News
October 10, 2018
Tooth & Nail Records just announced today that the fan loved and critically acclaimed 1997 debut by Pedro The Lion called the “Whole Ep”, is being pressed to 10″ vinyl. Available for $16 right here, is available in 2 different colors and limited to 500 copies each.… Continued →
October 8, 2018
Ritual Servant post lyric video
Thrash band Ritual Servant are in the process of recording a new album, according to their promo agency Bearded Dragon Productions. The band has released a lyric video for the song “Seven Trumpets,” which can be found on their Facebook page.… Continued →
October 7, 2018
New Music: October 5, 2018
Rock & Metal
- Emery – People Always Ask Me If We’re Gonna Cuss in an Emery Song [Single]
- Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh – On the Inside [Single]
- Micah Ariss – Save Me Now [Single]
- Mike Mains & The Branches – Endless Summer [Single]
- Russ Taff – I Still Believe [Single]
- Twenty One Pilots – Trench
- We Are The City – AT NIGHT
- Austin French – Wide Open
- Brandin Reed – I Can’t Be Boxed In [Single]
- for KING & COUNTRY – Burn The Ships
- Jasmine Murray – While You Were Holding Me [Single]
- Jeremy Ravine – I’m Not Alone [Single]
- Jonathon Waterman – Let It Be You [Single]
- Land of Color – Many Lands [Single]
- Newsong – Look Up [Single]
- Nineclub – Wish List [Single]
- LZ7 – Breakthrough [Single]
- Render the Hearts – Run to Love (Deluxe Edition)
- Tiffany Coverly – You Lift Me Up [Single]
- TobyMac – The Elements [Single]
- Andie Elise – This Is No Burial [Single]
- Andrew Osenga – The Painted Desert
- Dave Pettigrew – Me [Single]
- Evan Petruzzi – Breathe [Single]
- The Gray Havens – She Waits
- Steven Curtis Chapman – Remember to Remember (Live) [Single]
- Will Retherford – Human [Single]
October 6, 2018
10 Christian Chamber Pop Acts You Need to Check Out
Chamber pop may not be the most well-known, or well-respected genre. Nonetheless, it holds some of the most intricate compositions and rides the line between progressive and radio-friendly. Here are our top 10 chamber pop groups you need to check out. Anything we missed? Add it in the comments. In no particular order…
1. The Oh Hellos
This brother/sister duo (plus a couple friends) has truly manager to refine their sound, with their last two EPs showing incredible growth in songwriting and some fairly poetic lyrics to boot.… Continued →
October 5, 2018
For King & Country Release New Album and Music Video
Today is release day for the long awaited new album from For King & Country. The band have just dropped their music video for the title track “Burn The Ships” which is literally about leaving the past behind and stepping into a new day. The song is inspired by those that battle with addictions and breaking free from the past to move on and find hope. This powerful album is proof that it doesn’t matter what style of music you cling to or scene you’re in.… Continued →
DENS - Deadrise (Official Music Video)
DENS have released their new professionally filmed music video for the track “Deadrise” off the recent ep “No Small Tempest” which is available now via Facedown Records.… Continued →
October 4, 2018
Mike Mains & The Branches Sign to Tooth & Nail
Tooth & Nail Records have just added Mike Mains & The Branches to their roster. The band is currently on tour with John Mark McMillan, and they will be releasing a new song, titled “Endless Summer,” tomorrow. While an exact date has not yet been announced, their upcoming album When We Were In Love is slated for release in the near future.… Continued →
October 3, 2018
Emery Return With New Album and Songs, Drop Controversial New Album Cover
If you didn’t catch the firestorm of controversy yesterday regarding the new album cover by Emery for their new release “EVE” then you might just have been living under a rock. A lot of various opinions were unleashed as well angry remarks, resentment, confusion, and a whole bunch of feuding people over just what the “artistic” intention is. Regardless of the direction they are taking their band from here on out, you can hear their two newest songs below and debate what you think musically of their latest tunes.… Continued →
October 1, 2018
The Blamed Return With New Music and Merch
You can now officially pre-order the new split cd from The Blamed and The Satire right here. They are bundling it together with their super awesome new hoodie design and shipping it all 3rd week of October. That’s right NEW BLAMED MUSIC in OCTOBER! Happy Halloween indeed with a nice slice of pumpkin spice hardcore punk 😉… Continued →
Signal Versus Noise - Take It From Me
Signal Versus Noise just dropped their new anthem in recognition of Suicide and Prevention Month. This beautiful song has some pretty inspiring lyrics meant to offer hope for those seeking solace from the pain of mental anguish. You are not alone in this fight. I too struggle with mental health issues and understand your plight. Never be alone, never be ashamed, and never stop seeking help. There is hope, there is an answer, and there is a remedy for your pain. Prayer and a Christ centered support system is amazing as is dr assisted psychological help.… Continued →
Huntingtons to Record New Album and Raising Money Through New Merch
I’m excited to share the news that legendary east coast punk rock band – Huntingtons, are working on a new album. They need your help to fund this release as they are going the independent route and have no financial backing. Go purchase some merchfrom them right here and help them put out the most epic punk rock album of all time. Oh and some shows with The Prettybads would be sweet too 😉… Continued →
September 29, 2018
New GFM Track, "On the Inside"
If you haven’t heard Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh yet, you’re late to the party. GFM is a band of sisters from Jacksonville who’ve really made a nice mark on the Christian hard rock scene which the “Death of Giants” ep and “Identity Crisis” full length are clear cut evidence of. I’ve personally been pretty eager for some new material from the band, and yesterday I got my wish, as did all other GFM fans out there. Check out the new GFM track, “On the Inside” below and get yourself the single here.… Continued →
New Releases: September 28, 2018
Rock & Metal
- CHPTRS – Day // Night
- eleventyseven – Rad Science: B-Sides [EP]
- Fight The Fury – My Demons [Single]
- Leah – Lion Arises [Single]
- Mae – 3.0 [EP]
- P.O.D. – Circles [Single]
- Signal Versus Noise – Take It from Me [Single]
- Sleeping At Last – Someone to Watch over Me [Single]
- Tiger Drive – Save Me [Single]
- VERIDIA – I Won’t Stay Down [Single]
- We Are The City – OUR SPECTACULAR AND COMMON LIVES [Single]
- Chris August – Nothing’s Beyond Broken [Single]
- for KING & COUNTRY – Burn The Ships [Single]
- Kyle Reynolds – The Real Thing [Single]
- TobyMac – Scars [Single]
- Valerie Anne – Break the Rules [Single]
- Andrew Osenga – Give Up [Single]
- Cory Young – Time Doesn’t [Single]
- Salt Of The Sound – Deep Peace [Single]
September 28, 2018
Fight the Fury Debut Track, Album Announcement
For those who’ve been eagerly awaiting more from John Cooper’s (Skillet fame) new band, Fight the Fury, wait no more! Today the band has released it’s debut track, “My Demons” which can be heard below. Coinciding with the release of the track, the band has also announced the first album release will drop pretty quick; you only have to wait til October 24th to get your ears on the debut, titled “Still Breathing”. Pre-orders are available now at the band’s website. Check out the new song below and leave your thoughts in the comments!… Continued →
September 27, 2018
Throwback Thursday: Anberlin - New Surrender
In this weeks edition of my Throwback Thursday series we’ve got Anberlin’s album New Surrender which will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this Sunday. Brandon included New Surrender in his list of the best albums of 2008 feature last month, here’s what he had to say about it:
There was a time years ago where I ripped the direction Anberlin took with this album and I now regret those words. This was a polished, commercial sounding record but the songs resonated with me and listeners across the globe.… Continued →
I AM THE STORM - These Lines (Debut Track From Thousand Foot Krutch Singer Trevor McNevan)
Check out the new song “These Lines” off of “Fight Musik Vol. 1” by I AM THE STORM, the solo hip-hop/rap side project of Trevor McNevan from Thousand Foot Krutch. You can find the song below as well as a whole press release with details on this new project. “Fight Musik Vol. 1” is now available through all digital networks and streaming sites.… Continued →
New P.O.D. Track, "Circles"
P.O.D. is dropping a new album November 16, titled “Circles”. So far they’ve released “Rockin’ With the Best”, which was met with mixed reviews and just today they’ve dropped the title track to the album, “Circles”. It’s an interesting track that’s a fair variation from the sound we’ve come to know them for in times past, but we wanna know what YOU think. Hit the video below to check it out and then leave some comments with your thoughts.… Continued →
September 25, 2018
The Devil Wears Prada Sign to Solid State
The Devil Wears Prada has signed to Solid State Records. The band is currently on their 10 year anniversary tour for With Roots Above and Branches Below, along with Fit For A King and ’68. You can find the tour dates posted on their website.… Continued →
Pray for Rowen
I’ve seen this posted around facebook/instagram and I wanted to our support as well. Josh Auer who has been an active member of the music scene for over 2 decades now and has played with groups like Pax217, OC Supertones, Avner, Phil Wickham, and more recently his own project CHPTRS, has had the unfortunate task of caring for a very ill young child named “Rowen”, alongside his wife Amanda. Little Rowen has suffered a traumatic illness and heart trouble which has caused significant strain on their family.… Continued →
DIRE - Beyond Reach (Official Music Video)
Heavy metal band – DIRE, are back with a brand new music video for the song titled “Beyond Reach”. I think many of you heavy music fans are going to love this. So good.… Continued →
The Altar Boys - A Voice Lost, A Voice Found (The Story Behind 'No Substitute')
The long running, “legends in the making” Christian band known as The Altar Boys who have survived for decades and somehow come out on top with their best album ever, “No Substitute”. The group has just offered a behind the scenes glimpse of just why it is they returned with this new album after a nearly 25 year absence from new recorded music. The fact that their music has endured for different generations and continued to influence youth who are now adults with families of their own is testament to the power of music and Faith.… Continued →
September 23, 2018
10 Essential Christian thrash albums that you MUST hear before you die
I don’t know what you think of when you hear the term “heavy metal” or more specifically “Christian metal.” Do you think of spandex or goat heads? Hairspray and makeup or the devil? Fortunately for the bands in this list, none of those things are really the issue. I started getting in underground music somewhere around 1988. (Yes, I’m old.) I started out listening to mainstream Christian rock like Petra and Russ Taff, then got into heavier stuff like Whitecross, Sacred Warrior and Jerusalem. And then .… Continued →
September 22, 2018
Moda Spira's "Bang" Laments Lost Love
Heartbreak is certainly abundant in many modern songs, but rarely do songs tackle the subject with pure vulnerability. “Bang”, the first single from Moda Spira‘s (Latifah Alattas) upcoming album, Divorce, is a weighty, soulful track. The announcement that the relationship is coming to an end is described as a piercing gunshot, both sudden and devastating.
Divorce is due 10/26 and you can preorder it here. Listen to “Bang” below:
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New Releases: September 21, 2018
Rock & Metal
- City of Auburn – Spinning [EP]
- Death Therapy – Crazy [Single]
- Emery – Safe [Single]
- Empty Isles – Save You [Single]
- Fight The Fade – House of Cards [Single]
- Memphis May Fire – The Old Me [Single]
- The Paper Kites – On the Corner Where You Live
- Becca Bradley – Queen of a Wasteland [Single]
- Carrollton – Made For This [EP]
- Chris Howland – Majesty [Single]
- Crowder – Red Letters / Wildfire [Single]
- for KING & COUNTRY – Spotify Singles [Single]
- Francesca Battistelli – The Breakup Song (AC.jR
September 21, 2018
Introducing: City of Auburn
I’d like to introduce you to a new alternative rock band called City of Auburn. The band hails from McKinney, TX and released their new EP titled Spinning on Honey Gold Records today. Watch the lyric video for lead single “Better Off” below and check out the EP on Bandcamp, Apple Music, and Spotify.
P. S. Track 3, “Afterthought”, features Stephen Christian of Anberlin!… Continued →
Memphis May Fire - The Old Me
Memphis May Fire have a new song out titled “The Old Me”. In addition to releasing a new single the band announced their new album Broken will be released on November 16th via Rise Records. Listen to “The Old Me” below and share your thoughts in the comments!
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Dreaming of Reunions...
You wake up in the morning and take care of your usual business. After you’ve gotten yourself going, you take your phone out and check your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or whichever and start scrolling. A minute or two later, you come across the news you’ve been eagerly waiting to hear, but doubted you ever would. A reunion tour featuring 2-4 bands you had hoped to see reunite, but never thought it would actually happen. So…who are they?… Continued →
September 20, 2018
Remedy Drive - Warlike (Official Music Video)
So this video was released back in January of this year along with their new album “The North Star” and I must say that it is a heavy hitter. I can’t believe I overlooked this release and didn’t give it proper promotion right here on IVM. Remedy Drive have created music that is deep and rich in content, overflowing with complex symbolism and a certain sense of urgency. You don’t come across music like this in Christian music scene all that often and I really enjoy this track as well as the album.… Continued →
Switchfoot Tease Album 11[UPDATE: Hiatus is Over]
UPDATE:
Switchfoot has confirmed the end of their hiatus in a new video and announced that the journey begins 10/19/2018!
Original Post:
Switchfoot have taken to social media to tease album number 11. The band uploaded an picture of an “11” last night leaving fans to guess what it means. Naturally one can only assume they’re teasing their 11th studio album, but after the April Fool’s Day video teasing metal cover of “Meant to Live” it’s anybody’s guess. Speaking of that video though, it referred to “Project 11” and teased a October 2018 release date.… Continued →
Throwback Thursday: House of Heroes - The End is Not the End
Prepare to feel old. After reading Brandon’s feature “The Best of 2008: 10 Years, A Look Back” a few weeks ago I’ve been digging through my music collection looking for more albums celebrating their 10 year anniversary only to realize 2008 was a great year for music! Which made me decide it’s time we give some of these great albums from the past the recognition they deserve. So naturally I hijacked the popular hashtag #ThrowbackThursday to bring you a new feature that celebrates the anniversaries of some classic albums.… Continued →