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Archabald did a live Q&A earlier this week and here’s the session for you to listen to! If you’re looking for the key points, they have a new EP titled “Carcosa” that is almost ready for distribution. There will be accompanying materials like videos and even a short story (as a physical item to complement the lyrical content of the EP). The EP contains darker lyrical themes and a heavier direction in sound. Most of these auxiliary materials, along with upcoming singles/EPs/albums will be available on a “pre-release” rotation via their Bandcamp Archafriends subscription, which also gives fans discounts on merch!… Continued →

Wisconsin pop-punk mainstays Page 2 held their farewell show last night. Now’s a good time as any to spin their 2016 EP, “Us Against the World”. I’ve also been in talks with singer/guitarist Matt Peters about a possible new “heavier” project to follow so we’ll keep you updated! … Continued →

Off Road Minivan proves you can't always judge a band by its name on their debut EP which mixes indie and post-hardcore elements.

Mainframe “Burn The Boats” and No Lost Cause “Slow It Down” are both now available through all Digital Networks. You can also grab Mainframe “Burn The Boats” on CD from IVM right here or here. CDs ship next week. Don’t forget to check out the new Heart Like War single “What We Do” with Leanor Ortega Till of Five Iron Frenzy on sax, through all digital networks. Next week Small Wars “Small Wars” 4 song ep/7″ will be out through IVM. *Vinyl will ship in June or July as soon as it is completed.… Continued →

When it was announced that Jen Ledger would be releasing her debut solo ep, it filled many with a sense of excitement, rivaled only by an insatiable curiosity as to what we could expect from it. Would it be hard rock, similar in nature to her band Skillet? Pop? Electronic? Rock? The answer is yes…yes, it is. The Ledger EP, which drops this Friday, is a fairly diverse offering that has a little something for everyone. A common thread throughout the EP, is a distorted synth type sound, though there’s keys and drums that compliment it in all the right places.… Continued →

My Epic and As Cities Burn have announced a tour together this summer with Tigerwine joining. Tickets on sale now right here. Check out the dates below. Any of you going to a date on this tour?… Continued →

“Fire” and “water” are arguably the most overused metaphors in contemporary Christian music. But there is another common nature-themed metaphor in Christian music you may not have noticed: gravity. I by no means consider my research to be exhaustive, but I found nearly two dozen songs from the past 25 years with “gravity” in the title. Researching Christian music prior to the 1990’s is a difficult task. While I have little doubt that this theme continues back into the 80’s and maybe even 70’s the earliest contemporary Christian song titled “Gravity” I’ve been able to find so far* is from 1995.… Continued →

This Friday, April 13th, 2018, horror-punk band Grave Robber returns with their first album in 7 years, titled “Escaping the Grave”. How fitting is it for these guys to re-emerge after seven years of silence on a Friday the 13th? This release is an album that has been long awaited and anticipated by many, myself included. Over the past 7 years, the band has undergone a number of changes, such as band member changes as well as a number of challenges in various areas of their personal lives.… Continued →

Grave Robber are back and with a new full length to present. The band’s new album “Escaping the Grave” will be out worldwide on April 13th. If you are any kind of a punk rock fan and love the horror genre of film then you are going to need this record in your collection. Order the CD right here. Check out 4 new songs from this album, below.… Continued →

Check out this really cool 2018 sampler from NoiseTrade featuring 16 songs from the IVM catalog, most of which are recent. The only two tracks missing are Heart Like War “What We Do” and No Lost Cause “Slow It Down”. Head over over to NoiseTrade right here and download this awesome sampler for free. You can also “tip” IVM if you would like and that money will go towards keeping the IVM dream alive.… Continued →

Last week I shared 5 Must-Follow Spotify Playlists with you. This week I’ve got something for the old-fashioned downloaders. Here’s 6 albums you can download for free today. 1) Ravenhill – Spirit [EP]  In 2015 Ravenhill released the rock album Soul on Slospeak Records. Fast forward to three years later and the band is giving away their new EP on Jesusfreakhideout.com. “Spirit” is comprised of the b-sides from Soul and includes two new songs and four alternate versions of previously released songs. Head on over to Free Song Downloads page on Jesusfreakhideout.com… Continued →

Some of the best news of the week is that the long awaited ska(core)pop-punk album from the Illinois based band – Must Build Jacuzzi, is finally here. “Last Place” is available for pre-order over at this link via bandcamp (includes instant download of the new song ‘3rd Out of 3 Ain’t Bad’) in Digital, CD, and Tape formats. Or you can order from the IVM Storenvy page and pick up some other merch while you’re at it (storenvy purchases do not include digital downloads). This insanely awesome new album straddles the line between melodic pop-punk with harder skacore mixed in.… Continued →

I am so thrilled to announce the new song “Slow It Down” from New Jersey based punk-ska band, No Lost Cause. This song is quite a ride and packs a powerful punch. The song was recently mastered by the talented Sef at Simpul Studio and the song features Dango of Amber Pacific on drums. If you’ve been missing quality punk rock with a “ska” touch then look no further than No Lost Cause. The song will be made available on all Digital networks this Friday through Indie Vision Music.… Continued →

The Eclectic Podcast recently did an in-depth interview asking about Oh Eternity’s latest LP ‘I Exist’ (released Nov 2017), their musical influences & the importance of discipleship and community for Christian touring & recording artists. Check it out here. Press release: “The Eclectic podcast seeks to showcase Christian music from Hip-Hop/Rap, Alternative, Folk, Metal, Indie, Rock and Electronic, and everything else in-between! Chris & Joel had a shared vision to promote more underground and alternative artists and bands that have a heart & mission to use their art to glorify God.… Continued →

Whale Bones' ambitious debut EP is a refreshing, dynamic amalgamation of post-hardcore, indie, post-rock, alternative, and pop-punk that reaffirms the Indiana rock scene is still thriving.

Dawning Of The Age of Modern Elitism (and it's many annoyances) Reading the cesspool of comments online whether it be Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, or heck even old school “www” websites (remember those?), one is left with a dilemma….do I bite my tongue or join in with the crazy circus monkeys? Hopefully not the latter, am I right?......

Jen Ledger who has been with the band Skillet for a few years (and albums) has emerged as a new solo artist, releasing her first new song titled “Not Dead Yet” (listen below). This debut LEDGER 6 song ep will release on Friday April 13th worldwide via Atlantic Records. Read a more in depth story (and interview) about the new ep at Loudwire right here. Take a listen to the song then comment below with your thoughts. I love the Flyleaf meets Evanescence meets Fireflight vibe of this.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Aid & Effect – The Answer [Single]
• Andrew Serino – The Golden Thread
• Heart Like War – What We Do [Single]
• LEDGER – Not Dead Yet [Single]
• Red – Gone (Extended Single) [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Anthem Lights – I Can Only Imagine / Word of God Speak / Even If [Single]
• Hawk Nelson – Miracles
• Joel Vaughn – Pray It Up [Single]
• Newsboys – God’s Not Dead (feat. Kirk Franklin) [Single]
• Owl City – Reel 3 [EP]
• Remy Shuck – Stone Behind My Ribs (Ethan C.

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You gotta check out the new music video from the band Righteous Vendetta for their song “War Is Killing Us All”. It’s heavy stuff and you’re going to dig it.… Continued →

The return of Impending Doom is upon us. Check out the band’s new song “The Wretched and Godless” below. “The Sin and Doom Vol. II” is out worldwide on June 22nd. [Thanks Shadi Ibrahim]… Continued →

Everyone is talking about Spotify today because of their initial public offering. So I thought I’d take a minute to share a few of my favorite Spotify playlists with you. 1) New Music Friday Christian by Spotify New Music Friday Christian is just one of Spotify’s many, many, curated playlists. What’s great about this playlist though is every Friday Spotify completely updates it with freshly released new songs. Sometimes that’s a good thing–I mean who doesn’t want to be the first to discover the next big hit?… Continued →

A brand new beautifully shot music video from Israel based indie-world-music inspired group, Miqedem, has been released. The song is titled “Betzet Yisrael”. The song is sung in Hebrew but there are English subtitles in the video. The group’s new crowd funded album will be out April 20th. Oh and did I mention that Man Alive frontman James Hilsden is singing on this song? Cool stuff.… Continued →

Excited to unveil this new song from Aid & Effect which is a band featuring former members of Hawk Nelson. The song is titled “The Answer” and can be streamed below. You can download the other songs from this band via their bandcamp here. Comment with your thoughts.… Continued →

That’s right friends, the much loved and critically adored long running legends of a band – MxPx, are back and with a new album. They are here to prove that 26 years later it isn’t the end but rather a step in the next phase of this band’s legendary career. It’s hard to believe that seeing them in some sweaty Church basement here in Orange County, CA. back in 1995 with all of us (band included) being youths, that their music would endure through the years attracting new fans each step of the way.… Continued →

We Are Leo just released the hot brand new track titled “Light Up My World” and it can be heard below. This modern pop/dance song appears on the “God’s Not Dead: A Light In The Darkness” soundtrack which is available now from Dream Label Group. I know this is super pop oriented but there is a certain endearing quality about this song. Great lyrics and fits well with Easter. Stream the song and compilation below.… Continued →

Check out this fun little lyric video that the guys in Light The Way put together for their new song “But Mom Says I’m Cool”. Video below. “False Memory Syndrome” now available worldwide and on CD from Indie Vision Music. Oh and the band is now on Instagram: @lightthewayca… Continued →

Check out the very well done music video for “Bright Mornin’ Star” by Orange County Rockabilly kings – The Altar Billies. I’m loving this! You can get the band’s latest two albums “Long Long Road” and “Head’n Out West” through all digital networks and from CD Baby here.… Continued →

Switchfoot have gracefully returned from their years long slumber to reemerge as a metal band. Check out this first single titled “Project 11” which does sound eerily familiar but not sure quite how. This is the “heaviest” the band has ever sounded. Those of you that were secretly wishing for a Jeremy Camp metal project can settle for second best and get a sweet Switchfoot one instead. What goes better with the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ than Bunnies, Eggs, Peeps, and good ol’ heavy metal?… Continued →

I am excited to announce that Facedown Records have indeed posted 3 more albums from their classic catalog for limited run vinyl. They are pressing Take It Back’s “Can’t Fight Robots” album in honor of it’s 10th anniversary. The other two vinyl being pressed are Means “To Keep Me From Sinking”, and Impending Doom “Nailed.Dead.Risen”. All of these vinyl are limited. You can pre-order them all right here.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Faintheart – The Overview Effect [EP]
• Knox Hamilton – Trade My Trips [Single]
• Light The Way – False Memory Syndrome
• My Epic – Ultraviolet [EP]
• Odds of an Afterthought – Strongholds [EP]
• Vital Empire – Terrified [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Christa Wells – Butterfly [Single]
• Jordan Biel – I Got It Made (Songs for Her) [EP]
• Kyle Reynolds– I Do [Single]
• Pat Barrett – Pat Barrett [EP]
• Ruelle – Carry You [Single]
• Various Artists – God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness (Songs From And Inspired By The Motion Picture) 

Dance & Electronic

• Emasound – Remember When [Single]
• Oh Snap It’s Luke!

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