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Roxx Records is releasing Holy Soldier’s classic 1992 full length “Last Train” on Red Vinyl and CD. The album has been remastered and will feature updated artwork while still staying true to the original. I still remember listening to this album when I was a young lad and really enjoying their diverse take on rock n’ roll. These guys really nailed hard rock and did it right. Purchase the album on Vinyl/CD right here. You can find the original version via Spotify below. … Continued →

Emery have had their fair share of problems recently with tour vehicles breaking down but the band keeps pressing on like the solid road warriors they are. The band bought a really old bus and are currently in the process of renovating it. As you can see from the LIVE video they filmed yesterday, they still have quite a ways to go (no AC, and in the heat of West Coast). So this is where we call come in. The band has launched a little campaign via their website here where you can get an exclusive 17 track LIVE album for $25.… Continued →

Canadian post-hardcore heroes, Secret and Whisper, recently shared this photo on their Facebook page. While there is only speculation at this point, the posting seems notable as the possibility of a future album and tour was mentioned in this note published six years ago. Secret and Whisper’s last album, Teenage Fantasy, was released in 2010 on Tooth & Nail Records.… Continued →

Metalcore act August Burns Red have released their debut single off of their new upcoming album, Phantom Anthem, titled “Invisible Enemy”. The band has released a music video for it, made with puppets of all things. The album is slated to be released through Fearless Records on October 6, 2017. The track listing is:

1. King of Sorrow
2. Hero of the Half Truth
3. The Frost
4. Lifeline
5. Invisible Enemy
6. Quake
7. Coordinates
8. Generations
9. Float
10. Dangerous
11. Carbon Copy

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I’d like to bring attention to this new post-hardcore group out of Virginia called Calling Down Fire. They are dropping their new Ep “1865” this Friday through New Breed Collective. Check out this new song “Sailor’s Creek” below and then buy/stream the Ep when it goes live. For fans of: Comrades, Saosin, Defeater, The Fall Of Troy, Superheaven). Purchase on bandcamp here. … Continued →

Indie-pop singer – Plumb, has dropped her new single titled “God Help Me” through all digital networks and online. Take a listen below and see why her music still rings true for many people, especially those struggling to find hope in this broken world. … Continued →

Jason Dunn (of Hawk Nelson/Lights Go Down) has announced he will be reuniting with some friends under a new band name and will have new songs to go with it. This new music will be similar to early Hawk Nelson, a band he fronted for more than a decade. He also has been teasing a tour of “Letters To The President” in 2019 (15th Anniversary of that album). Anyone stoked to hear new pop-punk by Jason Dunn? That last Lights Go Down ep was great and I have a feeling a new band in that Hawk Nelson/pop-punk style will get fans salivating.… Continued →

Nosral Recordings has announced the signing of two new bands, Children of Wrath and Symphony of Heaven. Symphony of Heaven is from Owensville, Indiana, while Children of Wrath is from Arizona. Children of Wrath signed to the label yesterday, while SOH signed today. SOH is working on new material, and my guess is, Children of Wrath are as well.… Continued →

Indie Pop singer/songwriter, Jess Penner, will release her new ep titled “Imagination” on August 11th through Position Music/Recurrent Records. This laid back collection of tunes for the whole family is ripe with electro pop-folk and will inspire joy not only in youngsters but adults alike. I’ve followed Jess Penner’s music since she was a part of the Hawaii based alt rock band Spooky Tuesday way back in the 90s. She has continued to produce positive, uplifting indie focused pop music for the past few decades through groups like Chandelle, We Cry Diamonds, Kayjez, and her much adored solo work.… Continued →

As The Showdown ramps up rehearsal and preparations for new music (?), they slowed it down a bit and did an impromptu cover of Dustin Kensrue’s song “Consider The Ravens” (‘Please Come Home’/2007). Check out the cover below. … Continued →

Check out Kansas based indie rock band Faintheart. You can now officially contribute to their new ep campaign right here on IndieGoGo. Check out the band’s recent song “Two Hearted” below. … Continued →

The band Your Memorial (Facedown Records) is calling it quits and they are holding a farewell show on November 11th in St. Paul, MN. at Amsterdam Hall with Hands and Everything in Slow Motion playing a double set. Check out the flyer below. Tickets on sale now! … Continued →

I’d like to take a moment and bring attention to a new show on HGTV called “Boise Boys” featuring Luke Caldwell (and his family) a name you might recognize as he led the band Esterlyn for more than a decade. He is now a part of this show along with his work partner, Clint Robertson. You can find out more info on their website here and hopefully HGTV will pick up the new show as a series regular soon. … Continued →

MAINFRAME, the new band residing in the Far East and playing a style of punk rock that would have fit in the 90’s/early 00’s is proud to present their debut single titled “Superstructure”. The song is up on the IVM Bandcamp now and it will be released to all Digital Networks through Indie Vision Music this Friday. The plan is to drop this single and follow it up soon with the release of the band’s debut Ep, digitally via Indie Vision Music. If you like what you hear from this new group make sure to like them on Facebook here and follow for the latest updates.… Continued →

Orange County, CA. based Alt Rock singer-songwriter David Di Maria, has released his brand new music video for the song “Apple of Your Eye” which you can watch below. … Continued →

Could a 7-10 Split “reunion” be in the works. Check out the rehearsal pic below and speculate with your thoughts. The band released a full length and ep on Screaming Giant and then 2 full lengths The Stars Have Fallen and Kill The Messenger on New School Records before calling it quits in 2005. … Continued →

Last Friday, Shai Linne released his new album Still Jesus, which kicks off with the track “Random Thoughts 3.” The song addresses, in part, some of Shai’s concerns with Christian hip-hop, especially from the Reach Records collective. Ruslan, formerly of theBREAX and Dream Junkies, has made a response song entitled “Random Thoughts 4 (Shai Linne).” You can stream both of the songs below. … Continued →

NJ based rockers, Silent Culture, have released a new single called “7:30” for you to check out. Take a listen below and let us (and them!) know what you think! The song is available for download at https://silentculturemusic.bandcamp.com/track/7-30.… Continued →

Hey friends it’s that time again, time for another “list”. Feel free to offer up your big Laugh-Out-Louds and smirks for some “hits” I found appealing 10 years ago. A lot of stuff from that year was enjoyed by me, some I am rediscovering, and others were missed opportunities. Check out my “list” below and feel free to listen to the playlist I created on Spotify for this list found in the article. Remember kids, “some” of these releases may not have the best language so if you get queasy at the thought of dirty words from general market (do we still use the word ‘secular’?)… Continued →

Medic has unveiled “Smoke”, a hazy indie pop track, that you can check out below. For fans of Copeland, Author, Polyenso, and The Weeknd. … Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Zahna – Underneath [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• BONRAY – Turn My Eyes [Single]
• Calling Glory – You Keep On [Single]
• Manic Drive – Mic Drop [Single]
• Plumb – God Help Me [Single]
• Tori Paris – Perfect [EP]

Hard Rock & Metal

• To Speak Of Wolves – Dead In The Shadow

Hip Hop & Rap

• Beacon Light – I’m In It [Single]
• Corey Paul – Pipe Dreams [Single]
• Corey Wise – Focus!
• Erica Manson – Work It Out [Single]
• Flame – Body Cam [Single]
• J-Heir – Days Of Heaven [Single]
• Magic & Bird – JUDO [Single]
• Manafest – Stones
• Plain James – Trap Theology 2 (Deluxe Edition)
• Sho Baraka – The Narrative Vol.

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Sho Baraka has released a follow up EP to The Narrative, which was only released late last year. Pianos & Politics includes four new songs and two remixes and is available both on the Humble Beast website and iTunes. You can stream the EP in the Spotify player below. … Continued →

Check out the brand new Christafari music video for their song “Backslider”. Warning, parental discretion should be advised. I just got my Vinyl LP a few weeks ago and it is a beautiful collection of reggae songs. The packaging, layout, and LP itself is an incredible package and superbly presented. Check out the album on Vinyl right here for $19.99 … Continued →

Wow, check out Shai Linne’s explosive new track, “Ichabod”, below. He also dropped another track “Random Thoughts 3” and “Supreme” (Feat. Beautiful Eulogy) a few days ago. Listen to all the tracks below. New album “Still Jesus” is out today. … Continued →

This is my only comment on “the tragedy of mental illness” and the passing of Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. Read below … Continued →

We had a chance to speak with Phil Chamberlain for To Speak of Wolves in preparation of their upcoming album (out TOMORROW). IVM: Hey Phil, thanks for taking some time to talk. 2016 saw the release of “New Bones” on Cardigan Records and “Dead in the Shadow” is coming up quickly. This all follows years of years of silence. How have things changed for the band, be it lineup, personal lives, or musical influences? Phil Chamberlain: We took a few years off to pursue matters in our personal lives so when we got back together in 2016 we kind of exploded out a ton of music in a short amount of time.… Continued →

To Speak of Wolves have been around for ten years and have now released 3 albums on Solid State Records. They are the pure definition of a sleeper band. Those who know them await every release because they know they’ve found a top quality metal band. Now, they’re coming off a thunderous return to the music scene with an EP last year, and a full length on their home label – Solid State Records. The sophomore album Find Your Worth, Come Home was and is an incredible piece of art that should hold a place near the top of Solid State’s most treasured albums.… Continued →

Check out this rad interview with Logan Lambert of Sinai Beach

As We Ascend are filming a video for their current single “Tell Me”. They will also be playing the Alive Music & Outreach Festival this Friday.… Continued →

Little Image has released the second single off their upcoming album, “Musings”, which you can listen to below: … Continued →