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I am going to take a moment and introduce you all to a brand new band featuring C. Martin who is the son of Jason Martin (and also a current member) of Starflyer 59. The new band is called “The Rocky Valentines”. The debut single “Off & On” will debut on August 19th via Velvet Blue Music with the full Self Titled EP out on September 2nd 2022. From the sounds of the preview video below, it is both classic and modern, alluring and full of melodies and sounds that his father I’m sure must be super proud of.… Continued →

So Indie Vision Music is on a roll with new Spotify playlists. For those that use Spotify, we are using this as an opportunity to spread the word about new music and artists we think you should be listening to. A mix of indie and larger artists as well as everything in between. All styles represented throughout these various playlists. This new one I just created is called “New Feel Good Anthems” and it is just that. Perfect for those summer drives and introspective quiet moments.… Continued →

Protect Your Heart just released their powerful new heavy pop-punk track titled “Too Young To Die Alone” and you can watch/listen to the visualizer video, below. What do you think of Protect Your Heart and this new song?… Continued →

It is unfortunate news I bring you all today. Our music scene just lost two tremendous musicians and faithful servants. Michael Bloodgood who is the namesake and founding member of a legendary heavy metal band called Bloodgood that had quite a few huge albums release during the 80’s that shared Truth and Faith in a very real way through their songs and music. The band made a return about 10 years ago and released the fabulous, epic Christian Metal album “Dangerously Close” in 2013. Michael suffered a hemorrhagic stroke back in February and subsequent brain bleed that followed.… Continued →

Collington has released a new track titled “Valley”. “Valley” is a mostly acoustic track with a great sound. Check out the video below!… Continued →

Metalcore band Then It Ends have dropped a new single, “Chasm”, which is possibly their best to date! The song also features Michael Felker of Convictions. Don’t miss this! Available wherever you get your music! https://linktr.ee/thenitends… Continued →

This Norwegian band formed in 1999, and sadly by 2007 had called it quits. Hailing from Nannestad, just outside Oslo, they played a formed of atmospheric BM that appealed to many who heard them. While their lifespan was short, their impact was huge. You can still read accolades from fans on music-related social media pages, and band members have also been associated with a number of other, more well-known bands including Antestor, Frosthardr, and Grave Declaration. “Some Day” is taken from their 3-song self-titled demo CD, which was also re-issued a few years later by Momentum Scandinavium with an extra song as Vaakevandring.… Continued →

I’ve been listening to Ronnie Martin’s music since the late 80s, when he and brother Jason (of Starflyer 59 and many others) were known as the duo Dance House Children. That group reveled in synth-pop, but with a super quirky edge. There was nothing in the Christian nor secular markets quite like it. After two underrated albums, the pair split. Jason started the legendary indie rock monster Starflyer 59, while Ronnie carried on with synthesizer-created music in the form of Joy Electric. Picking up where Dance House Children left off, Joy Electric took the quirkiness to extreme new levels.… Continued →

Becoming The Archetype are on a roll. Not only did they just release a music video for the first single “The Lost Colony” but now they have put out single #2 – “The Remnant” through all digital networks and streaming sites. This absolute beast of a new album is shaping up to not only be the band’s best work but quite possibly one of the best METAL albums of 2022 (disclaimer: it’s possible the word ‘best’ could be outweighed by words like ‘insane’, ‘mind blowing’, ‘smashing’, ‘beast mode’, ‘slapping’, ‘award winning’, ‘critically acclaimed’, or an ‘underrated masterpiece’ and we are not responsible for misrepresenting Becoming The Archetype by undercounting the ferocious nature of said “masterpiece”).… Continued →

Incredible news just dropped concerning two classic acts that existed throughout the 90’s, are back! MorZan which is the combination of Mortal and Fold Zandura and featuring the same 2 songwriters/composers/singers/musicians (Jyro and Jerome) that were behind all those now classic albums from both groups. If you know these two groups then you are in the club and you’ll appreciate this news drop. Follow MorZan on social media here (and Instagram) or their official website here. More news coming soon.… Continued →

A really cool sorta new indie rock/emo band by the name of “Marca” which features a member of Living Sacrifice and Eso Charis, just dropped a new song titled “1492” which you can listen to below. The song will appear on the band’s new EP “Breathe: Pulse” which releases on August 5th and can be pre-ordered right here. For fans of: Further Seems Forever, Circa Survive, Brand New, My Epic, and The Juliana Theory.… Continued →

New Thrash/metal pioneers – Testimony of Apocalypse, that are forging a path all their own with a debut record titled “None Will Escape The Judgement”, will drop said album on September 2nd 2022 through The Charon Collective. A great band with a heavy hitting message and music to match. Check out the teaser below.… Continued →

Too Bad Eugene are back officially and will release their third full length record titled “Distance” on September 14th via People of Punk Rock Records. If you’ve heard the new song which is the title track, you know you’re in for not only classic Too Bad Eugene but just an all around amazing new melodic punk track. These guys flew under most people’s radars over 20 years ago but it’s never too late for new music discovery. Check out the song this Friday on all digital networks and make sure to pre-order the record right here.… Continued →

For King & Country just dropped a new version of their hit song “For God is With Us” featuring the great Hillary Scott of the group – Lady A. Check out the song below. Now available on all digital networks.… Continued →

Anberlin have dropped their brand new music video for the song “Circles” which is off their forthcoming EP “Silverline”, which drops July 29th on Equal Vision Records.… Continued →

Demon Hunter dropped another new song (#3 for those keeping track), this one being titled “Defense Mechanism” and featuring Max Cavalera of Sepultura and Soulfly fame. It’s heavy like classic Demon Hunter and I’m sure many of you like myself, will love it. Check out the lyric video for the song below. “Exile” is out September 9th via WeaponsMFG and can be preordered right here.… Continued →

Iodine Recordings just announced yesterday that the late 90’s hardcore classic by Stretch Arm Strong – “Rituals of Life”, is getting the vinyl treatment and available in 3 different variants. The album has been carefully recreated with some new artwork via UnoriginalVinyl and is completely remastered for vinyl. [Update: Vinyl is now sold out and I missed my chance 🙁 ]… Continued →

A rising young rapper in his own right – Miles Minnick, just dropped a killer new track with WHATUPRG titled “Steppin'” and it’s out now on all digital networks via Reach Records. Check out the official music video for the song, below.… Continued →

I haven’t yet featured any post-rock on the Song of the Day series, so it’s time to remedy that. Circle of Birds was a one-off collaboration between members of Ester Drang, Unwed Sailor and Lasso. The vast ensemble (encompassing nine members!) allowed for a true spirit of improvisation. The resulting 3-song EP is entirely instrumental, but it’s a very satisfying listen. Characteristic for the genre, 2 of the 3 songs clock in at over 7 minutes long. Check out the title track here.… Continued →

For a brief moment in the early 1990s, it looked like electronica (or techno, or rave as it was being called at the time) was going to take over popular music. It had a huge following in Christian alternative music for a good two years. Although the synthesizer-driven genre had little to do with the guitar-dominated alt-rock, grunge, and hardcore punk of the era, what it did have in common with those genres was simply being an oddball style of music with which to glorify God.… Continued →

Norma Jean have dropped 2 new songs. One just released last week and it is titled “Spearmint Revolt”. Check out both new songs below this post. Their new album “Deathrattle Sing For Me” is out August 12th through Solid State Records. Pre-Order album here.… Continued →

Empty Atlas also dropped a new song on last Friday titled “Half Magic”. This rising star in the realm of indie music is fast becoming one of my favorite bands. Please make sure you give them a fair listen and check out their other recent tracks while you’re at it. I know soon that you’ll be in agreement with me on the fact that this is a highly talented and super enjoyable band.… Continued →

3 of the original members of Project 86 have been on a roll lately with that “Drawing Black Lines” Vinyl Re-Release and now this… a special release featuring Demos and Outtakes from the Drawing Black Lines sessions. Check out the songs below via their Bandcamp page and be sure to buy digitally or on CD. This bandcamp site is being run by Randy, Steven, and Alex.… Continued →

Demon Hunter are truly back. They have another new song that just dropped this past Friday. The song is called “Silence The World” and it features Tom S Englund. I love it! Pre-Order “Exile” right here. Catch the band on the “20 Years in Exile” Tour, this fall.… Continued →

I missed posting about this over the long Fourth of July weekend. Was busy with family and health issues. Anyway, one of my personal favorite Rock bands are back in action. Anberlin have announced their signing to Equal Vision (as reported earlier) and just dropped their new single “Circles”. While different, this song invokes a certain familiarity and instant likability. If you are a longtime fan then I’m sure many of you will appreciate the new direction. I am just hoping for some sounds akin to their earlier material so we shall see.… Continued →

Melodic punk band – Gametime, just dropped another NEW song and this time it’s a really cool cover of the Green Day b-side “J.A.R (Jason Andrew Relva)” which originally appeared on the “Angus” movie soundtrack back in 1995. It was one of their best B-sides and has since been re-released on the Green Day “International Superhits” album. Don’t be like other people and decide to jump ship to another country, give this solid melodic punk cover a listen today!… Continued →

Texas' Spirit Filled Street Punk band, Breakaway, will be releasing their long awaited album "Sword and Shield" 7/07/2022. FFO: The Deal, Unshackled, The Havoc, Officer Negative, and The Hanover Saints.

Hard to find much on this Canadian band, but it was released on a comp that featured both Christian & mainstream artists in the hxc/thrash scene back in the day. Check it out as is indeed a rarity. Seems they released 1 EP before calling it quits. … Continued →

In honor of Indie Vision Music’s 22nd anniversary I’ve put together a list of our readers’ favorite releases of 2022 so far. If you’re not a member of the IVM Facebook Group you might not know that I create a new poll every month to find out what new music our readers have been listening to. Since we are now halfway through 2022 I took the time to compile all of those polls into one massive list of your favorite albums and EPs this year. So you without further ado here’s yours top 30:… Continued →

Metalheads are divided over whether the subgenre dubbed “speed metal” actually exists or not. Often confused with shred metal and/or Neo-classical (yes, those guys play fast, but that’s not the same thing), it’s almost synonymous with thrash except there are often clean vocals and/or slightly cleaner guitars. In the Christian scene, the most obvious examples are the seminal and fantastic Valor, Tourniquet’s early work (also adding a progressive element) and the mighty Deliverance. While Deliverance has flirted with a lot of different styles (speed/thrash, gothic metal, alternative metal, groove, etc.),… Continued →