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MrENC (the project of former Denison Marrs member, Eric Collins) has recently released a really great new full length titled “The Lesser Light” which is printed on extremely limited vinyl (60). Available here from New Granada Records. [Facebook] … Continued →

Brian McSweeney, former lead vocalist and songwriter for the alternative band Seven Day Jesus, has released a new “solo” record titled “As The Bluebird” which you can find over on NoiseTrade below. This collection of songs borders on the experimental and yet entices you into a somber relaxation. A definite “kick-back and watch the winter weather roll in type of record”. Definitely an enjoyable listen. Imagine Brian Wilson collaborating with Starflyer 59, Gotye and Radiohead then you might have an idea for the sounds. [Facebook] … Continued →

Local Orange County, CA. pop-punk act, A Bright Sky, has regrouped and will be working on new music. The band last released an ep titled “Reinventing Yourself” back in 2013. The band features former Forgotten Arrival lead vocalist Travis Aimer. … Continued →

Do you remember The Agony Scene? Signed originally with Solid State Records, many people thought of them as a Christian metal band. Which originally they were. They dropped that label and then signed to Century Media and later on Roadrunner. Anyways, the band broke up in 2008, but reunited in 2013. Since 2013, the band played a few shows in 2014 with Living Sacrifice, and Project 86. The band recently has put out a statement stating they are working on a new EP, their first release since Get Damned (what a title) in 2007.… Continued →

Last summer, Bad Christian released a compilation album focused on electronic artists. Like most compilations, it proved to be a mixed bag – however, it was specifically aimed at getting exposure to a number of lesser-known artists. Summer Sleep happened to be Black Pages’ submission to the compilation and is also the first track off his 2015 EP Where It Gets You. Black Pages, the solo project of James McCurley of Vertica, is an ambitious singer-songwriter experience that is fairly unique – it’s neither folky nor relies too much on backing tracks.… Continued →

If you downloaded our most recent comp, “Hearts Bleed Passion, Vol. 6″, you may have heard this song. Definitely one of my favorites on it. Here’s a brief explanation of what it’s about from the band’s vocalist, Matt Evans: ” “The Laws That Guide My Feet” is kind of an anthem for people who feel lost and out of place. However, lyrically, it’s also a lot more than that. It transitions between various perspectives to illustrate a bigger picture. For example, most of the screaming vocals are from the perspective of satan…and most of the clean vocals are from the perspective of someone who is hearing both satan’s and God’s voice and doesn’t feel like they fit into either narrative.… Continued →

Colours' debut album stylistically diverges from their Skin and Bones EP and ultimately leaves room for improvement.

Demon Hunter has announced that they are going to release their 8th full-length album, Outlive, in March 2017. The band formed in 2000 with brothers Ryan and Don Clark and Jesse Sprinkle on drums. The band then added on Jon Dunn and Kris McCaddon (ex-Embodyment, ex-The Famine) and the band progressed from there. The band’s current lineup consists of Ryan, Dunn, Guitarists Patrick Judge (The Showdown) and Jeremiah Scott (The Showdown, Destroy Destroy Destroy) and Drummer Timothy “Yogi” Watts (ex-The Lonely Hearts).… Continued →

2012 saw the departure of Lacey Sturm from Flyleaf. She announced to her fans that it was her desire to take some time off and focus on her family, an admirable and noble decision for sure. In the hearts of her fans was a feeling of support for her decision, yet at the same time, those feelings were mixed with a hopeful wondering of whether or not we’d hear from Lacey again in the music arena. 2 years passed with hardly a peep as Lacey enjoyed some well deserved time off with her family.… Continued →

Drive Thru Society, a female-fronted hard rock from Dallas, TX is back with a new EP. “Soteria” is the result of the band’s recent crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The EP was produced by Travis Wyrick, best known for his work with bands such as P.O.D., Pillar, and Disciple. Check out the EP on Spotify below and consider picking up the EP on iTunes or CD.… Continued →

Check out the music of SafeKept. Featuring singer-songwriter Miah Wagner (Formerly of The Great Transparency). The band has several releases available on their bandcamp page along with two “demos” of upcoming songs which can be heard below. Their new album “Modern Mortals” will be released early next year.… Continued →

Post-hardcore band Hopesfall have signed with Graphic Nature/Equal Vision Records. The band is reissuing their last 3 full length releases (The Satellite Years, A Types, Magnetic North) on Vinyl and a new album in 2017. Do we have any Hopesfall fans here?… Continued →

MxPx released the political anthem “They” last week. The song is available for free download if you sign up for their mailing list. The band is celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Life in General” in which they re-recorded and re-released the album a few months back for free. Do any of you have special memories of this album/time period? Next year is the band’s 25th anniversary and they already have some big plans in store. Prepared to be amazed. … Continued →

Phinehas are teasing us with a little video and a date of 11.18.16. What could it mean? … Continued →

While The Peace of Wild Things was a fan favorite, Paper Route's ambitious sixteen-track return certainly holds its ground.

On this slow Sunday I figured I’d do a little video flashback from the band Thrice. This song “Red Sky” appeared on the band’s 2005 full length effort, “Vehissu“. Following up the chart topping, fan favorite “The Artist in the Ambulance” seemed like a troublesome task but take a skilled band like Thrice and the end result further proved that the band’s prior success was definitely no “fluke”. This was and still is a band that is here to stay.… Continued →

Wisconsin-based pop group Loftland called it quits only to quickly reveal their new single under the name TENNIES. Check out Do What We Want, a track steeped in 80s analog synths and Justin Timberlake-esque vocals. You can find TENNIES on Facebook and other social media outlets. … Continued →

7 Horns 7 Eyes, the death metal band from Washington, has started to record again, after taking an unofficial hiatus. The band started in 2006 with two brothers, Aaron and Brandon Smith and their friend, Kyle Wood, whose brother, Ryan, joined the band and later Project 86. 7 Horns 7 Eyes started working on a new album after Ryan’s departure, with the lineup of the Smiths, Vocalist JJ Polachek, Guitarist Sean Alf, and, for this session, Unearth Drummer Nick Pierce. The band’s Facebook page put this image up:  On November 13, 2016 (today as I’m writing this), JJ Polachek, who they call Shiv, posted a photo on his Instagram.… Continued →

Tiger Drive, a Nashville progressive indie band featuring members of OceanSpeak, recently posted a video on Facebook from one of the group’s rehearsals. While the sound is definitely a departure from the groovy, post-hardcore elements that OceanSpeak showcased at times, there’s definitely plenty for old and new fans to enjoy. Check out the video here and be sure to give their page a like! … Continued →

Wisconsin based pop-punk band At The Wayside will return in 2017 with a new album titled “The Breakdown and the Fall”. This will be their first new full length since their “Self Titled” release in 2012 (Red Cord Records). 5 years is a long time especially in the pop-punk music realm but the band will smash all expectations with this passionate and in your face melodic set of songs. Check out their latest song “Closer Than Close” below (also available for free download on Hearts Bleed Passion Vol.… Continued →

An independent pop-punk band that I had connected with 5 years ago is BACK! The band Blank Pages last released their “Self Titled” EP in 2011 which spawned a few “singles”. The band played for a few years following the release of their Ep then went on hiatus for 3 years. Now they are back and have a new single which you can view below. Look for a new release soon. You can also check out two of their older music videos below. [Website] … Continued →

Least of These just began their fall tour this past week with Bradley Hathaway. Check out the dates below and make sure you show up to support these two talented acts. Least of These recently completed a successful crowd funding campaign for their upcoming new ep “Wolves”. Look for more info on the new songs/ep soon.… Continued →

Industrial music pioneer Klayton (Celldweller) is back with the project that put his name on the map, Circle of Dust. COD is releasing a new album titled “Machines Of Our Disgrace” on December 9th 2016. In addition to this new album, ALL of the prior COD albums (and spin off projects) have been remastered and reissued right here for sale. You can also stream all the recent COD re-releases on Spotify. Check out the brand new single, below. … Continued →

Trip Lee has released his brand new single titled “Too Cold” via Reach Records. Check it out below and make sure to purchase on iTunes (and other digital networks). … Continued →

JJ Heller releases her brand new debut, full length Christmas music project called “Unto Us”. Check it out wherever fine digital music is sold and listen to the song “Christmas is Here” in video form below. … Continued →

Rottweiler Records is taking submissions for their annual Christmas comp, entitled an album “Fleas Naughty Dog Vol.4”. The label does this every year and even did one with Indie Vision Music awhile ago. The compilation has had a few submissions including, Leper, Wretched Graverobber, Grave Robber, Death Requisite, Peter 118, and Immortal Souls (go figure, what with their love of winter and snow. Here’s proof). Anyways, send your submissions to this address. … Continued →

Check below for a list of new music that release this week. Are there any that you will be listening to? Did we miss something? Leave a comment and let us know.… Continued →

The new thrash metal band, Hand of Fire, is on the verge of releasing their debut album. The band consists of ex-Tantrum of the Muse member Jim Settle, Guitarist Tiago Souza, Bassist Tom Eaton, and Drummer Bill Davies. The band recently released a lyric video for their new song “Let the Killings Begin”. Enjoy! … Continued →

Joshua Powell, of Joshua Powell & The Great Train Robbery, was kind enough to talk with me over email about his music last year. Our discussion covers his take on the current state of the American folk scene, the difficulty navigating between the business and artistic aspects of being a professional musician, and his personal creative songwriting process on his third album Aylosha. IVM: Alyosha is your third album, following up 2013’s Man Is Born For Trouble, and I can hear the two-year gap.… Continued →

An interview with Canadian musician Lauren Mann about her new album Dearestly.