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November 10, 2016
It’s been a very quiet handful of years for the North Carolina metal act “To Speak Of Wolves”. After releasing the thunderous “Find Your Worth, Come Home,” they vanished from the music scene with little having to say about it. Four years later, they’ve come back from the dead releasing an EP and a relentless touring schedule.
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Skyward - Animal
Skyward just released a brand new self titled full length (available wherever fine digital music is sold) and this is the music video for the track “Animal”. You can also stream the album via spotify, below. [Thanks Luke R.]
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IVM Old School Hits
I am currently working to build up some “Old School Hits” on the Indie Vision Music Youtube page and thought i’d share some with you. Check out the playlist below and be sure to subscribe to our channel.
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Not One is Upright Makes Explosive Return
Grayson, Kentucky’s own chaotic hardcore outfit has decided to reunite recently. Along with the reunion, we’re sure to see more shows (like this one) and new music to follow. Check them out on Facebook for updates. Fans of The Chariot, Botch, Norma Jean, and Rival Choir will definitely enjoy their sound.
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S.O. - New Wave (ft. Canon)
Hip hop artist S.O. has released his new music video for the track “New Wave” (ft. Canon). Check out the song below. You can pre-order the new Ep “These Things Take Time” on iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon (links below).
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Gerry Skrillz - Use Me (feat. Th3 Saga and Joey Jewish)
Gerry Skrillz releases new single (feat. Th3 Saga and Joey Jewish) titled “Use Me” and you can take a listen to it below. Listen to the song and then read up on the new Ep below.
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J Vessel - Dance Like U (ft. A Star)
London based Hip Hop artist J Vessel has released a video for his latest single “Dance Like U (feat. A Star)”. Check out the song and video below. Pick up his debut album “Reflections” wherever fine music is sold.
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My Epic Albums On Sale
My Epic albums are all just $4.99 right now on iTunes, click here. The band recently released “Viscera Ep” to much critical acclaim and admiration. You can catch the band on For Today Farewell Tour with Norma Jean and Silent Planet, now.… Continued →
Future of Forestry Release "Awakened to the Sound" Today
Future of Forestry has delivered some of his best music yet in the form of new album “Awakened to the Sound” which is now available on all digital networks and from FOF right here. The album is available on HD Audio which is a unique listening experience. Check out a stream via spotify, below.… Continued →
Heart Like War - Bring it On
Los Angeles based pop-punk band Heart Like War released this fun little music video for their new song “Bring it On” a few months back and I wanted to spotlight it for those of you that didn’t know who these guys are. The band released their 2nd full length album titled “Fired Up” on Thumper Punk Records back in June of this year. Fans of Mxpx, Sum 41, Blink 182, and old Hawk Nelson will find something to appreciate in this new album.
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Lael Posts New Single Exclusive on Spotify
Lael the new electronic-pop side project of Jeff S. of Number One Gun, has posted a brand new single titled “Because of You (B Side)” exclusively on Spotify. You can listen to this song and the full album “Clarity” (released a few months ago), below. Anyone into this Lael stuff?… Continued →
GFM - Darkness
Beautycore. That’s what this band of sisters calls them selves. Pretty. Clever. GFM has been hard at work with releasing their debut album, ”Identity Crisis”. The band released a kind of mix between bands like Skillet and Barlow Girl mixed with bands like Memphis May Fire and Asking Alexandria. Go check it out! Enjoy the video!
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November 9, 2016
REVIEW : Norma Jean - Polar Similar
The Almighty Norma Jean simply cannot be stopped. The storied band just released their seventh record, and it’s their best yet. They’ve reunited with Solid State records, their production has never sounded better, and despite having been around over fifteen years, Polar Similar proves they haven’t lost any steam.
Norma Jean has been an anomaly for quite a few years. Meridional and Wrongdoers showed the group continuing to stretch themselves to top each previous studio effort. They’ve been on an upward streak since 2010, and I was curious whether they could continue the trend with Polar Similar.… Continued →
The Dawn Retreat Returns from the Dead
The Dawn Retreat, a punk/alternative metal band from the Quad Cities, has risen from the grave after five years of silence. Appropriately, they made their return at the Halloween-themed Whorror Fest on October 29. While their official reunion show isn’t until February, we can likely expect more from the band before then. Until then, you can listen to their previous release below. Also, frontman Dan Smotz has his own music you can find here.
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Facedown Records Tease New Vinyl Pressings
Facedown Records are teasing or rather unveiling new vinyl pressings of some of their catalog of releases. The picture below appears to show quite a few vinyl releases with 3 revealed so far: Comeback Kid “Turn It Around”, xLookingForwardx “The Path We Tread”, and War of Ages “Arise & Conquer”. What will be next? Are you excited about these pressings? It’ll all be available on November 18th. Speaking of Facedown, what has been your favorite release this year from the label? Some really strong efforts have been released so far: Rival Choir, My Epic, Everything in Slow Motion, Hope for the Dying, Poured Out, Comrades, and soon – Those Who Fear (December 9th).… Continued →
ForeverAtLast - Shoreline
Another band I want to highlight is the melodic punk band ForeverAtLast which released an explosive collection of songs last year in the album “Ghosts Again”. The band is touring constantly and you may have caught them at a show this past year. Think of Paramore meets Children 18:3 meets Anberlin meets Heartsounds and you’ve got a good impression of what this female led punk band sounds like. “Ghosts Again” available now wherever fine music is sold. Check out this music video for the song “Shoreline”.… Continued →
Islander - Bad Guy
An album I’ve been enjoying since it was released back in August is by the band Islander. The album is called “Power Under Control” and it has that Blindside meets POD meets Deftones meets Papa Roach vibe. The album was released by Victory Records back on August 5th (stream on spotify below) and this is a video for the track “Bad Buy” off the album. Enjoy!
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The Brilliance - See The Love
The Brilliance have released their new music video for the song “See The Love”. Check it out below. Pre-order the album on iTunes and get this single immediately right here.
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Introducing: The Eagle and Child
A fellow reader alerted me to this talented independent post-rock band called The Eagle and Child. I checked out their 2016 album and just had to introduce them to all of you. Make sure you give this new release titled “All Moments” a listen, below. It is available for purchase here or on all digital networks. Fans of My Epic, Citizens & Saints, Brand New, Watashi Wa/Eager Seas, Anathallo, and Attalus will find something to enjoy here.… Continued →
Dustin Kensrue Release New Vinyl Variant of "Thoughts That Float On a Different Blood"
Dustin Kensrue will release a new vinyl color variant of “Thoughts That Float On a Different Blood”, his live “covers” record that came out earlier in the year. If you order the variant right here, you’ll get a 7″ featuring 2 other “covers” for $25.99. Read Dustin’s blog post on this release here.
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Aaron Strumpel Launches Campaign for New Album
Aaron Strumpel has announced his new album, Fresh Cut Flowers which will feature a mixture of redone hymns and a number of original songs inspired by those hymns. Check out the campaign here.
Rewards range from standard items like CDs and shirts to having Aaron play trumpet on a song for you and a copy of a Christmas duo project, Heck Ya the Halls.
Check out a song from the Christmas project, as well as one of Aaron’s older songs below.
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Jim Hughes (Colossus, ex-For Today) Releases Parody Video
Jim Hughes of the bands Colossus and For Today released a parody video called “All the Fall Things” in October. The song is a parody of Blink 182’s song “All the Small Things”. The song is a pop-punk parody, rather than the metalcore/deathcore/djent Hughes has been involved with. Hughes also works for Facedown Records.
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November 8, 2016
Destroy the Runner to release EP with original members
Destroy the Runner have reunited to release a new EP before the end of 2016.
Introducing Strategic
Check out Strategic, a pop-punk project from the cold north!
The Trade - No Chill Button
Looking for some new hip hop to check out? Check out The Trade’s newest video for their track “No Chill Button”. Good stuff.
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REVIEW : Memphis May Fire - This Light I Hold
Over the years, the name “Memphis May Fire” has become nearly synonymous with the genre commonly referred to as metalcore. Some love metalcore, some not so much, but regardless of your preference, it’s hard to deny that Memphis May Fire is one of the best the genre has to offer. From the guitars chugging away in dropped tunings, to the breakdowns, to the versatility of Matty Mullins’ vocals, the band offers a variety of things to love, and more recently, a few laid back tunes have even made their way into the band’s catalog, showing off their ability to maintain the listener’s interest with some slower, melodic, catchy material.… Continued →
The Festal Shout Release Debut Ep "Tumultuous Noise"
The Festal Shout release their debut EP ‘Tumultuous Noise’ on ZAP Records. Four tracks of riotous, raucous, Holy Spirit punk n roll to revive, to heal, and to worship the Glory of God. Available now for download on all reputable digital download platforms. Take a listen to this most excellent ep below.… Continued →
Kids in the Way (K I D S.) Announce EP Release Dates
After not updating their Facebook page for nearly four years, Kids in the Way (K I D S.) started posting again in April of this year. As it turns out, original members Dave Pelsue, Nathan Hughes, and Austin Cobb have reunited and will be releasing two EPs in 2017. K I D S. announced on October 4th that the first EP will be released in March while the second will be released in October. You can stay up to date with K I D S. by visiting their Facebook page.… Continued →
REVIEW : American Arson - The Blood & The Bones EP
Check out the final EP in the Detroit punk band's Origins Trilogy.
Life In Your Way Start Again
Life In Your Way came out of hiatus and played a show at Souled Out Fest in NY a week ago. The band has plans to make a new album just don’t call it a “reunion”. This is the start of something fresh, new, and exciting. Watch a live video below from their gig. Check out this great interview with Joshua Kellam with Revolver Mag right here about future plans for 2017.
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