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When the notorious “sophomore slump” looms before them, many artists find the prospect of generating their second release to be a terrifying proposition. That slump could be myth or reality, but it had no bearing on The Restitution with Into The Dark. This follow-up to Waves (2013), Into The Dark has made it clear that The Restitution has spent the last four years wisely. Into The Dark is deftly balanced between harshness and being delicate. Michael Wright, sole member of The Restitution, acutely delivers the album theme of “the brokenness of human connection” throughout the release.… Continued →

Kings Kaleidoscope defies convention on this mixtape release, featuring a new direction in sound and guest appearances from Braille, Andy Mineo, Beleaf, Propaganda, and Derek Minor.

Please check out the new single from folk rock solo artist Brian Fannin. Brian is the frontman of indie rock band (and an IVM Fave) Stay The Shores but has now embarked on a new solo career with his music. Check out the excellent track, “Than We’ve Ever Been” below.… Continued →

P.O.D. have dropped their brand new song titled “Soundboy Killa”. The song will drop on September 8th worldwide through all digital networks. You can read more about the single right here. Listen to song below. Thoughts on this new track?… Continued →

The incredibly talented heavy music band, To Live As Sons, have released their brand new lyric video for the song “Get The Horizon”. Watch it/listen below. Featuring a couple ex-members of ZAO and playing an aggressively heavy blend of hardcore. Call it Spirit Filled Hardcore 2017, yep.… Continued →

I am introducing you readers to a new ep from Shake It Up. A few of you long time readers may recognize this project because we had posted about various singles in the past. Well Daniel Nothe and his band Shake It Up are back with their debut Ep titled “Everything That Makes You Wonder”. It is a spacey, garage rock type project that would please fans of 90’s bands especially those on Tooth & Nail back in the day. The production is surprisingly on point for an independent group and I am completely captivated by every song start to finish.… Continued →

Contemporary & Pop

• Love & The Outcome – Every Breathe You Take [Single]
• WYLD – Home (Live) [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• AC.jR & Brady James – Feels Like (Jaimee) [Remix] [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• John Mark McMillan – Uncharted [Single]

Hard Rock & Metal

• Ascending King – Funeral Of A Species [EP]
• Fleshkiller – Warfare [Single]

Hip Hop & Rap

• Canton Jones – Won’t He Do It (feat. free life) [Single]
• Loso – Before I Commit [EP]
• NF – Green Lights [Single]

Praise & Worship

• Christy Nockels – Build My Life [Single]
• Elevation Youth – Now I See
• Jeremy Camp – The Answer [Single]
• Kings Kaleidoscope – The Beauty Between
• Robert Pierre – Nothing Without You

Gospel & Urban

• Travis Greene – Crossover: Live From Music City

Country & Southern Gospel

• Mark Lowry – What’s Not To Love?

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Ascending King, spirit filled black metal band, released their debut EP today. The EP is titled Funeral of a Species, which came out through Nosral Recordings, the subsidiary of Rottweiler Records. The project is run by Aaron Kirby. Funeral of a Species marks Nosral’s debut release. The album is available only for physical purchase at the moment, as they are working on a digital outlet. Purchase it here! Also, while you’re at it, check out Nosral’s website.… Continued →

You'd be surprised how many bands go unnoticed.

Fleshkiller, the new progressive metal band from Ole Borud of Extol, has released their debut music video. The song is called “Warfare” and it is brutal. The band will be releasing their album, Awaken on September 15, 2017 through Facedown Records. Check out “Warfare” below! … Continued →

The Ongoing Concept is premiering their latest song, “The Print,” on the new Solid State sampler entitled The Starter Pack. The compilation includes eight other songs from the label’s staple bands, and you can download it for free on Noisetrade.… Continued →

You can now stream the debut “Self Titled Ep” by far east punk rock band MAINFRAME, below via SoundCloud. The Ep is now available via all digital networks today. Pre-order on Bandcamp here for $3 and get 2 instant song downloads. Check out the Ep on iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, Tidal, and more… Continued →

A brand new JJ Heller song titled “Paving The Runway (You’re Gonna Fly)” is now available in music video form that you can view below. The song is now available wherever fine Digital Music is sold/streamed.… Continued →

Check out the brand new track from Arkansas based melodic punk/hardcore band Paperweight. The band now features ex-Take it Back! (Can’t Fight Robots era) singer Zack McKim on vocals. For fans of Make Do and Mend, The Menzingers, Jr. Juggernaut, Hundredth, and Take it Back!… Continued →

The Wedding and SMLXL Vinyl are releasing the band’s debut and “Polarity” on vinyl for the first time. Check both of those releases out here (you can buy both for $44).… Continued →

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I am very proud and humbled to present this brand new track titled “Accelerating Into Brake Lights” from the band Stavesacre off their brand new full length record “MCMXCV”. You can listen and stream the track below. Make sure to pre-order the new record here for all of you that couldn’t get in on the crowd funding campaign. I am totally floored with the new Stavesacre album. It’s everything I had hoped for when I first signed up to contribute to their campaign. There are so many rushed reunion campaigns these days and I’m glad the guys really took their time in perfecting their craft to put out their best material in a decade.… Continued →

I am super thrilled to bring you an exclusive stream of the new TAKE Ep. This independent Las Vegas, NV. metal-hardcore-rock hybrid band were around for a few years last decade. They went on hiatus and a member went on to front The Forerunner. Well after several years off this explosive heavy band is back and with a brand new ep to prove once again how powerful their music can be. It’s edgy, it is abrasive, and it is going to hit you over the head like a two ton brick of pure adrenaline.… Continued →

I am excited to announce that melodic hardcore/punk band, Fire The Sun, are working on a new full length with Paul Miner again and have already laid down some studio tracks. I’ve heard a few demos (without vocals) and I am stricken with amazement at how this independent band hasn’t gotten the full board exposure they deserve. This will be the first proper follow up to the 2014 debut “An Evolution In The Creation Of a New Self Being”. Stay tuned over the coming weeks for more news and a song stream as soon as it is done.… Continued →

mewithoutYou will embark on an exciting 15th anniversary trek in honor of their debut album “[A–B] Life” throughout the U.S. this fall. Get tour tickets and special merch like Vinyl, Tapes, Shirts, Posters, Patches, and more for the album anniversary, right here. View the dates, below. How many of you are going to check this out?… Continued →

I’m excited to announce that the digital ep release from far east punk rock band, MAINFRAME, will be out this Friday August 18th through Indie Vision Music. Take a listen to the ep below and feel free to pre-order via Bandcamp here. All pre-orders come with instant download of 2 tracks. This ep will be available on all digital networks beginning August 18th. Tell your friends, tell your family, and share this news with everyone. You can find the band on Facebook here.… Continued →

Jess Penner’s new ep “Imagination” is now available wherever fine digital music is sold [iTunes] [Google Play] [Amazon] … Continued →

An exciting news story has hit the web. The Wedding have decided to reunite with original vocalist Kevin Kiehn for a very special “Polarity” 10th anniversary show. Check out the video/post below for further info on this exciting reunion. … Continued →

If any of you remember Hanover Saints well the former lead singer of that band (Brian) has got a new punk rock band by the name of Union Hearts and they are releasing their brand new record “Destroy Us” on September 22nd right here. Listen to the songs below. … Continued →

Dallas indie rock outfit Little Image emerges with a vibrant and dynamic debut that blends influences of From Indian Lakes with elements of ambient and traditional emo.

There’s a new Christian metal supergroup on the rise. They go by Disciples of God, or simply D.O.G.. Roxx Productions are helping the band with making their debut at SoCal Metal Fest 2. The band has a powerhouse lineup, bringing members from some of the oldest thrash and power metal bands. The lineup includes Terry Russel of Holy Soldier and Neon Cross on Vocals and Drums, Larry Farkas of Vengeance Rising and Die Happy on Guitars, Don Webster of Neon Cross on Guitars, and lastly, Terry’s son, Colton Russel on Bass.… Continued →

A Hill to Die Upon, the death metal band from Illinois, has announced their signing to Luxor Records. The band have released a single after being signed, titled “Jubal and Syrinx”. The band is preparing to release their fourth album, Via Artis, Via Mortis. The album will be available on iTunes as well as Luxor’s stores. … Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Little Image – Musings
• NEEDTOBREATHE – HARD CUTS: Songs from the H A R D L O V E Sessions [EP]

Contemporary & Pop

• Brenton Brown – Impossible Things [Single]
• Jennifer McGill – Unbreakable
• Point of Grace – Our Recollections: 25th Anniversary

Dance & Electronic

• Gui Brazil – Believe In You (Remixes) [EP]
• LEVV – Collateral Damage (Remixes) [EP]
• Kingslynn – Our Place [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Jess Penner – Imagination [EP]

Hip Hop & Rap

• Apostle J – Me Against the Church
• Derek Minor – Take Off (feat.

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Vengeance Rising, one of the oldest Christian thrash metal bands, have announced a reissue of their debut album Human Sacrifice. They have also announced a special reunion show at the SoCal Metal Fest 2, with the original lineup of Guitarists Larry Farkas and Doug Thieme, Bassist Roger Martin and Drummer Glen Mancaruso. The band also got a fill in vocalist for the show! The man behind the mic for the show is Jim Settle of Hand of Fire. The show is happening on Saturday, August 12th.… Continued →

I am happy to announce that Thumper Punk Records are releasing a new ep in the 3 song acoustic series and this time from Mike Liberty (Frontman for old school punk rock band True Liberty). The 3 track ep will release in September and is available right now on Vinyl 7″ here for pre-order. … Continued →