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November 21, 2022
Forever Moon was a modern rock band that released an EP & full length before disbanding from what I gather. I bought the EP, but now it runs for around $100 from what I’ve seen. They were reminiscent of the early 2000s era that “Christian” rock stations played on edgier stations with rock shows. Win You Over was their other main song.
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New Music: November 18, 2022
Rock & Metal
- Chase Tremaine – Questions at Thirty (Live at the Hilson Studio)
- Huntingtons – Rock ‘N’ Roll Universal International Problem EP
- Bartholomew Jones – Yung Tutu EP
- Bear Hope – WE ARE THE WORLD! (DELUXE EDITION)
- Datin – The Mence Mixtape II: Civil Disobedience
- Dkg Kie – MASTERPIECE
- E.MeraThe_Shadow
November 19, 2022
Song of the Day: Element 101 - Standing On the Edge of Night
Saw this band with Slick Shoes many years ago. Hung outside the place w/ the guitarist & drummer from what I remember. Hope you remember & like them as much as I have over the years.
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Next In Line to Possibly Reunite?
Nothing like a good news story to sorta, kinda, maybe drop a hint that a former Indie Vision Music band “might” get back together and “might” celebrate 20 years of “Traffic” next year. There has to be some interest out there so let your voices be heard loud and clear. Do you want to see ALL of their pre-Indie Vision Music, 2003 Indie Vision Music, post-Indie Vision Music, and all the fun unreleased stuff in between, finally get posted up on digital networks? There have been a lot of songs here and there that dropped on the Indie Vision Music website over the years dating back 2005 when the store/label morphed into a webzine.… Continued →
Must Build a Jacuzzi in Winter to Like, Stay Warm and Stuff
I have it on good authority that they Must Build a Jacuzzi! You know, like an actual ska-core band that doesn’t suck, makes super duper fun tunes, has fun doing what they do and oh yeah….they ARE – MUST BUILD JACUZZI, and they WILL return in 2023 with NEW music. Or so I’m told, or kinda guessed? Go stream the heck out of their old catalog and get ready for some horn bangin’ action! Wait, that came out wrong I think. Well, enjoy the rest of your day and there is nothing to see here, move along….… Continued →
SHORTHANDED Have Returned
Another awesome blast from the past punk rock band called – Shorthanded, have returned and will grace our ears with their musical presence very soon. The band have been recording new stuff at The Blasting Room in Colorado and the songs will be available in the coming months. Members of Crux and Shorthanded intermingled back in the 1990s and each did their own thing with great love and admiration. Go back and spin some of the early Shorthanded material and get ready for the new stuff.… Continued →
November 18, 2022
Craig's Brother - The Sacrifice (New Song)
Craig’s Brother released their fantastic new album titled “Easily Won, Rarely Deserved” just last week and it is already reaching countless numbers of punk rock fans the world over and garnering very favorable reviews. I enjoy so many of the songs off the new album and find it extremely difficult to skip any of them. This is just one of the many good ones that appear on this latest full length album. It has a deep, profound emotional connection and Ted’s lyrics show a side many other bands struggle to put forth in their own songs.… Continued →
Idle Achiever Return From Hiatus With "Oxygenate"
Idle Achiever are once again back at it and “Oxygenate” certainly doesn’t disappoint. Their music defies genre classification and they really are playing in a league of their own but not so different from any likeable band you’d hear thrust in front of you. If you enjoy rap mixed with some indie pop and even synth emo, then you’ll love this new one. It’s like righteous explosion from the joining of Twenty One Pilots, Owl City, Eminem, Gym Class Heroes, Manafest, NF, and For King & Country.… Continued →
MorZan - The Fisherman (Debut Song)
MorZan, the newly reunited duo behind the projects such as “Mortal” and “Fold Zandura” have finally dropped their brand new song which is titled “The Fisherman” and it’s a total winner. Long time fans of Mortal who are familiar with their music might see some familiarity in this 😉 Listen below. You can find out more about this new group by clicking this link.
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Song of the Day: The Awful Truth - Ghost of Heaven
The Awful Truth–the best band that (almost) never was! In the late 80s I was huge into King’s X and what would soon become known as the “Houston sound.” It was part progressive metal, part groove, part rock, and lots of harmonies thrown in. I’d started hearing about this new band (at the time) called The Awful Truth, who had recorded their debut album for mainstream Metal Blade Records, and sadly broke up before it even came out. In fact, by the time the album was released, two thirds of The Awful Truth had formed a new band with two other members, the now-legendary Galactic Cowboys, increasing that groovy-metallic Houston Sound to yet another band.… Continued →
November 17, 2022
New Music: November 11, 2022
Rock & Metal
- Craig’s Brother – Easily Won, Rarely Deserved
- Gable Price and Friends – The Consequence Of Being Alive
- Sacrificium – Prey for Your Gods
- Analog Beach – See You Tonight EP
- Olivia Grasso – Reward EP
- Eves – The Wyoming Project
- Rachel Wilhelm – Mystery Canticles EP
- Swingin Hammers – Quiet, Vol. 2:Act Like Men EP
November 16, 2022
Song of the Day: Dodavahu - Mountain
Dodavahu reminds many of the funk groovy alt-rock of DighayZoose, Jane’s Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primus vein. I can see a little why as they remind me of Elder & a few others from the early 90s alt rock daze. Their stuff can be hard to find , but appears a band member added some to his SoundCloud page. Look for Larry Larraga. They are also on a hard to find compilation from Dwarf Records called Sam which I have been looking for years. Check em out.… Continued →
November 15, 2022
New Music: November 4, 2022
Rock & Metal
Pop & CCM
- Bellsburg Sessions – Bellsburg (The Songs of Rich Mullins)
- Caedmon’s Call – Caedmon’s Call
- Chasing Daylight – The Relentless Pursuit of A Human Kind EP
- Josh Wright – Seasons EP
- Miss Angie – Godsong
- BigBreeze – WestSide Nights
- Boyce Worship Collective – Rehearsal EP
- Bryann T – All Things Kingdom
- Byron Rhodes, Fvmeless – BEAUTIFUL MIGHTMARE EP
- DJ Mykael V – BODEGA!
November 14, 2022
Song of the Day: Eden Regained - Patient
This band seems to hearken from Newark, Ohio & this song was from their last release Ascension. They seem to have a post hardcore sound along w/ maybe nu-metal as you can hear some scratching. This is the only song that I know of that found its way onto indie “Christian” radio as I saw on a online chart a few times. hope y’all dig it.
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November 12, 2022
2Minute Minor to Release Final Album Through Steadfast Records
2Minute Minor have announced their unfortunate end as a band. These kings of hardcore punk are gearing up for some final shows and releases ending with their final album “Self-Titled and Self Reflection” to be released through Steadfast Records in 2024. Make sure to follow them here to get new new music and all the past tunes of the last couple of years.… Continued →
Dispraised Release New Double Full Length on Vinyl
Heavy, old school hardcore punk band named Dispraised are back with a double album release on one 12″ Vinyl Records through new label upstart – Coleiosis Records. This heavy hitting band has had a couple songs land on the billboard Christian Radio charts during the past year or so and it’s amazing to see them grow. They have moved on from Rottweiler Records and have assured all fans that there is no bad blood which you can read more about below. Click this link here to listen to the double album.… Continued →
Orion Walsh Delivers "Home to You"
Orion Wash who is a prolific singer-songwriter that has been pushing his delightful “solo” work for nearly 2 decades ever since the demise of the beloved emo/indie band – Slow Coming Day. While Slow Coming Day gears up for some reunion gigs in celebration of the 20th anniversary of “Farewell to the Familiar” which released on Tooth & Nail Records all the back in 2003, Orion is smack dab back in what he is admired for, as a creator of music that defies genre classifications.… Continued →
Song of the Day: Prescription - Reason For This Rime
It was pretty hard to find this LP over the years. Finally tracked down a copy on Ebay If I remember quickly. They fall within the alt/nu metal/rapcore genre. They had another LP on CDBaby back in the day also. Anyways, check out Lately I’ve Noticed also. Appears they were from Cali. They remind me a lot of E-So whom I am still looking for their song The Game.
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Flyleaf Announce Reunion With Lacey Sturm
Sorry for my absence. You know, life. This is a couple days late but certainly worth talking about. The beloved alt-rock-metal band – Flyleaf, have indeed reunited with their acclaimed first singer and lead woman, Lacey Sturm. Since Lacey and the band parted ways like a decade ago, both parties went on to make new music and continue their careers. Lacey Sturm has come out as a very successful and talented solo artist but not in the acoustic-y, “fall asleep while driving” realm. Her music was as heavy as it was a lighter and more spiritual affair.… Continued →
November 11, 2022
Song of the Day: Body and Soul - The Graylands
I first discovered this band from Tim Henderson (Warlord/Mr Bishops Fist) one night as we were talking about obscure Christian bands from the past. Body and Soul was a one-off solo project from Daniel Amos keyboardist Rob Watson. Body and Soul released only one 7″ in 1983, and never did anything else.
Side A featured “Something’s Going On Here,” which is a good song, but is more typical of 80s new wave/pop. It sounds like a track you’d hear in an 80s action comedy film, something akin to Adventures in Babysitting.… Continued →
November 9, 2022
Song of the Day: Beth Hall - Send Down The Fire vs Fuel4Soul - Keep The Faith
Beth Hall has branched out from her band Fuel4Soul for this song. It has a modern rock vibe & the lyrics are chock full of worship energy . The song has hit Christian rock radio this past week so check it out. Also check out Fuel4Soul’s song Keep The Faith.
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November 7, 2022
Song of the Day: The Fall of Leviathan - Jesus Didn't Live the American Dream
Good luck on finding much on this rarity. I believe from what I remember they were featured on Radiou’s metal show many years ago. They seem to be of an early metalcore/deathcore variety & were from Reno, Nevada. Their Myspace page has them going to Joshuafest back in 2010 & ReverbNation has a demo of another of their songs. This song’s lyrics sounds to be close to a worship song as you can hear them screaming He died for us circa the 1:30 mark & some spoken circa the 3:15 mark.… Continued →
November 5, 2022
Song of the Day: TheCellExperiment - The Prize
This industrial artist Chris Cummings has gone by a myriad of names over the years of whom you can hear more of his stuff through Bandcamp. I have always liked this one, but it was long lost from a comp cd I made when mp3.com went away. Anyways, forgot about it over the years & found 3 cds of his on Ebay recently. Was listening to his nostalgic stuff when one jumped at me & I realized this was the song I had lost circa 20 years ago!… Continued →
November 4, 2022
Song of the Day: Recon - In My Dreams
Recon was a Christian metal band active in the late 80s and early 90s. They were one of the earliest true “power metal” bands in the Christian scene. They played a traditional form of heavy metal that was augmented and supplemented by progressive tendencies and tempos that sometimes approached speed metal.
The band released a pair of cassette demos, first in 1989 and then 1990, and also had a song featured on the most excellent California Metal II compilation where I first heard the band. Vocalist Vett Roberts sang in a high-pitched operatic style not too unlike Jimmy Brown (Deliverance) or Geoff Tate (Queensryche), or possibly even a more musical version of King Diamond (Merciful Fate).… Continued →
November 3, 2022
Craig's Brother Release New Song "Rodeo Clown"
Craig’s Brother release yet another new song off their upcoming album which drops November 11th. The song is titled “Rodeo Clown” and is a passionate ballad of sorts, similar to a couple tracks off the classic album “Lost at Sea” and “The Aaronic Blessing (Peace on Earth)” from The Insidious Lie. This is a powerful song, one that builds on emotion and connects on a very real human level. It is classic Craig’s Brother and yet modern enough to take them out of 90’s era.… Continued →
Allen Odell Releases "Full Hearts, Empty Places"
I think we missed posting about this new full length from Allen Odell, a month ago. Allen creates some really mellow, chill, spiritually relevant post-emo and indie music that inspires. It’s one of those albums that draws you in with subtlety and puts you on a journey of discovery and heaven gazing self-reflection. This isn’t some sort of fists in the air, aggressive rock anthem worthy music to cause a ruckus. It is simply just good, deep music that will leave you haunted by soft spoken melodies.… Continued →
Introducing: World Gone Cold (Feat. Members of P.O.D, Disciple, Demon Hunter, Attack Attack, and The Letter Black)
I’d like to take a moment and introduce you all to a brand new “supergroup” of sorts. This band features Ryland Raus of Attack! Attack! / Inhale Exhale, Traa Daniels of P.O.D., Andrew Stanton of Disciple, Yogi Watts of Demon Hunter, and Mark Anthony of The Letter Black. The band is called WORLD GONE COLD, and they have just signed with Rockfest Records who will be responsible for releasing their upcoming album. No song released just yet but it is coming VERY soon. Who is psyched for this new band and their upcoming songs?… Continued →
The Echoing Green Continue Working on New Record
The Echoing Green keep teasing their recording process on that next album to release. I am super pumped for this. Any other Echoing Green fans here at Indie Vision Music? Make sure to buy their latest collection of songs from 2002 to 2018 in vinyl format right here at their site.… Continued →
November 2, 2022
Song of the Day: I Am They - From The Day
This country folk rock band isn’t your normal artist noticed on this site, but they have been a fave of mine for years. I finally got the chance to see them live here recently & I was sad. This was their last tour as a band. They actually started out really small doing some songs for their church from what I gather. Obviously they grew & found their way onto Christian CCM radio. I actually performed this song on bass to this megachurch church I was going to at the time to audition for the worship band.… Continued →
October 31, 2022
Song of the Day: Redline vs Ironside Collective - Vapor vs Doomsday
Redline is a grunge/post hardcore band from the 90s that changed their name to Echocast then to Ironside & now to The Ironside Collective. I think I saw them live right as they changed to Echocast. The Ironside Collective is their name & will song be coming out with stuff on The Charon Collective record label.
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