News

North Carolina based Metalcore band – Forerunner, have remmerged and are releasing a brand new album through Raging Storm Records this year. The song “Rebuilt With Fire” can be heard over on The Metal Resource by clicking right here.… Continued →

After four albums, one mix tape and even a chopped and screwed project. Idaho emcee, and God Sqwad Records artist R.E.F. has just announced a new album in the works. This new project is titled “Where, O Death, Is Your Sting” and is planned to contain several songs from his live performances that have been previously unreleased. The project will heavily feature fellow Idaho artists as well as a few out of state collaborations. Some of the featured artists on this project include JFlight, Jovi Harp – GSR, Psalm, Ray G, Spade, Praize, (All from Idaho), Nine GSR, John Jay, Nino Salas KMF, with production and beats from SevenSix (Idaho), Tone Jonez, Corbett and more.… Continued →

Sometimes good albums get overlook. They get left off the new release list, don’t get reviewed, or just aren’t discovered until months after their release. I thought I’d share a few of those forgotten albums from 2017 and give them a second chance at being discovered. Here’s 17 albums from last year for you to check out. There’s a sampler playlist at the bottom of the page for your convenience. 1. Criminal Record by Remy Shuck [Indie Pop] 2. Okay Dreamer by Honest Men [Alternative] 3) The Other Side by Scarlet White [Rock] 4) Vanity by AC.jR… Continued →

Contemporary & Pop

• Alisa Turner – Miracle or Not
• Amy Grant –  Say It With A Kiss [Single]
• Blanca – Shattered [Single]
• Chris Howland – Holding Me Down (The Remixes) [Single]
• Drew Weeks – Motives [Single]
• Fleurie – Constellate [Single]
• Honest Men – Rose [Single]
• Jet Trouble – Neighborhood Kids [Single]
• Le Voyageur – Finally 
• LoveCollide – I Don’t Want It (Dead End Diamonds Mix) [Single]
• Mat Kearney – Mat Kearney (Acoustic) [Single]
• Smalltown Poets – Say Hello

Hip Hop & Rap

• Aaron Cole – Virginia Boy [EP]
• Aha Gazelle – Ionou Jack [Single]
• Bizzle – Light Work
• Caleb Cruise – Let It Out [Single]
• Charlie Powers – Ok Lonely [EP]
• Conceptz – Lies [Single]
• Hoszia Hinds – I’m Bless [Single]
• Hyper Fenton & Moflo Music – The Lord’s Day [Single]
• Jackie Hill Perry – Crescendo
• Josiah Williams – Shine [Single]
• Marqus Anthony – Worse Than Useless [Single]
• Peabod – Shoot From The Hip [Single]
• Shope – XXY
• Taelor Gray – The Love Don’t Last Long
• Tobe Nwigwe – HÂRD.

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A legend in his own right, Mr. John DeGroff of long running Christian Rock pioneers Petra will be dropping a brand new album “SALT” drenched in prog-rock goodness on June 22nd. Listen to the first song “Runnin'” featuring John Schlitt right here. Read the press release below.… Continued →

I am going to introduce all of you readers to the new band Snakehound right now. The band features former vocalist for The Burial and past IVM contributor – David Marshall. Their sound runs the whole map but fans of Norma Jean, Converge, Everytime I Die, and The Chariot will really find something to appreciate here. Check out their new music, below and please support by purchasing on bandcamp. Their lyrics are deeply personal and the music is explosive in nature, like a full on assault upon the senses.… Continued →

New At The Wayside CDs of the album “The Breakdown and the Fall” are now officially in stock at the IVM Webstore. Get your copy right here. I also have a special 4 pack featuring all 4 new IVM Releases for just $16 (savings of $14!) Plus if you order right now until June 1st, you will get 15% off your order of $15 or more (applied automatically). Deals you don’t want to miss out on. 2 more CDs on the way in the next month- The Prettybads “Meet The Prettybads” and “Family & Friends Sampler 2”.… Continued →

New singer by the name of “Adelaide” has just released her new single titled “UNFORSAKEN” and it is an uplifting, spiritual awakening set to pop rock music. Adelaide has a strong, commanding voice perfect for this style of music. I know there have been two other artists by the name of “Adelaide” that we have covered since the zine launched in 2005 but this is totally different and quite well done. Recommended for fans of: Evanescence, Fireflight, LEDGER, and Lauren Daigle.… Continued →

I’d like to take a moment and make an announcement. Indie Vision Music WILL have somewhat of a presence at the famed Audiofeed Festival this summer. I have two bands confirmed to appear (any guesses?). You will find a new IVM Family & Friends “Sampler” (Part 2) at this fest and will be on our band’s merch tables. Maybe even passed out during the fest? You just never know. I am trying to make Craig’s Brother appearance a necessary thing at this year’s fest but we need all of you to comment and post on CB’s facebook/twitter pages letting them know you’d die to see it happen.… Continued →

Check out the 3rd video in the Names Without Numbers “Meet the Band” series. This is the latest band to join Indie Vision Music and I am excited to be working with them. New single drops May 21st. Video can be found below.… Continued →

Contemporary & Pop

• Alex e Alex – Something Else [Single]
• Anthem Lights – Class of 2018 EP
• Connor Flanagan – Strong Is Your Love (reImagined) [Single]
• Ginny Owens – Remind Me [Single]
• Ian Yates – All You Need Is Love [Single]
• Jonny Diaz – Watch You Be A Mother [Single]
• Lydia Laird – Nothing’s Impossible [Single]
• Mass Anthem – I Have This Hope / Control / By Your Side [Single]
• Mat Kearney – CRAZYTALK
• Plumb – Beautifully Broken [Single]
• Valerie Anne – Stay Now [Single]
• West of Here – The Other Side [EP]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• JJ Heller – Hand to Hold [Single]
• Tyson Motsenbocker – Talk All Night for Nothing (Live) [Single]

Hip Hop & Rap

• 1K Phew – Georgia Shore [Single]
• Cellus Hamilton – Rap Game Change [Single]
• Charles Goose – A Voice in the Wilderness [EP]
• Hyper Fenton & Moflo Music – Night Vibe [Single]
• Ilish – Trapped [Single]
• Jackie Hill Perry – Woman [Single]
• Paradox – Tell You the Rest When I See You… 
• R-Swift – Grateful [Single]
• Rockstar Jt – Bricks for tha Low (Remix) [Single]
• Sareem Poems – Shallow [Single]
• Steven Malcolm – Been There [Single]
• Tobe Nwigwe – SWAY.

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Something I’ve kept under wraps for a few weeks and a piece of news that I am truly excited about. The East Coast band – DENS, have indeed signed with California based record label Facedown Records and will release “No Small Tempest” Ep on June 29th. You can take a listen to the powerful new song titled “Deadrise” below. All you fans of Saosin, Thrice, My Epic, Attalus, and Armor For Sleep, will absolutely adore this new music. Facedown Records taking a chance on the more “rock” oriented bands like My Epic, Everything in Slow Motion, Attalus, and now DENS, is the best move they’ve ever made.… Continued →

A new band called “Gut Punch” have emerged from behind the curtain and are ready to pummel your face off with their furious hardcore energy. Check out their debut song “Finish Line”, below. You can follow them on instagram here: @gutpunchhc This band features (former?) members of Born Blind and No Innocent Victim and reside in the San Diego, CA. region. Who else digs this?… Continued →

Check out this behind the scenes look at what went into the making of this blistering, in your face hardcore punk record by Chicago band – 2Minute Minor. You can watch the recording sessions video for the album “Blood On Our Front Stoop” that releases next Friday, below. Purchase on Bandcamp here or in their merch store here.… Continued →

In celebration of the upcoming new music from Nebraska based indie rock/emo band Names Without Numbers, the band has been posting these special “Meet the Band” type videos on their Facebook page. They will do it every week leading up to the May 21st release of the brand new single on IVM and the launch of their IndieGoGo campaign. Check out the video (both of them) below. Make sure to visit them on Facebook here and say hello. This talented group of men known as Names Without Numbers for those that are unfamiliar with their music would most likely earn a fan out of you for those that enjoy bands like Anberlin, House Of Heroes, The Juliana Theory, Jimmy Eat World, and Taking Back Sunday.… Continued →

Get all 4 of the most recent Indie Vision Music CD releases for just $16! Click here to order your CD 4 pack. I also have other items in the store as well so be sure to browse the selection at this link. At The Wayside cds will be in next week and begin shipping at that time. *All orders of the CD 4 pack beginning today will include very special Must Build Jacuzzi and Mainframe logo stickers! Those Tape releases look tasty so don’t miss out on them.… Continued →

Following in the footsteps of solo outings from the greats like Tony Sly, Joey Cape, Tim Armstrong, and Chuck Ragan, comes this new solo ep from punk warrior – Sef Idle. The first official song from the “Someday, Today” Ep has been released and this incredible new track “I Don’t Remember” can be streamed below. The song appears on the “Someday, Today” Ep due out May 8th. Buy it on Tape/CD here and on Bandcamp here.… Continued →

Talkie, the band comprised of a few former members of the great Blood & Water, has returned with their 2nd full length effort called “Fundamental Things”. Right now for next 48 hours you can download the album for $1 via their bandcamp here. Great production quality and catchy indie-pop songs but I seriously want one more Blood & Water album. It probably won’t happy but whatever I’ll hold out hope 😉… Continued →

Laura McElroy who is one-half of the songwriting team of Post-Hardcore/Indie band Comrades (Facedown Records), has announced some “solo” dates under her own name. This singer-songwriter has released a couple of demos right here on bandcamp and will hopefully work on a ep or full length at some point (yes please). Catch her at Audiofeed Festival this summer!… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Must Build Jacuzzi – Last Place
• NEEDTOBREATHE – Darling [Single]
• The Protest – Noise Revolution [Single]
• The Protest – What Else You Got [Single]
• Relentless Flood – Escape the Fall 
• Talkie – Fundamental Things
• ’68 – Two Parts Viper (Digital Deluxe)

Contemporary & Pop

• Austin French – Wide Open [Single]
• Ayiesha Woods – Wild Crazy Beautiful [Single]
• Bonray – Inside Out [Single]
• Brenton Brown – Sing of Your Love [Single]
• Jet Trouble – Only One [Single]
• Matt Hammitt – Like Arrows (From “Like Arrows”) [Single]
• Mat Kearney – Money [Single]
• Newsong – Glue [Single]
• Phil Wickham – Till I Found You [Single]
• Sanctus Real – Changed
• Sarah Reeves – Easy Never Needed You
• Verses – Letting Go [Single]
• Westover – Memory [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• Asher Postman – Going to the Sun [Single]
• Jeremy James Whitaker – Be Free [EP]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• CASS – Silhouettes (GCM Sinai Sessions) [Acoustic] [Live] [Single]
• Salt Of The Sound – Meditations, Vol.

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Today is release day for an album I am really excited to share. This ska-pop-punk-core (whatever you want to call them because they defy all definitions) from the state of Illinois called Must Build Jacuzzi have put together an insane collection of songs assembled in an album known as “Last Place”. Today is release day for this album that all of us are truly proud of thrilled to put in front of all you avid underground music fans. Their music, their style, their presentation, should appeal to fans all across the music spectrum not just those that lean toward “skacore”.… Continued →

The uniquely individual Israeli music group known as Miqedem are back with their second full length effort of original songs composed entirely in Hebrew and centered around sacred biblical text. This is worship music done not by hipsters in the Nashville spotlight or big arena Christian rock events, but by a group of messianic jews who are composing something fresh and entirely original. The group is currently on tour in the U.S. right now so be sure to check out their Facebook page for all the tour dates.… Continued →

Ethan Luck is a veteran. This seasoned musician and songwriter has been playing on albums for more pretty much all of his entire adult life. He has worked with nearly everyone from Pax (before the ‘217’), Project 86, The Dingees, Value Pac, OC Supertones, Demon Hunter, Relient K, recently as touring musician with Kings of Leon and of course his solo work. This new album will continue some of the more “punk” aspects of his last few solo releases and aim the focus directly at Ska and Reggae sounds, incorporating them in his punk rock aesthetic.… Continued →

Check out this fun little lyric video for the great new song “What We Used To Do” from Grandpa Loves Rhinos. Song available on all digital networks and streaming sites now. New ep out this summer on IVM. Follow on Facebook and Twitter (@Gpalovesrhinos).… Continued →

I have brought attention to this new show on HGTV called “Boise Boys” a few times in the past and now the first episode is ready to air on HGTV TONIGHT. Tune in to the channel at 11pm EST, 10pm CST to watch it. The show features former Esterlyn frontman/songwriter, Luke Caldwell along with his contractor partner Clint Robertson. This is a unique opportunity to share their talented workmanship and passion for their families with a worldwide audience. Find out more here… Continued →

News that has been a long time coming and something I am over the moon excited about. The Omaha, Nebraska based indie/emo band Names Without Numbers, have indeed signed with Indie Vision Music. I will be working with the band to promote their new upcoming music including a special single that goes live on May 21st. I have a special connection to this band and followed them for several years during the last decade until they broke up. I actually put the band on a compilation I produced called “I’m Your Biggest Fan Vol.… Continued →

If you haven’t seen the awesome new lyric video from Must Build Jacuzzi for their song “3rd Out of 3 Ain’t Bad” then click here and check it out. The site Already Heard also has a track by track breakdown of every song on the new album “Last Place” that will release this Friday through IVM. Stay tuned for news on a full album stream coming to great punk rock site later this week. Pre-order the album on CD/Tape right here. Album will be available via every major digital store and streaming site this Friday.… Continued →

Those insane horror-punks in Grave Robber are back and with a brand new album, “Escaping The Grave”. Check out this really cool lyric video for the song “Zombieland”, below. “We are extremely excited to unleash this tale of terror on an unsuspecting world. It’s been seven years since our last offering of horror and now we are finally seeing Escaping The Grave come to fruition. We sincerely hope that the new record is one that encourages, uplifts, entertains and maybe send shivers down your spine. More importantly.… Continued →

Are you one of those people who when asked what kind of music you like always respond, “all of it.” Well lucky for you we have a pretty eclectic staff here at IVM and we’ve put together a staff picks playlist just for you. Two playlists actually. One playlist has new music perfect for finding your next favorite band. The other playlist is full of classics so you can find that band you missed out on all those years ago. We hope you’ll enjoy listening to these playlist as much as we enjoyed making them.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• CHPTRS – Carry On [Single]
• Honest Men – I’m Okay [Single]
• I Am Spartacus – Nobody Wants to Be a Hipster [Single]
• Slick Shoes – Hold It Down [Single]
• Small Wars – Small Wars [EP]
• Eager Seas – Fade Away [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Aaron Cole – One More Day [Single]
• Caitie Hurst – How Could I Be Silent [Single]
• Cimorelli – Thirst for Life [Single]
• Jason Crabb – Unexpected [Single]
• Nineclub – Wave [Single]
• Stars Go Dim – Heaven On Earth [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• Chris Howland – Draw Near [EP]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Tyson Motsenbocker – Rust (Live) [Single]

Hard Rock & Metal

• Stryper – God Damn Evil

Hip Hop & Urban

• Bizzle – Warriors [Single]
• Byron Juane – Changed Up [EP]
• Curtis Lamar – Can’t Stop God [Single]
• Hoszia Hinds – Memory Lane [Single]
• Hoszia Hinds – Everbody Praise Him [Single]
• Hyper Fenton – Love Like Jesus [Single]
• J-Phish – Rock That [Single]
• Jackie Hill Perry – Fall Away [Single]
• James Gardin – Focus [Single]
• KB – No Chains [Single]
• Mike Sarge – Sushi [Single]
• Ray Ervin – Breezy Sky [Single]
• Roy Tosh – Above the Water
• Ryan Thomas – Domicile
• Surf Gvng & Byron Holton – Do It Again [Single]
• Timothy Brindle – The Unfolding
• Tobe Nwigwe – FUEGO.

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