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March 11, 2015
Indie pop-rock band Cold War Kids have released a new music video/lyric video for their song “Hotel Anywhere”. That song can be found on their latest album Hold My Home available now. View the video below.
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Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors - Tightrope
Coming off of their recent release of Medicine, folk band Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors have put out a video for their single “Tightrope”. You can view the seemingly-random animated video over at Relevant Magazine.… Continued →
REVIEW : The Brilliance - Brother
I like vanilla ice cream. I really do. It's simple, sweet, and to the point. No quirks, nuts, or slime to get in the way of what really matters. On the other hand, vanilla ice cream can get old really fast. Who would want to eat the same-ol same-ol "normal" vanilla ice cream 24/7? Nobody, that's who. CCM worship music is exactly like ice cream (in fact, I sometimes confuse them and put sonicflood albums in my freezer). Vanilla ice cream/CCM is great for pleasing large amounts of people in gatherings such as churches or ice cream socials (or ice cream socials at church). However, in my own time, I like to have a little bit of cookie dough in my ice cream to chew on. David Gungor and John Arndt are my cookie dough ice cream.
REVIEW : Rapture - Trials
Frenzied grooves and uplifting messages are the calling card for this new hardcore band, Rapture. Check out this review of their debut EP, "Trials."
March 10, 2015
INTERVIEW : Fireflight
Here is an e-mail interview between Dawn Michele, vocalist of Grammy-nominated rock band Fireflight, and Ian Zandi. However, most of these questions are actually adapted from our very own Brandon Jones. Be sure to check out their new independent album INNOVA when it drops on 5/5/15. The current single "Resuscitate" is Fireflight's eighth #1 hit.
Dustin Kensrue - Of Crows and Crowns
Dustin Kensrue has released a new music video for his track “Of Crows and Crowns” which will be released on his upcoming new full length release titled “Carry the Fire”, which is due out April 21st. Video can be found, below.… Continued →
March 9, 2015
NEEDTOBREATHE - "Brother feat. Gavin DeGraw"
NEEDTOBREATHE premiered their new music video for "Brother feat. Gavin DeGraw" over the weekend on VH1. View the video below. NEEDTOBREATHE has been the subject of a lot of the news here lately including the announcement of a new live album and the mega-sized Tour De Compadres.
March 5, 2015
INTERVIEW : Disciple
Hello my friends, it’s been a while, but I’ve got another sweet interview for you to enjoy. Recently I attended the City Rock Fest Tour, featuring Disciple, Decyfer Down, Nine Lashes, and Seventh Day Slumber, when it made a stop in Minot, North Dakota. I didn’t have a chance to plan an interview in advance, but I figured I’d bring my iPod and mini microphone and see if any of the groups would be willing to chat for a few minutes. Disciple was glad to oblige (the other groups were too, it just never materialized), and amongst the talk of the tour and their album Attack, they informed me of an upcoming release fans will be happy to hear about.… Continued →
Britt Nicole - Set The World On Fire (Neon Feather Remix)
Christian pop star Britt Nicole has released a lyric video for the Neon Feather remix of her song "Set the World on Fire". She is releasing The Remixes on March 17th.
March 4, 2015
INTERVIEW : The Hawk In Paris
An interview with The Hawk In Paris' Dan Haseltine and Ian Zandi. Topics include their new single "Frozen Heart", finding inspiration, and why the band won't tour.
INTERVIEW : House of Heroes
The 2nd part of an interview between Tim Skipper, Stephanie Skipper, and Ian Zandi. This segment focuses on the House of Heroes project.
REVIEW : Mat Kearney - Just Kids
Read my review of Mat Kearney's latest (but not greatest) album yet.
March 3, 2015
Backstage Royalty - The Advocate
Backstage Royalty have released a new music video for the track 'The Advocate,' from their latest EP Stand for Something. Check out the video below.
INTERVIEW : Copperlily
Here is the first part of an interview done between Ian Zandi and Copperlily. The 2nd part will include House of Heroes.
American Arson - Fingerprints
Check out this new lyric video from American Arson for the acoustic track, “Fingerprints”, which will be included on the group’s new acoustic themed ep “The Seeds & The Soil”. The new acoustic ep releases this friday March 6th. Don’t forget to order physical copies of the release right here in the band’s official store.… Continued →
March 2, 2015
REVIEW : Tracings - Bloodlines & Anchors
From Fargo, ND post-hardcore band Tracings brings their newest EP, Bloodlines & Anchors. Read on for the full review.
February 27, 2015
REVIEW : kids - Rich Coast
A review of Kids' debut LP, Rich Coast.
February 26, 2015
Embers In Ashes – Set Fire
Embers In Ashes have released a new music video for their track, ‘Set Fire’, from their recent full-length album, Killers & Thieves. Check out the video below.… Continued →
REVIEW : My Ransomed Soul - Trilateral
This album shows immense growth from the group, along with an unharnessed potential for continued growth. In short, this is the album that won’t let me forget about My Ransomed Soul anytime soon.
February 22, 2015
REVIEW : Red - Of Beauty and Rage
Following a middling album in "Release the Panic," veteran rockers RED seek to redeem themselves with "Of Beauty and Rage." Does this new album prove to be a return to form? Find out here.
Atrocities - Pride
Hot on the heels of the band’s recent review here on IVM comes this great music video of the song “Pride” taken from the band’s new “Demo” available right here. Video can be found below.… Continued →
February 20, 2015
REVIEW : Atrocities - Demo
Atrocities brings an energetic, robust hardcore sound into this short, but power packed three song demo. Read on for the review.
February 19, 2015
Joshua Powell & The Great Train Robbery - Cave of Clouds
Check out this performance video of "Cave of Clouds" from Joshua Powell & The Great Train Robbery.
INTERVIEW : Naturalist
An IVM exclusive interview with post-hardcore band Naturalist. Conversation topics include their intriguing cover art, the new album direction, and staring at people just to creep them out.
February 17, 2015
We Are The City - King David
Check out We Are The City's music video for their single "King David."
REVIEW : 6'10" - The Humble Beginnings Of A Rovin' Soul
Tobin Bawinkel and his new project 6’10,” dropped the thrashing guitars and bagpipes of in his usual gig, Celtic Punk band Flatfoot 56, and has gone unplugged. Read on for the full review.
February 16, 2015
REVIEW : Drew Holcomb And The Neighbors - Medicine
Continuing their union of melancholy and redemption, the album is consistent from start to finish. Blending the traditional singer-songwriter template with contemporary sensibilities, it may be a modern classic. So if you’re sick of today's mainstream music, Medicine is the perfect remedy.
February 13, 2015
REVIEW : Aaron Strumpel - Bright Star
Aaron Strumpel continues to push against the limits of Christian music, and although Bright Star may not be his most experimental, it's a fine showcase for the care, creativity, and simple beauty of his music.
February 12, 2015
The Variant - Old Friend
Check out this new music video from The Variant (Ex - Rest.).
February 10, 2015
REVIEW : Flyleaf - Between the Stars
Click ahead to read my review of Flyleaf's transition from metal to pop-rock.