News

I am proud (and excited) to announce the new album from Names Without Numbers titled “Silos & Smokestacks” due out December 13th through Indie Vision Music. I have listened to the album many times through and I must say it is an incredible piece of work. I don’t just say that lightly as someone working with a band, I say that as a fan of music and great independent rock n’ roll that I can get behind. Take all the best elements of old Anberlin, Jimmy Eat World, The All American Rejects, Acceptance, The Juliana Theory, Eager Seas, and House of Heroes, mix it up with the best produced sound (and guitar tones) one can have then you’ll have an idea for what to expect.… Continued →

Today, Nothing Left dropped a new track, along with a video, titled “Dust Into Dust”. Check it out below. The new song is definitely a big step forward from the band’s previous work, and that’s saying a lot because their previous work was pretty great as it was. The new album, “Disconnected”, is set to drop on December 13th on Facedown Records. Preorders are up HERE. Who’s gonna pick this one up??… Continued →

We are finishing up 2019 with a BANG! New release from The Blamed is out now, Mainframe “Ties That Bind” on November 9th, Inner 29 “Now and Again, Here” out November 22nd, Heart Like War “Thoughts On This” Ep out Nov/Dec, and the long awaited album from Names Without Numbers out in December. 5 Releases between October and December, that’s pure insanity but we made it happen (somehow). I have a strong passion for independent music and my heart rests with those bands striving to get their voices heard among the rubble of the rock n’ roll scene.… Continued →

I would like to thank long time reader and supporter MrM for giving me an idea for a news post. I’d like to take a minute and ask you all some questions. Since the site re-launch in November 2016 the site has gone through somewhat of a transformation namely a indie label and also other features site wise. Yes, I know the “Album Release Database” has all but disappeared but we do have other elements to keep you interested (I hope). My question to all of you is, What do you want to see more of here at IVM?… Continued →

Stephen Christian (Anberlin) announced on Twitter a few days ago that a new Anchor & Braille album is coming in Spring 2020! Who here appreciates the music of Anchor & Braille? Are you excited for this new album?… Continued →

Last week, over at the IVM discussion group on Facebook, a conversation ensued about indie labels within the Christian music scene. Mono vs. Stereo was mentioned, and I commented about their impressive 2005 compilation, The Revolution Will Begin in the Blink of an Eye Vol. 2. One of the artists I enjoyed most on this CD was A Farewell to Arms, who later went by his personal name, Corey Crowder. Currently, it looks like Crowder is more involved in the country music scene as a producer/songwriter, rather than focusing on his work as a solo artist.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Citizens – Waking Up to Never Die (EP)
• Collision of Innocence – Running Away
• Foxhall – Thinking Straight
• Norma Jean – All Hail
• Slick Shoes – Feeble (Live)
• Sweatpants – Road to Nowhere (EP)
• Words – Trees (EP)

Pop

• Andie Elise – Everlasting
• The Brilliance – Facebook
• GMJ & Iossa – God is at Work
• Dan Bremnes – Up Again (Acoustic Mix)
• Enterline – All for Love (Suhonen Remix)
• Euvoia – the open sky
• Fleurie – R U O.K.?
• Hope – Amen
• Jenna & Zoë – Hide and Seek
• Jenny & Tyler – Wrote Us a Story (To the Sea Remix)
• Josh Putnam – Another First Date
• Lauren Daigle – Rescue (Chill Mix)
• MercyMe – Almost Home
• Rachael Nemiroff – Steady
• Rorie – Dance
• SETH & NIRVA – Light up the Sky
• Svrcina – Between Us
• Teressa Mahoney – Kairos (Julie Odnoralov Remix) (Remix)
• TRALA – Everything’s Cool

Electronic

• Ash Ferrey – Runaway
• FreeG – Keep Moving
• JSteph – Direction

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Andrew Blooms – Humility (EP)
• Austin Davidson – Welcomed Here/Distracted
• Holly Ann – After All of This Time (EP)
• John Mark McMillan – The Road, The Rocks, and The Weeds
• Steven James Boal – Flower
• Weston Skaggs – It Won’t Always Be This Way

Hip Hop & Urban

• Big Yae – Amen
• Braille – Summer Rain
• BRM Aka Brandon R Music – No Puppet
• Bryson Cole – American Dreaming
• Caleb Cruise – Play
• Caleb Cruise – Unlucky
• Chxsen – Don’t Get Me Started
• CJ Emulous – On What I’m On
• Eric Heron – 2005
• Iam Justified – Not What It Seems
• James Gardin – Sad Black Boys
• Joshua Kriese – One Step Closer
• J-TRU SOLDIER4CHRIST – I’m a Soldier
• J.

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I am excited to finally announce the new release from Mainframe titled “Ties That Bind”. The ep features 7 brand new songs sure to stir up heart warming sentiment and a certain nostalgic yearning. This is the perfect release to incite love in your heart and get your voices singing loud in unison. If you’re looking for the next album to fill that emptiness and void that the painful, passing of years may have left you with, then let me introduce you to hopeful sounds of Mainframe.… Continued →

On Wednesday, the video for “No Fly Zone” by Sareem Poems & Newselph premiered over at VIBE Magazine. The song is taken from 88 To Now, which is available in both digital and physical formats via Illect Recordings. “No Fly Zone” addresses issues related to digital identity and social media, and the video can be found below.… Continued →

Over the past 2-3 years, I’ve been discovering a bunch of old Christian punk, post-punk, and new wave that I didn’t know existed. One of the best examples is a short-lived band from the south coast of England called Crowd Control. I only know of one track they recorded, which can be found on the excellent “Shots in the Dark” compilation. The album features other UK-based punk, new wave, and ska tracks. “There are Houses” is brilliant. It’s dark, brooding, true post-punk with enough keyboards to keep things interesting.… Continued →

Slick Shoes and Tooth & Nail have announced the re-signing of the band with the label. Along with the signing, it has been announced that a live album called “Broadcasting Live” will be dropping on November 22nd (preorder yours here) as well as a completely new album coming our way in 2020. A new live track will be released at some point tomorrow, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for that as well. Who’s ready for some new Slick Shoes???… Continued →

The long awaited new album from midwest emo-pop-rock band – Names Without Numbers, will release in December via Indie Vision Music. There will be CDs and it’ll be available digitally wherever you find your music. First song stream to be posted here shortly. The album will feature several toe tappin’, heart warming, indie/emo songs that’ll captivate and leave you wanting more from this very talented band. There is even a cover of a well known female artist that many of you LOVE. What a tremendous way to wrap up on 2019!… Continued →

We present Slow Coming Day “All Things New”, the latest song off the new album “1000 Years (Like a Day)” available now from Indie Vision Music. Buy the album on CD right here or digital (bandcamp) here. Available through all digital networks and streaming sites. Video below.… Continued →

Spartan Records is proud to announce the first-ever vinyl release of Singularity, the third full-length release and major label debut from beloved Norfolk, VA alternative rock band Mae. The limited-edition, double vinyl set features three bonus tracks and is now available for pre-order on two stunning variants (‘Rainbow Splatter’ and ‘White with Cyan Haze’). Pre-order here. Read below for full vinyl news on this release including pressing info.… Continued →

Winona Avenue (Ex-Blank Pages) have just released their debut full length through all digital networks and streaming sites. You can purchase the album on CD from the band right here. (Album not available through digital networks yet but it is available on CD).… Continued →

Las Vegas, NV based hardcore band TAKE, have just released a brand new song titled “Cast Out”. Check out the song below and make sure to download/stream on your favorite digital network. Follow on facebook here.… Continued →

I am so excited for this record. The brand new full length album from The Blamed is out now! Go stream, download, and purchase on physical media. Let’s get The Blamed charting again, every stream and download counts this week so let your voices be heard. You can find the album on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, and every network known to man. It’s even on international streaming sites if you are located in Country without one of the big networks listed above.… Continued →

Wolves At The Gate are heading out on tour in November and taking along for the ride – My Epic, Comrades, and Empty in what some (me) are dubbing “the tour of the century” to catch in person. You don’t want to miss out on this so get your tickets now. Full tour dates listed below this message.… Continued →

We Are Leo are back with a brand new song titled “Eyes On U” featuring Ryan Ellis via Dream Records. Song is available now wherever you download/stream music. Check out the track below.… Continued →

Matt Shelton formerly of Letter Kills, The Wedding, and his solo work IS BACK with brand new project titled Panther City Riots. Check out their debut song titled “Desire” below. Awesome band name a song full of new wave-like alt-pop ambiance. It’s like The Cure meets Blaq Audio meets Depeche Mode walking into a room with U2 and Head Automatica. Good stuff and I think a lot of people are going to dig this new sound/direction. Check out his kickstarter campaign to fund the new album.… Continued →

Mars ILL’s “Inside Out” is one of the most convicting songs I’ve ever heard. Backbreakanomics (2003) is a classic album as a whole, but Dust’s production on this song is what really sets it apart, with its haunting samples and DJ scratches. Manchild uses the occasion to tell a story which focuses on social inequality, spiritual transformation, and justice. Blames the system that built jails instead of schools / Blames religion as a set of useless rules / Blames his father that he never even knew / Looks in the mirror.… Continued →

Sad news today, as legendary band mewithoutYou has announced on their Facebook page that the following year will be their final one as an active band. Their message reads, “To whom it may concern, we have decided on next year as our last as an active band. We nevertheless have many plans in the interim, the details of which are forthcoming. Thank you, mewithoutYou” We’ll all have to be in the lookout to see what they have planned. If you haven’t experienced their live show, I strongly recommend trying to see them before it’s over.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• All For The King – Metal Gods
• Asfirefalls – Buried
• The Blamed – The Church Is Hurting People
• Eisley – I Won’t Cry
• Gatlin Elms – Locked Doors
• Glasslands – Mr. Creeps
• KIDS – Golden Road
• TAKE – Cast Out

Pop

• Andrea Hamilton – Real Love
• Anthem Lights – Stupid Deep
• Citizen Way – Love Is A Lion
• Coopertheband – Drive (Acoustic) (EP)
• Courtnie Ramirez – Perfectly Loved (Remix)
• Elizabeth Grace – Like Myself
• kalley – Oasis
• Matthew West – Truth Be Told
• Sarah Reeves – Anxious
• Spencer Kane & Brooke – Señorita
• Tom Read – Borderless
• Valerie Bonz – So in Love (Live at Vox)
• We Are Leo – Eyes On U

Electronic

• Jeremy James Whitaker – Dreams
• Jesus Loves Electro – Come Alive

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Caroline Cobb – Tell That Story
• Christa Wells – Meet Me at the Water
• Jervis Campbell – Let You Love Me
• John Tibbs – Details
• J Lind – For What It’s Worth
• Sarah Sparks – All I Have
• S.

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Where are my hip-hop heads at? Lightheaded is/was a collaborative project between Ozay Moore (FKA Othello), Braille, and Ohmega Watts. Each of these MCs have had significant solo careers on their own. This track brings the three of them back together after a long hiatus. Super-cool stuff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wk8aWiY0PQ… Continued →

Tomorrow, the day will have arrived for a new The Blamed album, “The Church Is Hurting People”. This full length record, the first in over a decade, will hit all digital stores and streaming sites via Indie Vision Music. Some of you west coast fans might just get lucky at 9pm PST tonight but shhhh, don’t tell anyone 😉 Bandcamp downloads will be released tonight as well so if you haven’t pre-ordered it yet, click here. You can also listen to the whole album right here.… Continued →

Nomis has some positive hip-hop for you this Thursday, and the jazz-based production is very nice on this one. “Atlas” is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, and all other digital outlets. The press release from SOHH PR reads: Drafting out of the momentum of the group cypher, “Open Season”, Nomis releases his second single in the “Least of Green” series. Unlike the previous single, Nomis keeps the alphabet acrobatics all to himself on this one. “Atlas”, is a fun song that celebrates Hip-Hop, speaks to the early years of Nomis’ development as an artist, and ultimately lands where Nomis is now as a father and a husband back in his hometown of Oceanside, California.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Asfirefalls – Buried
• The Devil Wears Prada – The Act
• Forfeit Thee Untrue – Halo Crippled
• Homestate – Sick Sad World
• Honest Men – Take Time
• Michael Sweet – Ten
• Red – Hemorrhage
• Rusty Shipp – Detonator
• Pontus J Back – Rock Force One
• Safemode – No Matter
• Signum Regis – Never Surrender
• Skillet – Anchor (Reimagined)
• Spoken in Tongues – Fractures
• We Are The City – Song in My Head

Pop

• Binley – Joy
• Citizen Way – Love Is A Lion
• Coby James – No Trouble (EP)
• Cristabelle Braden – Dare to Hope Again
• David Dunn – Yes & No (EP)
• Emily Brimlow – Roses
• Holly Starr – Umbrella (Remix)
• Hope – Good Life (Heavenly Joy)
• Hyper Fenton – Smile
• Kimber – Heart Against Mind
• Mass Anthem – Only Human
• Matthew Mole – Kilimanjaro
• MDSN – Who We Are
• Tauren Wells – Close

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Daniel Dorman – Patricia
• David Lunsford – Moon (The Bones)
• Holly Ann – Say So
• Jeremy Casella – Autumn in Kingston Springs
• Jordan Tyler Poole – Fear
• Leigh Nash – Don’t Let Me Die in Dallas
• Rachel Fort – Houses (EP)
• Van Andrew – Highwire

Hip Hop & Urban

• Aaron Dews – Badlands
• Aaron Kolenc – Run It Up
• Angie Rose – Lie To Me (Story Of Eve)
• BigBreeze – God’s Gifts
• Cape Lions – 2much
• Corey Mills – Acid
• Dee-1 – People Don’t Want That Real (Remix) [feat.

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Head on over to our StoreFrontier page and pick up the latest merch from Inner 29, The Blamed, Must Build Jacuzzi, The Prettybads, Light The Way, Craig’s Brother, and all those tasty IVM designs. These make the perfect Christmas gifts. Available on Next Level Brand (Shirts/Tanks) and in Tshirts, Tanks, Hoodies, Long Sleeves, Sweatshirts, Kids Tees, etc. All purchases kick back a small portion toward IVM and help me keep the dream alive to be able to keep in operation mode. *Just a note, not all the shirts on that page are Next Level.… Continued →

According to various Slick Shoes members Instagram accounts, the band appears to be reuniting in a studio setting and laying down tracks for something? I’m hoping its a new Slick Shoes album because it is one of my most anticipated reunions and I think a new album would be most desired especially with Jackson back in the fold. What say you? Are you excited for more Slick Shoes recordings?… Continued →

Coopertheband has still been going strong and just released the final (acoustic) Ep from their David Project series. You can find the first two Eps “Kings” and “Kingdoms” on all digital markets. Check out more info on this Ep and the series, below.… Continued →