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Huntingtons were a prolific punk and/or pop-punk band, as most of you will know. For me, you just can’t beat their sophomore album, “Fun and Games.” The title says it all. This song has that punk rock meets 50s style doo-wop that many bands tried but not many could pull off. It works incredibly well here! Listen here: Huntingtons – The Only One… Continued →

Leanor Ortega Till of the band Five Iron Frenzy (otherwise known as Jeff the Girl) has just launched her very own podcast titled “Too Punk to Be a Hippie”. You can find the first episode on the official website right here. What do you think? I know the scene has gotten overrun with podcasts to the point of over-saturation but having a punk rock woman’s voice in the mix can never be a bad thing.… Continued →

Yet to disappoint, White Collar Sideshow has dropped a new video this past week for their cover of The Doors track, “Break On Through (To the Other Side)”. The band’s take on it is consistent with the edgy southern hard rock feel we’ve heard off their other releases off the upcoming album, “I Didn’t Come Here To Die”, set for release on October 4th on Curtain Call Records. Check out the video below and tell us what you think.… Continued →

Long running and legendary heavy-punk band The Blamed, will release their brand new full length effort titled “The Church is Hurting People” on October 18th via Indie Vision Music. You can pre-order digital album here on bandcamp and on CD/Vinyl very soon. iTunes/Google Play pre-orders launch on October 7th for just $5.99 and includes instant download of 3 tracks. Check out the full press release and new song in lyric video form, below. Please be sure to visit the band on all social networks and tell them Hi.… Continued →

Check out this hot new track from young new artists known as, Idle Achiever. We covered them back in May of this year and one of their songs appeared on our latest sampler release. Check out “Seaside Suicide” below. Song is now available on all digital networks. For fans of: Twenty One Pilots, Manafest, Beastie Boys, and just plain original, different sounding music.… Continued →

Rarely do I hear music and feel as though I was meant to hear it. However common it is to hear good songs, bad songs, and even very impressive ones, a lot of music doesn’t strike me as having significance beyond random chance. Earlier this month though, there was a day when I was listening to “Rain Song” by Ana Sapphira over and over. I decided to visit their Facebook page shortly after, and sadly, it looks like the band broke up last year. I first heard “Rain Song” in a HeartSupport video featuring lead singer Jonathan Lamper, which I will also include below.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Anima Mortuum – Morbid Temple (EP)
• The Choir – Mystical World
• Citizens – Good As Gone
• Collision of Innocence – The First & the Last
• Craig’s Brother – Forever
• Danger Scene – Everything
• Dawnbreaker – Total Depravity
• Haiva ru – Flames
• Irgalom – Meditation, Vol. 2
• John Lawrie & The Welcome Strangers – In My Dreams
• Norma Jean – /with_errors
• Northlander – Oculus
• Paradise Now – Supernatural

Pop

• The Brilliance – World Keeps Spinning
• Bryan Boliver – More Than Able (Live Acoustic)
• Casting Crowns – Casting Crowns – East to West (New York Sessions)
• Citizen Way – Love Has Won
• Citizen Way – Love Is A Lion (2 Tracks)
• Dan Bremnes – Up Again (The Remixes)
• Emily Brimlow – Afasawaya
• Here Be Lions – I Speak Jesus (EP)
• Jacob Poole – Safe
• Jeremy Camp – The Story’s Not Over
• John Tibbs – Wild Things
• Kirsten Arian – Risk
• Mass Anthem – Never Knew
• Matthew Mole – Let Me
• Moda Spira – Playback (OurVinyl Sessions)
• OBB – Foolish
• Sam Rivera – It’s Ok to Be Human (EP)
• Sidewalk Prophets – Smile
• OLY – Water, Fall
• Tauren Wells – Miracle
• TobyMac – Edge Of My Seat (Radio Version)
• TRALA – W.H.A.T.

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I don’t suspect many of our readers will be familiar with What of the Night, which is a shame. This Irish & English punk band released only one album in 1979 (yes, you read that right!) making them the earliest Christian punk band (if we don’t include Death, which is a discussion for another time). The LP features post-punk, mod, and garage rock sounds and would be at home next to the likes of The Undertones, The Jam, Buzzcocks and so many others. It’s super rare and hard to come by, but I managed to track down a copy for myself a couple of years ago.… Continued →

Lo-Fidelity Records have announced a 25th anniversary reissue of the classic Poor Old Lu album – “Sin”. The album is getting the vinyl and cd treatment again and there will be bonus tracks. Check out the campaign right here and make sure get your orders in quickly as some of the vinyl are close reaching the quantity maximum. You can find the band on Facebook right here so make sure to visit and say hi.… 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”. You can find the compilation on all digital networks and bandcamp now. 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. His presence is missed by the punk community, which has come together to release this album to raise funds for his family.… Continued →

Thrice have just announced plans for a 15th anniversary tour in honor of their landmark album, “Vheissu”. Vheissu originally released in 2005 via Island Records that was met with a heavy dose of critical acclaim and a bit of negativity from the rabid early years fan base. For me it was a beautiful, musically rich and engaging, endearing album that has stood the test of time. I still remember hearing the song or two on a Burnout game and being so psyched for the band. Regardless of what you think of their 3 prior full lengths up until 2005, this album really set the pace for what was to come.… Continued →

Relient K have launched a special voting platform where you as a fan can help determine which tracks get featured on the upcoming “All Work & No Playlist” a fan curated greatest picks vinyl release. Yes, it’ll be available on Vinyl and you can pre-order right here. Click here to vote via the band’s own website.… Continued →

Spoken in Tongues which is the brand new music project from legendary the minds and music makers of – Billy Power (Blenderhead) and Chris Wible (Everdown), has just released their first song titled “Bluff”. You can listen to this new song, below. The song will appear on the album “The Nail That Sticks Up Will Be Hammered Down” due out November 22nd. Pre-order right here digitally and on physical media soon. This eclectic song holds quite a bit of diversity in sound. The bass (guitar) heavy song captures the distinct and signature sound of these gentlemen’s prior music offerings while offering up an entirely new direction.… Continued →

Last week, Joshua S. Porter of Showbread was interviewed on the Labeled Podcast. Here is a classic song from the band, before they were even signed to Tooth & Nail, selected from Life, Kisses, and Other Wasted Efforts.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Attaboy – Wild
• The Devil Wears Prada – Please Say No
• Disciple – Love Letter Kill Shot
• Signum Regis – Kings of the Underground
• War Of Ages – Void

Pop

• Big Daddy Weave – When The Light Comes
• Crystal Rome – Island Remixes
• Drakeford – Nashville
• Daulton Hopkins – Two Town Runaway
• Hannah Kerr – Listen More (EP)
• Hannah Schaefer – Who I Am (Michael Schawel Remix)
• Jamie Kimmett – Prize Worth Fighting For
• Manny Benton – Strength and Shield
• Mark Lee – How to Feel Alive
• Miqueas Lopez – Stay
• Natalie Layne – Gracious
• Neon Feather – Safe
• Out Of The Dust – Now More Than Ever
• Rachael Nemiroff – Belong (Acoustic)
• Stephanie Baker – Mind’s Eye
• Valerie Bonz – Impatiently Waiting (Live)
• Valerie Bonz – Silly Thing (Live)

Electronic

• Daniel Baciu – Xtrasonic
• Gui Brazil – My Battles (Remixes) (EP)
• Michaell D – Strong
• .RAW

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Come to Pass is a one-piece lo-fi death metal band from Virginia. The band has recently released an EP through Bearded Dragon Productions, but instead I’ve chosen a track from the “Words of Endurance” compilation on the same label. Raw and heavy stuff. Stream or download the track here: Come to Pass – Confessions of the Cursed… Continued →

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 →