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Two thousand and nineteen has proven to be quite the year. One day, a bunch of rowdy hooligans on Facebook are planning how best to invade Area 51, and the next, there’s a War of Ages occurring on planet Djent. Void places an emphasis on groove, which is kicked into full gear by track three, “Blood of the Earth.” That being said, the more conservative fans need not fret; War of Ages are still our metalcore heroes from Mars. “Sulphur and Salt” – a Star Wars metal opera – capitalizes on what is perhaps the band’s greatest virtue: epic choruses.… Continued →

I’ve had a rough past few weeks. My moods have gone from the most elated to utter dumps. It has been an exciting time in our family and an incredibly stressful time. We have had our fair share of trials and tribulations the past 5+ years (if you know us or have heard my stories, you’ll understand why). A few days ago a rising young Pastor and mental health advocate named Jarrid Wilson tragically took his own life at the age of 30. He has left behind not only a community of believers but his loving wife and children.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Empty – Hope and the Loss of It
• Fire from Heaven – This Is Our War
• Michael Sweet – Shine
• Red – The Evening Hate (Alternative Version)
• Righteous Vendetta – Kill the Lights
• The Birdsongs – The Journey, Act II: The War
• Strength Betrayed – Playing With Hearts
• The Timbre of Cedar – Sunny Side State of Mind
• White Collar Sideshow – My Warped Places

Pop

• Amy Sullivan – Inside Out
• Big Daddy Weave – All Things New
• Bonray – Better Than OK
• Bryan Boliver – More Than Able
• Casting Crowns – Praise You in This Storm (New York Sessions)
• Danny Gokey – Wanted
• Daniella Mason – Woman Lover Powerful
• Ed Williams – The Waters
• Embassy – Undignified
• Emorie – In Faith
• Hollyn – bye, sad girl.

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“Ain’t been to church in about a year / All my old friends are outta here” I finally got around to listening through The Fall of the Light Bearer (2015) this year, and it’s turned out to be one of the best albums I’ve heard as of late. Serious lyricism and experimental production abound. The melancholic “Unforgivable” is accompanied by fine cinematography and gives an accurate impression of what the album is like as a whole.… Continued →

I am trying to raise funds for some upcoming projects and what better way to do that than hosting a super awesome super sale. Am I right? So head on over to our webstore by clicking right here and spend $15 or more then enter coupon code: IVM45 for 45% Off. Sale will only last until September 12th so act fast. Some supplies are limited a few wont be printed again. So get your merch now! You can also buy Tshirts and Clothing from our store at StoreFrontier which will help in raising funds as well.… Continued →

So I was watching RadioU video channel yesterday and caught a video from this band – Wait For The Day. Apparently we covered them back in 2017 but then they slipped back under our radar. The band has been making solid music for the past few years and this latest video was posted 10 months ago. This song appears on the band’s latest release “The Sun Will Drown” which is available now. Give these guys a listen and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Post-Hardcore with a certain metal influence.… Continued →

Empty have just released their Solid State Records debut record titled “Hope & The Loss of It” which is available everywhere now. Listen to the title track below and go purchase some goods direct from the band right here.… Continued →

Check out this really cool new music video from Zach Williams for his song “Rescue Story”. It was recorded at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheater. You can find the video below. “Rescue Story” is now available everywhere.… Continued →

I usually like to have some Kenny or Dolly playing on the turntable in the background as I start writing a review. It gives me the inspiration I need. NOT, but now that I have your attention I must point out that the opening track to this album comes blazing off the starting line at full speed. It’s a skull crushing track and the epic start of an album that brings back that late 80s hardcore punk vibe, and although I didn’t experience that era live, the videos and stories people tell bring it to life.… Continued →

Eclectic hip-hop duo, Royal Ruckus, recently released a lyric video for “I’m Yours Forever (Come On).” The song features Knowdaverbs along with KJ-52 and is taken from Unexpected Joy, their latest EP. Unexpected Joy is available now on Bandcamp and other digital music outlets.… 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”. This benefit compilation features 10 songs by 10 great artists all joining together to lend their voices and instruments to support the family of Mike May. 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.… Continued →

This new song is on FIRE. Check out the brand new track from indie-pop act, We Are Leo. It has an infectious dance/pop beat and fun lyrics that’ll mark the remaining days of Summer with unforgettable melodies. Check out “Dance + You” below. The song is now available through Dream Records.… Continued →

Much loved Australia based melodic punk rock band – Seraphs Coal, are back and with some exciting news to share. The band just posted their discography on digital networks including spotify featuring my personal favorite set of songs from “The More Things Change” album (2002). Head over to your digital network of choice and check these songs out. Finally, the band has scheduled 3 back to back shows in their native Australia for January 2020. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook here. Check out a couple of songs below.… Continued →

A collaboration that seems to have come from out of nowhere, For King & Country and legendary Country singer Dolly Parton join forces on a new version of “God Only Knows”. Check out this really well done collaboration music video below. Catch For King & Country on their headlining tour this fall.… Continued →

Social Club Misfits have announced that their DOOM EP will be available September 20. It is the follow-up to MOOD, which was released in April of this year. Their latest single, “Believe,” can be streamed below.… Continued →

Two thousand and five was a very strong year for Tooth & Nail Records, as they released classic albums from Anberlin, Mae, Terminal, and Emery. Another impressive album, though overlooked, was Composure by Waking Ashland. The San Diego four-piece created some seriously catchy indie/piano rock tunes, and “Edinger” proves this point 14 years later.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Adjy – In Medias Res
• Disciple – Reanimate / Play to Win
• Faintheart – Us
• Rusty Shipp – Show Me How to Live
• Wage War – Pressure
• White Collar Sideshow – Break on Through (To the Other Side)

Pop

• Andrew Ripp – Cageless Soul
• Azarel – I Am Light
• Ben Wolverton – Home (EP)
• Big Daddy Weave – This Is What We Live For
• David Leonard – The Wait: Silence The Noise (Live)
• Elizabeth Grace – Like Myself
• for KING & COUNTRY & Dolly Parton – God Only Knows
• HillaryJane – God Of Always
• Jeremy Benjamin – Wonderlove
• Jeremy Camp – Father
• JSteph – Waiting for You
• Marci Coleman – How You Love (Dan Pruzina Remix)
• Melanie Penn – Don’t Worry
• Moda Spira – Bed (Ourvinyl Session)
• Riley Clemmons – Free
• Sanctus Real – Unstoppable God
• Svrcina – Runaway W.

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The Belgian lo-fi Christian scene himself, Bram Cools, is back with a fourth album. More quirky weirdness accompanied by lyrics that tackle a wide range of social topics. I don’t know how familiar IVM readers are with this Belgian artist, but Bram makes eccentric lo-fi indie pop/rock with socially-conscious lyrics from a European viewpoint. He has over a dozen albums under his belt and Civilised is his latest full length. It stays within the lo-fi umbrella, yet true to that genre, touches on a variety of styles including indie rock, electronica, spoken word, trip-hop, etc.… Continued →

  The fan base of crust punk may be slim, but the music is significant. Returning to the studio is Sweden’s Svarteskerm. Sung entirely in Swedish, the four song EP, Illojala Till Slutet, delivers a blistering fast and aggressive look at the political and social turmoil found in their native country. But each of the song topics transcend borders. These are concerns that hit home for all of us. “Diognetus” reminds us that it’s too easy to have national pride take away our sensibilities by failing to recognize that all the countries of this earth are our home.… Continued →

In very much the same fashion as their more recent single, “I Didn’t Come Here To Die”, White Collar Sideshow has released their next single, “Break On Through (To the Other Side)”, a Doors cover set to their own take on it, which is especially enjoyable. A nice southern feel with hard rock mixed in…White Collar, please keep em coming! Did we mention the band just signed with Curtain Call Records? Check out the song below and leave your thoughts as well as some congrats on their new signing!… Continued →

Here’s a new music video from hip-hop artist Cephas. As a producer, he’s worked with the likes of Datin, Beleaf, and K-Drama; he’s also been a DJ alongside NF, Andy Mineo, and Tedashii. “KNGDM State of Mind Pt. 1” demonstrates his skills on the mic, featuring a jazzy underground beat from Mood.… Continued →

I found an interesting, cool news bit I’d like to share with you all today. Adam Lohrbach who played bass and lead vocals for the pop-punk band Homegrown, has been leading worship for Bridgelife Worship here in So Cal for several years. I just caught on to this project recently and was excited to learn of the “Homegrown” connection. I enjoyed albums like “Act Your Age” and “Kings of Pop” as well as their final ep. You can check out The Bridge (Church) out of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.… Continued →

BEC Recordings will release a benefit album on September 13th to raise awareness for Convoy of Hope’s Feed the World Fund. Read the full press release below. Pre-save the album here.… Continued →

I think I may have forgotten to post about this upcoming acoustic split. The 4 way acoustic split will feature Sef Idle of False Idle, Dennis Jagard of Ten Foot Pole, Rob Lanterman, and Russ Worstell. This is truly going to be an exciting release. Click here for the official website and sign up for the mailing list. Check out the announcement video below. Follow Sef Idle on Facebook here.… Continued →

Take me past familiar waters to a place so deep / it reserves itself for the eyes of those who dream. “Dream” by GS Megaphone communicates the essence of God-as-artist, the One in whom “we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). Taken from their album Beautiful World (2003), it is a reminder that God is the source of all creativity. So often our imaginations are caught in a torrent of meaningless distractions, and still, the opportunity for metanoia (Greek term for changing one’s mind) awaits us in and through Christ’s grace.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• The Devil Wears Prada – Lines of Your Hands
• Emery – Now What
• Fight The Fade – What’s Left
• Haiva ru – Oh, but Lover
• Honest Men – My Mind / Your Mind
• Leah – Redemption
• Micah Ariss – Stand and Fight
• Paradise Now – WildOnes
• Random Hero – Tension
• Real Face – Sacred Order (EP)
• Tina Boonstra – Second Chance (GCM Sinai Sessions)
• War Of Ages – Void

Pop 

• Dance Like Kings – City Walls
• Grant Owen – Run
• Holly Starr – Talk It Out (Remix)
• Josh Sellers – A New Perspective (EP)
• Mass Anthem – Good Life
• Old Cities – Postcards
• Out of the Dust – I Will Go
• Sanctus Real – A Million Ways
• TobyMac – The St.

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http://https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xpoOiUQYO66hhkFTwoCvr http://www.brollymusic.com http://https://www.facebook.com/brollymusicToday’s song of the day is a brilliant gem from the super talented, yet somewhat unknown and under the radar, Brolly. From the first time I heard Brolly’s ” Hollow Home Rd” EP, I was hooked day 1. His mesmerizing and beautifully crafted songs seem to pull the listener into his world from beginning to end. This amazing and talented songwriter from the great state of California, has 3 EP’s under his belt. Hollow Home Rd. :2012 Wolfe : 2014 Shadow and Light : 2019 The 2018 single “Son”, Brolly’s first new music since the Wolfe EP, Showed the artist’s progression in his short , yet budding career.… Continued →

A-Duff just released a music video for “God is Real,” taken from his new album One Life. The music is set to visuals from the short film The Robotanist, directed by Matt Whittington. In case you missed it, you can also read my review of One Life here.… Continued →

The Devil Wears Prada will be releasing The Act on October 11 through Solid State Records. The band’s last album, Transit Blues, was released in 2016. You can find out more details and pre-order by clicking here.… Continued →