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I’d like to shine a light on independent rock artist, Jodi Essex. She just released a LIVE video for her song “Weightless” off the album “Irreverent” that is available now. Check out “Weightless” below as well as some more info on the artist. If you enjoy these sounds then make sure you purchase her CD right here. I can best describe her sound as a cross between Crystal Lewis, Amy Lee, Fireflight and Bon Jovi with a strong emphasis on spiritual story telling and worship centered lyrics.… Continued →

I first heard of Cross-Check a few months ago through social media channels. Shortly thereafter, I was asked to review their mini-album Overwhelming Odds for Heaven’s Metal. What I found on that release equally excited and bewildered me. The band has a way of weaving some very interesting and somewhat disparate influences into their sound. While they clearly take as their foundation a traditionalist line of old school hardcore, they manage to weave such diverse sounds as street punk, post-punk, rockabilly, and occasionally even surf rock.… Continued →

Head over to New Noise Magazine right here to stream the brand new Grandpa Loves Rhinos song “Fostering Patience for Patients” (Feat. Andrew Alojipan of Kept On Hold). Song releases to digital networks tomorrow. Full album announcement coming tomorrow right here at IVM!… Continued →

J. Crum’s latest single is accompanied by a lyric video. Featuring smooth production and an empowering message for the Black community, “RUMBLE” is available now on various streaming/download sites. In J. Crum’s own words, “The pandemic has gotten rid of a lot of distractions and has forced America to look at itself. For black people this isn’t a new reality, but at this time it’s important that we keep fighting.”… Continued →

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I am proud to welcome the Derby City based pop-punk act – Homeplate, to the Indie Vision Music family of artists. I wasn’t planning on “signing” any bands in 2020 but this one just fell into my lap and I couldn’t resist. Their debut single “Broken Youth” will be out July 24th to all digital networks and streaming sites. The song is full of all those catchy pop-punk choruses, heavy breakdowns, and even a ska part with horns. No way! Yes way dudes! The band’s debut Ep is out August 14th through Indie Vision Music.… Continued →

In conjunction with my new 20th Anniversary story I posted here on IVM a few days ago, I have released 3 compilations titled “The Greatest Hits You’ve Never Heard” featuring songs from IVM past history. All mastered by Sef Idle at Simpul Studio with artwork by Jordan of The Prettybads. Jordan is working on a layout for Vinyl/CD right now and once that is finished it’ll be revealed here and on bandcamp. You can currently download all 3 volumes now on Bandcamp for “name your price”.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Acceptance – Midnight
• Andrew Stanton – Time Line
• boiling point – God Only Knows
• CLOUDLAND – Walking Away
• DaysEye – Let Me Go
• Death Therapy – Dance Therapy: Pre Apocalyptic Cyber Funk for Late Stage Humanoids (EP)
• Faith Head – Wait and See
• Fire from Heaven – Rampage
• Fit For A King – God of Fire
• Joey Gonzalez – 24seven Fight
• KIDS – Not Enough
• Nine Lashes – Dear Self
• Slick Shoes – Whispers
• the UPAFTER – Breathe

Pop & CCM

• Ben Laine – Someday
• Dave Barnes – Love Somebody (Josh Kerr Remix)
• Greg LaFollette – You Are Beautiful
• Haiva Ru – Swim
• Jared Marc – THERE’S NO STOPPING US
• Sarah Nathalié – Represent
• Scott Aitken – Carry Me
• Scott Aitken – Forever Chasin’
• ZØYA  – Journey (NATIIVE Remix)

Electronic

• DJ Matheus Lazaretti – Your Love
• God’s Warrior – Give Me Your Light
• Jhonny Vergel – Maritza
• LZ7 – Sound of the Weekend
• Man Cub – Impressions
• Trampolines – Meet Me Where I’m At

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Dave Pettigrew – Faith and Gasoline (The Acoustic Sessions)
• Daniel Del Russo – Temporary Departure
• John Lucas – Come Judgement Day
• Mia Gjeldum – Young & Fun (EP)
• Tina Boonstra – What is the rush?

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WI-based Matt Peters (former frontman of Page 2) has announced a new solo project, Matt Peters and the Nerdweasels, and has debuted his first single which you can check out below! It’s a classic pop punk sound that many fans of IVM should enjoy.   … Continued →

Grandpa Loves Rhinos are about to drop another new song from their upcoming album and you can watch the teaser clip below. The song is called “Fostering Patience for Patients” and is a deeply personal song about foster care. It also features the talents of Andrew Alojipan of Kept On Hold doing some mighty fine background vocals. You’ll hear it all and read the lyrics next Friday when the song and info on album officially drop. “Fostering Patience for Patients” will be available on all digital networks next Friday July 17th.… Continued →

Instrumental music and Christianity have always shared a wonderfully curious relationship, adding a twist to the age old question, “what makes music Christian (or not)?” While attempting to answer that questions is always interesting, and dare I say, fruitful, it would take up much more time and space than what we are afforded here. Nonetheless, it seems appropriate to quote Johann Sebastian Bach: “The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”… Continued →

Slick Shoes are back with their first newly recorded album in over 17 years. “Far From Nowhere” marked the end of the last recorded Slick Shoes full length that saw a release in 2003 on Side One Dummy Records. The band is back and better than ever with a new full length effort titled “Rotation & Frequency” which was recorded with famed producer, Steve Kravac (Burn Out and Rusty). The album is out September 25th on Tooth & Nail Records. The first new single drops tonight at midnight and it is titled “Whispers”.… Continued →

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Fit For a King are back with a brand new full length album titled “The Path” which will see a release on September 18th through Solid State Records. You can Pre-Order bundles right here. Check out the album cover and track list, below.… Continued →

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Before American Arson and Speak Low If You Speak Love, Good Luck Varsity was paving the way with their unique take on pop-punk. What most fans don’t know is that there are a couple releases prior to the eponymous Thrones EP, and now you can listen to them all on Spotify. It’s not exactly certain when they were added, and they’re admittedly a bit more rough around the edges, but you’ll see new dimensions of the band you likely haven’t before (like synth rock and mid-2000s emo).… Continued →

I’ve been creating new playlists every month this year that feature my favorite newly released songs. It turns out though it’s difficult to build a following when you’re constantly creating new playlists. So I’ve decided it’s time to resurrect the Weekly New Release Sampler that’s been stagnating for nearly a year now. Except it probably won’t be weekly anymore. Instead I intend to continue what I’ve already been doing this year by updating the playlist once a month with the best new releases. So follow along and discover some of the great new music!… Continued →

Saint Didacus which is the new music project of Josh Kemble (Lead Vocals/Lyricist) of Dogwood along with Andrew and Daniel Montoya who both played in the band Logos years ago. Danny was also a member of Dogwood for a long time, recording on the Seismic album and all recordings released from 2003 onward. This hard hitting new track titled “The God Limits.” is available now from their Bandcamp page here for $1. You can read all lyrics and info at their bandcamp page. Listen below.… Continued →

The brand new Grandpa Loves Rhinos single, “Gimme, Gimme”, is out now wherever you find quality digital music. It is also up on the IVM Bandcamp page to stream and purchase, click here. Check out the full song below. More will be revealed about the upcoming Grandpa Loves Rhinos release beginning this week so stay tuned to the site. [Spotify Link]… Continued →

20 years ago I launched a site called IndieVisionMusic.com. It was initially an online Webstore only but then morphed into a record label then webzine then label and now all 3. It wasn’t a huge behemoth by any means (never was). I still run almost all operations myself in my free time when I’m not working or spending quality family time. I have a great team of skilled writers on the webzine side that work so hard to keep you all updated and filled with inspiring content.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• American Arson – A Line in the Sand
• Brotality – Spiral Out
• Grandpa Loves Rhinos – Gimme, Gimme
• Final Greetings – By My Side
• Huntingtons – Not Penny’s Boat (Acoustic)
• Kept On Hold – Perceive
• Lifelong – Empty Roads
• Names Without Numbers – 20 Year Anniversary (Re-Release) (EP)
• SȲNS – Soul
• Undefeated – Shadows (EP)

Pop & CCM

• Cat Rea – Stolen
• Jamie Grace – 90’s Kids
• Jerry Fee – Against the Grain
• JJ Heller – Beautiful Again
• John Michael Howell – Inside My Mind, Vol.

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I’ve been listening to a lot of the Beach Boys lately. Like, a lot. They’ve been my favourite band since childhood. What is it about the comforting sounds of childhood that helps us make sense of turmoil? With covid19, racism, and political division, something about that longing for innocence, for simpler times has got me digging deep into those smooth sounds. In the late 90s, KMG Records put out a compilation of surf rock and surf-inspired tunes called Surfonic: Water Revival, which was spearheaded and produced by Terry Taylor of Daniel Amos.… Continued →

Evan Maines, formerly of StateBirds, has resurfaced with a solo track for you to enjoy. It’s bluesy, relaxed, and soulful. Check it out below. … Continued →

Grandpa Loves Rhinos are back with a brand new single titled “Gimme, Gimme”. The song will release at Midnight tonight through all digital networks and streaming sites. The track is an energetic pop-punk inspired jam full of those unforgettable hooks and melodies the band has become known for. The message is geared towards those that are obsessed with the material treasures in this lifetime and being consumed by them. You can find the single for sale on Bandcamp tonight and remember, all purchases made on IVM Bandcamp tomorrow will be without fees to bandcamp.… Continued →

In an effort to raise some funds for IVM and celebrate the 20th anniversary at the same time, I am hosting a special 50% off sale in the storenvy webstore. Sale is good on all items. *Preorders like the 20th Shirt will ship when shirts are available and it will hold your entire order up until item is available. Please order CDs,Tapes, Vinyl separately from the shirt if you want quicker delivery. Sale is only good till July 6th. Many items are limited so sale good while supplies last.… Continued →

Veteran emcee J. Crum has just released his brand new, self-produced single entitled “Lost & Found” featuring indietribe. member Jarry Manna. “Lost & Found” is about understanding our identity isn’t in the things of this world. Though at times we feel lost, there is a place that we belong. J. Crum shares, “I spent a lot of wasted time trying to fit in spaces that I had no business being in. I know I’m different and I’m ok with that. I now know where I belong and that’s where I’m putting my effort and attention.”… Continued →

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Grandpa Loves Rhinos are officially back and with a new single titled “Gimme, Gimme”. The song is out this Friday July 3rd on Indie Vision Music. Check out the teaser video below and artwork for the single by Brian Middleton. Visit the band on Instagram @glrband or on Facebook @grandpalovesrhinos… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Afterthought – Blink
• Collington – Against the Wall
• Jodi Essex – Irreverent
• The Lost Chorus – Soft Lies
• Man Ov God – Black Sheep
• Skillet – Save Me (Reimagined)
• Stryper – Blood from Above

Pop & CCM

• Andy Squyres – Dead Horse
• Arianna McLean – Done With Fear
• Apollo LTD – Rulers
• Clemency – Let Me Hold You
• Darla Baltazar – Not So Clever (EP)
• Dupree – Mighty
• The Gray Havens – Rest
• Jeremy Rosado – You
• John Michael Howell – My Kind of Beautiful (Fan Remixes) (EP)
• NEEDTOBREATHE – Who Am I
• Noah Cleveland – Let ’em Go
• Rachael Nemiroff – Home
• Rootdown – Gentleman EP
• Sam Hibbard – Memories
• Sam Ock – To Belonging
• Samecity – Giving It All
• Scott Aitken – Do Ya
• Sharp Dialect – Ghosts & Goblins

Electronic

• Bryson Price – Freedom
• DJ Kirk – Alright Then
• God’s Warrior – Something from Heaven
• Jaisua – Everything
• Jesus Loves Electro – Infinity
• LEVV – Glow
• Neon Feather – Luminism
• ØM-53 – Alpha
• Swedish Revolution – Check Me Out
• Swedish Revolution – Night Rider

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Drew Holcomb – No Hard Feelings
• Grace Stailey – You’ll Find Your Way Home
• The Hedgerow Folk – Never a Day
• Jay & Jo – Ought to Be Loved
• Jon Webster – Why Should You Decide?

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This is the news I was hinting about on social media. My pals in Grandpa Loves Rhinos or GLR for short, are back with new music on Indie Vision Music and an announcement for all of you. Click here to watch the video on their Instagram page and watch a teaser video clip below. This is going to be an awesome year for new music, am I right? Follow @glrband on Instagram. Check back here on Monday morning at 9am PST for another announcement regarding GLR and new Music.… Continued →