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Blonde bombshell Windy Lyre appeared seemingly out of nowhere in 1991 with her self-titled debut on Blonde Vinyl Records. Truth be told her connections to alternative Christian music ran deep, but on a personal level, which is not appropriate to go into here. The album was a refreshing display of acoustic alternative, which hinted at folk rock, jangle pop, and in a way preceded the dream pop/alt country craze that swept the middle part of the 1990s and beyond. Lyrics and music were all written by label owner Michael Knott (LSU, Lifesavers, Aunt Bettys, etc.)… Continued →

This band delved into a rare subgenre of heavier surf rock. The tollboth.org site has an interview with the band if you want to read all about the theory behinds the bands’ name. Also, vocalist John used to be in the old skool hxc band Clay. The live version if of their song The Arsenal which is their interesting take on the armor of God. Check this one of a kind band out. … Continued →

There is really such a thing as a heavy trap subgenre. Artists which have elements include Autumnboy, Man Ov God aka Brook from Impending Doom, Bella Futuro (members of MewithoutYou & The Operation) and Arizona artist HandsXFeet. Check out these thought provoking lyrics from HandsXFeet. Oh my God What have I done what have I done Oh my God I killed Your son, killed Your son The devil he entered my body All of that money it got me Our time spent it meant nothing An army of demons surround me I betrayed who set me free It should be me up on that tree Weight’s too much, fall to my knees Kiss of death was on my breath Take it back, I don’t want it All this blood money is haunted I just let the devil taunt me Shut your ears to sins confessed Broke that bread, passed that cup Flesh torn apart, You gave that up No salvation, out of luck Innocence now laid to rest [MAN OV GOD:] Lost, can’t believe I forgot Lost, can’t believe I forgot All alone in my sin Betrayed the Son of Man Guillotine, that’s the plan Hanging from a tree Flesh, the heart of man Save me from my grave My soul is strong, but my flesh is weak    … Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Asfirefalls – Oblivion [Single]
• Luxury – One Of Those Things (The Temple) [Single]
• Then It Ends – Unseen [Single]

Pop & Alternative

• Fulton Lee – Mufasa [Single]
• Henrik – Liar [Single]
• Hyper Fenton, Chris Howland – Scary Love [Single]
• Me+mad – THE GIRL WHO PLAYS WITH BEASTS [EP]
• Jaisua – hollow [Single]
• Sixpence None The Richer – Sixpence None The Richer (Deluxe Anniversary Edition)

Electronic & EDM

• Gui Brazil, CalledOut Music – Thank You Lord (Remix) [Single]
• JOSHUA LAZER – right on time [Single]
• Pembers – clocks [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Chris Renzema – Square One [Single]
• Drew Holcomb, Ellie Holcomb – Brick by Brick [Single]

Worship & CCM

• The Belonging Co – TEN
• eightFour, Calah Mikal – Better Plan [Single]
• Eliza King, Kate Gurren – Foolish & Ruined [Single]
• The Fuzzy Robes – Invocation [Single]
• Glenmerle – ACHING FOR THE SKY [Single]
• Lazuli – Bought by Blood [Single]
• Pulaski & Co.

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This pop punk band from California reminds me of ska elements at the same time without the horns which is probably since the band are big fans of Fire Iron Frenzy. If you like the band, check out their S/T on IVM’s Bandcamp page.     … Continued →

World Theatre released only one album, the brilliant eponymous full-length, for Frontline-imprint Graceland Records in 1989. But the band’s credentials are deeper than that might suggest. Founder Tim McAllister (vocals, guitar, bass, programming) had previously been in another one-album-only new wave band called Flock 14. Jim Abegg (AKA Jimmy A, from Vector and more recently The Ascendants) provided some guitar work. Gene Eugene (Adam Again, Lost Dogs, hundreds of production and studio credits) mixed the album. And piano and keyboards (along with some additional bass guitar work) were provided by none other than Cincinnati’s own Linford Detweiler (this was pre-Over the Rhine).… Continued →

Too Bad Eugene are back in a huge way this year. The band is gearing up to release their brand new album “Battle Scars” on March 8th and they will drop their 2nd single “Divorce Story” from the album, on February 9th. People Of Punk Rock just put up pre-orders for the album on Vinyl and CD, right here over on their site. Yes I’ve heard the song and this will be one album you don’t want to sleep on. Pre-Save here.… Continued →

Hailing from Leopoldshöhe, Germany, this rare melodic thrash band released 1 EP & 1 LP before disbanding. Their music is very hard to find so I uploaded most to Youtube for your listening pleasure. Instead of thinking thrashy Vengeance Rising, think of newer music that falls within part thrash/part metalcore & you will get a feeling of how this band sounds. The Spirit of Metal site still has them listed as active. but they haven’t released anything since 2005 from what I have found. Also their lyrics are definitely Christian as each of their songs comes directly from different parts of the Bible.… Continued →

This melodic death metal band is another rarity from my archives. Hailing from Duluth Minnesota, their lyrics are definitely Godly. The only other place I have found about them is the Spirit of Metal site. Their cd even references myspace if that tells you anything. Anyways, check ’em out. https://www.spirit-of-metal.com/en/album/Vox_Dei/114308 … Continued →

This southern tinged metal band from Tennessee (not to be confused with the spirit filled hxc band of the same name from Texas) is one of my faves in the genre. Their LP dominated my cd player back in 2006. Their only LP was released on Strike First Records which was a sublabel of Fasedown’s. Check out our own IVM review of the album also. … Continued →

We mentioned last week that Sixpence None The Richer had indeed re-formed and are working on new music, PLUS touring! Well since then it’s been revealed that they have signed with Curb Records and have re-released their “Self Titled” and on VINYL! Click here to visit their official merch store to get your copy now. Any Sixpence None The Richer fans here? Instagram followers can type out www.sixpencenonethericher.com to reach their site and store.… Continued →

Get ready to embrace new Cool Hand Luke music. We will be hosting a new song premiere coming real soon so be ready!… Continued →

The synthwave/indie pop project – Vivid Era, just dropped a brand new song this week called “Wildfire”. Check out the song below this message and comment with your thoughts.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• XREDLINEX – Gatekeeper [Single]

Pop & Alternative

• Company of Saints – Rabbit and Fox
• Isabella Erardi – Tightrope [Single]
• Langdon – Firewalker [Single]
• Loyal Love – Heartbreak [Single]
• The New Respects – Struttin’ [Single]
• OM53 – get better [EP]
• Sam Bowman – GRAVITY [Single]

Electronic & EDM

• Aesaph, Pembers – Prophesy [Single]
• Edu Linares – GΣNES6I6 [Single]
• TRELIC – GØ WITH THE GHØST [Single]
• TRTLE, Summit Foshee -Walk in Light [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Chase Tremaine – Unfall II (Part I) [EP]
• Daniel Hardin – The Thief [Single]
• Embleton – Keep Me In The Loop [Single]

Worship & CCM

• Austin Koukal, sxxnt.

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We are proud to premiere a brand new song from Chicago based Hardcore band – XREDLINEX. The song is titled “Gatekeeper” and you can give this most excellent song a listen right below this message or by visiting our IndieVisionMusic YouTube page. This song will appear on the band’s debut 7″ “Tongue Tied” due out in March on Steadfast Records and you can pre-order right here.… Continued →

Endless Sacrifice is a brutal death metal band from Argentina. The project formed in 2009, and has only had one constant member–Diego Barrera on vocals, guitar and songwriting duties. Carlos from Antidemon has provided guest vocals occasionally as well. With only one constant member, the ‘band’ has more or less remained a studio project. Nonetheless, add Endless Sacrifice to the long list of quality, brutally heavy bands from South America. Their debut, Dominio Total was released in 2016 on two different Latin American independent labels: Bolivia’s Vampire Records and Mexico’s Warriors Records before finally seeing a U.S.… Continued →

Head over to the Indie Vision Music YouTube page and turn on notifications for the new XREDLINEX song video that will premiere TOMORROW morning 6am PST (West Coast). Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the channel as well. You are free to comment and chat with other music fans about what to expect. Get ready.… Continued →

Check out this new track from Southern California based heavy pop-punk band Protect Your Heart right below this post. What do you think? Is it heavy enough? Is it poppy enough? Will it make you rage quit? Does it make you want to hear more? Let us know in the comments.… Continued →

Young Oceans are back with a brand new song for 2024 titled “Somehow”. Check out the song below this post and let us know what you think. Visit youngoceans.com… Continued →

Teddy of Teddy At Night Fame wants you to give him a call so he can solve all your problems. Don’t believe me? Check out his video below and get your answers now, some of which I’m sure will involve new music.… Continued →

So today is my birthday and I have been recollecting my life these past 46 years & how it relates to the music I have grown to enjoy. I originated from the quad cities in Illinois. I accepted Jesus into my heart at around 5 years old from a lady who ended up being a missionary to Europe. My earliest music memory was calling in for Farrell & Farrell’s People in a Box to be played on my birthday for a couple years on local CCM radio.… Continued →

This LA hip hop band was awesome back in the day. They were formed by vocalist Ahmad who actually released his first song back in ’93 when he was only 17. They have worked with mainstream artists Black Eyed Peas & KRS-One amongst others. This catchy track features turntables & a very cool synth line. … Continued →

Protect Your Heart, an Easycore/Heavy Pop-Punk band out of the Los Angeles, CA. area, are dropping their brand new song titled “YOUTH”, tomorrow. It’ll be available on all digital networks and streaming sites. This band has come right out of the gates with some of the strongest new songs I’ve heard recently and my expectations are high for this new material. Get into it and give these guys a listen!… Continued →

Take are back with more music and their related band “The Forerunner” also return and back with a vengeance together on one sweet looking Vinyl. This “Split” will see a release on Deluxe 180G Vinyl through Resuscitation Records on March 15th and available for pre-order right now through their webstore. Check out a sample of the release below this post. While you’re on the store site, make sure to pick up new vinyl from Debtor and Plead The Widows Cause. Resuscitation Records is a new label to get excited about just like I’ve been with Small Step Records.… Continued →

Future of Forestry are back with another symphonic masterpiece of a song called, “Athens”. The song is now available on all digital networks and streaming sites. You can find the song right here. Read about the song creation from Eric himself, below this post.… Continued →

This crossover band’s sound totally reminds me of Wage War. I really like them as their vocalist is actually the creative director at his church. Check out these lyrics from another of their earlier songs. Follow this band as they are doing big things. I’ll shout Your name, for You alone are King. And I’ll sing Your praise, ’cause You reign in me. Though I stumble and stray from the path, You never cease to love me with open hands. Though I may falter, You never alter.… Continued →

for KING & COUNTRY return with a special cover of “Place In This World” and it actually features Michael W Smith whose song this is a cover of. Very cool. The band is gearing up for the film “Unsung Hero” based off their song of the same title. Here is a synopsis.. “Based on a remarkable true story, Unsung Hero follows David Smallbone as he moves his family from Down Under to the States, searching for a brighter future after his successful music company collapses. With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases, and their love of music, David (for KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives.… Continued →

A little disclaimer here, this is my (Brandon Jones) most anticipated list of 2024 (so far). I am open to suggestions and news I might not be aware of yet. Please post yours in the comments below. I’m looking forward to new albums/eps from: My Epic, Too Bad Eugene, Names Without Numbers, XREDLINEX, Slick Shoes, Hangnail (please?), Dogwood (double please?), Gametime, Cool Hand Luke, The Myriad, Stavesacre, The Rocky Valentines, Everything in Slow Motion, Nate Parrish, Empty Atlas, Homeplate, Starflyer 59, Sixpence None The Richer, Olivia The Band, Teeth For Eyes, Plead The Widow’s Cause, Spoken, new unamed hardcore band (ft.… Continued →

While it hasn’t gotten the worldwide promotion just yet, those of you following Leigh’s instagram account have become witness to the rebirth of Sixpence None The Richer. Yes friends, the band is returning with new music and touring in 2024 as a collective unit. The band known for some pretty big hits like “Kiss Me” and a cover of The La’s “There She Goes” alongside all their 90’s critically acclaimed indie releases like “This Beautiful Mess” and debut, “The Fatherless and The Widow”, are back in action and ready to reemerge as the heavy hitters they once were (are).… Continued →

A brand new hardcore band called XRedlineX from back east, are gearing up to release their 7 track debut (on 7″) through Steadfast Records/Coffee and Hardcore Records on January 26th. We will host a very special song stream of a new track this Friday on our YouTube page. This is a very excited debut and one I know many of you hardcore fans are going to absolutely LOVE! Pre-orders drop this Friday through Steadfast Records.… Continued →