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Welcome to the best band you’ve never heard of. Enemy Ships (FKA The Emergency, not to be confused with The Emergency, AKA Ten-33) was a sort of supergroup with members from Christian alternative heavyweights like Jason Martin (Starflyer 59, Bon Voyage, Neon Horse, etc.), Dirk Lemmenes (Stavesacre, Focused), Ryan Denne (Stavesacre), Travis Zimmerman (Jupiter James), and Frank Lenz (Fold Zandura, Frank Lenz, etc). The band recorded an album for mainstream Atlantic Records entitled The Emergencyin 2007, but sadly it was never released. Stylistically the band play rock and roll, but with a punk energy and aesthetic.… Continued →

Legendary singer, songwriter, musician, and one of the most recognized voices in Christian Music that many people still haven’t heard – Michael Knott, is back with a brand new EP. The All Indie EP Vol. 2 by Michael Knott is available right here through bandcamp on CD/Digital. “Underrated”, “Classic”, “Legend”, are all terms that can be unfairly associated with aging and relatively unknown musicians that have been slinging their instruments around for decades. Michael himself is more than just your common Christian Rock musician because he has been doing things his own way, despite his own struggles & past, and to the delight or dismay depending on how you look at it, for years and has inspired so many.… Continued →

Some classic 90’s era Christian Rock albums from groups like Switchfoot, Newsboys, and Audio Adrenaline, are getting the vinyl treatment. Check out Switchfoot “Legend of Chin”, Audio Adrenaline “Bloom”, and Newsboys “Take Me To Your Leader” all just now released as an exclusive through SMLXL Vinyl here.… Continued →

Relient K have reemerged from their hiatus to announce the “Um Yeah Tour” for 2022. For full list of dates and tickets, click here. Let’s hope there is new music and it picks up from 2009 with a splash of everything before. Who’s with me? Are any of you going to catch a date on this tour?… Continued →

Nate Parrish will return in 2022 with NEW music. I am hoping for a new full length. Labels take note, Nate Parrish needs to be signed or at least promoted by other companies. This is punk rock with real heart and soul. Who else is looking forward to this new music?… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Anberlin – Heavy Lies The Crown
• Chase Tremaine – Development & Compromise
• Love and Death – Perfectly Preserved Live (Release Event 2/12/2021)
• Matt Moore – The Art of Precious Scars (EP)
• Twenty One Pilots – Scaled And Icy (Livestream Version)
• UnWorthy – In The Face Of Death

Pop & CCM

• Jonathan Jackson – Enough
• Pyramid Park – /əˈnɒm(ə)li/ (EP)

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

• Hulvey – COMA
• Ty Brasel – Destiny: Vol. 1
• ZDIORX – CHRISTIAN DIOR
• Malachi the Messenger – Letter From Paradise (EP)

Worship & Gospel

• Audacious Worship – No One Else EP
• Brian Sauvé – Sing Psalms, Let Joy Resound
• Central Worship – Present and Pleased (Live)
• Chapel Worship – Chapel Worship Waves + Wonders Eastern University (EP)
• Dana Dirksen – Songbook for the Soul, Vol.

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Craig’s Brother are back yet again with a brand new jaw dropping, hot track – “All The Way”, out now through all digital networks. This is the perfect representation for the Craig’s Brother song and a much welcomed song in their diverse catalog of music dating back over 20 years now. The backing vocals will give you chills. Check out “All The Way” below and be sure to support the band on socials by hyping the song and sharing the links. This is the 2nd song put out by People of Punk Rock Records and will be featured on their upcoming full length due out sometime in 2022 through that label!… Continued →

It’s time for some industrial! But not the guitar-heavy metallic brand. The November Commandment (or often Nov*Com) were doing EBM/electro before it was trendy–or even before it was called that. Hailing from Sweden, the band emerged with an independent cassette in 1988 called Complete Structure. The tape featured a minimalist sound driven by synthesizers, not too unlike Coil and some of Wire’s more experimental material. They released another cassette in 1991, this time a 5-song EP. The band made their appearance in the consciousness of American fans via the fantastic SLAVA compilation, Voice of the People, co-released through Blonde Vinyl Records.… Continued →

The melodic punk act “Namesake” which was originally from Arizona just came back out of retirement to release their first official record. Say what? Well this band existed from the late 90’s to early 00’s, playing along side some of the best early bands of our music scene and doing a few spot dates on west coast. The band released some demos and even was included on “I’m Your Biggest Fan Vol. 2“, that infamous Tooth & Nail Records compilation that dropped almost 20 years ago (2002).… Continued →

A new Christmas song titled “Welcome To Our World” by the very talented Marc Martel and featuring Leigh Nash of the legendary pop-rock outfit, Sixpence None The Richer, is here and can be listened to below this message. Marc just dropped his new Christmas record titled “Hark!” through all digital networks and streaming sites.… Continued →

6’10 which is the acoustic side project of Tobin Bawinkel of Flatfoot 56 fame just dropped their brand new music video for the incredible song, “The Road”. Watch the music video below. The song appears on the band’s album “Carried in Retrospect” which is out now. Buy the album on Vinyl and other merch right here.… Continued →

A band that seems to be garnering a lot of interest called “Diamonds to Dust“, dropped an EP titled “Decisions” earlier this year and are one we’d like to alert readers to. Check out this most recent song titled “Adventure Time”. It is extremely heavy and sure to get heads banging, and skulls cracking. Check it out below. Find out more info and where to stream/download this ep, right here.… Continued →

MxPx just announced two shows in April 2022, one at House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. on April 1st and the other in Tempe, Arizona at Marquee Theater. Joining them will be Zebrahead, Bad Cop, Bad Cop, and Mercy Music. Tickets and further info can be found right here. Also, the band just dropped a new LIVE album titled “Southbound to San Antonio” that sounds absolutely fantastic, even better than their last big one. The live album is up now on all digital networks and streaming sites.… Continued →

Wolves At The Gate not only announced their new album, “Eulogies”, which is out March 11th, but also a new Christmas themed song titled “Lowborn”. “Lowborn” is out now on all digital networks and streaming sites. The song is not what you’d expect a “Christmas” song to sound like. No Folk, No Somber Acoustic retelling of classics, this is HEAVY stuff both musically and lyrically! Take a listen to LOWBORN, below. You can pre-order the band’s new full length right here in several different options.… Continued →

A really great newer indie rock band by the name of Spoken in Tongues have just dropped their brand new Covers ep titled “Ghosts” through bandcamp/digital networks. You can download the EP right here at Bandcamp. Spoken in Tongues are an impressive indie band rooted in everything from 80’s new wave, and 90’s underground indie music with post hardcore tendencies. It’s a diverse set of sounds and if you know the players on this release, you’ll understand instantly just why it is that they stand apart from the rest.… Continued →

Virginia Beach, VA. based Indie/Emo Rock band – Red Weather, just put out a real quality album by the name of “Wish You Well”, that was released last Friday. The album is that sort of melodic roller coaster ride full of emotions, feelings, ambition, and that unmistakable sense of nostalgia pulling it all together. You think you know the genre, well think again. Let Red Weather breathe new life into past sounds and hear them play with energy, passion, and a zest for life.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Bloodlines – Hevel (EP)
• Jasper Wilderness – Coming Home to Silence (EP)
• Silent Planet – Iridescent

Pop & CCM

• Chris Renzema – HOPE OR NOSTALGIA LIVE
• Jack Frazier – Choose Love (EP)
• Noralyn – Slow Thinker
• Rachel Jane – You & Me (EP)
• Stillman – Field Notes (Page 2) (EP)
• Taylor Armstrong – Moonflower

Electronic & EDM

• Chris Howland – Just The Beats, Vol. 2 (EP)
• God’s Warrior – I Trust You
• LZ7 – Back In Time (Remix Pack) (EP)

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Anae – Wisdom Calls Aloud
• Ezekiel Songs – Times That Shape Us
• Sara Groves – What Makes It Through

Hip Hop & R&B

• Ayomilly – I’M DOING WELL: The Collection
• GLO – Down Not Out
• Hezekiyah – The times
• Hunterdrinkswater – BLAST
• Joseph Goulding – The Shallow End
• Matthew Campbell – FROM DEATH TO LIFE

Worship & Gospel

• Brave Worship – Songs From The Barn (EP)
• catch the fire music – Matchless (EP)
• Central Church – Light and Lament, Vol.

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I’m proud to introduce the IVM community to a new DIY label called “Small Step Records“, run by some great friends of mine. They will be releasing the brand new Homeplate EP soon which will undoubtedly smash expectations and garner new fans across the globe. The band Grandpa Loves Rhinos has also joined the ranks. This is a new endeavor and you will be hearing a lot more from Small Step in the weeks, and months to come. [website] Small Step Records is a new DIY label born out of a network of independent artists, working together to maximize efforts, encourage one another, and expand the collective reach to a niche audience.… Continued →

Independent post-hardcore band named “Windvent“, just dropped a captivating new music video for their beautiful new song, “Reveal”. If you haven’t connected yourself with this band just yet, don’t wait one second longer…click here. Video and Bandcamp embed can be found below.… Continued →

Craig’s Brother are on a roll with their new music. The band released “Fakebook” 2 weeks ago and are back yet again with “All The Way”, which drops this Friday 11/19 through People of Punk Rock. Pre-save right here. Support the brother this upcoming holiday/Christmas season and look good doing it by purchasing their merch right here.… Continued →

For our Song of the Day this time, let’s dig deep. While I often get stuck in the 90s (admittedly a great era for faith-based musical excursions), let’s not forget that Christian rock goes back *at least* to the 1960s (or arguably earlier if we include Sister Rosetta Tharpe). Not a lot is known about Gidians Bible (sic.), but what is known is fairly significant. Take a closer look at the band photo, particularly the vocalist on the far right. That’s then-future Petra vocalist Greg Volz.… Continued →

Ronnie Martin known for his work in Joy Electric, Ronald of Orange, Brothers Martin, Dance House Children, and more, is here with his new solo song (under his own name) titled “From The Womb Of The Morning, The Dew of Your Youth Will Be Yours”. That is one heck of a mouthful of words to belt out but it’s truly a great song. Check out the track below and download or stream on your network of choice including Bandcamp here via his label home, Velvet Blue Music.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Dawnbreaker – Ad Majorem Dei Glorium

Pop & CCM

• Empty Isles – hard to cope (EP)
• Hollyn – Holy Rebellion
• Mirours – Gilded Paradise

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Carolyn Arends – Recognition
• Mark Barlow – Hymns & Soul
• Natalie Bergman – Keep Those Teardrops from Falling (EP)
• Zach Winters – Other Side (B) (EP)

Hip Hop & R&B

• Chrys Jones – Note To Self
• Dontae – Trinity Volume 2 “Chose 2 MOB” (EP)
• Joey Maze – THE DETOUR (EP)
• JunSix – The Hofstadter Tapes
• Kieran the Light – Kieran’s Playlist 3 (EP)
• Konata Small, S.O.

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Sin Disease is one of the greatest albums ever to emerge from our scene. Romald Domkus (born Allan Aguirre) and company unleashed a wonderfully chaotic debut album, with production from Terry Taylor (DA/Daniel Amos/Swirling Eddies/Lost Dogs) that set CCM on its head! Think I’m overstating things? Not possible. Here’s why: have you ever tried to pigeonhole the album, or this band, into a single genre? Good luck. Take equal parts hardcore punk, reggae, goth, glam rock, and heavy metal, and then top the whole thing off with a weird experimental noise track lasting over 7 minutes long.… Continued →

I’m not always the biggest fan of electronic based REMIX tracks but this one by Nate Parrish really shines bright. It is done every bit as professional as anything found on modern day radio. If you didn’t think punk and electronic DJ related music could coexist, just listen to this and let your head spin. Nate Parrish is one of my favorite punk and solo artists. His music hits me in the gut in all the right ways and this new music is certainly no exception.… Continued →

Homeplate just dropped one of their best new songs titled “So Far Away” via all digital networks and streaming services. Check out the song below and be sure to support the guys by purchasing online. Oh, and this is a fantasic RED “cover”. What do you think?… Continued →

DIRE are back with a powerful, heavy, aggressive, and entirely new METAL album titled “Volume II” which just released last week. Check out the track “Reign” below and then head over to your digital network of choice and download/stream these incredible new jams. You can also order physical merch from the band here.… Continued →

Another band reemerging from a long hiatus, Gametime, has dropped 2 new songs. One of those newest songs is titled “Out of the Dark” and features Dogwood vocalist Josh Kemble on BGVs. Gametime music resonates with just about everyone who are seeking a positive spin to the last few years of darkness. Hopeful pop-punk with a heavy emphasis on quality songwriting. Check out the band’s other new song, “The Stories We Tell Ourselves” alongside “Out of The Dark”, below. Recommended for fans of Slick Shoes, The Swellers, Over It, Chaser, Autopilot Off, MUTE, Craig’s Brother, and Too Bad Eugene.… Continued →

A relatively unknown melodic punk band from the west coast called “Namesake” who were together 20+ years ago and had set out to originally record a debut full length, are here with a brand new set of songs. The album “The Twenty Year Impression” features brand new songs that were just recorded and has a definite classic sound yet infused with a modern 2021 sensibility. This is great stuff and you’ll want to click on their bandcamp here to listen to the first new song as well as pre-order.… Continued →

So I am terribly far behind in posting news this week and for that I do apologize. Everyone’s favorite (well I hope so at least) melodic punk band from So Cal., Craig’s Brother, are back with a BRAND NEW SONG titled “Fakebook”. It’s about just what you’d expect it to be about, the Metaverse of a Fakebook of course! So check out the new song below and stream it wherever you find your digital music. Let us know what you think.… Continued →