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I think we’re all beginning to wonder whether or not Switchfoot grasps the concept of a hiatus. The band announced their hiatus at the end of 2017 but that hasn’t stopped them from playing a few shows and teasing a metal version of their classic “Meant to Live”. Now they’ve taken a break from their hiatus to write a song for the upcoming movie Unbroken: Path to Redemption. If that title looks a little familiar it’s because it’s a sequel to the 2014 movie Unbroken about US Olympian and army officer Louie Zamperini.… Continued →

Did you forget to drink your coffee this morning? Tech house artist Kareem Martin has just released his Unconventional Love single through Deeplife Records, and these high energy tracks are sure to boost alertness. You can stream the two tracks below and purchase on iTunes.… Continued →

Former Slospeak Records rock artist Ravenhill have returned with a new EP titled Midnight Gold. You can learn more about the EP by listening to my interview with vocalist Joshua Clifton. Check out the EP on Spotify below or find it on Apple Music. Also you can find the band’s recent b-sides EP, Spirit, released earlier this year on Apple Music and Spotify as well. … Continued →

British worship artist Lion of Judah (not to be confused with the similarly named Judah & the Lion) released a new single “Maker” last week. The song features rapper IMRSQD giving it a bit of a hip hop vibe. Find “Maker” on Apple Music and Spotify or listen to it below. … Continued →

If you’ve been following my weekly new release posts you’ve probably heard of Ian Yates already. If not, you’ve really been missing out. Ian Yates is an artist from Liverpool, UK who makes indie worship and alternative rock. It’s the former that doubt will interest IVM readers the most so check out his two most recent singles “Blackout” and “Belly of the Beast” below. … Continued →

Swedish electronic artist Digre released Helige Serafim av Sarov earlier this month, following up last year’s The Way of a Pilgrim. This dungeon synth EP can be streamed below, and it is available on cassette tape via bandcamp as well. Digre included the following blurb about the release: Holy Seraphim of Sarov was born around 1760 and died in 1833. He is one of the Russian Orthodox Church’s primary spiritual teachers who, after a strictly ascetic life in loneliness and silence, appeared as a prophet and a caregiver.… Continued →

Aaron Sprinkle is a busy guy. Despite releasing a solo album last year and an EP for his band Blank Books he’s found time to collaborate with Jessie Villa on a pop project called Luna Wave. The first Luna Wave EP came out back in June, but now it’s time for round two with a new EP titled Chasing The Light. Check out the EP below and find it on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify. … Continued →

The indie rock band The Timbre of Cedar from Detroit, MI have released a new song titled “Let’s Go” which you can listen to below. You find the song on Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, and Bandcamp. … Continued →

American Arson getting back to work after their hiatus and have just released a music video for their track “Sequoia” off the “Waymaker Ep”. It’s an amazing song so please check out the music video below. Purchase on bandcamp here. For fans of: A Wilhelm Scream, Make Do and Mend, Hot Water Music, Dogwood.… Continued →

Virginia based indie rock band – BRIGHTWORK, have just released their first new song in 4 years titled “Young Blood”. This song is a perfect example an independent band that knows how to write a catchy and engaging indie rock song without babbling on about nonsense. These guys know how to play their instruments well and the production on this song is pure FIRE! Check out the track below and make sure to show your support. For fans of Anberlin, DENS, Switchfoot, Acceptance, and Needtobreathe.… Continued →

Indie Folk singer-songwriters and husband/wife duo – Jenny & Tyler, have just released a remastered version of their “10,000 Miles” album. It is now available through iTunes and Spotify.… Continued →

California based heavy music band – Silent Planet, have finally unveiled their new album “When The End Began”. The track listing can be found below. How many of our readers are excited about this new album?… Continued →

According to a post on their Instagram account, Emery have finished recording their album and have sent it off for mixing. The band have announced some live dates this month with Comrades and Rough Start. Then the band will be playing some shows with LIMBS and Oh, Sleeper as well. View all the tour dates below. Sorry for not posting this news last month.… Continued →

Lauren Daigle is on fire with these new songs off her forthcoming new album “Look Up Child” which is out September 7th. This new song “Still Rolling Stones” can be heard below. Lauren’s voice has never been stronger than it is now and this strength is clearly evident on “Still Rolling Stones”. This song truly captures her talent and showcases an artist on the rise. There is just something entirely unique and original with her new songs. Her voice captures the heart of the song and proves that “worship” doesn’t have to be a mundane, stale, and overrated “Christian” term.… Continued →

Check out the brand new music video for Jordan Feliz jam “Changed”. The song appears on Jordan’s recent album, “FUTURE” which is available now through Centricity Music. Video can be found below. Parental Advisory: This video may cause uncontrollable urge to dance. Catch Jordan at So Cal Harvest Free Event next weekend.… Continued →

The now “classic” pop-alternative rock band, Dakoda Motor Co., have announced plans to play more dates in 2018. Hopefully I’m right and this materializes. Personally, I’d love to hear a new album by this fine group of gentlemen and lady. Who’s with me in wanting this to happen? Did any IVM friends make it to one of their two shows in Anaheim and Nashville recently?… Continued →

A few months ago Brandon introduced a new artist called Adelaide on IVM. Well the pop rock band from Missouri is back with their first new song in several years titled “Strong and Brave” which you listen to below. You can also find the song on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Play. … Continued →

VERIDIA, an alternative band from Nashville, TN, have released a new song titled “Numb” in support of their upcoming album The Beast You Feed coming this fall. You can check out the song below and pre-order the album on Pledge Music. … Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• LEDGER – Not Dead Yet (Rock Mix) [Single]
• Reliance – Crashing Down EP
• Rhett Walker Band – Rhett Walker Band EP
• Switchfoot – You Found Me (Unbroken: Path To Redemption) [Single]
• Twenty One Pilots – Levitate [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Building 429 – 1,000 Promises [Single]
• Caitie Hurst – How Could I Be Silent [EP]
• Casting Crowns – Only Jesus [Single]
• Dan Bremnes – How You Love Me [Single]
• Dave Pettigrew – Reflection of You [Single]
• Holly Starr – Human (Matthew Parker Remix) [Single]
• Jonny Diaz – Sweetness And Sorrow [EP]
• Jordan Smith – Only Love
• Lauren Daigle – Still Rolling Stones [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• Jaisua & HGHTS – Arcadia [Single]
• JSteph – Conquer (Deluxe Edition)

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Madison Cunningham – All At Once [Single]
• Taranda Greene – The Healing

Hard Rock & Metal

• Fit For A King – When Everything Means Nothing [Single]

Hip Hop & Rap

• Aaron Cole – Yo Handz (feat.

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Arizona based Punk Rock band – Reliance, have just signed with Raven Faith Records. The band just released their 6 track raging punk powerhouse of an ep now which you can pick up digitally here or on CD from Raven Faith Records here. This explosive, faith centered new punk band is sure to please old school and new school fans alike. For fans of Pennywise, Pulley, Bad Religion, and Dogwood. You can’t go wrong with punk rock like this! Watch a special video below and listen to the ep as well.… Continued →

Small Wars will hit up some dates with JM Lansdowne in September. View those tour dates right here and see if they are stopping in your town. Any Ohio Small Wars fans? Check those dates! Small Wars self titled debut ep is now available on 7″ from IVM right here or Digitally wherever fine music is sold/streamed.… Continued →

DENS have posted a powerful new music video for their song “Vice & Virtue” which was recorded live at their Audio Feed performance last month. Check out the video below and make sure you support the band (and Facedown) by picking up their brand new ep “No Small Tempest” available now.… Continued →

Light The Way have just posted a really cool imaginative take on their song “The BRKN Hearts Club” which appears on their new full length “False Memory Syndrome”. The album is available everywhere digitally or on CD from IVM here. Support these guys and make sure to visit their bandcamp and facebook pages. They are also on Instagram: @lightthewayca . Lyric video below.… Continued →

Like jazzy hip-hop? Toronto’s own Jon Corbin just released “Go Hard” on LSTNFND Music, a song which celebrates work ethic and its spiritual implications in particular. You can check it out below, along with the instrumental. … Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Collington – In Between [EP]
• Fireflight – Die Free [Single]
• Ian Yates – Belly of the Beast [Single]
• NEEDTOBREATHE – Drive All Night (Acoustic Live) [Single]
• NEEDTOBREATHE – NO EXCUSES (Acoustic Live) [Single]
• Ravenhill – Midnight Gold [EP]
• Samuel Powers – Nashville [Single]
• The Timbre of Cedar – Let’s Go [Single]
• Weathered – Burn [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Blanca – Steady [Single]
• Building 429 – Joy Unspeakable [Single]
• Elizabeth Grace – Gravity [Single]
• Ike Ndolo – Follow Me [Single]
• Jordan Smith – End In Love [Single]
• Juzang – Finisher [Single]
• Luna Wave – Chasing the Light [EP]
• Melody Noel – Mistakes (Radio Version) [Single]
• Mylen – Soap [Single]
• Riley Clemmons – Riley Clemmons
• 7eventh Time Down – I Have Decided [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• Freeg – Feet in the Sand – X-Stylez & Two-M Edit [Single]
• Jaisua – Guidance [Single]
• Verses – Hold On [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• David Brymer – Refugee [Single]
• John Mark McMillan – The Lightning Sessions
• Lovkn – Into Freedom
• Sleeping At Last – Atlas: Six [Single]

Hard Rock & Metal

• Earth Groans – Rahab [EP]
• Tetelestai – Be the Difference [Single]

Hip Hop & Rap

• Decipha – God Complex [Single]
• Fedel – Brave Girl [Single]
• James Fortune – The Collection
• Kham – Loading… [Single]
• Matthew Campbell – OTW [Single]
• Redd Lettaz – ReddLite [Single]
• Ruslan – Get Back [Single]
• Shiwan – When Brothers Talk 
• Tobe Nwigwe – I’M DOPE [Single]

Praise & Worship

• Austin Mark Adams – The Return [EP]
• Caleb and Kelsey – Timeless Worship
• Casey J – If God / Nothing But the Blood (Studio Version) [Single]
• Elevation Worship – Won’t Stop Now [Single]
• Elevation Youth – Unshakable Love [Single]
• Harbourside Worship – Chasing You [Single]
• Homegrown Worship – Free Indeed [Single]
• Jesus Culture – Not Afraid (Live) [Single]
• Kairos Worship – Greater Than [Single]
• Kingdom Worship – Scars [Single]
• Northwood Worship – The Acoustic Session [EP]
• Phil Wickham – Living Hope 
• Rivers & Robots – Satisfy [Single]
• Seeker & Servant – The String Club [EP]
• Suzanne Davis Harden – Come Worship the Lord!

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Everyone needs to check out this promising new band from the great state of Oregon, Signal Versus Noise. The band recently played Joshua Fest and have a big show on August 23rd with The Ataris for that band’s “So Long Astoria” 15th Anniversary event. Their sound will please fans of Real Friends, State Champs, Anberlin, Bayside, and Capital Lights. Listen to the song “Nineteen” below and go grab their brand new album that released last month.… Continued →

Arthur Alligood has released his long awaited new ep titled “Portage Vol. 1: At The Edge Of The World” and you can grab it right here. Take a listen to the track “Old Mistakes” below. [Facebook]… Continued →

There I said it and it’s true, all of it. This relatively “new” rock band by the name of Brave Future as reemerged from the shadows to come out swinging in a big way this year. The band consists of former Sent by Ravens members and they play a sound in that same vein but in an even grander scope. Clearly said, this is rock n’ roll for the new millennium and the talent bleeds through with each beat, each chord played, and each note sung.… Continued →

Maryland based indie-punk rock band, Samuel Powers, are celebrating the one year anniversary of their last full length “Wonder” by releasing a brand new song inspired by the hit show of the same name – “Nashville”. This band is unique in the fact that their songs are all centered around and inspired by classic tv shows like Wonder Years, Saved by The Bell, Boy Meets World, and now Nashville. Band member Brody B. was actually a writer here at IVM for many years and typed up some now classic reviews.… Continued →

Weathered is a band you absolutely NEED to check out, like right now! So much positive, uplifting, and altogether AMAZING stuff coming out of Facedown Records and this band is one of them. Check out the new song “Burn” off their Facedown Records debut “Stranger Here”, due out August 17th. This band is in a league of their own but would surely please fans of Make Do and Mend, Balance and Composure, Citizen, Superheaven, and Brand New. Pre-Order in a few different bundles including Vinyl and CD right here… Continued →