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From Velvet Blue Music . . . “To celebrate the upcoming re-issue of STARFLYER 59 ‘gold’ on vinyl . . . we’ve made a run of Gold era shirts and a cool sticker pack. Links below. Or you can email me if you’d like a link to pay via PayPal jeff@velvetbluemusic.com”. Click below for the links to purchase… Continued →

Just last month, Relient K announced All Work & No Playlist, a vinyl release including fan-picked songs. Over 6,000 fans voted and the track listing has been revealed. Unfortunately, it appears that the vinyl has already sold out. As someone who voted, I thought the selection looked quite good, and can only hope that more copies will be made. Share your thoughts on this intriguing release below, and keep up to date with the band on Facebook. Here are the songs to be included: Side A 1.… Continued →

Memphis, TN. based metalcore band What We Do in Secret, have just signed with Facedown Records. Their debut FD album “Repose” is out November 22nd. Read more below. You can find their new song “918” below this message. These guys remind me of a cross between the awesome sounds of Hands, Norma Jean, Between the Buried and Me, and Memphis May Fire.… Continued →

We are proud to present the latest band to join the IVM roster — Inner 29! The band reside in their native country of Brazil and play an awesome blend of pop-rock/pop-punk/emo with their own unique take. It’s catchy, melodic, and full of fun melodies. Read the little press release below as well as listen to their brand new song. The 6 song debut ep “Now and Again, Here” is out on November 22nd. Preorder on CD (4 panel Digipak with lyric insert) from storenvy and on digital at bandcamp here.… Continued →

For fans of Jon Bellion, Cubbage, Lawrence, and motown classics

Rock & Metal

• The Choir – In the Air Tonight
• Chase Tremaine – Matter
• Citizens – All Right
• Norma Jean – Safety Last
• Northlander – Forces of Light
• Paradise Now – Supernatural (EP)
• Relentless Flood – In Your Wake
• Strength Betrayed – War-Torn
• West of Here – Robot
• White Collar Sideshow – I Didn’t Come Here to Die

Pop

• Casting Crowns – Broken Together (New York Sessions)
• Crystal Rome – Island (Dark Pop Remix)
• For All Seasons – & Side A (EP)
• for KING & COUNTRY – Burn The Ships (R3HAB Remix)
• Grant Owen – Haven
• The Gray Havens – Diamonds & Gold (Remix)
• Hollyn – bye, sad girl.

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I’d like to introduce you all to a new indie-pop husband/wife due by the name of “Largo“. This new project just took off this past week and they’ve launched a very cool Patreon account here to support their music to come. Check out the informational video on Largo and Patreon, below. This is definitely a music group that you’ll need to keep your eyes (and ears) on. [Thanks Kim]… Continued →

East coast based metalcore band – Five Year Winter, to release new 5 song ep on October 22nd. Check out 2 songs below and pre-order right here on bandcamp.… Continued →

The classic Soulfood 76 album “Original Soundtrack” (1996) is getting the vinyl treatment via Old Bear Records. You can pre-order this classic right here.… Continued →

In the late 90s, I lived in Atlanta, GA, doing inner-city ministry and discipleship training. An old college friend of mine from the area, Darrel, invited me to a show south of the city. Blindside were doing a U.S. tour and this new band was opening, featuring ex-members of Spudgun and Joe Christmas. I’d been hearing from others about the intensity of their live shows so I was eager to attend. Pop-punkers Jesse and the Rockers also played, as well as a new band made up of high school kids, called Luti-Kriss that never went anywhere (I kid!)… Continued →

Death Therapy now have a video to accompany “It’s OK,” featuring some nice guest vocals from Matt Baird of Spoken. The song is taken from their sophomore album Voices, which is available on Solid State Records.… Continued →

Since it’s snowing today, I feel like this Monday deserves an emo song (it’s not even Halloween yet!). “Not All Bad” is one of the more hopeful Terminal tracks, with its bright guitar strums and lyrics that fight against self-deprecation and apathy. Maybe if the snow doesn’t let up, I’ll blare this song outside and try to melt it with some musical positivity?… Continued →

I am going to post about our little StoreFrontier CLOTHING store again. In addition to the STORENVY site with all the CDs/Vinyl/Cassettes, we also have a site with just clothing like tshirts, hoodies, tanks, and more (Even Kiddie Sizes). Please click here and check it all out. There is a tremendous amount of choices, sizes, and color options. The designs showing just the shirts and no models are Next Level Brand. There are a couple of Next Level shirts at the bottom of the list as well.… Continued →

Bryan Gray of The Blamed also played and led the side project “Left Out” throughout the mid to late 90’s and released several, much loved classics during that time. Members of The Blamed also played on some of these recordings and live as well. Check out all 5 of the releases available right here and download digitally. Could more music be on the horizon? Speaking of The Blamed, the new album “The Church is Hurting People” is out on October 18th through ALL digital markets and stores.… Continued →

Manafest is about to release his new album “This Is Not The End” and has launched a special fundraising initiative via Kickstarter to reach that goal. You can click here to get all the Manafest merch you’ve ever dreamed about owning along with some new music samples. Check out the new song “Plan For Me” that shares a beautiful story and message of hope, below.… Continued →

InVogue Records will release the new album from Hotel Books on November 1st. The album is titled “Equivalency II: Everything We Left Out” and will feature a fair mix of both spoken word and that Hotel Books sound. Read the press release below and pre-order now right here.… Continued →

Thousand Foot Krutch are releasing a special version of their album “The End Is Where We Begin” on deluxe double Vinyl. Pre-order the double vinyl right here. Read more about this vinyl pressing, below.… Continued →

A member of Means has launched a special store for their merch over on StoreFrontier. Check out what the really cool designs right here.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Air Ralley – Plans
• The Almost – Chokehold
• Assay – Interim (EP)
• Colony House – Looking for Some Light
• The Devil Wears Prada – Chemical
• freaKings – Rise of Violence
• Kevin Max – The Great American Novel
• Micah Ariss – Breathe Again
• Natalie Cleveland – Watch Me Ignite
• No Longer Music – Barely Hanging On
• Pontus J Back – Preacher Man
• Red – Innocence and Instinct (10-Year Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
• Tina Boonstra – Heart, Teeth, Hands
• Torndown – Out of the Darkness
• XT.

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Cephas follows up “KNGDM State of Mind Pt. 1” with a music video for pt. 2. If you missed out on pt. 1, you can check out that post right here.… Continued →

Huntingtons were a prolific punk and/or pop-punk band, as most of you will know. For me, you just can’t beat their sophomore album, “Fun and Games.” The title says it all. This song has that punk rock meets 50s style doo-wop that many bands tried but not many could pull off. It works incredibly well here! Listen here: Huntingtons – The Only One… Continued →

Leanor Ortega Till of the band Five Iron Frenzy (otherwise known as Jeff the Girl) has just launched her very own podcast titled “Too Punk to Be a Hippie”. You can find the first episode on the official website right here. What do you think? I know the scene has gotten overrun with podcasts to the point of over-saturation but having a punk rock woman’s voice in the mix can never be a bad thing.… Continued →

Long running and legendary heavy-punk band The Blamed, will release their brand new full length effort titled “The Church is Hurting People” on October 18th via Indie Vision Music. You can pre-order digital album here on bandcamp and on CD/Vinyl very soon. iTunes/Google Play pre-orders launch on October 7th for just $5.99 and includes instant download of 3 tracks. Check out the full press release and new song in lyric video form, below. Please be sure to visit the band on all social networks and tell them Hi.… Continued →

Rarely do I hear music and feel as though I was meant to hear it. However common it is to hear good songs, bad songs, and even very impressive ones, a lot of music doesn’t strike me as having significance beyond random chance. Earlier this month though, there was a day when I was listening to “Rain Song” by Ana Sapphira over and over. I decided to visit their Facebook page shortly after, and sadly, it looks like the band broke up last year. I first heard “Rain Song” in a HeartSupport video featuring lead singer Jonathan Lamper, which I will also include below.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Anima Mortuum – Morbid Temple (EP)
• The Choir – Mystical World
• Citizens – Good As Gone
• Collision of Innocence – The First & the Last
• Craig’s Brother – Forever
• Danger Scene – Everything
• Dawnbreaker – Total Depravity
• Haiva ru – Flames
• Irgalom – Meditation, Vol. 2
• John Lawrie & The Welcome Strangers – In My Dreams
• Norma Jean – /with_errors
• Northlander – Oculus
• Paradise Now – Supernatural

Pop

• The Brilliance – World Keeps Spinning
• Bryan Boliver – More Than Able (Live Acoustic)
• Casting Crowns – Casting Crowns – East to West (New York Sessions)
• Citizen Way – Love Has Won
• Citizen Way – Love Is A Lion (2 Tracks)
• Dan Bremnes – Up Again (The Remixes)
• Emily Brimlow – Afasawaya
• Here Be Lions – I Speak Jesus (EP)
• Jacob Poole – Safe
• Jeremy Camp – The Story’s Not Over
• John Tibbs – Wild Things
• Kirsten Arian – Risk
• Mass Anthem – Never Knew
• Matthew Mole – Let Me
• Moda Spira – Playback (OurVinyl Sessions)
• OBB – Foolish
• Sam Rivera – It’s Ok to Be Human (EP)
• Sidewalk Prophets – Smile
• OLY – Water, Fall
• Tauren Wells – Miracle
• TobyMac – Edge Of My Seat (Radio Version)
• TRALA – W.H.A.T.

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I don’t suspect many of our readers will be familiar with What of the Night, which is a shame. This Irish & English punk band released only one album in 1979 (yes, you read that right!) making them the earliest Christian punk band (if we don’t include Death, which is a discussion for another time). The LP features post-punk, mod, and garage rock sounds and would be at home next to the likes of The Undertones, The Jam, Buzzcocks and so many others. It’s super rare and hard to come by, but I managed to track down a copy for myself a couple of years ago.… Continued →

Lo-Fidelity Records have announced a 25th anniversary reissue of the classic Poor Old Lu album – “Sin”. The album is getting the vinyl and cd treatment again and there will be bonus tracks. Check out the campaign right here and make sure get your orders in quickly as some of the vinyl are close reaching the quantity maximum. You can find the band on Facebook right here so make sure to visit and say hi.… Continued →

Indie Vision Music and Thumper Punk Records are honored to support the life and legacy of A Common Goal frontman Mike May through the release of “One More Song, a tribute to Mike May”. You can find the compilation on all digital networks and bandcamp now. Mike was the type of person you would like immediately – quick to smile, quick to crack jokes, and quick to lend a hand when needed. His presence is missed by the punk community, which has come together to release this album to raise funds for his family.… Continued →

Thrice have just announced plans for a 15th anniversary tour in honor of their landmark album, “Vheissu”. Vheissu originally released in 2005 via Island Records that was met with a heavy dose of critical acclaim and a bit of negativity from the rabid early years fan base. For me it was a beautiful, musically rich and engaging, endearing album that has stood the test of time. I still remember hearing the song or two on a Burnout game and being so psyched for the band. Regardless of what you think of their 3 prior full lengths up until 2005, this album really set the pace for what was to come.… Continued →

Relient K have launched a special voting platform where you as a fan can help determine which tracks get featured on the upcoming “All Work & No Playlist” a fan curated greatest picks vinyl release. Yes, it’ll be available on Vinyl and you can pre-order right here. Click here to vote via the band’s own website.… Continued →