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March 5, 2015
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.
The Calvinists - Limited Atonement
Check out John Calvin and the rest of his punk rock pals in The Calvinists, perform the new song “Limited Atonement” in the form of a lyric video below. The song (along with a few others) are now available on digital networks for purchase. Oh and I heard a former member of punk band Ghoti Hook is involved in this project.… Continued →
INTERVIEW : Ellie Holcomb
This is a transcript of a phone interview I had over digital coffee today with CCM singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb. The 30 minute conversation includes topics such as her album As Sure as the Sun, her involvement with Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, potential collaboration with Jon Foreman, touring plans, a relatively-unknown side project, and her thoughts on streaming services.
February 7, 2015
REVIEW : Mike Farris - Shine For All The People
Mike Farris brings an amazing combination of rock/blues, Gospel, R&B, New Orleans Jazz to his latest release. But, it's really his soulful voice that does the real shining on the Grammy Nominated 'Shine for All The People.' Read on for the full review.
February 5, 2015
REVIEW : Judgement X Day - The Altar
If you like your music raw, fast and heavy, then look no further. Read on for the review of Judgement X Days's new debut EP, 'The Altar'.
February 3, 2015
REVIEW : The Gray Havens - Fire and Stone
The Gray Havens' debut full length, Fire and Stone, is a delight.
REVIEW : The Soil & The Sun - Meridian
Meridian is a musical onslaught, an aural tempest which drowns out all else until The Soil & The Sun is all that you know.
February 2, 2015
REVIEW : Derek Minor - Empire
With Minorville, Derek Minor came into his own as a producer, writer, and emcee. But minor flaws aside (pun intended), Empire takes the crown as his best album to date. From its gladiatorial beginning to it’s Twilight Zone-trap-music finale, Empire is a powerful statement on kingdom-building & has raised the bar for what could be a fantastic year for music.































