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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 →

White Collar Sideshow posted an announcement to Facebook this morning detailing their plans for the future including the departure of Phil/Herr Schwein and Tristen/The Leech, their new show/album Valley of the Skull, and a reunion show for T’s old band Uttermost.… Continued →

Times of Grace, the metalcore side project of Killswitch Engage, have begun working on their sophomore album. Jesse Leach, the vocalist of the project, has begun demoing vocals out for their next endeavor. Many people thought of Killswitch Engage as a Christian act, which it is not, but if fans of that band are looking for a more faith centered project, Times of Grace is your band. Go check out “Strength In Numbers” and the rest of the previous album, released through Roadrunner Records. https://www.instagram.com/p/BWs1HoTADAQ/… Continued →

Love & Death, the nu-metal band, have finally started working on new music. And just as I discovered that J.R. Bareis has left Islander, alongside the other two non-original members of Islander, they have begun guitar tracking with ex-Red, current Breaking Benjamin guitarist Jasen Rauch. The band currently consists of Brian Welch on vocals, J.R. on guitars and Dan Johnson on drums. Bassist Michael Valentine departed last year, without any official reason. Bareis and Rauch have begun recording guitars for the album. … Continued →

Lion of Judah is a Christian band from across the pond in Brighton, England. If you’d like a little more synth in your worship give these guys a shot. Check out the song “Buried At Sea” from their EP of the same name and their newest song “You Should Love Him” below.   … Continued →

Marshall Marshall is a duo consisting of a DJ from Chicago and a producer from Nashville who’ve teamed up to create indie electronic music. Their debut full length album “Lost // Found” released June 23, 2017 and you can find it on Apple Music and Spotify. Check out the single “Guiding Light” below.… Continued →

Coopertheband has released their long awaited follow up the Kings EP, Kingdoms. If you’re a fan of indie folk rock like Judah & The Lion check out the song “Undignified” from the new album below. Check out the rest of the album on Apple Music and Spotify.… Continued →

NEEDTOBREATHE has announced a new b-sides EP called “HARD CUTS: SONGS FROM THE H A R D L O V E SESSIONS” to be released on August 11, 2017. There will also be a deluxe version of H A R D L O V E released on vinyl that will include the HARD CUTS EP. You can listen to two of the new songs from the upcoming EP below on Spotify.… Continued →