News

Y’all better to get ready to put your boxing gloves on. You ready for this? Pokinatcha is the best MxPx (Magnified Plaid) album. Why? It was melodic, but still very much punk–bordering even on old school hardcore at times. It’s by far their most unique record, before they settled into the more polished pop-punk sound that everyone remembers. To be clear, I have no problem with the direction they later took (except for maybe moving further away from Christian spirituality and theology as the years went by, but that’s another post altogether).… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Glasslands – The Deep
• James Franchise – Heavy Worship Instrumentals (EP)
• Nate Parrish – Soul Surgery
• Relentless Flood – Echoes (EP)

Pop & CCM

• Johnnyswim – JOHNNYSWIM

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Graham Kendrick – Where It Began (EP)
• Kristene DiMarco – The Field

Hip Hop & R&B

• BreeKay x Kasairi – Bad Publicity
• CieMie – X ll

Worship & Gospel

• Austin Stone Worship – Hope Is Awake (EP)
• Hillsong UNITED – Are We There Yet? (EP)
• Jem Pryse – SEEK
• Jonny Henninger – Amidst
• Keith & Kristyn Getty – Sing!

… Continued →

We’re excited to give you a first look at two tracks off the forthcoming Former Ruins album, No Creature is Hidden. The title comes from a lyric in “Sparrow Eyes”. Concerning the two tracks, listeners will find music anchored in both spirit and flesh. These songs wrestle against the gnostic schism, accepting the “already and not yet” reality of the world where the Kingdom has come. “Sparrow Eyes” looks at being seen and being known by God – and the terrifying repercussions of this. “What we are is known to You.… Continued →

[Update]: Ok, this should be the last update in regards to the new features and “GIPHY” integration. I have fixed it so everyone who comments will be able to post a GIF. Remember, 1st comment on IVM always has to be approved for user before comment goes live. [End of Update] Messed around a little on the site today and added some new features. You can now use “GIF” clips when making a comment on a particular post. Just scroll to the bottom where comment box is and click the little color box all the way to right called “GIPHY”, then select your favorite one, insert code (automatically selected) and hit “post comment”.… Continued →

2022 is already on a roll with NEW releases and the exceptional quality of these indie releases is not just “good” or “great”. These are MIND BLOWING songs. Between Light The Way and “Soul Surgery” by Nate Parrish, April couldn’t possibly get any better, could it? Make sure to stream the new Nate Parrish album that dropped TODAY! Buy on CD right here. For Fans of: mind numbingly exceptional (punk) music. Nate is carving out his own place in the music scene with a sound all his own.… Continued →

This hardcore band hailed from Colorado Springs. They infused their heavy chugga chugga rhythms with melodic parts without ever getting whiny. This led some fans and writers to dub them post-hardcore, which isn’t fully accurate, but I can see why they said that. What strikes me about this song is the passion behind both the music and the clear-cutting lyrics: Where is the hope? Where is the love? Without these your system will self-destruct While it might seem that the song was aimed at society in general, it is actually pointed at the failures of the Church to stay true to the pure message of the Gospel.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Islander – It’s Not Easy Being Human
• Light The Way – Long Story Short

Pop & CCM

• Iryne Rock – Never Known (EP)
• Jonathan Allen Wright – Doorways & Tombstones
• Love & The Outcome – Only Ever Always

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

• Brett Raio – Grateful
• Byron Rhodes, Fvmeless – HIGH BEAM (EP)
• cconsciencee – Wrestling With My Spirit
• Derek Minor – Nolan and Zane’s Lofi Adventures
• Dkg Kie – EXODUS
• Darrell Dominic – Freedom Mentality (EP)
• EmanuelDaProphet – Captured By The Lord (EP)
• Kieran the Light – Forgiven Music
• Leon Anderson – Text Me For The Album (EP)

Worship & Gospel

• ELEVATION RHYTHM – Growing Pains
• Giid – Dust to Dawn (EP)
• Grace Church Worship – No One Else (Live) (EP)
• Gwil Davey – Prayer Meeting (EP)
• Kings Kaleidoscope – Live Archive
• Movement Worship – Devotion (Live)
• New Life Worship – Over It All (Live)
• Redeemer Music – Still Worthy
• Rev Music – Harvest
• True Worshippers – Take Us Higher (Live Recording)

Instrumental & Other

• Sarah Nathalié – keep me safe.

… Continued →

Muncie-based Former Ruins has returned with the first fruits of a new LP that will inevitably serve as a powerful follow-up to Large Startling. While the former dealt with faithfulness and its intersection with cynicism and deconstruction, the new album appears to be on of mystified faith and adoration, rife with understanding that the hypostatic nature of Christ has bold implications for what it means to be a physical being. Next Thursday, 4/14, we’ll be premiering two new tracks so you’ll be able to see first-hand how the project has evolved during a (seemingly) quiet spell.… Continued →

August Burns Red is going out on a tour with We Came As Romans, Hollow Point, and Void of Vision, this summer. Dates can be found below on the official flyer.… Continued →

Audiofeed has just announced a couple more artists for it’s 2022 Summer Festival. Rosie Thomas, Listener, and the band – Huntingtons, have all been added to the lineup. In addition, the mighty Eric Clayton and band – Saviour Machine, have been added. This is probably one of the first shows with Saviour Machine in the states for a long time. You don’t want to miss this. While you’re on spotify browsing the countless supply of new and old artists, check out the old Saviour Machine albums and new Eric Clayton “solo” album.… Continued →

A new So Cal hardcore/thrash band called “Inner Vision” just dropped their debut EP titled “No Going Back” and it goes hard. Check out one of the songs below and make sure to stream/download the songs now wherever you get your music. Featuring ex-members of No Innocent Victim, Born Blind, and Jumped In. Heavy stuff indeed.… Continued →

I’ve been moved lately to share this film (The Case for Heaven) and especially the story being told from the Sandoval brothers. In case you weren’t familiar, Gil and Mani were both founding members of a band called “Safe Haven“, years ago. They have had some songs on various Indie Vision Music compilations, and I had that special connection to their music. In fact some of their music will make it into this film. It has been years, but I believe I even saw them live with Olivia the band back in the day at Azuza.… Continued →

The debut recording/music video from new straight edge hardcore band – XREDLINEX, is premiering this Friday on the Indie Vision Music YouTube page. Head over to the page here and make sure to set a reminder to view the video when it drops. You can also join the chat and hit up others with similar tastes, heck maybe meet a new friend or two. “11th Hour” drops April 8th!… Continued →

In what may seem like a surprising move, a band that got their start with their debut record in 1997 – “Caedmon’s Call“, who inspired many and wowed fans across the globe with their original blend of music and lyrics, are teasing something BIG. Click on their website here and sign up for the newsletter list. They are saying “something NEW (and old) is happening SOON” on their website. Any guesses? Maybe a re-release of their debut for its 25th anniversary?… Continued →

The Blamed have been dropping little hints about recording a new album and well friends, they’ve done it! The band is in a studio NOW, recording what will be their next full length record. Big anticipation for this one as “The Church is Hurting People” was incredible. Looking forward to the next chapter for this legendary band.… Continued →

I would just like to take a moment before I start posting all these news stories from my home here in sunny Southern California, to say, hello, are you there? Seriously though, this April Fools may have gotten a bit out of hand in regards to the amount of Makeshift3 news stories and if you were offended just keep in mind, most of us have been severely affected by the sheer multitude of SPAM. This may be the very last post mentioning Makeshift3 on Indie Vision Music.… Continued →

In a last minute attempt to boost sales numbers of tickets for Morbius this weekend, the band Makeshift3 were added to the soundtrack for the new film. They are unlisted and not credited but their music can certainly be felt in this anti-hero film starring the great Jared Leto. A rep for Sony/Marvel had this to say about the last minute addition to Morbius: “We were looking for the perfect music to add in at the end of the post-credits scenes. Right after the final scene shows, the screen turns dark then right before the workers begin picking up cold, stale, butter stained popcorn and cleaning that vomit puddle, the lights come on.… Continued →

In what seems like one of the most unlikeliest of all scenarios, well, it has somehow magically come to fruition. Unless I was caught up in some sort of unforeseen nightmare or tripped out from not having enough carbs on this KETO diet, or a lithium overdose, the very first pressing of “Fluorescent Black” by the darlings of punk-metal – Makeshift3, is a go. The beautifully handcrafted, time tested elements of this package will include the original album all freshly remixed by Tom Lord-Alge and mastered by Bob Ludwig.… Continued →

There are moments in history that change things forever. Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address. Armstrong and the moon. Peter Griffin and the Chicken. The latest to be added to this list is the brand new ultraband comprised of members from 2 of the hottest up and coming punk bands – Homeplate and Makeshift3. When asked about the band, called Makeaplate365, Cody Thompson, drummer of now defunct “Homeplate” had this to say “It is a pyramid scheme. I’m really worried for my friend. Now excuse me while I hit this BBQ sauce.”… Continued →

Nickelback will return to the stage again and this time they are taking out the band Makeshift3 for a string of dates, mostly at coffee shops and and church basements. Nickelback will be supporting their new “worship” record – “How The Bible Reminds Me” which features 12 very catchy, radio friendly tunes consisting entirely of melodies from “How You Remind Me” & “Photograph” but based on different bible verses. Makeshift3 are fresh off their new drum solo album “Fluorescent Cymbals” and will be touring it alongside their friends in Nickelback.*… Continued →

Nate Parrish will be heading out on the “Hey Parrish, You There?” tour with Makeshift3 this fall. Nate Parrish will be headlining, playing songs off his incredible new full length “Soul Surgery”. Makeshift3 will be supporting and comprised by a very futuristic collection of (ro)bots playing all the instruments. Just imagine something along the lines of the Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey end sequence. It’s be a very explosive evening and each date will be different from the one before.… Continued →

Light The Way have just dropped their most insane set of songs thus far and a magical collection of new tracks that will get just about any punk lover fired up. You can stream the album now through all digital networks or pick it up on CD right here. Small Step Records is on a roll so make sure to support them. The band have announced a special “Desert Tour” with Makeshift3 this summer. It’s guaranteed to get HOT. Dates below.… Continued →

Empty Atlas have announced that Eric Mattson of the long running band – Makeshift3, has joined the indie act – Empty Atlas, as their 2nd “Jr” drummer. He will be contributing cowbell, tambourine, congas, and some maracas. Even some steel drum will be added to the impressive band’s new sound. I like to call it “Post-Indie-Reggae-Island-Rock”, a unique sound in it’s own right and sure to delight fans all over the globe with the infectious summertime jam sessions. Tired of “Phish”? Well now you have Empty Atlas to rally behind.… Continued →

It has just been announced that the band – Makeshift3, have just been added to Furnace Fest 2022 as one of the new headliners. Indie Vision Music will be there to support and share (spam) good music with everyone in attendance. This is such super-secret news that nobody else knows about it yet, but we’ve been given exclusive access to one of the finalized line up sheets that was found in a trash bin outside Furnace Fest HQ. We believe this is the real deal.… Continued →

The 1990s saw a huge revival of ska music–that funky fusion of reggae and punk, or so it seemed at the time. The real history of ska was much deeper than that. Unbeknownst to the general populace, ska actually pre-dates reggae, going back to at least the 1960s. It fused traditional calypso beats with horns and sounds gleaned from New Orleans jazz. Reggae emerged in the 70s, as tempos slowed down and the overall feel became more relaxed. In the 1980s, amidst emigration from the Caribbean to England, ska mixed with punk and/or new wave to create the “Two-tone” scene, a sign of racial integration amongst working class punks and skinheads represented with the ever-present black and white checkerboard imagery.… Continued →

The brand new Light The Way album, “Long Story Short”, drops worldwide on this Friday via Small Step Records. This outstanding NEW album from Light The Way is without a doubt, the best the sounding record the band has ever made. It’s a combination of all their greatest songs and even some new sounds mixed in. You’ll love the acoustic oriented track as well. Listen to “Goofball” below in lyric video fashion and make sure to pre-order the CD and merch at the Small Step Records website (Merch is shipping right now and NO waiting), you’ll even get an instant download of the whole album with purchase!… Continued →

Stairwell, a band I’ve been a long time fan of and known for 2 amazing albums, “Pacific Standard Time”, and “The Sounds of Change” which both came released on Takehold Records (Hopeless Records picked up the final record and re-released it), just announced their reunion and lineup. Joining long time members Jonathan Caro and Zak Schultz is Justice Gulmatico (Bloodshed), Jeff Jacquay (Unashamed, Rainy Days), and new face – Andy Lara. This 5 piece lineup is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face and bring back the fun.… Continued →

The mighty fine WORDS, just dropped their brand new single titled “Hopscotch” and you can listen below. The song is available now through Honey Gold Records and on your digital network of choice. What do you think? This band is killer and I love everything they’ve put out so far. [Thanks for the tip from one of our readers]… Continued →

This Furnace Fest 2022 lineup could quite possibly be the strongest festival list of bands one can ever or will EVER see again. The list can be seen below. What are your favorites and who do you have penciled in (or typed/keyed/texted in) for this year’s fest? Some mighty fine surprises were added.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• City of Auburn – Where Does It Hurt? (EP)

Pop & CCM 

• Andrew Kurtz – Living The Adventure
• Jeremy Flick – Airplane Mode (Deluxe Edition)
• Out of the Dust – The After (EP)
• TAVIA – Face My Fears

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Warrior – GOOD SPIRITS

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Alec Shaw – Quantity

Hip Hop & R&B

• Azeekah – Conversations
• J-Phish, JP KILLED IT – NEON (EP)
• Marqus Anthony – March Madness (EP)
• Mike Blount – Prayin’ For Better Dayz
• Nino Salas – Faithful To Finish
• Raging Moses – The Flourishing (EP)
• Scootie Wop – MIDNIII MADNESS (EP)
• Tré Morris – It’s Not What You Think (EP)

Worship & Gospel

• The Belonging Co – Here (Live)
• Clayton Brooks – Awaken the Dawn
• Don Potter – May God Be
• Erik De Mooij – His Glory Revealed
• Joyful Noise – No Other Saviour (EP)
• MVMNT Music – Closer (EP) (EP)
• Passion – Burn Bright
• Phil Wickham – Hymn Of Heaven (Acoustic Sessions)
• Rebecca St.

… Continued →