we have a little teaser to offer all of you. This is without a doubt the band’s strongest song to date and further reminds me of just how good they are, not just in regards to indie music but rock n roll as a whole. There is a lot of content floating around out there passing off as legitimate music but really lacks the meat and substance.… Continued →

Free show tonight 12/16/2022 in Canton, MI at The Barn! American Arson, Kept on Hold, Camino Kid, Ryley Kilby, and Rosemont!

This brilliant synth-pop band hailed from Sweden. They released one fantastic album in 1989, that hit the States the next year, then disappeared until 1994 when they re-surfaced–though just barely–with a Swedish-language album, that didn’t make much of an impact outside of their homeland. Their debut, the nearly-eponymous W.O.W., was beautiful, but sadly never got the attention it deserved. Recorded primarily in the synth-pop style, it also had hints of Europop and new wave. In short, it was too alternative to be mainstream pop or CCM, and too poppy to appeal to fans of alternative rock.… Continued →

So this has gotta be the heaviest song Andrew & co. has ever released. It is the first single for their last project (no pun intended!) entitled Omni that will be released in early 2023. I’ve seen them almost as many times as Norma Jean live & they are great in ever way with their musical finesse. I helped crowdfund their live album & have a unreleased pressing from it. Their eponymous album was the first cd I purchased when I joined the military at an army PX!… Continued →

Light The Way are back in 2022 with yet another NEW song and it’s a fast punk rock banger. You’re going to love it. This is not 28 Days Later or The Walking Dead, not even Zombieland or Resident Evil, this is LIGHT THE WAY and they are here to devour you. Wait, that didn’t sound right, I meant they are bringing punk rock back in a fast and powerful way. It’s fast, short, and sweet, and a bit of rage inducing madness. Find out what the MONSTER is and listen to new Light The Way.… Continued →