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Synth-pop is sort of the illegitimate child of alternative rock and disco. Although it’s not obvious, its roots like in experimental forms of music like krautrock and post-punk. As new wave splintered further and further away from punk, and added more and more synthesizers, synth-pop was being birthed. In the mainstream, acts as diverse as Kraftwerk, New Order, and Pet Shop Boys were solidifying the sound. I loved 90s synth-pop, or simply “techno” as we called it then. It was fun and danceable, dark and poppy, all at the same time.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• VERIDIA – Pain Reliever (EP)

Pop & CCM

• DOE – Clarity
• Jill Phillips – Deeper Into Love (EP)
• Spencer Kane – The Journey

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

• BKE – Love at First Sight (EP)
• Christ Jr – LetsGetIt
• Deraj – All On Me (EP)
• Elijah McGill – DEAD IN LOVE (EP)
• Evan Ford – CC (EP)
• iNTELLECT – Ephesians Remixes (EP)
• Kelo – Different Route (EP)
• L.U.G.0 – STORM CHRONICLES (EP)
• Mr. 2-17 – 217ATL
• Shiwan – Prepare For The Worst (EP)
• 678NATH – HIS & HERS (EP)

Worship & Gospel

• Andrew Hopkins – Live at Fire & Glory, Vol.

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The Fold just dropped their new single titled “Behind Us Now” which you can listen to below or on your digital network of choice. The band will release a new full length record this spring! Can I just say that this new song is the best thing the band has done up till now? This is really great stuff! Less keyboards, more ROCK.… Continued →

Light The Way just announced their brand new 12 song full length record “Long Story Short”, is due out on April 1st via Small Step Records. This is the first album on the new indie label and first full length since 2018 “False Memory Syndrome”. You absolutely have to put this record on your must have lists and it will without a doubt probably top much of those “Best Of” lists at the end of this calendar year. Pre-Order the album right here.… Continued →

Nate Parrish is dropping the next single off his upcoming album, “Soul Surgery”, which is due to release on April 8th 2022. Check out “Life In Dissonance” everywhere this Friday!… Continued →

Florida-based Wind Words first made it into the public eye due to his connection to Mark Nicks of Cool Hand Luke fame. And while a couple auxiliary releases have surfaced over the years (including a spoken word project on the minor prophets), this split album is the first full-instrumentation effort we’ve seen from Wind Words since his debut LP in 2017. Joining Wind Words is Yearling, an emo/post-rock project from West Virginia. The three Wind Words tracks were recorded by Brandon Shattuck at Parafonic Studio. You may remember Brandon from Polyvalent or Cora, and both he and Mark Nicks lend their talents on these songs.… Continued →

Georgia-turned Kentucky-turned Georgia again songwriter Rob Ray has returned with a new album eventually on the horizon. “Tacky” shows his aptitude for blending humor and levity with the substance of faith. In some ways, it’s counter to the deconstruction movement – Ray acknowledges and embraces some of the kitschy qualities of 90s youth group culture but points listeners past this to something far more substantial. “I found things to make me feel better. They never made me feel better,” he notes. Material and easy solutions are not at the heart of enduring faith Musically, this is one of Ray’s strongest offerings yet – upbeat drums, soothing keys and synths, and buttery bass make this an upbeat indie-whatever song that is primed for coffeehouse playlists.… Continued →

Yes, Teddy did steal your lover but don’t cry, you have some great music to wipe away those tears and wash those blues away. The artist known as Teddy At Night just dropped his brand new song under the title “Stole Your Lover” (see what I did above?) and it is available through all digital networks and streaming sites now. It’s spicy and drenched in sugar pop, enough that it’ll be stuck in your head for hours. Check out the song below.… Continued →

One of my favorite punk/solo artists known as the guy “Sef Idle“, has carved out a truly unique, original, and diy inspired ethic, has a great new song out. This song is titled “Nowhere To Go” and I think many of you will appreciate it. Check out the song below and make sure to stream/listen on your favorite digital network.… Continued →

Brace yourself. The Souls Unrest has one of the more complicated histories in all of Christian metal. The roots of the band lie in old school punk band Spudgun, who released one album on Bulletproof Records (a division of Gray Dot). That band got heavier and darker, changing styles so much that a new name was warranted–World Against World. That version of the band also released one album (an amazing album at that) for Bulletproof, before morphing again. A short-lived project called The Orcrist followed, but released no official recordings.… Continued →

Christ centered street punk band, Breakaway, announce limited merch release and full length update. FFO: The Havoc, Officer Negative, Unshackled, The Deal, The Hanover Saints

Rock & Metal Pop & CCM

• He Is We – Treehouse

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Warrior – BOUND BEYOND

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• A Brother’s Fountain – Made from Scratch
• Make Sure – Ninjutsu (Deluxe Edition)
• Sandra McCracken – Carry Each Other
• Zambroa – By What Standard?

Hip Hop & R&B

• Change The Kids – ROSEGOLD (EP)
• Deane Walden – Brown eye beauty (EP)
• Dee-1 – Finding Balance
• Wilsxn – X

Worship & Gospel

• Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser – The Land I’m Livin’ In — DAYS ONE & TWO (Live)
• Josh Villegas – Reminders for the Heart (EP)
• Maverick City Music – Breathe – EP
• Victory House Worship – You Won It All (Live)
• Zach Smith – Holy Spirit & Fire (EP)

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This band was the epitome of one of those all-too-common scenarios in 90s Christian music: the frustratingly great one-album wonder. Driver Eight released Watermelon via Tooth and Nail Records in 1996, to high acclaim from fans and critics alike, and then disappeared into the . . . well, that’s just it–we don’t know what happened! The album featured a highly-effective mix of alternative rock styles including Britpop (even though the band was American), quasi-shoegaze, and jangle pop. It seemed that they were channeling equally such disparate influences as Smashing Pumpkins, Catherine Wheel, R.E.M.,… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Heliograph – This is the Movement

Pop & CCM

• Adam Agee – He Is With You
• Fyr Fytr – Two
• Saint Esprit – Eclipse

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Chris Renzema – Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart (Deluxe Edition)

Hip Hop & R&B

• Bptheofficial – Healing
• Fonz Carter – Beatz Barz Hookz, Vol. 1 (EP)
• GOSPEL READY – Use Me Lord
• J.Diamond – Sonship (EP)
• K-Drama – V XV XX, Vol. 1 (EP)
• Nu Tone – The Most High (EP)
• Xay Hill – When It Hurts: A Story By Isaiah Hill
• YB – GLASS CEILINGS

Worship & Gospel

• All Peoples Worship – Wholehearted (EP)
• Allswell – Be
• Brice Davis – Already, Not Yet (EP)
• CYA Worship – Never Gets Old With You (Live)
• Flourish Music – Acoustic Sessions, Vol.

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This beautiful song was released near the end of December by the Eastern European Ska-Rock-Punk band, October Light. The song is titled “It’s Cold”. Yes it is festive and Christmas oriented but don’t let that stop you from enjoying it right here in February. Who else here appreciates the music of October Light? One of my faves.… Continued →

You may have blinked and missed this super special 20th anniversary printing of “The Moon Is Down” by Further Seems Forever on Vinyl (one of the colors is sold out as of this post). It is a beautifully assembled piece of art and includes an 80 page hardcover book with photos, art, and more plus an Oral History of the Band with contributions from every member of FSF who played on this album. Grab one today right here in the T&N store before it too sells out.… Continued →

Nate Parrish is dropping yet another NEW song and this one is titled “Life in Dissonance”. The song drops 2/25/22 through all digital networks and streaming sites. Save the song here. I just have to say that this is the best Nate Parrish song yet of all past material and new material alike. You’re gonna love it! You can also stream Nate’s last song in our 2022 Playlist right here.… Continued →

Danish experimental grindcore band Corpse Under Construction only recorded 14 tracks in their short existence–and at grindcore tempos and song-lengths, that’s just over 10 minutes of recorded material. They were released on the split CD 4-Way Noise Explosion, which also included Eternal Mystery, Rehumanize, and Long Suffering (2008 on Sewersound Records). What made the band particularly interesting–to me, anyway–was that the band consisted of just 2 members, brothers Martin Svinth on vocals and David Svinth (also of post-hardcore band Magtesløs) on vocals and programming. That’s right, just 2 guys and a drum machine–no ‘real’ instruments.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Dispraised – Moral Rot
• Hello Luna – Into Static
• Seventh Day Slumber – Death By Admiration

Pop & CCM

• Ben Laine – 2021
• Ronnie Martin – From the Womb of the Morning, The Dew of Your Youth Will Be Yours

Electronic & EDM

• Alan Crown – Hyper Boy

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Benjamin Krogh – Live at Red Rockets Glare (EP)
• Jonny Hayes – Under Fire (Acoustic) (EP)

Hip Hop & R&B

• K. Murray – The Beginning
• S.O. – Turning The Tide (EP)
• Survivor Q – God Is Still In Control
• VERT MOB – Vert Music 2
• YB – GLASS CEILINGS

Worship & Gospel

• Canyon Hills Worship – Spirit Of God
• Dee Wilson – Spirit (EP)
• Hillsong Young & Free – Phenomena (DA DA) [Remixes] (EP)
• Kojo Dave – Harvest
• Metro Life Worship – Overcome (Live)
• Ryan Clair Music – Hymns & Old Spirituals
• Shane & Shane – Worship in The Word (Live)
• Taylor Armstrong – those lil god songs i posted on ig (EP)
• 20schemes music – Hymns in Hard Places

Instrumental & Other

• Tommee Profitt – The Remixes (Vol.

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Light The Way are returning in a big way here in the year 2022. Yep, they have indeed signed with a hot new label start up called “Small Step Records” and their music is anything but small. Light The Way will drop their brand new single and the first since 2019, titled “Worrywart”, on February 18th via their new label home. Watch a brief teaser below and prepared to get psyched. The new songs are absolutely amazing (I’ve heard just a few so far).… Continued →

The news is out TODAY! That’s right, much loved punk rock n’ roll super band – Squad 5-0, are back with a new 7 track album (or is it EP?) titled “Solid Gold” via the label Daddio Records. You can order the album on CD or Vinyl right here and check it out on Bandcamp (Digital) right here. I’ve also included a stream embed below so you can listen right from our site. This album is OUT NOW meaning you can order it and have it shipped right now.… Continued →

We’re digging deep into the archives for this one. For those not familiar with electro-funk, it was an underground genre in the 1980s that bridged electronic dance music and hip-hop. In fact, in many ways it was a predecessor to the proliferation of rap music. The genre was known by a variety of names: electro-funk, techno-funk, and simply electro (not the goth/industrial version from a few decades later). In the mainstream scene, some of the most well-known names were Newcleus, Shannon, Egyptian Lover, Afrika Bambaataa, and some of Midnight Star’s mid-80s material.… Continued →

Trying something new and testing a feature out. I have begun an IVM SMS Text List through a company called Simple Texting (via WordPress). Right now you can text the word INDIE to (855) 737-1974 and you’ll be able to join the list. I’ll try to keep it short and simple. Mostly news about IVM site activities and maybe some band news from time to time. Basically, news items we want to push out into the world and onto your screens. This is a trial run so I’ll see how it goes.… Continued →

I bet you didn’t see that coming did you? Yes sir (or ma’am or whatever), Nate Parrish is BACK and with a vengeance, a most righteous, glorified vengeance of the melodic punk rock n’ roll variety. He is releasing his first new single of 2022 titled “God Knows” which features David Bunton of the great band – The Showdown (Get Snake Bit) lending his vocal talents. You might not know this but David also was a melodic punk band years ago before The Showdown so this pairing is absolutely perfect!… Continued →

Squad 5-0 are back, oh yes, they are back. A little teaser was posted on the Daddio Records social sites (follow them) showing something new is coming (Solid Gold) February 1st along with a little snippet of what should be considered – NEW MUSIC!. Check out the teaser below (if you have Facebook). Follow Daddio Records here. Are you excited for a new generation of Squad 5-0 with that same great beat and abrasive guitar assault? I assume this is pretty much the same lineup as their last 2 albums before the hiatus began.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Homeplate – Welcome to Breitenstei

Pop & CCM

• Branan Murphy – This World Is Not My Home (The Remixes) (EP)
• Xander Sallows, Sam Bowman – fake strong (EP)

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Warrior – MYSTYRY

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Georgia Costolo – Sodom’s Sins (EP)
• Karissa Frampton – EXPOSING MY HEART

Hip Hop & R&B

• 116 – We Are Unashamed (EP)
• Dante Raddd – Interstitials (EP)
• Hooseki – FMF2
• Lil Yelli – Nothin Better
• Zee – Spiritual Sniper

Worship & Gospel

• Aisea Taimani + Minor Islands – Live & Direct (Live at the Art Boutiki)
• Andy Cherry – Invocation (Live)
• Brandin Reed – Brandin Reed and Friends (Live)
• Jonathan David Helser – The Land I’m Livin’ In — DAY ONE (EP)
• WorshipMob – Our Desire

Instrumental & Other

• Tommee Profitt – The Remixes (Vol.

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If you’ve been around the Christian punk/metal/hardcore/indie scene for any amount of time, you will likely have heard the name Burrito. Not his real name, of course–the man David Villalpando was a legend in the underground scene. Sadly, the man that many called a friend passed away this week from covid-related illness. For those who didn’t know him, it is difficult to overstate his impact on the scene. From a musical standpoint, while none of his projects ever achieved mainstream success or financial prosperity, they were always on the bleeding edge of innovation.… Continued →

A legend, long time musician, songwriter, scene supporter, and a Faithful servant of the Lord – David “Burrito” Villalpando, just passed away yesterday. The man who may have been controversial at times for his direct and often times bold, in your face message, was a Faithful servant of the Lord all the way up until the very end. I had chatted with him a few times over the years and followed his social accounts for continuing posts and updates. He had been a part of some very early Christian hardcore, metal, and punk bands during the 80’s like Moral Majority, and The Warning, and went on to start several other bands through the next decade including the band Eightball Cholos, 44Evergiven, and Grace for the Fallen.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Skillet – Dominion

Pop & CCM

• Casting Crowns – Healer
• Kevin Quinn – It’s About Time (EP)
• Me+mad – are you there?

Electronic & EDM

• Jeremy James Whitaker – cling and remember (EP)

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Drew Holcomb, Ellie Holcomb – Coming Home: A Collection of Songs
• Megan Brown – Open Up Your Mind (EP)

Hip Hop & R&B

• A Mose – Road to purpose
• Brett Raio – Chapters
• Joey Vantes – Music To Drown To
• Phrv – The Coloured Tape
• Puntin – Defeating the Odds

Worship & Gospel

• Equippers Revolution – Truth (EP)
• Heart of God Church – XYZ (EP)
• Life Church Music – In Peace or Pieces (EP)
• planetboom – You, Me, The Church, That’s Us – Side A
• REVERE – Unscripted: Behold (King of Glory)
• Vineyard Worship – Sacred Space

Instrumental & Other

• Tommee Profitt – The Remixes (Vol.

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Indie Pop Singer-Songwriter-Drummer extraordinaire – Teddy at Night, just dropped his new song titled “Mr. Celsius” and it’s a total bop and/or banger as the kids would say. Check out the song below and make sure to follow all his socials.… Continued →