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Idle Achiever are once again back at it and “Oxygenate” certainly doesn’t disappoint. Their music defies genre classification and they really are playing in a league of their own but not so different from any likeable band you’d hear thrust in front of you. If you enjoy rap mixed with some indie pop and even synth emo, then you’ll love this new one. It’s like righteous explosion from the joining of Twenty One Pilots, Owl City, Eminem, Gym Class Heroes, Manafest, NF, and For King & Country.… Continued →

MorZan, the newly reunited duo behind the projects such as “Mortal” and “Fold Zandura” have finally dropped their brand new song which is titled “The Fisherman” and it’s a total winner. Long time fans of Mortal who are familiar with their music might see some familiarity in this 😉 Listen below. You can find out more about this new group by clicking this link. … Continued →

The Awful Truth–the best band that (almost) never was! In the late 80s I was huge into King’s X and what would soon become known as the “Houston sound.” It was part progressive metal, part groove, part rock, and lots of harmonies thrown in. I’d started hearing about this new band (at the time) called The Awful Truth, who had recorded their debut album for mainstream Metal Blade Records, and sadly broke up before it even came out. In fact, by the time the album was released, two thirds of The Awful Truth had formed a new band with two other members, the now-legendary Galactic Cowboys, increasing that groovy-metallic Houston Sound to yet another band.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Craig’s Brother – Easily Won, Rarely Deserved
• Gable Price and Friends – The Consequence Of Being Alive
• Sacrificium – Prey for Your Gods

Pop & CCM

• Analog Beach – See You Tonight EP
• Olivia Grasso – Reward EP

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Eves – The Wyoming Project
• Rachel Wilhelm – Mystery Canticles EP
• Swingin Hammers – Quiet, Vol. 2:Act Like Men EP

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6KFJeKL30xfQ309FRwLGwY?si=5a261526eb054d19 Hip Hop & R&B

• Drup – Street Gospel
• Freddy T – Metanoia EP
• JesusGang – Promise. Guidance. Protection.

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Rock & Metal

• Windvent – Rhema EP

Pop & CCM

• Bellsburg Sessions – Bellsburg (The Songs of Rich Mullins)
• Caedmon’s Call – Caedmon’s Call
• Chasing Daylight – The Relentless Pursuit of A Human Kind EP
• Josh Wright – Seasons EP
• Miss Angie – Godsong

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Nation – TRUST

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Micah McCaw – A Beautiful Divorce

Hip Hop & R&B

• BigBreeze – WestSide Nights
• Boyce Worship Collective – Rehearsal EP
• Bryann T – All Things Kingdom
• Byron Rhodes, Fvmeless – BEAUTIFUL MIGHTMARE EP
• DJ Mykael V – BODEGA!

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2Minute Minor have announced their unfortunate end as a band. These kings of hardcore punk are gearing up for some final shows and releases ending with their final album “Self-Titled and Self Reflection” to be released through Steadfast Records in 2024. Make sure to follow them here to get new new music and all the past tunes of the last couple of years.… Continued →

Heavy, old school hardcore punk band named Dispraised are back with a double album release on one 12″ Vinyl Records through new label upstart – Coleiosis Records. This heavy hitting band has had a couple songs land on the billboard Christian Radio charts during the past year or so and it’s amazing to see them grow. They have moved on from Rottweiler Records and have assured all fans that there is no bad blood which you can read more about below. Click this link here to listen to the double album.… Continued →

Orion Wash who is a prolific singer-songwriter that has been pushing his delightful “solo” work for nearly 2 decades ever since the demise of the beloved emo/indie band – Slow Coming Day. While Slow Coming Day gears up for some reunion gigs in celebration of the 20th anniversary of “Farewell to the Familiar” which released on Tooth & Nail Records all the back in 2003, Orion is smack dab back in what he is admired for, as a creator of music that defies genre classifications.… Continued →

Sorry for my absence. You know, life. This is a couple days late but certainly worth talking about. The beloved alt-rock-metal band – Flyleaf, have indeed reunited with their acclaimed first singer and lead woman, Lacey Sturm. Since Lacey and the band parted ways like a decade ago, both parties went on to make new music and continue their careers. Lacey Sturm has come out as a very successful and talented solo artist but not in the acoustic-y, “fall asleep while driving” realm. Her music was as heavy as it was a lighter and more spiritual affair.… Continued →

I first discovered this band from Tim Henderson (Warlord/Mr Bishops Fist) one night as we were talking about obscure Christian bands from the past. Body and Soul was a one-off solo project from Daniel Amos keyboardist Rob Watson. Body and Soul released only one 7″ in 1983, and never did anything else. Side A featured “Something’s Going On Here,” which is a good song, but is more typical of 80s new wave/pop. It sounds like a track you’d hear in an 80s action comedy film, something akin to Adventures in Babysitting.… Continued →

Recon was a Christian metal band active in the late 80s and early 90s. They were one of the earliest true “power metal” bands in the Christian scene. They played a traditional form of heavy metal that was augmented and supplemented by progressive tendencies and tempos that sometimes approached speed metal. The band released a pair of cassette demos, first in 1989 and then 1990, and also had a song featured on the most excellent California Metal II compilation where I first heard the band. Vocalist Vett Roberts sang in a high-pitched operatic style not too unlike Jimmy Brown (Deliverance) or Geoff Tate (Queensryche), or possibly even a more musical version of King Diamond (Merciful Fate).… Continued →

Craig’s Brother release yet another new song off their upcoming album which drops November 11th. The song is titled “Rodeo Clown” and is a passionate ballad of sorts, similar to a couple tracks off the classic album “Lost at Sea” and “The Aaronic Blessing (Peace on Earth)” from The Insidious Lie. This is a powerful song, one that builds on emotion and connects on a very real human level. It is classic Craig’s Brother and yet modern enough to take them out of 90’s era.… Continued →

I think we missed posting about this new full length from Allen Odell, a month ago. Allen creates some really mellow, chill, spiritually relevant post-emo and indie music that inspires. It’s one of those albums that draws you in with subtlety and puts you on a journey of discovery and heaven gazing self-reflection. This isn’t some sort of fists in the air, aggressive rock anthem worthy music to cause a ruckus. It is simply just good, deep music that will leave you haunted by soft spoken melodies.… Continued →

I’d like to take a moment and introduce you all to a brand new “supergroup” of sorts. This band features Ryland Raus of Attack! Attack! / Inhale Exhale, Traa Daniels of P.O.D., Andrew Stanton of Disciple, Yogi Watts of Demon Hunter, and Mark Anthony of The Letter Black. The band is called WORLD GONE COLD, and they have just signed with Rockfest Records who will be responsible for releasing their upcoming album. No song released just yet but it is coming VERY soon. Who is psyched for this new band and their upcoming songs?… Continued →

The Echoing Green keep teasing their recording process on that next album to release. I am super pumped for this. Any other Echoing Green fans here at Indie Vision Music? Make sure to buy their latest collection of songs from 2002 to 2018 in vinyl format right here at their site.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Demon Hunter – EXILE
• Fit For A King – The Hell We Create
• Protect Your Heart – (re)introduction
• Rusty Shipp – Dark Side of the Ocean

Pop & Alternative

• Kings Kaleidoscope – Baptized Imagination

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Chase Tremaine – My Heart Settled in the Middle EP
• Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Johnnyswim – Goodbye Road, Vol. 2 EP
• The Oh Hellos – Through The Deep, Dark Valley (Ten Year Anniversary Remaster)
• Our Atlantic Roots – Hold Every Moment EP
• Theo & Brenna – Dreams for Sale

Hip Hop & R&B

• A-Eazy – Awakening
• The Ambassador – The Invitation
• Chetty – GOSPEL EP
• Dee Black – The Gospel According To
• Henrik – POSTER CHILD
• Jalen Ace – Seven Stars
• Joseefus – kingdom business 2
• L.

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Nigerian based “Afrogospel” artist – Limoblaze, just signed to Reach Records and has released his label debut “Sunday in Lagos” yesterday. Check out some songs below and make sure to head to your favorite streaming service to give Limoblaze a listen. I posted the signing video featuring some background on Limoblaze and his music. This is great stuff!… Continued →

Have you been been aching for something new and something refreshing but the right band just hasn’t come on your radar yet? Well my friends Protect Your Heart are here to level the playing field and offer some truly incredible music in their new album “re(introduction)” that just dropped yesterday. If you haven’t been following my posts this year and you’re new to the realm of pop punk music, let me just say that this band is perfect for your stereos and headphones. Don’t waste another second reading this and filling your head with boring hard rock crap.… Continued →

Rising West Coast hip hop star – Miles Minnick, is back at it again with a hot new track titled “Chokehold” with Emanuel Tha Prophet. His new record “Holographic” drops worldwide on November 11th! Check out the song below.… Continued →

Owl City which is the project of musician extraordinaire Adam Young, has been dropping hints for several months about future plans. I missed posting this last month but new music is coming soon. I guess there were puzzles to figure out online and some supporters got to hear a tease of new stuff first. I don’t know what it sounds like because I didn’t play the puzzles but this most certainly is exciting news! Are you looking forward to new Owl City music?… Continued →

Slow Coming Day will be playing a very special reunion concert with the original band line up. Concert takes place December 16th at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA. with Watashi Wa and Jon Caro (Stairwell). Show starts at 7pm and only $10. Check out a fun lyric video for their classic song “Pages Yet to Be Written” and also take a look at cool flyer as well. I’ve said it before but Slow Coming Day were a special kind of band that could have been a huge force in terms of reach and fanbase but for whatever the reason, they flew under most people’s radars at that time.… Continued →

Orion Walsh will release his brand new single “Home to You”, on November 11th 2022. Make sure to check it out once it drops!… Continued →

Former Ruins has returned with another pair of singles off his forthcoming sophomore LP, and these tracks to continue to highlight just what makes this project so captivating. As usual, there’s a lot to unpack lyrically and musically – and as a supporter, I’ve been able to hear these songs shift and take form over months and months to become what they are now (which is an odd sort of gift in itself). “Sign” is a bit of bi-partisan bashing, a wrestling with the ways our political allegiances conflict with the call of the Gospel.… Continued →

Not much is known about this underground hip-hop crew. Their recorded output consists of two independent releases: a cassette demo from 1997, and a full-length CD in 2004 with the moniker shortened to simply “Remnant” (not to be confused with the indie rock band that eventually became Exeter Flud). It was in 1997 or 98 that my good friend Jay (AKA DJ Deikon) who was huge into underground holy hip-hop introduced me to them. I was immediately intrigued by their creative backing tracks and atypical lyrical flow.… Continued →

I’ve been following news on this film since they first announced a year or two ago. So, what is it exactly? Well, the creators of films like “I Can Only Imagine”, and “I Still Believe” are taking their talents for making simple songs into feature length films and going a step further by transporting all of us back to a time when the “Jesus Movement” began. Watch the trailer for “Jesus Revolution” below and read on for a personal story from me…… Continued →

All you early Tooth & Nail and indie rock fans who were alive in that thriving musical era of the 90’s, will be stoked to hear that Morella’s Forest debut album “Super Deluxe” is getting the vinyl treatment and available in two different beautiful color variants. You can buy the vinyl release through Lost In Ohio right here. These ship in November. This label has put out quite a few amazing re-releases including Fluffy and Sixpence None The Richer among several others. I’m holding out hope that some other 90’s era indie releases will get the vinyl treatment as well.… Continued →

This really cool project is devoted entirely to the man behind Starflyer 59, songwriter, producer, musician, singer, and creator – Jason Martin. This tribute is in honor of Jason’s 50th Birthday and there is an accompanying Vinyl LP featuring all these amazing, classic songs. It is titled “Major Awards: A Tribute to Starflyer 59” and is put out by Pacifirecords. Although the vinyl is officially sold out, you can check out who and what songs are covered right here. Hopefully other fans like myself were able to snag a copy 😉… Continued →

So this really big festival called “When We Were Young” was about to kick off yesterday when some very unfortunate news blew through those seedy asphalt lined streets just like the strong desert wind – which unfortunately led to the cancellation of Day One. Tempers seemed to flare up online and hearts were broken not just from the emo but because of the absence of good live music that people from around the world traveled to see. So, with all this uncertainty many people began to throw out the inevitable “FYRE FEST” comparisons, much the same way some people tossed toward the rebooted Furnace Fest which as we all know went OFF with much fan love and support.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Acceptance – Wild, Free (Deluxe Edition)
• Stryper – The Final Battle
• Then It Ends – Restored (Instrumental)

Pop & Alternative

• Nicole Serrano – Nice to Meet You

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Marcy Each – Ghosts of Fishermen

Hip Hop & R&B

• FOEVA – Late Nights
• Izaiiah – His Glory Alone.
• J.Murph – Psalms Colored In Blue
• Twanny2c, Remnantbygrace – RMNT TAPE 1 EP

Worship & Gospel

• Anna Victoria – Love Letters (EP)
• Dreamers – Dreamers
• Hannah Honey – Stinger EP
• Jesus Co., WorshipMob – I Am Yours, You Are Mine EP
• Jonathan Ogden – Future Forever
• Josh Baldwin – Where The Glory Is
• Manor Collective – Live At The Manor
• Matt Maher – The Stories I Tell Myself
• MercyMe – Always Only Jesus
• Munday Martin – Random Acts Of Music EP
• Philippa Hanna – Live From The Old Chapel EP
• Red Letter Society – Live At Valley
• River Valley AGES – All Ages Admitted
• Todd Fields – Finding Me
• Trinity Music – Let Faith Arise

Instrumental & Other

• Xael – Nectar EP

Christmas

• Ascent Project – How Are You That Good?

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Rock & Metal

• RELIC – GOLDEN

Pop & Alternative Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• davy – DAY EP
• Giants & Pilgrims – Midwestern Trees
• Jonah Folsom – Grapes After a Spar EP
• Justin McRoberts – Sliver of Hope EP

Hip Hop & R&B

• CS LIT, San Andreas – Solar Raise (Deluxe)
• Hunterdrinkswater – Central Florida Revival 2
• Izaiiah – His Glory Alone.
• Nicky Gracious – Kill Me
• Tedashii – This Time Around 2
• Timothy Brindle, Wrath, Grace – The Acrostic Of Salvation EP
• Xane Up – Only Jesus Volume 2

Worship & CCM

• Ada Richards – Parables
• Allie Paige – ap vol.

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