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Rock

• Colony House – Only The Lonely [RCA Records]
• Eisley – Louder Than a Lion [Single] [Equal Vision Records]
• The Fast Feeling – Pulse
• The New Respects – Money [Single] [Credential Recordings]

Hip Hop

• BrvndonP – Oh My Gawd (Freestyle) [Single] [RPSMG]
• Canon – Fighters [Single] [Reflection Music Group]
• Davis Absolute – Stigmata [Single] [RCHGRV Records]
• Hyper Fenton – Starlight [Single] [Moflo Music Productions]
• K¥NG – Legend [Single]
• Mr. Del – Trouble Makers
• nobigdyl. – Tree Tops [Single]
• Social Club Misfits – The Misadventures Of Fern & Marty [Capitol CMG]
• Willie Will – Do We Matter?

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The post-hardcore legends that once was known as Frodus, have released the second pressing of their album, And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea on Clear Vinyl. The album is a limited edition. According to their Bandcamp page: Clear vinyl edition of Frodus “And We Washed Our Weapons In The Sea” + Bonus 7″. LP includes insert of candid Frodus images and hand-written lyrics. 7″ contains hand-written letter on cover art of post-breakup note from bassist Nathan Burke. Tracks on bonus 7″ include a 4-track Frodus cover by Nathan pre-Frodus days and a demo version of “There Will Be No More Scum”.… Continued →

The Christian black metal Cerimonial Sacred has released an EP titled Eternity Begins Tonight. The band has been around since 1998 but has only released a few songs. They released a full length in 2005, titled Our War Is Only Against Hell, a single in 2015 titled “The Man of Nazareth” and their sophomore album, Christ Worshipers in 2015. The band signed to Vision of God Records on December 23, 2016, and has now released their debut EP through there. Eternity Begins Tonight is two songs, being released both digitally and on 7″ vinyl.… Continued →

It’s been a quiet handful of years for the metalcore group MyChildren MyBride. They’re last release is nearly 5 years old but thankfully, they’re not finished. They announced on their Facebook page there is new MCMB music on the way for 2017. Another interesting bit is the picture they posted containing only 2 members. MCMB has become a staple in the Christian metal scene over the last decade with the likes of Haste The Day, Oh Sleeper, and Demon Hunter. Their straightforward lyrics center around family, faith, and a topic they attack plainly – demonic oppression.… Continued →

Just as you can’t judge a book by its cover, neither should you be expecting cowboy music from Easter Teeth on Shake Hands With Danger. You can expect something oddly brilliant and challenging. Since 2009, the Eymann brothers, Josh and Tim, have been messing with peoples ears as they mix soul into hardcore. Think what would happen if Death From Above 1979 were liberally coated with the soulfulness of James Brown, with a wild assortment of sounds thrown in from a box of unusual gadgets, and you get a hint of where Easter Teeth is heading.… Continued →

Thrash/metal legends Deliverance are back with a new album in 2017 and have just launched a crowd funding campaign via IndieGoGo for it. Check out the campaign here and contribute to make this project a reality. Deliverance 2017 features longtime lead vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Jimmy P Brown with Jim Chaffin (The Blamed, The Crucified, Fasedown) on Drums, and Victor Macias (Torniquet) on Bass. This projects promises to be “fast and heavy” and bring the thrash sound they’ve become world renown for. Find out more at this link.… Continued →

Read this interview with Joshua Ashworth of Society's Finest

This fabulous new ep contribution from Sef Idle (Frontman/guitarist for False Idle) which is part of a 3 song accoustic series through Thumper Punk Records that will feature music from 3 different artists. The 1st ep is from none other than Sef Idle and features 3 acoustic, roots rockin’ punk songs that would please fans of The Bouncing Souls, Green Day, Brian Fallon, Joey Cape, and Tony Sly. The ep releases to the masses on January 26th through all digital networks. This ep will also be available to purchase on 7″ vinyl.… Continued →

Settle the Sky has announced a reunion show AND is in the process of writing new songs. Keep an eye on their Facebook for more updates. For those unfamiliar with the band, check out one of their eponymous tracks below.

Grand Rapids' Anita Ranae has unleashed a lyrical powerhouse in the form of Watercolor Sidewalks.

Check out this music video for “Splendor” by independent Orange County, CA. artist David Di Maria. The song appears on David’s latest demo disc “Apple of Your Eye”. You can also stream the song below via David’s soundcloud page. … Continued →

Airy guitars, soothing piano, and a strong knack for minimalist composition make for a great listening experience on Jon Carolino's On New Horizons EP.

2016 was an awesome year of tons of genres I love. This year heralded the return of some of my favorite bands as well as some newcomers who I'll be sure to keep my eye on in years to come.

K. Gautier's first album shows promise and skill but falls victim to feeling dichotomous and simply too long.

Thousand Foot Krutch has just put up a special ep titled the “Winter Jam Ep” for free download via NoiseTrade. Check it out below. … Continued →

Read this interview with Dave Blackmore of the Symphonic Death Metal band, Death Requisite

Indie Vision Music classic releases from the “Hearts Bleed Passion” series are now available on a few digital networks with more added in the days to come. You can take a listen and purchase Vol. 1-3 right now, check it out below. Quick And The Dead “Going Home” (with bonus tracks) has just gone live on Spotify and is available through iTunes/Apple Music right now. Check out the releases available below. Some of these old compilation artists you’ll instantly recognize. Light The Way “Grace” coming January 26th through all digital networks through Indie Vision Music.… Continued →

Orion Walsh has released his brand new full length titled “7” which you can purchase/listen to here. Orion is out now on tour with JM Lansdowne in the U.S. then he heads to Europe for a 3 month tour. Be sure to visit his page here for dates/times. … Continued →

It feels like a cliché at this point to introduce a list along with a meta commentary on the nature of lists, etc, but I still feel the need to clarify that as much as I love making lists, the order of my picks have swapped more places more often than I can count, and will probably change tomorrow. It’s also a bit more diverse (between indie and established artists) and, well, random than my previous years have been.  IVM favorite bands who a few years ago would have been shoe-ins on my year end list released albums this year that never clicked (Relient K,  House of Heroes, Paper Route, Switchfoot, Showbread, Future of Forestry, etc) — and as a caveat for IVM readers expecting Christian artists, many of my picks are decidedly not religious, though I hope you’ll give them a chance regardless.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Army of Bones – Don’t Be Long [Single]
• Devin Shelton – Sensation [BC Music]
• Philmont – Leftovers (The Unreleased Feast)

Americana & Folk

• Drew Holcomb – New Year [Single] [Magnolia Music]

Hip Hop & Rap

• B-SHOC – #1 [Single]
• Canton Jones – Fanatic [EP] [CAJO Records]
• Dillon Chase – MVMNT [Single]
• Du2ce – J.C. Saved Me, Vol. 5
• Social Club Misfits – Who Else (feat. Andy Mineo) [Single] [Capitol CMG]
• Steven Malcolm – Never Let You Go (feat. Blanca) [Single] [4 Against 5]
• Steven Malcolm – Party In the Hills (feat.

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Indie label Theory 8 Records will be reissuing the classic album from Embraced titled “An Orchestrated Failure” that was released 15 years ago on their label. The reissue is limited to just 300 copies and is available for pre-order right here. I sold this release in the Indie Vision Music store back when it was first released and people really seemed to dig it. Classic emotional hardcore.… Continued →

New Northern California Pop-Punk act Light The Way sign to Indie Vision Music for exclusive digital distribution of their debut Ep recording "Grace". Read on for news about this new band and other info on the pre-order.

The Christian slamming brutal deathcore band (what a genre name, let’s stick with UnDead Metal) band Abated Mass of Flesh has released the first single off of their upcoming sophomore album, Lacerated. The song is titled “Infectious Womb”. The band started in 2011 as a project of Guitarist Zach Plunkett, but became a full band the next year, when Plunkett hired on his brother Matt (Vocals) and friend, Logan Hayworth (Bass). The band then hired on Drummer Kade Dodson and recorded their debut album and released it through Rottweiler Records.… Continued →

Let me start off by saying there were so many great releases from many of my favorite artists in 2016 that picking a Best Of list was quite challenging. If they weren’t all released in the same year I could have easily ranked any of my top 5 LPs as #1. Also, all the artists in my top 5 have been around since the late 90s/early 2000s, which speaks highly of these artists’ longevity in a music industry that is continually turning over artists. Top LPs: 1) Relient K – Air For Free Though Relient K never became inactive, Air For Free felt like a comeback record, and it’s the perfect one at that for longtime fans like myself that were worried the RK they knew and loved was a thing of the past.… Continued →

Anyone who’s close to me knows that I’m the unofficial president of the Andrew Peterson fan club (or a prominent cabinet member at least). In recent years, I’ve fallen in love with his extensive discography. He released his first full-length Carried Along back in 2000 and has consistently released music ever since. And yet, he’s somehow stayed under the radar for most people. His songs carry a subtle beauty that’s easy to miss on only one or two listens, but with each new listen there’s a new treasure to dig up.… Continued →

Norma Jean has announced the Polar Similar Tour 2017 with He Is Legend, Capsize, and Comrades in support. The tour features the first US headlining dates since the release of Norma Jean’s highly acclaimed seventh record, Polar Similar, which was released September 9th, 2016. Tickets go on sale January 6th.… Continued →

Ghost Key, Illinois hardcore act, has just announced that they have signed with InVogue Records. They have also announced the name and release date of their new album, If I Don’t Make It set to be released through InVogue on February 17th. Ghost Key is a band that began around 2011. The band has been on several tours and have played with Silent Planet, Church Tongue, and Beartooth. The band also released a single called “Indecision”, which you can hear below. … Continued →

Devin Shelton returns with a new eclectic album, but will he be able to detach himself from the expectations set forth from him time with Emery?

Hi, I’m Seth Andrew Hecox and I am conducting a 4+ part interview with Jason Marshall Wisdom right now. Part 3 will post exclusively to IVM and that part of the interview is where you come in. Send me questions, ideas and conundrums that you want to ask Jason. For instance, if you’ve ever wanted to know if he’s farted so strongly that he blew a hole in his boxers, this is the time to find your answer! Fire away!… Continued →

The Christian punk band Reforma Protestante has released their music video for “Skate & Destroy“. Reforma Protestante means “Protestant reform” in Spanish. The band features Andrés Matamoros (guitar and vocals), Pablo Mata (guitar), David Barrantes (bass and vocals), and Gabo Chevez (drums). The song Skate & Destroy originally appeared on Autism Awareness, Acceptance and Research, a Benefit Comp, Vol. 2, to raise money for The Seaver Autism Center at Mt. Siani Hospital. Reforma Protestante is planning for a full length release on Thumper Punk Records, a label they have just recently signed to, later this year.… Continued →