News
January 30, 2019
You think you’re fresh; but are you “Funky Funky Fresh?” Check out the new James Gardin collaboration with Ozay Moore to find out. Oh, and don’t forget your dancing shoes.
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New Noise Magazine Premiere of New Slow Coming Day Song
The new song from Slow Coming Day titled “First Sight” is making it’s grand premiere over on New Noise Magazine right now. Head over here and click to listen. I hope you enjoy. “1000 Years (Like a Day)” is out on February 14th.… Continued →
January 29, 2019
We Are Messengers to Release New "Honest Ep"
Indie worship/rock artist known as We Are Messengers has just put up a pre-order for their new 6 song ep titled “Honest” right here. Check out “The Devil Is a Liar” below and make sure to pre-order here where you’ll get 2 songs instantly.… Continued →
For All Seasons Release New Song
For All Seasons have released their first new song of 2019 titled “Every Good Thing” Check out the link here to purchase in all digital marketplaces. Check out the audio for this song below this message via YouTube.… Continued →
January 28, 2019
More Love More Power: Fundraiser for Skip Brooks' Family
Santa Cruz, California. Thumper Punk Records is honored to release “More Love More Power: Fundraiser for Skip Brooks’ family” which features six punked up hymns from All Hail The King, the worship band from Rise Above Ministries, located in San Antonio, Texas. All proceeds from the sale of this album to go offset the medical and funeral expenses of our beloved Pastor Skip. All Hail the King features Jenni Brooks (vocals), Danny Naselli (drums), Matt Blow (vocals & guitar), Johnny Rodriguez (bass & vocals), and Damian Munoz (vocals & guitar).… Continued →
Come To Pass Signs With Bearded Dragon
Press Release – Come to Pass has signed with The Bearded Dragon Productions. Coatesville, Indiana. January 23, 2019. The new, up and coming, death metal act Come to Pass has signed a deal with The Bearded Dragon Productions. “Nick [Wiser] came to me and asked about representation. I told him I would love to make that happen. And once he conferred with his bandmates, everything was set.” Mason Beard stated. The band formed in December 2018. A month after the band formed, they released a lyric video for their single, “Confessions of the Cursed”.… Continued →
Light The Way Begin Work On New Ep
Light The Way have begun work on a new ep and follow up to “False Memory Syndrome”. The tentative title is “Dadgang”. Who wants more music from the Sacramento, CA. based pop-punk band? Check out the band’s past few releases below (also available on all digital networks and streaming sites or on CD here).… Continued →
My Epic Record New Release "Violence"
My Epic are thick in the recording process for their new Ep/Album “Violence”. The new effort will be released this year via Facedown Records. It appears the band is recording at Glow In The Dark Studios with Matt Goldman. Who else is dying for more My Epic music?… Continued →
RED Launch Large Campaign to Fund Their New Album
RED have just launched a large donation based campaign to fund the release of their next studio effort. Check out the campaign right here via GoFundMe and watch the video below. As of date of this post they’ve raised $45k of a $100k goal. This will be an independent release (so far). It appears thus far that this campaign will be a bit different than other campaigns on sites such as Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, Pledge Music, etc. in that you may not receive any “perks”. More to come.… Continued →
Forum Blue Continue Work on Debut Album
Forum Blue which is the new project of Ray Torres has begun working on their debut studio album. This highly anticipated independent release will probably slip under most people’s radars but that is purpose of IVM, to spread awareness about such indie artists and give them a platform. Make sure to keep a close watch on this project. If anyone is in Seattle on February 2nd and wants to catch Forum Blue live, they’ll be at Cedar & Spokes Coffee & Bar at 2125 Western Ave in the city of Seattle, Washington.… Continued →
Lacey Sturm Fills in For Jen Ledger on Upcoming Skillet Tour Dates
Lacey Sturm who is now a rockin’ solo artist (and former member of Flyleaf) has announced alongside the members of Skillet that she will be filling in for Jen Ledger on a few upcoming Skillet tour dates as a co-vocalist. Ledger is currently touring as part of Winter Jam Tour. Speaking of Lacey Sturm, she has announced that she is working on a album follow up to “Life Screams”. She is working with Korey Cooper of Skillet on a couple songs.… Continued →
The Social Threat are Back and Better Than Ever
Alberta, Canada’s own The Social Threat are back and better than ever. The melodic punk band is set to release their new single “Too Far” on February 2nd and it’s is an explosive yet melodic new punk rock anthem set to make a fan out of all you. I’ve heard the whole song and I just love this band. Check out a teaser below. Their drummer is a graphic designer and is responsible for the IVM “Keys” and “Microphone” logo merch from IVM back in 2012.… Continued →
Gut Punch Release Debut Ep
Gut Punch which is the hardcore project from members of Born Blind and NIV have posted their debut Ep on all digital networks and streaming sites. You can check out the heavy hitting new ep below via Spotify.… Continued →
Everything in Slow Motion Recording LP2
Everything In Slow Motion has posted a sneak peek teaser picture with the tag “LP2”. So the exciting news is that we will get that long awaited follow up full length to “Phoenix” in 2019 and it is definitely a reason to celebrate! Who else is excited for more EISM?… Continued →
January 26, 2019
New Releases: January 25, 2019
Rock
- All For The King – I Am He [Single]
- The Drowned God – I’ll Always Be the Same
- Gatlin Elms – Please [Single]
- Crystal Rome – Phoenix (Chris Howland Remix) [Single]
- for KING & COUNTRY – joy. (R3HAB Remix) [Single]
- Jeremy Benjamin – Work Of Art [Single]
- John Waller – Explosions of Light
- Lauren Daigle – You Say (Piano/Vocal) [Single]
- We Are Messengers – The Devil Is A Liar [Single]
- 7eventh Time Down – The 99 [Single]
- Jesus Loves Electro – Made to Be [Single]
- JSteph – Reach Out [Single]
- Katie Dobbins – There’s a Light [Single]
January 19, 2019
Illect Recordings Offers Free Compilation
It’s been nearly five years since Mind the Rap Volume 3 came out, but Illect is back with a new compilation and it’s “name your price” on bandcamp. The album features 19 tracks from the likes of James Gardin, Sivion, and Armond Wakeup, among others. Check it out in the music player below. I might also recommend hearing Die-Rek’s recent single, “I’m So Potential,” if you enjoy what you hear.
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Slow Coming Day to Release "1000 Years (Like A Day) via Indie Vision Music
Turn off the TV, close your internet browsers, and put on the headphones, it’s time for a trip back in time. The critically underrated indie-emo-rock or whatever you would like to call them band, have decided to come out of retirement and write new songs. These 9 new songs will be arranged in an album titled “1000 Years (Like A Day)” which will be released via Indie Vision Music in February. It’ll be available in Digital format and on CD. Pre-orders for the CD have launched right here.… Continued →
January 18, 2019
New Releases: January 18, 2019
Rock
- Copeland – Lay Here [Single]
- Demon Hunter – Recuse Myself [Single]
- Ian Yates – Hope Beyond Hope [Single]
- Rhett Walker Band – Peace in the Family (Remix) [Single]
- Switchfoot – NATIVE TONGUE
- Wait for the Day – The Sun Will Drown
- Becca Bradley – Nothing Short of a Miracle [Single]
- Ben Laine – Legacy [Single]
- Branan Murphy – Coming Home [Single]
- Dan Bremnes – Thunder [Single]
- Jimi Cravity – Ultraviolet [Single]
- Jordan Feliz – Changed (Live) [Single]
- Sajan Nauriyal – Sight [Single]
- Samecity – Live in Lowville [EP]
- Svrcina – Come Together (Acoustic) [Single]
- Valerie Anne – Staying in La [Single]
- Daniel Baciu – Soaring Lights [Single]
- ØM-53 – Instrumentals [EP]
- Branches – Three Little Birds [Single]
- Sarah Juers – Anticipation [Single]
- Beleaf – Debt Freestyle [Single]
- Black – Apollo’s Fall from Grace
- Cellus Hamilton – Rainy Vibes [Single]
- Davis Absolute – California Snow [Single]
- Deane Walden – Now You Know(revived) [Single]
- Elijah Jaron – Mountain Top [Single]
- Jodie Jermaine – Diffrnt This Time
- John Givez – I’M WORKIN’ (feat.
January 13, 2019
New Thrice Vinyl Releases Coming From SRCVinyl + New Music Video
SRCVinyl is releasing a couple Thrice albums and rarity ep on Vinyl in a few different options/pressings. Check out the complete list below and click here to purchase. Speaking of Thrice they have a brand new music video for the song “Hold Up a Light” that you can view below.… Continued →
Wolves At The Gate Get Close to Finishing LP4
According to social media, the band Wolves At The Gate have indeed nearly finished LP4 which I’m assuming will be out on Solid State Records this year. Who else is eager to hear new music from this highly anticipated album?… Continued →
January 12, 2019
New Releases: January 11, 2019
Rock
- August Burns Red – The Legend of Zelda [Single]
- Judah & the Lion – Over my head [Single]
- Norma Jean – Children of the Dead [Single]
- Through Veins – Genesis [Single]
- Aaron Bucks – Beautiful Thing [Single]
- Danny Gokey – Haven’t Seen It Yet [Single]
- Darris Sneed – Best Days [Single]
- Dave Pettigrew – Don’t Give up on Me [Single]
- Hannah Schaefer – Fire [Single]
- ØM-53 – P 6 3 [Single]
- Drew Holcomb & Ellie Holcomb – Electricity [EP]
- John Wiebe – Let Go [Single]
- Zach Winters – I Don’t Want This Job [Single]
- Lnyx – Send Help (Acoustic) [Single]
- adriansings – twentynineteen [Single]
- Allen W Brown – New Wave [Single]
- Cristian Huix – Love [Single]
- Cw Allen – The Team (Nate Willard Remix) [Single]
- Czar Josh – Idwcmh [Single]
- Dave Hall – Sweet Surrender [Single]
- Davis Absolute – A King Is Born [Single]
- Graham Saber – In Waves [Single]
- Hulvey – Wasted Times [Single]
- Jake James – Serenity [Single]
- Jerel – Authentic [Single]
- Josiah Pait – Rewind [Single]
- K Tempo – Gold for God [Single]
- Kid Tris – Jaded [Single]
- Lady Dang – Praise [Single]
- Manafest – Renegade (Doug Weier Remix) [Single]
- Mike Brand – Energy [Single]
- Mission – Struggle [Single]
- Rawsrvnt – Get Away [Single]
- Rell Riley – Bankroll [Single]
- SoulBox – C’est La Vie [Single]
- SoulBox – The Life [Single]
- Allan – Every Chain [Single]
- Brandon Bee – Freedom Comes [Single]
- Elevation Worship – Hallelujah Here Below [Single]
- Elias Dummer – This Is Holy Ground [Single]
- Emily Jane Worship – Breakthrough [Single]
- Fearless – Desire [EP]
- Fresh Life Worship – Many Waters [Single]
- Hillsong UNITED – Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [Live] [Single]
- Homegrown Worship – God You’ve Been So Good [Single]
- Influence Music – Live At Influence Church [EP]
- Isla Vista Worship – 814 [Single]
- Jorel Corpus – Don’t Worry [Single]
- Josiah Rodda – Lesser Man [Single]
- Lindy Conant-Cofer – Driven by Love [Single]
- Living Room Worship – Heaven Come Down [Single]
- Luke + Anna Hellebronth – Up & Alive [Single]
- Matt Maher – Just as I Am (Live from Steinway) [Single]
- Matthew Paul Cooper – Close [Single]
- Matthew Paul Cooper – Father, Father [Single]
- People of The Earth – Even Louder [Single]
- UPPERROOM – Moments: Color 003 [EP]
- K-Anthony – I’m Alive [Single]
- The Recording Collective – Love Won’t Let Me Down [Single]
- Mattia Cupelli – Cerulean [Single]
- Nathan Pacheco – Laying It All Down [Single]
January 9, 2019
Craig's Brother "Devils In The Details" Track Listing
I am excited to reveal the track listing for the new Craig’s Brother ep “Devils In The Details” (to be released soon on Indie Vision Music). The ep which comes 15 years after their last ep “Epidemic” shows a band building on the strength of their previous material while embracing the future and offering some thought provoking punk rock. Pre-Orders for the CD will go live as soon as we get a release date locked in. Things take time and quality is the most important so let’s all sit patiently waiting for the punk rock kings to knock one out of the park.… Continued →
January 7, 2019
My Most Anticipated Releases of 2019 (Part 2)
In part 1 of my most anticipated albums of 2019 feature I mostly focused on artists who have confirmed releases for 2019. This time my list will feature artists who seem likely to release new music in 2019 but have yet to make it official.
The Oh Hellos
I feel like a new EP from The Oh Hellos in 2019 is a safe bet. The folk-rock band has stated previously that Notos and Eurus are just two of the four EPs to be named after the Greek mythological wind deities.… Continued →
January 5, 2019
New Releases: January 4, 2019
Rock
- After April – Beautiful Chaos [Single]
- Switchfoot – LET IT HAPPEN [Single]
- Righteous Vendetta – Like Poison [Single]
- David Leonard – By My Side [Single]
- David Leonard – Signs of Life [Single]
- David Leonard – Threads [Single]
- David Leonard – Wanderer [Single]
- Ray Ervin – Motion [Single]
- Sajan Nauriyal – Sideways [Single]
- Antoine Bradford – Promises [Single]
- JJ Heller – Big Love, Small Moments [Single]
- Kyle Church – Sail Across the Sea [Single]
- Michael Hughes Watson – Smoke in the Wind [Single]
- Nathan Bottomley – For the Church [EP]
- Ripp + Rice – Songs We Wrote on Tuesdays
- Antwoine Hill – Christ Is My Righteousness 2 Corinthians 5:21 [EP]
- Bean – Distant [Single]
- Chris Swan – Abundance [Single]
- Dee Black – Love Me [Single]
- Dontae & H.U.R.T.
January 4, 2019
All the Artists IVM Introduced in 2018
If you followed IVM during 2018 you probably discovered some new music from our news and new releases posts. You might have also been introduced to some new artists by our staff too. In case you missed any our “introduction” posts last year here’s all 20 artists our staff took time to share with you:
Bastard Tongue
Bastard Tongue is a doom metal band featuring former members of Idealist. Their self-titled EP was produced by Evan King (formerly of Attalus) and debuts 1/12. You’ll be able to find it on their Bandcamp.… Continued →
January 2, 2019
My Most Anticipated Releases of 2019 (Part 1)
It’s a new year and that means new music! Here’s a few of the releases I’m most excited about in 2019:
Mike Mains & The Branches – When We Were In Love
I’ve been waiting on this album for years now. I first discovered Mike Mains & The Branches on RadioU shortly after the release of their sophomore album “Calm Down Everything is Fine.” I became an instant fan and got to see them play a house show a few years ago. At the time they were talking about heading back into the studio to record a new album.… Continued →
January 1, 2019
Old Solar (ex My Epic, Attalus) Announce New EP
You might not be familiar with Old Solar, but you're likely aware of My Epic and Attalus. Check out what this instrumental group has to offer with a first taste of their new EP.
December 30, 2018
Slow Coming Day to Release New Ep Through Indie Vision Music in 2019
I am pleased to announce that Indie Vision Music will release the new Ep and rightful comeback of the much loved and underrated emotional rock band, Slow Coming Day. The ep will be titled “1000 Years (Like a Day)” and will see release at a to be determined date in 2019. This will be a 5 song digital release and will be available on every Digital Network known to man. Make sure to follow SCD here as well as all our social networking pages for continual updates.… Continued →
Through Veins - Genesis (Debut Song Stream)
I’d like to take a minute to introduce you all to a new metal band out of New Jersey named Through Veins. Their heavy, bombastic, and destructive new sound is sure to please any true metal music fan out there. Uplifting lyrics filled with pure spiritual truth is definitely going to inspire hope. Check out the first song “Genesis” below. The song will appear on the upcoming debut album titled “Immortality” which hits sometime in 2019.… Continued →
December 29, 2018
Free Daps - White Tank Top Christmas
This post is for the LOLs. Comedy hip-hop group, Free Daps, released some musical treats earlier this month. “White Tank Top Christmas” was even featured on Right This Minute. If you like that song, be sure to check out “Ugly Sweater Party” too. Let’s cap off 2018 with some good laughs. Hip-hop hooray?… Continued →