News
May 10, 2019
Fit For A King have announced a headlining Summer tour with Norma Jean, Currents, and Left Behind. The tour kicks off in CO on 7/17 and mostly sticks to the midwest, although there are a few east coast and Canada dates. See the band’s Facebook post below.… Continued →
May 9, 2019
Indie Vision Music Re-Launches Webstore
Indie Vision Music has re-launched the music webstore through Storenvy. It has a freshened up look and better navigation. Some items have been marked down as well as a couple of new items added. Orion Walsh “The Foreigner Ep” will be printed on CD and given out free with orders beginning June 1st. You can also purchase as a stand alone item for $3.00ea. Check everything out right here. We are running low on Mainframe CDs, Available At The Counter, Grandpa Loves Rhinos, Must Build Jacuzzi, Light The Way, and a few others.… Continued →
May 7, 2019
New Skillet Album Announced, Single Released
Today, Skillet announced the release of a new album, titled “Victorious”, releasing August 2nd on Atlantic Records. Coinciding with the announcement, the band also released a lyric video for it’s first single, “Legendary”, which you can view below. The band is also planning a Summer Tour with Sevendust that kicks off August 11th.… Continued →
May 6, 2019
Ruslan - Indie Jones III Intro
Ruslan just released a music video for his Intro from the forthcoming Indie Jones III, which will be releasing on May 31. If you like what you hear, you can pre-save the album on Spotify. Pre-orders are available at the Kings Dream store, as well as iTunes.… Continued →
Interview with Chris Bernstorf
Spoken word maven Chris Bernstorf is set to release his latest project, It’s All Joy, next Friday (4/17). You can check out his latest single here. We had the pleasure talking through the new album, the importance of community, and much more.
IVM: Thanks for taking some time to talk. We’re about a month out from your new album, It’s All Joy. Would you mind going into some of the reason behind the title – and what joy means to you?
Chris: Yeah! I’ve had a lot of heavy stuff happen over the last two or three years.… Continued →
May 5, 2019
Chris Staples to Release New Album June 28th
Chris Staples of 238 fame and a man who has released quite a few “solo” endeavors in the time since his band breakup, will release his new record “Holy Moly” on June 28th through Barsuk Records. You can pre-order the album right here. Check out his website here for further info. Listen to the song “Everybody Said” below.… Continued →
A Boy and His Kite Launches Kickstarter
A Boy and His Kite – the project featuring Dave Wilton of Loud Harp fame, has launched a kickstarter campaign to fund his new release. There are only 6 days left of the campaign and what better time to contribute than now. Check out this great project right here and follow on Facebook here.… Continued →
Holding Onto Hope Release Alternate Version of Self Titled Album
Post Hardcore band, Holding Onto Hope, have just reemerged from the shadows to drop an alternate version of their 2011 “Self Titled” full length over on bandcamp right here for download. Listen below. How many of you would like to see more music from this project? [Thanks Steven G]… Continued →
Anchor & Braille Tease Return?
In addition to the Anberlin news recently, it appears that Stephen’s other project “Anchor & Braille” is teasing some sort of return. Are you excited for more music from this project? Sound off in the comments below. [Thanks Steven G]… Continued →
Audiofeed 2019 Roster Announced
We missed making a post about this the other day. Audiofeed Festival of 2019 has announced the lineup to their fest that’ll take place July 4-6 (3rd is an early bonus day) in Urbana, IL. Some great independent bands are playing at the fest and several that we share about right here at IVM. Check out the poster below. Will any of you be making the trek this year? Any artist that you’d like to see added? To find out more, click this link.… Continued →
May 4, 2019
New Releases: May 3, 2019
Rock
- All Things Fallen – All Things Fallen (EP)
- CHPTRS – Better Than This (Single)
- Craig’s Brother – Devils in the Details (EP)
- Judah & the Lion – Pep Talks
- Roelant – The Narrows (EP)
- Talkie – Whatever (Single)
- 70xforgiven – Light the Fire (Single)
- The Afters – What Home Feels Like (Single)
- Apollo LTD – Misfits (Single)
- Bonray – Find A Way (Single)
- Chris August – Everything After (EP)
- Chris Howland x Hyper Fenton x Sajan Nauriyal – Hiding Place (Single)
- Danielle Apicella – Silly Girl (Single)
- Danny Gokey – Wanted (Piano & Cello Version) / Haven’t Seen It Yet (Acoustic)
- DJ Kideazy – Loco (Single)
- Jessie Villa – Afterlight (Single)
- Melody Lynn – Solitary Space (Single)
- OBB – Close By (Single)
- Sebas Guillem – You Are Loved (Single)
- Spencer Kane – Acoustic Sessions (EP)
- Sucre – Put Down Your Guns (Single)
- We Are Messengers – Maybe It’s Ok (feat.
May 3, 2019
Names Without Numbers Enter Studio to Record New Ep
One of my favorite indie rock bands, Names Without Numbers, will be making a grand return with a new EP this summer on IVM. Head over to their social media accounts and say hi then get ready for some mind blowing new music. Check out a new teaser from the studio, below. The band have indeed entered the studio as of yesterday and are recording their new EP effort. If you dug their two singles from 2018 “Goodnight”, and “The Apathy Anthem”, you’re going to love this stuff!… Continued →
Craig's Brother - Devils In The Details OUT NOW!
The long awaited return of Craig’s Brother is here. That’s right, you can now download and stream the new 5 song ep on your favorite digital network and share with your friends. Make sure to add songs to your playlists and continue spreading the word about CB. This 5 song ep comes 15 years after the release of the band’s last 5 song ep, “EPidemic” (2004/Takeover Records). Celebrate this momentous occasion by giving the new ep a listen. Every purchase, download, stream, and even CD/Tape orders goes toward helping IVM and Craig’s Brother continue to put out more music in the future.… Continued →
April 30, 2019
Craig's Brother - Devils In The Details (New Song Stream)
I am excited to bring you another new song from the upcoming Craig’s Brother Ep. This is the title track off “Devils In The Details” due out this Friday on Indie Vision Music. Listen to the song below and make sure to pre-order the ep on CD/Tape right here. I just got in a bunch of cool buttons and stickers so you can order those in the store and they’ll ship with the CDs/Tapes. Make sure to pre-order on iTunes right here to get the $1 off discount before it goes on sale this Friday.… Continued →
Orion Walsh "The Foreigner Ep" Now Available
Due to a vacation recently, I was unable to post this news nugget as well as other urgent news. So with that said, I am here to tell you that the long awaited new 5 song ep from Orion Walsh, has now released and is ready to purchase/stream. You can purchase in high quality format via bandcamp right here, or from your digital network of choice including iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, Tidal, and many others. Go check it out and add songs to your playlists.… Continued →
Comrades to Release New Album June 7th via Facedown Records
We are thrilled to announce the new album titled “For We Are Not Yet, We Are Only Becoming” by the band Comrades, will be out on June 7th via Facedown Records. Check out the post, below and make sure to pre-order via Facedown right here. The new single “Fault Lines” is available on all digital networks and streaming sites now.… Continued →
PURGE - Never Let This Go ft. Deiv (Official Music Video)
Check out this new song titled “Never Let This Go” from PURGE featuring the artist known now as “Deiv” (formerly Davii). It’s a powerful song and video.… Continued →
Winona Avenue - Paradise (Official Lyric Video)
The new pop-rock group by the name of Winona Avenue have just released their 2nd new track titled “Paradise”. Check out the song below and follow them on social media. They also have some merch up right here.… Continued →
April 28, 2019
New Releases: April 26, 2019
Rock
- Fine China – Every Nerve Alert (Single)
- Memphis May Fire – Faint (Single)
- RELIC – Life on Earth (Single)
- Starflyer 59 – Young in My Head
- Winona Avenue – Paradise (Single)
- Wolves At The Gate – The Cure (Single)
- Amy Sullivan – Pray (Single)
- Branan Murphy – Coming Home (Remixes) (EP)
- Elizabeth Grace – Real Friends (Single)
- for KING & COUNTRY – God Only Knows (R3HAB Remix) (Single)
- Himy – Effigies (Single)
- Jason Gray – I’m Gonna Let It Go (Single)
- John Michael Howell – Thanos (You’ll Never Take Me) (Single)
- KAINA – Better Than (Single)
- Kevin Max – Be Love (Single)
- Mahood – Redeem & Restore (Single)
- Mallary Hope – Out Of My Hands
- Nicole Serrano – Over My Head (Single)
- Ryan Ellis – Like You (Single)
- VEAUX – Wander VHS (Single)
- Audicid – STADIUM (Single)
- Oh Snap It’s Luke!
25 years of Starflyer 59! (over a dozen contributors)
As you will no doubt have heard, the mighty Starflyer 59 have just released their 15th full-length studio album (not counting dozens of other releases–EPs, 7″ singles, limited edition vinyl, box sets, live albums, etc.) making them officially the most prolific Chrindie band who ever existed. Their stellar debut album, officially untitled but affectionately known as “Silver,” also turns 25 years old this year. You can read the IVM review of their latest “Young in My Head” here. The 15th album/25-year anniversary seemed too grand an occasion to let pass, so .… Continued →
April 26, 2019
The Chairman Dances - "No Compass, No Map" Official Music Video
The Chairman Dances isn’t exactly known for convention when it comes to videography (case and point: this grocery store panic attack). This time around, their video takes the form of an oversaturated, film-style adventure akin to old home movies. Its plot is simplistic yet whimsical; it was also filmed on one of the coldest days of the year so the depicted antics certainly are not beyond the realm of reason.
“No Compass, No Map” is off 2018’s Child of My Sorrows.
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Memphis May Fire Drops Cover Of Linkin Park Song "Faint"
If you’re a fan of Memphis May Fire or Linkin Park you’ll love the cover MMF released today of the LP track, “Faint”. The track appears on Rock Sound’s new compilation album, “Worship and Tributes, Vol. 2”. Check it out below an leave a comment with your thoughts.… Continued →
New Wolves At the Gate Song - The Cure
It feels like forever since we last heard from Wolves At the Gate. Types and Shadows was released in November 2016 and since then, silence…until today. It’s well known they’ve been in the studio for some time now working on the next album, “Eclipse”, which is due out this July. The first single off the album, “The Cure” released today and sounds amazing. Check it out below and pick it up at any digital retailer.… Continued →
April 24, 2019
REVIEW : Cruentis - Alpha and Omega
This 5-song EP contains 3 songs of melodic death metal (tracks 2-4) sandwiched in between 2 longer, unusual songs that genre-wise feature a hybrid of nu metal, doom metal and some classical instrumentation. Stylistically, the middle 3 tracks are similar to bands like Pantokrator, World to Ashes and similar melodeath bands (or In Flames and At the Gates from a mainstream perspective), but there is not a huge emphasis on the lead guitar. These are the strongest tracks with the most cohesive sound. The first and last tracks are more original, but ironically also weaker.… Continued →
April 23, 2019
Reading is Listening and Listening is Reading
I’ve enjoyed listening to music much longer than I’ve enjoyed reading books. Reading has only been an interest of mine for the past five years, especially subjects like philosophy, religion, and sociology. What I’ve found through reading books, though, is that it complements listening to music. The relation between books and music in terms of their content, especially lyrically, is undeniable. Even musically, there seems to be room for reading to influence listening, with pictures derived from words being transformed into pictures derived from sound. We end up with snapshots of the sublime and we meditate on them time and time again.… Continued →
April 22, 2019
REVIEW : Subways on the Sun - Capsize
It'd be remiss to think Fair was simply Aaron Sprinkle's backing band. Subways on the Sun is fronted by Fair alumni and offer listeners an eclectic blend of grungey alt-indie that demonstrates their songwriting prowess.
Brinson - You're So Good
Brinson just released a music video for “You’re So Good,” directed by Will Thomas. His new album, Reversing Tomorrow, will be available this Friday.… Continued →
April 21, 2019
New Releases: April 19, 2019
Rock
- Comrades – Fault Lines (Single)
- Desolate Tomb – Cast from God’s Sight
- Empty Isles – Great Contrast (Single)
- Hilastherion – Psalm 59 (EP)
- Liturgies – Here / There (Single)
- Mainframe – Let the Trip Begin (Single)
- Talkie – Headfone, Pt. 2 (Single)
- Apollo LTD – On The Way Up 2.0 (Single)
- Beckah Shae – King (Single)
- Ben Ford – The Longing
- Hannah Schaefer – Wild (Single)
- Lydia Evangeline – Crashing Down (Single)
- Manic Drive – Into the Wild (Matthew Parker Remix) (Single)
- Ruelle – The World We Made (Single)
- Ryan Ellis – Lyfe (Single)
- Sanctus Real – Unstoppable God (Single)
- Trinity (NL) – Anthem of Love (Single)
- Aaron Dews – Too Late (Single)
- ASAP Preach – Fly Away (Single)
- Charles Goose – 405 (Single)
- Deraj – Come With Us (feat.
April 19, 2019
REVIEW : Starflyer 59 - Young in My Head
Starflyer 59 are back. But, what does even mean when they never went away? Christian indie rock’s most prolific band have just released their 15th full-length album (not counting their 9 EPs, 4 live releases, 3 box sets/collections, numerous vinyl singles and LP variants or compilation appearances—I didn’t even mention the side projects: Pony Express, Bon Voyage, Dance House Children, The Brothers Martin, White Lighter, Neon Horse and Lo-Tom) making them probably the second most prolific band in all of indie rock (second only to Guided by Voices, who are at something like 100 releases).… Continued →
April 17, 2019
Jon Keith - Nobody Else
Hip-hop/R&B artist, Jon Keith, has a new song and music video. His latest album, Honeyblonde, was released last year on Kings Dream Entertainment.… Continued →