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Rockfest. The name is carrying more and more clout as the days pass, and rightfully so. Founded by Seventh Day Slumber frontman, Joseph Rojas, Rockfest kicked off as the City Rockfest Tour that would showcase both up and coming bands as well as more seasoned acts, all pretty exceptional. This year’s lineup will feature Righteous Vendetta, Seventh Day Slumber, The Protest, Random Hero, Zahna and Amongst the Giants. Wow.   Rockfest, then came to become the moniker for the newer label, Rockfest Records. The label boasts some especially talented groups like Amongst the Giants, Zahna, The Protest, The Persuaded, Seventh Day Slumber, Random Hero, and Silversyde.… Continued →

After a long absence, These 5 Down have returned, bringing their style of hard rock back to the masses with a new album titled, “The 2nd Coming”. The first single off the album, “Coming of the Son” is available now and you can check out a brief clip of it below. So, the way the new album from These 5 Down will be released is as follows: one track per month up til October (maybe more on occasion), when the full album will be set up for purchased as a whole.… Continued →

Amongst the Giants released a beautifully scathing album, “Obscene” last year. If you haven’t heard it yet, you’re really missing out. On my personal “Best of 2018” list, I gave them the #1 spot for a reason. Give it a listen and I think you’ll quickly see why. But I digress. Just a couple weeks ago, the guys released a new music video for the song “Too Late”. The video is really impacting and touches on some pretty real issues a lot of people face. Great message.… Continued →

I’ll Always Be the Same is a tiring listen. For an album that focuses on negative thoughts and emotions, the lyrics really accentuate the music. Human psychology is paradoxical in the sense that even when emotions and thoughts seem to repeat themselves, they can never actually be the same qualitatively, since they occur at different points in time. The music of The Drowned God is an effigy of consciousness, for the song structures are entirely unpredictable, even when there is repetition at either the lyrical or musical level.… Continued →

So, 2018 is behind us, another year on the books. After having put together a list of my favorite releases for the year, I decided to try going in the opposite direction and form a list of the albums I’m anticipating most in the coming year. Now, a bit of a heads up before we dig in; I am almost certainly missing some albums here. Some may have escaped my attention, and I’m sure there are more to be announced yet as well. All mentioned below I’m sure are coming this year, but a specific date has yet to be given.… Continued →

You think you’re fresh; but are you “Funky Funky Fresh?” Check out the new James Gardin collaboration with Ozay Moore to find out. Oh, and don’t forget your dancing shoes. … Continued →

The new song from Slow Coming Day titled “First Sight” is making it’s grand premiere over on New Noise Magazine right now. Head over here and click to listen. I hope you enjoy. “1000 Years (Like a Day)” is out on February 14th.… Continued →

Indie worship/rock artist known as We Are Messengers has just put up a pre-order for their new 6 song ep titled “Honest” right here. Check out “The Devil Is a Liar” below and make sure to pre-order here where you’ll get 2 songs instantly.… Continued →

For All Seasons have released their first new song of 2019 titled “Every Good Thing” Check out the link here to purchase in all digital marketplaces. Check out the audio for this song below this message via YouTube.… Continued →

Santa Cruz, California. Thumper Punk Records is honored to release “More Love More Power: Fundraiser for Skip Brooks’ family” which features six punked up hymns from All Hail The King, the worship band from Rise Above Ministries, located in San Antonio, Texas. All proceeds from the sale of this album to go offset the medical and funeral expenses of our beloved Pastor Skip. All Hail the King features Jenni Brooks (vocals), Danny Naselli (drums), Matt Blow (vocals & guitar), Johnny Rodriguez (bass & vocals), and Damian Munoz (vocals & guitar).… Continued →

Press Release – Come to Pass has signed with The Bearded Dragon Productions. Coatesville, Indiana. January 23, 2019. The new, up and coming, death metal act Come to Pass has signed a deal with The Bearded Dragon Productions. “Nick [Wiser] came to me and asked about representation. I told him I would love to make that happen. And once he conferred with his bandmates, everything was set.” Mason Beard stated. The band formed in December 2018. A month after the band formed, they released a lyric video for their single, “Confessions of the Cursed”.… Continued →

Light The Way have begun work on a new ep and follow up to “False Memory Syndrome”. The tentative title is “Dadgang”. Who wants more music from the Sacramento, CA. based pop-punk band? Check out the band’s past few releases below (also available on all digital networks and streaming sites or on CD here).… Continued →

My Epic are thick in the recording process for their new Ep/Album “Violence”. The new effort will be released this year via Facedown Records. It appears the band is recording at Glow In The Dark Studios with Matt Goldman. Who else is dying for more My Epic music?… Continued →

RED have just launched a large donation based campaign to fund the release of their next studio effort. Check out the campaign right here via GoFundMe and watch the video below. As of date of this post they’ve raised $45k of a $100k goal. This will be an independent release (so far). It appears thus far that this campaign will be a bit different than other campaigns on sites such as Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, Pledge Music, etc. in that you may not receive any “perks”. More to come.… Continued →

Forum Blue which is the new project of Ray Torres has begun working on their debut studio album. This highly anticipated independent release will probably slip under most people’s radars but that is purpose of IVM, to spread awareness about such indie artists and give them a platform. Make sure to keep a close watch on this project. If anyone is in Seattle on February 2nd and wants to catch Forum Blue live, they’ll be at Cedar & Spokes Coffee & Bar at 2125 Western Ave in the city of Seattle, Washington.… Continued →

Lacey Sturm who is now a rockin’ solo artist (and former member of Flyleaf) has announced alongside the members of Skillet that she will be filling in for Jen Ledger on a few upcoming Skillet tour dates as a co-vocalist. Ledger is currently touring as part of Winter Jam Tour. Speaking of Lacey Sturm, she has announced that she is working on a album follow up to “Life Screams”. She is working with Korey Cooper of Skillet on a couple songs.… Continued →

Alberta, Canada’s own The Social Threat are back and better than ever. The melodic punk band is set to release their new single “Too Far” on February 2nd and it’s is an explosive yet melodic new punk rock anthem set to make a fan out of all you. I’ve heard the whole song and I just love this band. Check out a teaser below. Their drummer is a graphic designer and is responsible for the IVM “Keys” and “Microphone” logo merch from IVM back in 2012.… Continued →

Gut Punch which is the hardcore project from members of Born Blind and NIV have posted their debut Ep on all digital networks and streaming sites. You can check out the heavy hitting new ep below via Spotify.… Continued →

Everything In Slow Motion has posted a sneak peek teaser picture with the tag “LP2”. So the exciting news is that we will get that long awaited follow up full length to “Phoenix” in 2019 and it is definitely a reason to celebrate! Who else is excited for more EISM?… Continued →

Rock

• All For The King – I Am He [Single]
• The Drowned God – I’ll Always Be the Same
• Gatlin Elms – Please [Single]

Pop

• Crystal Rome – Phoenix (Chris Howland Remix) [Single]
• for KING & COUNTRY – joy. (R3HAB Remix) [Single]
• Jeremy Benjamin – Work Of Art [Single]
• John Waller – Explosions of Light 
• Lauren Daigle – You Say (Piano/Vocal) [Single]
• We Are Messengers –  The Devil Is A Liar [Single]
• 7eventh Time Down – The 99 [Single]

Electronic

• Jesus Loves Electro – Made to Be [Single]
• JSteph – Reach Out [Single]

Folk

• Katie Dobbins – There’s a Light [Single]

Hip Hop

• Adam Neff – Limitless [Single]
• Brvndon P – Pull Up [Single]
• C.M.P.

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It’s been nearly five years since Mind the Rap Volume 3 came out, but Illect is back with a new compilation and it’s “name your price” on bandcamp. The album features 19 tracks from the likes of James Gardin, Sivion, and Armond Wakeup, among others. Check it out in the music player below. I might also recommend hearing Die-Rek’s recent single, “I’m So Potential,” if you enjoy what you hear. … Continued →

Turn off the TV, close your internet browsers, and put on the headphones, it’s time for a trip back in time. The critically underrated indie-emo-rock or whatever you would like to call them band, have decided to come out of retirement and write new songs. These 9 new songs will be arranged in an album titled “1000 Years (Like A Day)” which will be released via Indie Vision Music in February. It’ll be available in Digital format and on CD. Pre-orders for the CD have launched right here.… Continued →

Rock

• Copeland – Lay Here [Single]
• Demon Hunter – Recuse Myself [Single]
• Ian Yates – Hope Beyond Hope [Single]
• Rhett Walker Band – Peace in the Family (Remix) [Single]
• Switchfoot – NATIVE TONGUE
• Wait for the Day – The Sun Will Drown

Pop

• Becca Bradley – Nothing Short of a Miracle [Single]
• Ben Laine – Legacy [Single]
• Branan Murphy – Coming Home [Single]
• Dan Bremnes – Thunder [Single]
• Jimi Cravity – Ultraviolet [Single]
• Jordan Feliz – Changed (Live) [Single]
• Sajan Nauriyal – Sight [Single]
• Samecity – Live in Lowville [EP]
• Svrcina – Come Together (Acoustic) [Single]
• Valerie Anne – Staying in La [Single]

Electronic

• Daniel Baciu – Soaring Lights [Single]
• ØM-53 – Instrumentals [EP]

Folk

• Branches – Three Little Birds [Single]
• Sarah Juers – Anticipation [Single]

Hip Hop

• Beleaf – Debt Freestyle [Single]
• Black – Apollo’s Fall from Grace
• Cellus Hamilton – Rainy Vibes [Single]
• Davis Absolute – California Snow [Single]
• Deane Walden – Now You Know(revived) [Single]
• Elijah Jaron – Mountain Top [Single]
• Jodie Jermaine – Diffrnt This Time 
• John Givez – I’M WORKIN’ (feat.

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SRCVinyl is releasing a couple Thrice albums and rarity ep on Vinyl in a few different options/pressings. Check out the complete list below and click here to purchase. Speaking of Thrice they have a brand new music video for the song “Hold Up a Light” that you can view below.… Continued →

According to social media, the band Wolves At The Gate have indeed nearly finished LP4 which I’m assuming will be out on Solid State Records this year. Who else is eager to hear new music from this highly anticipated album?… Continued →

Rock

• August Burns Red – The Legend of Zelda [Single]
• Judah & the Lion – Over my head [Single]
• Norma Jean – Children of the Dead [Single]
• Through Veins – Genesis [Single]

Pop

• Aaron Bucks – Beautiful Thing [Single]
• Danny Gokey – Haven’t Seen It Yet [Single]
• Darris Sneed – Best Days [Single]
• Dave Pettigrew – Don’t Give up on Me [Single]
• Hannah Schaefer – Fire [Single]
• ØM-53 – P 6 3 [Single]

Folk

• Drew Holcomb & Ellie Holcomb – Electricity [EP]
• John Wiebe – Let Go [Single]
• Zach Winters – I Don’t Want This Job [Single]

Electronic

• Lnyx – Send Help (Acoustic) [Single]

Hip Hop

• adriansings – twentynineteen [Single]
• Allen W Brown – New Wave [Single]
• Cristian Huix – Love [Single]
• Cw Allen – The Team (Nate Willard Remix) [Single]
• Czar Josh – Idwcmh [Single]
• Dave Hall – Sweet Surrender [Single]
• Davis Absolute – A King Is Born [Single]
• Graham Saber – In Waves [Single]
• Hulvey – Wasted Times [Single]
• Jake James – Serenity [Single]
• Jerel – Authentic [Single]
• Josiah Pait – Rewind [Single]
• K Tempo – Gold for God [Single]
• Kid Tris – Jaded [Single]
• Lady Dang – Praise [Single]
• Manafest –  Renegade (Doug Weier Remix) [Single]
• Mike Brand – Energy [Single]
• Mission – Struggle [Single]
• Rawsrvnt – Get Away [Single]
• Rell Riley – Bankroll [Single]
• SoulBox – C’est La Vie [Single]
• SoulBox – The Life [Single]

Worship

• Allan – Every Chain [Single]
• Brandon Bee – Freedom Comes [Single]
• Elevation Worship – Hallelujah Here Below [Single]
• Elias Dummer – This Is Holy Ground [Single]
• Emily Jane Worship – Breakthrough [Single]
• Fearless – Desire [EP]
• Fresh Life Worship – Many Waters [Single]
• Hillsong UNITED – Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [Live] [Single]
• Homegrown Worship – God You’ve Been So Good [Single]
• Influence Music – Live At Influence Church [EP]
• Isla Vista Worship – 814 [Single]
• Jorel Corpus – Don’t Worry [Single]
• Josiah Rodda – Lesser Man [Single]
• Lindy Conant-Cofer – Driven by Love [Single]
• Living Room Worship – Heaven Come Down [Single]
• Luke + Anna Hellebronth – Up & Alive [Single]
• Matt Maher – Just as I Am (Live from Steinway) [Single]
• Matthew Paul Cooper – Close [Single]
• Matthew Paul Cooper – Father, Father [Single]
• People of The Earth – Even Louder [Single]
• UPPERROOM – Moments: Color 003 [EP]

Gospel

• K-Anthony – I’m Alive [Single]
• The Recording Collective – Love Won’t Let Me Down [Single]

Other

• Mattia Cupelli – Cerulean [Single]
• Nathan Pacheco – Laying It All Down [Single]

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I am excited to reveal the track listing for the new Craig’s Brother ep “Devils In The Details” (to be released soon on Indie Vision Music). The ep which comes 15 years after their last ep “Epidemic” shows a band building on the strength of their previous material while embracing the future and offering some thought provoking punk rock. Pre-Orders for the CD will go live as soon as we get a release date locked in. Things take time and quality is the most important so let’s all sit patiently waiting for the punk rock kings to knock one out of the park.… Continued →

In part 1 of my most anticipated albums of 2019 feature I mostly focused on artists who have confirmed releases for 2019. This time my list will feature artists who seem likely to release new music in 2019 but have yet to make it official. The Oh Hellos I feel like a new EP from The Oh Hellos in 2019 is a safe bet. The folk-rock band has stated previously that Notos and Eurus are just two of the four EPs to be named after the Greek mythological wind deities.… Continued →

2018 had a number of great albums, all of which I couldn’t list here, but after careful consideration, these are my top 20, none of which are listed lightly. See which ones you’d have picked out and maybe find some new music to check out. And please remember, if you do end up finding something new, please support the artist by picking up some of their music! 1. Amongst The Giants – Obscene Part of the roster of the fairly new label, Rockfest Records, this hard rock/metal outfit released not just the best album of 2018, but the best in their genre over the past few years.… Continued →

Christian Hardcore/Post-Hardcore act from Argentina, Lo Inconmovible (translated: The Unshakable) after 6 years of being a band, have finally released their official full length.