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Stephen Christian and Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin have announced a short, 7 date acoustic tour that will be happening in the next few weeks. If you’re in the area of any of these dates, it looks like a really great opportunity to hear some great music in a pretty intimate setting. Who’s going to hit this up?? … Continued →

When I tap out news blurbs here, I try to do 2 things; not interject my own personal opinions and I try and keep them short and to the point. Here, I will fail on both counts. White Collar Sideshow, to the uninitiated, is a band that relies heavily on more than just sound, but also on sight and story and they’re really big on symbolism. I’ve had the honor and privilege of knowing these fine folks both through their art as well as on a personal level, albeit, it’s been a while now since we last spoke or saw each other.… Continued →

The long forgotten album from former members of Sometime Sunday under the name Twin Sister, is going to see the light of day once again via Old Bear Records and in beautiful 180gram Vinyl Format. These classic songs were all centered around the Star Wars Galaxy and even the name holds a Resistance (Jedi) name of significance. Purchase the album right here and read the full story/history of the band, below.… Continued →

A band called Meadows that we shared with you a few times in the past are back with a brand new song titled “The Inheritance”. As you can expect from hearing their prior material, this absolutely rules. Find the new song below. The group’s new ep titled “In Those Days & Also After PT. 2” is out July 26th through Dreambound. Imagine the combination of Defeater meets mewithoutYou meets Comeback Kid, Hundredth, and Life In The Way and you’ll get an idea for the sounds found on this new song.… Continued →

Facedown Records have just released the brand new full music video for the new War of Ages song, “Miles Apart”. Check it out below. You can now pre-order the new War Of Ages album “Void”, right here. [Thanks Stephen Garner Young for tip]… Continued →

Wage War has announced their new album, “Pressure” will be released on Fearless Records on August 30th. Coinciding with this announcement, the band has also released a new song/video, titled “Who I Am” which you can check out below. Preorders are up here. Who’s looking forward to this??… Continued →

Kareem Martin has some new tech house for us to hear. With five minutes of grooves and philosophical excerpts sprinkled overtop, “REALITY” opens up the listener to the topic of epistemology. Silverfilter provides an excellent remix that leans toward the chill side, as well. “REALITY” is available July 30, 2019 on digital retailers. … Continued →

Did you know that the repercussions of IVM shutting down in the summer of 2015 were so far reaching that it caused the music industry to move release day from Tuesday to Friday? Okay, so that’s not actually true. But is true that the week after Indie Vision Music closed its doors the music industry instituted a Global Release Day to standardize album and single releases around the world. So when the idea of starting a Song of the Day feature was floated to the IVM staff I volunteered to take Tuesdays because of their historical association (in North America) with new music.… Continued →

After almost 5 years post-metal/ambient British Columbia's The Monarch release new song "Merely Death"

For whatever reason, The Moon is Down (2001) is rather inaccessible these days. It’s not on Spotify, or iTunes (R.I.P.), or Apple Music (edit: I’m from Canada). Yet, the quality of the album remains intact after 18 years. It took me all too long to hear “Monachetti,” given I own their compilation Hope This Finds You Well which excludes the track. The song shows an angsty side of Further Seems Forever that I hadn’t heard before, and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Blindside – Gravedigger (Single)
• Haiva ru – Hard Feelings (Single)
• Mirours – Garment (Single)
• Narnia – You Are the Air That I Breathe (Single)
• Root Road – Dragon Drop (Single)
• Whys of the Wise – Ascent Part 1 (EP)

Pop

• Ben Laine – Put Your Phone Down (Single)
• The Colour Negative – Don’t Waste My Time (Single)
• Grant Leslie – Never Let Go (Mixtape) (EP)
• Jacob Poole – Speak (Single)
• OBB – 7 Billion (Otto Benson Remix) (Single)
• PETER POE – CHOOSING WORDS (Single)
• Teresa Jae – Morning Dance (Single)

Electronic

• Jaisua – Wildest Dreams (Single)
• Jaisua – Phantom Limb (Single)

Folk

• Ali Fulbright – Beauty from Ashes (EP)
• Jordan Ruiz – The Galway Girl (Single)
• Joseph Neville – Sewing Kit 
• Little Chief – Running Wild (EP)
• Tenielle Neda – Person In Christ (Single)

Hip Hop & Urban

• Aaron Cole – THERE FOR ME (Single)
• Adam Elijah – Broken Valley (Single)
• Big Yae – Trust Love (Single)
• BT – All That I Am (Single)
• Deyon Agoi – Thank God (Single)
• Double ATL – Don’t Fold (Single)
• Efrain – Lately (Single)
• Feeljones – Never Run Away (Single)
• Jay Matthews – Demons (Single)
• JesusGang – Splash (Single)
• Jet Trouble – Lost in Awe (Single)
• Jon Keith – David (Single)
• Joshua Kriese – Money (Single)
• King Chai – Choppa 2 (Single)
• Mogli the Iceburg – Better Off (Single)
• Myles Parrish – Drop It (Donde Quieras) (Single)
• Osaze – The Conversation (Single)
• Phil J.

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Who remembers Sal Paradise? Obscure 90s indie rock band from Sydney, Australia (formerly known as The Crux–unrelated to the punk band). Those who do remember them are probably most familiar with their one and only album on Tooth and Nail Records, entitled “Further.” However, they had also released a few independent releases in their native country. This song, “Travels” made it to a Velvet Blue Music compilation in the form of an acoustic version. The electric version was darker, but just as moody. It was originally released on the Scatter release pictured here, but has popped in various other releases, including “For You and Before You” still available from the Velvet Blue Music shop here: https://velvetbluemusic.com/shop/sal-paradise-for-you-and-before-you/… Continued →

Indie Vision Music have reached another milestone in our illustrious and long running history as a webstore, website, and more recently – Record label. In celebration, IVM (as we’ve affectionately become known as) has released a FREE 22 track sampler called “The Great Indie Vision Music Sampler of 2019” which you can grab on our bandcamp page (or on CD with orders and shipping late July). Check out these bands and make sure to support them all by visiting each of their pages/sites through social media.… Continued →

Blindside have posted a lyric video for their new single, “Gravedigger”. Very reminiscent of The Great Depression era, in my opinion. Good stuff. What do you think?… Continued →

A brand new label called A Song In My Heart Records is releasing an incredible 22 song discography release by melodic punk band, Gametime. Check out the lyric video for the song “As We Enter The World”, below. You can order the discography right here along with some other awesome music. Recommended if you like Rufio, Craig’s Brother, Inspection 12, Yellowcard, and Relient K. Free shipping in the webstore for anyone who purchases.… Continued →

No one would blame you if you were suffering from a Christmas music hangover and missed the introduction of Census on IVM last year. But now you’ve got a second chance to discover the hard rock band from Little Rock, Arkansas! The band dropped their latest single “Curse of the Black Pearl” this past weekend along with a new music video which you can watch below. The new song features the return of Ben Carey on vocals and the continued shift away from their metalcore roots.… Continued →

Sometimes the songs that sound least like a band as a whole are their best songs. Mortal’s Nu-En-Jin (2002) is not a particularly calming album. They like to use a lot of distortion, and with the postmodern lyrics and spooky samples, this can make for a claustrophobic listen. However, “Mujo (Uncertainty Mix)” is about as chill as electronica can get, and reminds me of the perfect autumn day. Take a listen and see if the leaves don’t start changing colors.… Continued →

Check out the explosive new fire-starter of a song titled “Miles Apart” that just dropped last week from the band War Of Ages. Available now on all digital networks and streaming sites.… Continued →

Fellow Indie Vision Music band – Light The Way, have released their brand new single titled “Hope” on all digital networks and streaming sites. Check out the song below and make sure to purchase or stream wherever you find quality music. Light The Way “Dad Gang Ep” out worldwide on July 26th. Catch the band at Joshua Fest at end of July.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Amy Savin – Unveiled
• Before Their Eyes – City in a Snow Globe (Single)
• Census – Curse of the Black Pearl (Single)
• Gandhi’s Gun – This Is a War (Single)
• Kios – Goodbye, I’m Alright (Single)
• Light The Way – Hope (Single)
• Living Scars – Above the Ashes
• Mosquito Fleet – Crooked Sons (Single)
• No Longer Music – When the Lights Go Down (Single)
• R.A.I.D. – Imperium (EP)
• The Rocket Summer – Peace Signs (Single)
• Oh, Sleeper – The Island (Single)
• War Of Ages – Miles Apart (Single)

Pop

• Cristabelle Braden – Not Giving Up (Single)
• Dectify – Today Is the Day (Single)
• Ginny Owens – Magnified (Single)
• Iossa – Life Will Always Shine 
• Jeremy Camp – Still Alive (Single)
• KAINA – Shine a Light (Single)
• Mat Kearney – City of Black & White Revisited (EP)
• Miqueas Lopez – Jericho (Single)
• OBB – 7 Billion (Dave Audé Remix) (Single)
• Rachael Nemiroff – Belong (Single)
• SoulBox – The Life (Remix) (Single)
• Stars Go Dim – Something (Remix) (Single)
• TobyMac – Hello Future (DJ Maj Par-T Side Remix) (Single)

Electronic

• Jesus Loves Electro – Made to Be: Remixes (EP)
• John Finch – Live for You (Single)

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Adjy – A Boy Called June (Single)
• Camryn Leigh Smith – Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Love You (Acoustic) (Single)
• The Hunts – Life Is Good (Single)
• Joel Ansett – Everyday (Single)
• Joseph Neville – Miss You (Single)
• Kelsi Walker – Care Too Much / Sleep (Single)
• Laura Story – I Give Up (Single)
• Tad Worku – Thirty3 (33) (Single)
• Teressa Mahoney – Not a Love Story (Single)
• Thomas Toole – Money Won’t Buy (Single)
• Will Reagan – Why Wonder (Single)

Hip Hop & Urban

• Adam Elijah – Somethings in the Water (Single)
• Allan Love – Top Story (Single)
• Andy Mineo – I DON’T NEED YOU (DEMO).wav

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Adjy return from three years of silence to debut a stunning set of tracks.

Miss Angie has launched an Indiegogo campaign for Desert Flags, an EP slated for release in 2020. She will be working alongside producer Gabriel Wilson, who has worked with Bethel Music, John Mark McMillen, and Lindy Conant. Miss Angie released two albums in the 90s on the much acclaimed Myrrh Records and her last EP was released in 2013. Check out the video below and visit the Indiegogo page for more details.… Continued →

GFM have released a new video for the song “Never Again” off their latest release “Oh, The Horror”. The video is reminiscent of a horror film and the song is a scorcher. Check it out below and leave your thoughts below.… Continued →

NF has certainly made his mark in the world of hip hop and continues to show just how he did with his newest track, “When I Grow Up”. His new album, “The Search” is set to drop July 26th. Check out the new song/video below and share your thoughts.… Continued →

Stephen Keech, formerly of Haste the Day, has announced the release of his new album, “I Never Left You”, which is set for release on July 5th. The album is said to be in stride with his previous releases (well orchestrated, laid back instrumental style), which you can check out for yourself on Spotify.… Continued →

Oh Sleeper have released another track from their upcoming, highly anticipated album, “Bloodied and Unbowed” on AltPress, titled, “The Island”. Though a bit of a deviation from the tracks released from the album up to now, it still retains that Oh Sleeper flavor we’ve all come to know and love. Check out the song below, and leave your thoughts!… Continued →

You read that right, there is NEW Blindside headed our way in just a week. After 8 years of silence, the band posted a teaser on social media earlier today and if it’s any indication, they’re not letting up on their aggressive brand of rock one bit. The new song, “Gravedigger” is set to drop on July 1st. So who’s ready for some new material from these guys???… Continued →

You might be familiar with a couple of Andy Hunter’s songs. “Go” and “The Wonders of You” have been featured in video games and movies like SSX 3, Need for Speed Underground, and The Italian Job. However, 2002s Exodus is far from a one-hit wonder; every song on the album is brilliant. Today I’d like to share a personal favourite, “Radiate”. While the song clocks in at over eight minutes, it does not drag on at all. Ultimately, it’s an encouraging meditation on Christ’s life which lives in us and through us.… Continued →

The guys in this band contacted me to share their new music. At first I was a little hesitant probably due to the name itself but then I listened and was instantly blown away. Strange Her are an explosive indie rock band that would please fans of As Cities Burn, House of Heroes, Emery, The Classic Crime, Anberlin and maybe even a little Silversun Pickups and Funeral for a Friend. Good stuff and uplifting. Songs of substance. Their new album “A Marginal Sea” is out soon and you can check out the new music video for the song “The Scarlet Cord”, below.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Air Ralley – Fighting For (Single)
• CHPTRS –  Write My Name (Jon Joseph Remix) (Single)
• Crucify The Flesh – Final Adam (Single)
• He Is Legend – Eye Teeth (Single)
• John Van Deusen – Social Sucker (Single)
• Knox Hamilton – Cool (Single)
• VEAUX – Heart Right (Single)

Pop

• Amy Sullivan – Pray (Julie Odnoralov Remix) (Single)
• Crystal Rome – Phoenix (Remixes) (EP)
• David Dunn – The Human Condition (Single)
• Hannah Schaefer – Who I Am (Single)
• Joseph O’Brien – Saved (Single)
• LOYALS – I’m Sorry (Single)
• Madison Gold – Carry Me (Single)
• Mahood – Ruins (Single)
• Riley Clemmons – Fighting For Me (Single)
• Unspoken – Reason 
• White Ribbon Day – Through It

Electronic

• Everen Maxwell – Pillow Fight (Single)
• Gui Brazil – I Exalt Thee (Single)

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• David Lunsford – 36 (The Bones) (Single)
• Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – End of the World (Single)
• James Spaite – Snakes (Single)
• John Mark Pantana – My Heart Is Sure (Single)
• Kristen Mark Westwood – What I Heard, What I Saw
• Madison Cunningham – Something To Believe In (Single)
• Spencer Lee – Resilience (EP)

Hip Hop & Urban

• Adrian King – Team (Single)
• Armond Wakeup – Wind & Waves (Single)
• A.I.

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