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Revulsed has announced that they have started to work on their sophomore album. For those who don’t know, Revulsed in a band that drummer Jayson Sherlock, formerly of Mortification, Paramaecium, Inexordium, Horde, Deliverance, and Altera Enigma, and guitarist Sheldon D’Costa, formerly on InExordium, formed as a way to still do music. The duo hired on Konni Lühring of Defeated Sanity and formerly of Despondency, to do vocals for the album. After the album was recorded, the band was starting to play shows and due to Konni living in Europe and the others in Australia, Konni parted with the band.… Continued →

Check out all the new music released this week below and keep up with all the new music being released with the Album Release Database. Did we miss something? Leave us a comment and let us know. Alternative & Rock

• Colony House – This Beautiful Life [Single] [RCA Records]
• Future Of Forestry – Awakened To The sound (Instrumental Version) [Sound Swan Records]
• Knox Hamilton – Washed Up Together (The Remixes) [EP] [Prospect Park Records]

CCM & Inspirational

• Grayson | Reed – Can’t Get Enough [Single] [Centricity Music]
• Kari Jobe – Heal Our Land [Single] [Sparrow Records]

Hip Hop & Rap

• Deraj – Sometimes (feat.

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I have added a couple old albums from last decade to the IVM Bandcamp page. You can find albums from Short 4 Robert (Third Wave Ska), Terra Firma (Spirit Filled Hardcore), and The Distance Between (Melodic Punk Rock). I still have a few other independent releases here in my collection that I’ll be posting soon so stay tuned to that page. There are a ton of other great “FREE” albums up on that page so be sure to check them out. … Continued →

Slick Shoes will be supporting MxPx for two shows in February at The Trees in Dallas, Texas on the 17th and 18th. Tickets go on sale next Friday. Any of our readers in Texas planning to go?… Continued →

So Cal. pop-punk band A Bright Sky, are looking for a new drummer. If you have what it takes and can relocate to Southern California then send the band a message here.… Continued →

Leanor Ortega Till (aka Jeff the Girl, mother of children, breaker of saxophones), joined Dave Hawkins and Indie Vision Music for a talk about how she joined forces with other  Five Iron Frenzy members to create the new synth pop band, The Fast Feeling. Dave Hawkins: It’s wonderful to have Leanor Ortega Till here with Indie Vision Music. Thanks for squeezing out some time for us Leanor. Leanor Ortega Till: Yeah, it’s great to meet with you. Dave: I’ve spoken with you a number a times about your role in Five Iron Frenzy.… Continued →

Tickets are on sale now for Mxpx, Five Iron Frenzy, and Dogwood on January 13th in San Diego, CA. and January 14th in Ventura, CA. More info can be found below or click here. Anyone going to this? Speaking of Five Iron Frenzy, have any of you pre-ordered their classic album “Upbeats and Beatdowns” on Vinyl yet?… Continued →

Advent are premiering a brand new song titled “Weight of the World” via New Noise Magazine right here. The band last released “Naked and Cold” back in 2009 on Solid State Records. The band’s new album “Pain and Suffering” will be out on Bridge Nine January 27th 2017. Pre-order right here.… Continued →

You can now officially pre-order the new album from Devin Shelton (Emery) titled “Sensation”. Check out the video and new song “Sensation”, below. Sounds very different from prior work and for that I commend him. Really great music. … Continued →

Heart Like War have just released their Christmas themed punk rock song “Crazy Christmas”. Watch the video below and download the song here. … Continued →

Here’s another one of those lists I’ve been working on. Primarily, the reoccurring genre this time ’round are in the ‘core genre. Hope you enjoy! 5. A Thousand Times Repent Deathcore, as of late, has been extremely popular, especially with the last 4-5 years. If you want some good Christian deathcore, go listen to A Thousand Times Repent, as well as the Christian deathcore comps on Bandcamp. But back to the topic at hand. The band formed in 2006 as a sixpiece, one vocalist, one drummer, one bassist, and three guitarists.… Continued →

PA Metalcore act Zao are at it again. With their 11th album, The Well-Intentioned Virus to be released on December 9, 2016, the band has decided to give everyone a preview of the album. The album can be streamed here. The band has been hyping this album up since 2014 or so. The band even released some music in 2015. The Xenophobe EP is available for purchase below. … Continued →

Salt Of The Sound‘s new EP centres around the theme of light, which is echoed in different ways across all of the songs, and features heavily in the Advent traditions of Nordic countries. Waiting For The Dawn combines these Scandinavian influences with an focus on natural soundscapes, as well as featuring the unique blend of electronic synths, subtle vocal harmonies, and thoughtful lyrical messages that the duo have become known for. “Hitting the spot like a cup of good hot chocolate… this album deserves to be played all year round.… Continued →

You’re reading that right and NO, you are not stuck in some strange past dimension. January 2017 is going to go off with two shows from everyone’s favorite melodic punk band Dogwood along with epic sets by Mxpx and Five Iron Frenzy. Shows take place on January 13th at The Observatory in San Diego CA. and January 14th at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am PST, more info at Mxpx.com. I’d like to think that I somehow played a small part in making this reunion/show happen.… Continued →

Scoop Roberts, Guitarist of the band Spoken, has announced his departure from the band. Roberts has only been featured on Breathe Inside and their new upcoming album, set to be released in 2017. The band now will only consist of Vocalist Matt Baird, the only remaining original member. The band is going on this tour and then working on their new album, which Roberts will be featured on. … Continued →

As I begin this review, I should probably note that I’ve been a Switchfoot fan since I first heard “Meant to Live” on the radio all the way back in 2003. I was 11 years old and just beginning to get into music at the time. Switchfoot quickly became one of my favorite bands – a place that they still hold 13 years later. I remember often lying in my bed late at night and waiting for one of their songs like “Stars” or “Dare You To Move” to come on the radio.… Continued →

As Cities Burn vocalist Cody Bonnette recently opened up on The Local Wave podcast about anything and everything from the time they recorded Hell Or High Water to recent events that saw the reanimating band suddenly announce their end – again. The episode can be heard on iTunes and Soundcloud.… Continued →

New band To Live As Sons(featuring ex-members of early ZAO) have cut a distro deal with new label, ZAP Records. Look for a debut full length in 2017. For now, download the band’s debut EP right here on bandcamp. … Continued →

In writing reviews, occasionally you come across an artist or band you’re entirely unfamiliar with. There can be a number of reasons for that, but nevertheless, when I come across them, I look forward to writing the review. It’s often a great way to find and share new artists/bands to listen to and you know you’re sure to present a fresh take on the album you’re reviewing. Such is the case with JJ Heller’s newest offering, a Christmas album, called “Unto Us”. Before even kicking off the first song, my expectation was a very folky album, with perhaps a hint of country thrown in.… Continued →

Slechtvalk, the black metal band from the Netherlands, has some new music to offer. After two years of work, (yes it was two years), the band has finally released a lyric video for their song “We Are”. It’s fast, brutal and has some of the best quality for black metal I’ve heard yet! The album, titled Where Wandering Shadows and Mists Collide, will be released in December 2016. Enjoy! … Continued →

I’ll admit I’m far from a fan of Christmas. Radios begin playing these tunes right after Halloween, depicting a winter so far from the reality of the slushy midwest Decembers and the hysteria of holiday shoppers. Thankfully, Vocal Few’s Snowdrift EP is a refreshingly honest take on the season. As a follow up to 2015’s The Dream Alive EP, the husband-and-wife duo have returned to deliver more of that stripped down goodness. Albeit five songs in length, there’s still plenty of territory covered here. From enjoying a day off from work (Ice Storm 2008), to battling through loneliness and literal darkness of winter (Not Giving Up), to songs of adoration, the EP finds the balance between honesty and commercialism.… Continued →

Check out all the new music released this week below and keep up with all the new music being released with the Album Release Database. Did we miss something? Leave us a comment and let us know.… Continued →

Pop punk band eleventyseven launched eleventysevenisalive.com to announce a new album is on the way. In addition to new music the band has started a podcast called eleventylife to give fans a behind the scenes look into the history of eleventyseven. Check out the announcement video below and listen to the podcast on iTunes or Google Play.… Continued →

Fargo, ND based Ska/Punk band The Ska-Skank Redemption will be recording a new Ep in Minneapolis, MN. with Jeremy Tappero and have begun a Kickstarter campaign to help them along the way. Listen to their last ep “Wicked Bees” below. … Continued →

Vocal Few the duo featuring Matt MacDonald of The Classic Crime and his wife Kristie have released their new Christmas themed “Snowdrift Ep“. Listen/download below. It is also available on all other digital networks and Spotify. … Continued →

The day you’ve been waiting for has arrived. You can now pre-order the new Destroy The Runner reunion record and listen to a new song (below). The Ep will be released on December 9th and is available on Clear vinyl or digital. The Ep features 6 songs. … Continued →

Recently on Twitter, Joshua Porter not only announced that he is in a new band called Church of Agony, but that they have already released a short Christmas EP entitled O Come, All Ye Faithful. The EP includes new wave renditions of the following Christmas classics: “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “O Holy Night,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” You can stream it or download it for $3 on Bandcamp; you can also follow them on Twitter.… Continued →

A testament to hard work paying off, Comrades release some of their best work to date backed by Facedown Records.

The Extreme hybrid metal, Death Requisite, have released their sophomore album, Revisitation, through Rottweiler Records. The band started in 1999 with original guitarist Dave Blackmore. The band released two EPs and their debut album before going on a permanent hiatus. In 2010, the band resurfaced with a new lineup, with the band’s two consistent members. The band’s current lineup includes, Blackmore, William Lee (Drums), Joseph Moria (Guitars), and Vincent St. James (Vocals). The bass position has been revolving as of late, with Bassist RTJ seeming to have left, and Blackmore’s son Gabriel taking over that position.… Continued →

Steven Combs is a new artist out on New Vine Media. He has a new Ep out titled “This is the Day Ep” (listen below) via New Vine Media. His music will please fans of Jon Foreman (Switchfoot) and John Mark McMillan. Check out the music video for “You’re With Me” below and make sure to purchase this new ep here. … Continued →