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Sleeping Giant is an awesome band nuff said!  They are what I like to consider a spirit filled hxc band due to their performance & unabashed way they present Jesus. They split off from another hxc band along with The Great Commission, both of whom I have seen live. I totally miss the Scream the Prayer Tours! Here are 2 of my faves that will get you on fire for God! . … Continued →

In a last minute attempt to boost sales numbers of tickets for Morbius this weekend, the band Makeshift3 were added to the soundtrack for the new film. They are unlisted and not credited but their music can certainly be felt in this anti-hero film starring the great Jared Leto. A rep for Sony/Marvel had this to say about the last minute addition to Morbius: “We were looking for the perfect music to add in at the end of the post-credits scenes. Right after the final scene shows, the screen turns dark then right before the workers begin picking up cold, stale, butter stained popcorn and cleaning that vomit puddle, the lights come on.… Continued →

In what seems like one of the most unlikeliest of all scenarios, well, it has somehow magically come to fruition. Unless I was caught up in some sort of unforeseen nightmare or tripped out from not having enough carbs on this KETO diet, or a lithium overdose, the very first pressing of “Fluorescent Black” by the darlings of punk-metal – Makeshift3, is a go. The beautifully handcrafted, time tested elements of this package will include the original album all freshly remixed by Tom Lord-Alge and mastered by Bob Ludwig.… Continued →

There are moments in history that change things forever. Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address. Armstrong and the moon. Peter Griffin and the Chicken. The latest to be added to this list is the brand new ultraband comprised of members from 2 of the hottest up and coming punk bands – Homeplate and Makeshift3. When asked about the band, called Makeaplate365, Cody Thompson, drummer of now defunct “Homeplate” had this to say “It is a pyramid scheme. I’m really worried for my friend. Now excuse me while I hit this BBQ sauce.”… Continued →

Nickelback will return to the stage again and this time they are taking out the band Makeshift3 for a string of dates, mostly at coffee shops and and church basements. Nickelback will be supporting their new “worship” record – “How The Bible Reminds Me” which features 12 very catchy, radio friendly tunes consisting entirely of melodies from “How You Remind Me” & “Photograph” but based on different bible verses. Makeshift3 are fresh off their new drum solo album “Fluorescent Cymbals” and will be touring it alongside their friends in Nickelback.*… Continued →

Nate Parrish will be heading out on the “Hey Parrish, You There?” tour with Makeshift3 this fall. Nate Parrish will be headlining, playing songs off his incredible new full length “Soul Surgery”. Makeshift3 will be supporting and comprised by a very futuristic collection of (ro)bots playing all the instruments. Just imagine something along the lines of the Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey end sequence. It’s be a very explosive evening and each date will be different from the one before.… Continued →

Light The Way have just dropped their most insane set of songs thus far and a magical collection of new tracks that will get just about any punk lover fired up. You can stream the album now through all digital networks or pick it up on CD right here. Small Step Records is on a roll so make sure to support them. The band have announced a special “Desert Tour” with Makeshift3 this summer. It’s guaranteed to get HOT. Dates below.… Continued →

Empty Atlas have announced that Eric Mattson of the long running band – Makeshift3, has joined the indie act – Empty Atlas, as their 2nd “Jr” drummer. He will be contributing cowbell, tambourine, congas, and some maracas. Even some steel drum will be added to the impressive band’s new sound. I like to call it “Post-Indie-Reggae-Island-Rock”, a unique sound in it’s own right and sure to delight fans all over the globe with the infectious summertime jam sessions. Tired of “Phish”? Well now you have Empty Atlas to rally behind.… Continued →

It has just been announced that the band – Makeshift3, have just been added to Furnace Fest 2022 as one of the new headliners. Indie Vision Music will be there to support and share (spam) good music with everyone in attendance. This is such super-secret news that nobody else knows about it yet, but we’ve been given exclusive access to one of the finalized line up sheets that was found in a trash bin outside Furnace Fest HQ. We believe this is the real deal.… Continued →

The 1990s saw a huge revival of ska music–that funky fusion of reggae and punk, or so it seemed at the time. The real history of ska was much deeper than that. Unbeknownst to the general populace, ska actually pre-dates reggae, going back to at least the 1960s. It fused traditional calypso beats with horns and sounds gleaned from New Orleans jazz. Reggae emerged in the 70s, as tempos slowed down and the overall feel became more relaxed. In the 1980s, amidst emigration from the Caribbean to England, ska mixed with punk and/or new wave to create the “Two-tone” scene, a sign of racial integration amongst working class punks and skinheads represented with the ever-present black and white checkerboard imagery.… Continued →

The Juliana Theory return with a brand new song and news of an ep that’ll drop in May through Equal Vision Records. Check out the new song “Playback ’99 (Burn The Cassette Deck)” below. This is all kinds of fun and the nostalgia runs deep through their veins. I still bump “Understand This is a Dream”, “Emotion Is Dead”, and “Love”, and I definitely still enjoy them. Looking forward to the new ep. “Still The Same Kids, Pt. 1”, is out May 6th and you can pre-order in several different formats/bundles right here.… Continued →

Makeshift 3 is a metal tinged pop punk band which has been around for a while. This song seems to have been redone a few times, but I like it & hope you do also. … Continued →

The brand new Light The Way album, “Long Story Short”, drops worldwide on this Friday via Small Step Records. This outstanding NEW album from Light The Way is without a doubt, the best the sounding record the band has ever made. It’s a combination of all their greatest songs and even some new sounds mixed in. You’ll love the acoustic oriented track as well. Listen to “Goofball” below in lyric video fashion and make sure to pre-order the CD and merch at the Small Step Records website (Merch is shipping right now and NO waiting), you’ll even get an instant download of the whole album with purchase!… Continued →

Stairwell, a band I’ve been a long time fan of and known for 2 amazing albums, “Pacific Standard Time”, and “The Sounds of Change” which both came released on Takehold Records (Hopeless Records picked up the final record and re-released it), just announced their reunion and lineup. Joining long time members Jonathan Caro and Zak Schultz is Justice Gulmatico (Bloodshed), Jeff Jacquay (Unashamed, Rainy Days), and new face – Andy Lara. This 5 piece lineup is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face and bring back the fun.… Continued →

The mighty fine WORDS, just dropped their brand new single titled “Hopscotch” and you can listen below. The song is available now through Honey Gold Records and on your digital network of choice. What do you think? This band is killer and I love everything they’ve put out so far. [Thanks for the tip from one of our readers]… Continued →

This Furnace Fest 2022 lineup could quite possibly be the strongest festival list of bands one can ever or will EVER see again. The list can be seen below. What are your favorites and who do you have penciled in (or typed/keyed/texted in) for this year’s fest? Some mighty fine surprises were added.… Continued →

Watashi Wa have dropped their brand new music video which is probably the first as “Watashi Wa” in over 15 years. The song is “Let Me Prepare You” and the sounds mixed with the fun visuals of this video make an all around great track, even better. Watch the music video with some questionable dancing skills, below. The Watashi Wa 2 song single is available now and “People Like People” album is due out May 20th 2022 via Tooth & Nail Records. Pre-Order the album on Cassette Tape and CD here.… Continued →

Tourniquet-What am I to say about one of my top 5 bands ever? Besides some outstanding songwriting & metal music, the band has stood the test of time. They have been going since the 90s. I remember You Get What You Pray For on an Intense Records comp & I was hooked. Pathogenic was one of the first cds I bought (first was Rich Mullins’ Winds of Heaven & Paul Smith’s Human Touch) & I got it the same day as Galactic Cowboys Space in Your Face.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• City of Auburn – Where Does It Hurt? (EP)

Pop & CCM 

• Andrew Kurtz – Living The Adventure
• Jeremy Flick – Airplane Mode (Deluxe Edition)
• Out of the Dust – The After (EP)
• TAVIA – Face My Fears

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Warrior – GOOD SPIRITS

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Alec Shaw – Quantity

Hip Hop & R&B

• Azeekah – Conversations
• J-Phish, JP KILLED IT – NEON (EP)
• Marqus Anthony – March Madness (EP)
• Mike Blount – Prayin’ For Better Dayz
• Nino Salas – Faithful To Finish
• Raging Moses – The Flourishing (EP)
• Scootie Wop – MIDNIII MADNESS (EP)
• Tré Morris – It’s Not What You Think (EP)

Worship & Gospel

• The Belonging Co – Here (Live)
• Clayton Brooks – Awaken the Dawn
• Don Potter – May God Be
• Erik De Mooij – His Glory Revealed
• Joyful Noise – No Other Saviour (EP)
• MVMNT Music – Closer (EP) (EP)
• Passion – Burn Bright
• Phil Wickham – Hymn Of Heaven (Acoustic Sessions)
• Rebecca St.

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Mumsdollar has an interesting way they chose their name.  Their vocalist was at a Hillsong conference & only had a dollar to give for the offering, his mum’s dollar. So the name stuck & they ended up being one of the biggest kiwi (music from New Zealand) bands. This SOTD has always stood out w/ its melody & lyrics. Since I met you I’ve known there’s no-one else who could ever come close And the day that you said That you would be mine Meant now I’d be happy till the end of time I love you more than words could say And I pray to God everyday I thank Him for showing me the way to find you Now there is nothing but blue sky.… Continued →

XREDLINEX are about to make a big splash in the realm of independent hardcore music and are ready to unleash their debut song. Check out the teaser below for “11th Hour”. Full video will premiere right here on Indie Vision Music April 8th at 8:30am PST.… Continued →

Nate Parrish is about to unleash album #2 in just 2 short weeks from today. On April 8th 2022, the album “Soul Surgery” will be unveiled and soon following will be much acclaim and admiration for Nate’s work. I’m about to dive in to the album as of this writing so I’ll let you know what I think in the next week or so. From the 2 songs revealed thus far and all the song clips, this just might be one of my favorite albums of 2022, and it’s still early in the year!.… Continued →

It’s hard to believe that 19 years have passed since a young 24 year old Brandon connected with a band of youngsters that nobody outside of our very small small population of Orange/San Diego counties had heard. I remember eating some tasty tex-mex food at Chevy’s (remember that place?) here in Laguna Niguel, CA. back in early 2003 and through the talking noise of fellow patrons with full bellies of perfectly formed machine made tortillas, I discussed the future of IVM and a band, Dismissed. It changed my life, quite literally.… Continued →

You might recall a couple posts over the past few months about the return of Watashi Wa and I’m excited to finally share the fruits of their (reunion) labor. The band is back and have just released 2 new singles through Tooth & Nail Records with a full length “People Like People” due this spring/summer through the label. The two new singles feature some mighty guest spots (and I hear the album will have even more!). First single is “Let Me Prepare You” and features Gasoline Heart.… Continued →

One of the most beloved and respected bands in the traditional heavy metal scene, Apostle was a slight anomaly in that they never released an album on a record label. Formed in 1983 in Jacksonville, FL, the band released a total of 5 independent full-length albums (not to mention EPs and compilations) all while remaining an unsigned band. Apostle opened for Christian metal stalwarts Whitecross on a national tour, and also had a song featured on East Coast Metal for Regency Records, in 1988, where I first heard the band.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• The Jericho Harlot – Scary Movie

Pop & CCM

• Matthew Parker – Dragonfly (Deluxe)

Electronic & EDM

• Hype – Let Me Go

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• The Gray Havens – Blue Flower Instrumentals
• Justin Schumacher – Childish Ways

Hip Hop & R&B

• Akil Hamilton – Progress
• Cephas – America Shall Be Saved
• Coop – if it were the 90’s (EP)
• Hunterdrinkswater – Born in Sin, Born Again
• Jordan May – No Pressure
• JWOODZ – BARELY STARTED (EP)
• Kaleb Mitchell – BE SAFE (EP)
• Kylen – Be Transformed
• Marcus Leon – Forming (EP)
• Phathom – Kingdom Culture
• Spencer Kane – TAKE A CHANCE

Worship & Gospel

• Citipointe Worship – Behold Collection 2 (Live)
• Honor & Glory – Honor & Glory
• Jon Reddick – God, Turn It Around
• Lovkn – Home Called Heaven
• Mannahouse Worship – Moments Of Praise (EP)
• Mike Marshall – Come On In (Live)
• Nathan Drake – Hymns Of The Son (Reawaken Hymns)

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Zao is a metalcore band that formed from the spirit filled hxc scene back in the 90s. Seen them a few times & hung out with them back in the day. When they were in Myrtle Beach, I yelled & they ended up playing my song Lies of Serpents River of Tears & then the crowd wanted Skin Like Winter. A good video to watch is their documentary The Lesser Lights of Heaven. Anyways, if I had a daughter I wanted to name her Savannah. The song, though, eludes to sin & its devastating effects that can lead to suicide.… Continued →

Over the Rhine has been around for a long time since 1989. Hailing from Ohio, their genre consists of mostly folk, but back in the day they were considered “alternative” by the standards we had back then. They reminded of a softer Fleming & John. It’s crazy, but they have even shared the stage with Bob Dylan! I have always liked this SOTD along w/ Jacksie.  … Continued →

You may have heard about this special documentary film called “The Case For Heaven” which is based off the book of the same title by the great Lee Strobel. If you haven’t heard about the film, check out the trailer below. It is playing in theaters nationwide beginning on April 4th, 5th, and 6th and tickets are on sale now. This special film was directed by Mani Sandoval and Executive Produced by his brother, Gil Sandoval. If those names don’t ring a bell, well you may have blinked and missed one of the great up and coming indie bands, Safe Haven, that both of those gentlemen were a part of.… Continued →

Relent have just put out an extremely powerful, truthful, and eye-popping music video that is revealing as much as it is a sad revelation of what goes on in the darkest places of humanity. The video centers around the horrors of sex trafficking and the evil desires of mankind’s perversion. Lust kills and destroys the spirit of so many but there is hope. Watch with the mindset to share and make changes.… Continued →