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If you are on the Indie Vision Music Newsletter list and have purchased from the IVM Store recently, you may have received a message about the special 40% Off Sale. For those of you that didn’t get the message just head over to our store right here and enter coupon code: “FOODCOMA” in checkout to save 40% off your order. A lot of items are getting the “out of stock” message but we will have more soon. Getting low on several other items including The Blamed.… Continued →

Back in May, I was able to catch Memphis May Fire on a show they added to an off night on their tour with Sevendust. I was fortunate enough to have secured a VIP for that show, part of which included a pizza party and getting to listen to the new album well before it was even announced, much less released. While the pizza was good, the listening party aspect was pretty rough; not so much because the album wasn’t any good, but hearing it was a bit of a challenge with everyone hanging out and talking and everything else going on.… Continued →

For those of you who braved the crowds on Black Friday, you probably heard Christmas songs playing on the PA overhead. I put together a Spotify playlist of Christmas songs that my wife and I enjoy this time of year to share with all of you.

P.O.D. has long been a favorite of mine, and likely the first Christian band I ever listened to. Their successes have made them a staple among hard rock fans in both Christian and secular markets, and despite a less popular album here or there, or even less interest in the hard rock genre in general, the band’s fanbase have continued to remain loyal to the band, a fact easily evidenced by the band’s live shows and the online response to all the latest news, especially where new music is concerned.… Continued →

If you missed our recent review on Gr8frt’s upcoming album, definitely give it a read! Beyond music, John and Abbey have many other things in the works – vlogs, art, merch, videos, and other forms of content. Their heart behind all of this is to spread the Gospel and Patreon is being used more and more by artists as a way to sustain their efforts. Check out their Patreon page here. … Continued →

Rock

• A Red Arrow – A Red Arrow [EP]

Pop

• Calling Glory – Love Steps In [Single]
• Chris Howland – Your Love (HGHTS Remix) [Single]
• Cooper Smith – Who I’m Not [Single]
• Daniel Baron – I Walk With You [Single]
• for KING & COUNTRY – joy. (Fransis Derelle & Jinco Remix) [Single]
• Josiah James – All That I’ve Become [Single]
• Unspoken – Just Give Me Jesus [Single]
• WYLD – Out Loud [Single]

Folk

• Kyle Church – This Moment That We’re In / Slow Down [Single]
• Rob & Kirby Kaple – Two Days [Single]

Metal

• Tetelestai – Sheep’s Clothing [Single]

Hip Hop

• Aaron Dews – In a Trance [Single]
• Aha Gazelle – Yippy [Single]
• Canon – Bammm (feat.

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We're excited to give some pre-release press on this new band - check out our review and be sure to keep an eye on Gr8frt for an official release on 12/15!

With today being Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, 2019 will be here before we know it. There have been so many great releases these past 11 months, but some have gone with little or no recognition. This post is to bring to light some of those releases. 

The folks at SMLXL Vinyl are pressing the classic O.C. Supertones album “Supertones Strike Back” on RED Vinyl for the first time in over two decades. Get yours on sale for just $20 right here. SKA SKA SKA!… Continued →

Rock

• Amongst the Giants – Obscene 
• Assay – Opus Quest [EP]
• Dectify – You Are Not Alone [Single]
• LifeTree – Chrysalis [Single]
• Kevin Max – Romeo Drive 
• Memphis May Fire – Broken 
• NEEDTOBREATHE – Acoustic Live Vol. 1 
• P.O.D. – Circles
• Set for the Fall – Still Just Breathing
• Switchfoot – VOICES [Single]

Pop

• Andrew J Maasbach – For Me [Single]
• Branan Murphy – You Don’t See What I See (Camouflage) [Single]
• Brooke Fraser – B Sides
• Casting Crowns – Only Jesus
• David Jackson – Here [Single]
• Jesse Dutlow – Soaked [Single]
• Logan Pollard – Never Forget [Single]
• Love & The Outcome – These Are The Days (Deluxe Edition) 
• Mallary Hope – Me [Single]
• VEAUX – Show Me the Way Home [Single]
• Victoria – Victoria EP

Folk

• Ben Wolverton – Breathe [Single]
• Elizabeth Ledford – Any Other Way [Single]
• The Family Sowell – God Knows Who He Is [Single]
• Jess Ray – Gallows [Single]
• Josiah Rodda – You Matter [Single]
• Lowland Hum – Raise the Ring [Single]
• Lyndsey Coonrod – Never Be [Single]
• Madison Cunningham – Location [Single]
• Rob & Kirby Kaple – Thick as Thieves [Single]
• Trent Dabbs – Positano

Hip Hop

• Aaron Cole – Patient With Me [Single]
• BOAS – Love or Hate [Single]
• Brea Miles – God Culture [Single]
• CB Worship – Heaven’s Anthem
• Father Crop – The Raven & the Ram 
• Hollyn – You Won’t / Horizon [Single]
• Hyper Fenton – Shot [Single]
• J-Phish – How About Now [Single]
• J.

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After their ep release “Intolerant” a year and a half ago, Richmond, Virginia’s spirit filled hardcore band, Strongholds, are back with a new single entitled “Pillar of Salt”. These warriors of Christ are not new to the scene as they have been active since late 2012 and continue battling on chanting their battle hymns and gathering others to salvation that lies in Christ Jesus. These guys offer all their releases to date for free as it’s not about the music, but getting the message of salvation through Christ out to this dark world.… Continued →

Hawk Nelson return with a new music video for their recent song “Parachute”, off the new album “Miracles” which is available now wherever you get your fine digital music. Check out the music video and press release, below.… Continued →

Alt-Metal band, Poetic Descent have been making quite a name for themselves since launching their group earlier this year. They’ve built up a steady fanbase of music fans eager to hear the next big thing. The band will enter the studio again soon for their next single and you can read the full press release with details, below.… Continued →

Raven Faith Records and the band As We Are have released a remixed/remastered version of their last ep with bonus songs. The 8 song ep can be streamed below or right here. Digital purchase for $7.00. Also available on all digital networks. This really incredible pop-punk band out of Illinois has been making music for a few years and touring all over the U.S. with their infectious energy and memorable, melodic songs. If you’re looking for the next big thing then look no further than As We Are.… Continued →

The pre-order link for the Josh White and Josh Garrels collaboration album is now available for pre-order right here. Vinyl orders will ship end of January with digital downloads going out on November 20th. Two color options for the vinyl and 1 bonus track “Heavy Ghost” available on vinyl only.… Continued →

Earlier this week, we had a chance to talk with Nashville’s VEAUX about their new single and the stories behind it. Now you can listen to it yourself. There’s much to love on this track – there’s a certain degree of nostalgia at play musically, and the synth lines are refreshing warm for the cold fall many of us are experiencing. Thematically, the song serves as a reversal of “Wander”, where the protagonist who has ventured too far from home longs for what he once had.… Continued →

Dallas indie worship group South of Royal have released yet another single. "The Future is Yours" is the third single from the band this year and follows in the footsteps of its predecessors, mixing dense production, tight drums, punchy synths, and filtered vocals for a unique take on the genre.

It has been announced that Matt Carter (on behalf of Tooth & Nail Records) has re-launched the “Labeled Podcast”. Matt Carter is a member of Emery as well as Matt & Toby plus a founding member of Bad Christian. He is working to bring these stories of past and current Tooth & Nail bands to life through the podcast platform and this time for fans, there are incentives. That’s right, the Podcast now has a Patreon campaign where fans can actively be a part of the podcast creation and process.… Continued →

Nautical rock band Rusty Shipp is crowdfunding a new EP on Indiegogo! I had the chance to interview the band and ask them some important questions like could Bobby Fischer beat God at chess and would the band ever consider making a nautical reggae record? Listen to the interview below to find out the answers to these questions and more. … Continued →

While this is being described by the label as “Norwegian death metal”, honestly that is a bit misleading.  To my ears, what we have here is a hybrid form of extreme metal.  For instance, you have some down-tuned nu metal rhythms, but they’re heavier than most.  The drum machine lends itself to an almost industrial-meets-groove-metal feel.  Think somewhere between Lucid and Malformed Earthborn, but lighter on the glitches and samples.  Genre-wise this is either really heavy nu-metal or generically “extreme metal.” The first song (if we don’t include the spoken opening track) has a really annoying “bree bree bree” section that I really hope is a poor attempt at humor, as it really seems to serve no other purpose. … Continued →

Pennsylvania-based metalcore band My Heart to Fear is planning on releasing their third LP titled Violent Hallucination on Luxor Records this coming winter. The album features a stripped metal sound of just guitars, bass, drums, and vocals. “The goal was to have a record that we can play live exactly how it sounds on the album,” Frontman Trevor Pool says. Violent Hallucination is an 11 track story-based concept album that will also feature specific artwork for each track. The artwork will be available in digital and physical editions – including vinyl.… Continued →

We had the pleasure to talk with Nashville indie-pop trio VEAUX about their upcoming single (due 11/16), what it takes to survive as a band in this day and age, and how the band continues to refine their sound. 

So a few months back, a Christian deathcore/hardcore band from Matamoros, Mexico took the scene by storm with their message of faith, hope, and love that comes through Christ our Saviour. That band was My Place Was Taken. What seperated them from others doing the like is that their lyrics are all in Spanish. As I was viewing through some of the comments left on those articles here on IVM, I noticed that other readers were interested in other Christian artists that also sang in Spanish.… Continued →

The band Grandpa Loves Rhinos and I are proud to reveal their brand new lyric video for the song “The Ministry of Aquaman”. The song appears on the group’s new 5 song ep titled “Better Eat Your Wheaties” which you can find on all digital networks and streaming sites. Check out the video below and pick up this fine ep on CD right here or on your digital network of choice. Catch this song during the end credits of Aquaman this December…….jk….… Continued →

If you have not yet heard of the Melodic/Post Hardcore band Meadows from Birmingham, Alabama, then this ep is a great place to start. This band has been active since 2012. This is their 4th release to date that is the first volume of a 3 part story of tragedy, perserverance, and hope found in a hopeless time. (This review is short due to the fact that words themselves cannot do this release justice, but to give you an idea of what it entails. Recommend listening to yourself.)… Continued →

Black metal band Proven Existence have just issued the following press statement: The new black metal project Proven Existence has inked a deal with the up and coming label, The Bearded Dragon Productions. Proven Existence released their track, “No Light, No Compassion”, and immediately received feedback. The project’s founder, Nocturnal Servant, has been a prominent supporter in the underground unblack metal scene, citing himself as a fan of Symphony of Heaven, Children of Wrath, Frost Like Ashes, and many more. “I’ve been friends with the brainchild behind Proven Existence and really hoped he would do something, eventually.… Continued →

Rock

• As Cities Burn – 2020 AD [Single]
• Emery – Eve
• Mae – The Overview [Single]

Pop

• 7eventh Time Down – Brand New Day [EP] 
• Becca Bradley – I Need Jesus [Single]
• Casting Crowns – The Bridge [Single]
• Cristabelle Braden – Start with Hello [EP]
• Crusoe – A Cure for Gravity [EP]
• Hannah Barnett – Nails [Single]
• Josh Wilson – Don’t Look Back [EP]
• Lydia Evangeline – Down [Single]
• ØM-53 – Hands Up [Single]
• Ryan Proudfoot – Whatever It Takes [EP]
• Sajan Nauriyal – Step In [Single]
• We Are Messengers – Maybe It’s Ok [Single]

Folk

• Abigail McQuarrie – The Thanksgiving Song [Single]
• The Brilliance – The Brilliance 
• Mark Fonseca – Time to Let It Go [Single]
• Rob & Kirby Kaple – Give You the World [Single]
• Sufjan Stevens – Lonely Man of Winter [Single]
• Vocal Few – Go (Dave Holdredge Remix) [Single]

Hip Hop

• AC.jR

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(Actual album cover in review. Edited Cover provided by our friends at JesusFreakHideout ) The southern emo/screamo/rock/alternative/however you decide to classify them boys have returned after three years from their last full length release. You’ve read the controversy, you’ve seen it, and so what is there to say about this album? Well, a lot. “Is This The Real Life” sets the general tone of Eve; and that is mellow and thoughtful. The lyrics of the song at first seem to be rather ambiguous in form of stream-thought.… Continued →

Americana/Country act Some Dark Hollow have returned with their 3rd release – “Out Of Darkness”, due out December 14th. You can listen to a song and preorder the album right here. This americana/rock n roll/country act have been making music for a number of years and playing a bunch of shows out of their Arizona home state. A few former members of Overcome including Jason Stinson, make up the band. This is a highly anticipated full length and one most of you probably wouldn’t even know existed (thanks IVM).… Continued →

Shop the Indie Vision Music webstore right now and get $5 off orders of $20 or more. Just use coupon code “IVM5BUCKS” at check out once you are over the $20 mark and the $5 will be subtracted. I’ve got new stuff from The Blamed and Grandpa Loves Rhinos plus a ton of other great 2018 releases on CD, Tape, and Vinyl. I am getting low on stickers but still have some left. All The Blamed / The Satire split Eps will come with a FREE The Blamed sticker!… Continued →