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Does anyone remember the swing revival back in the early 2000s? Bands such as The Deluxtone Rockets, The Dingees & Denver & the Mile High Orchestra were very common on alternative/rock Christian radio stations. Flight 180 was one such band who went by a couple name derivatives including several lineup changes over the years they were in existence. I think this is another genre that Tooth & Nail innovated in the Christian music industry.  I’m pretty sure they took their name from the Final Destination first film.… Continued →

Sef Idle the talented singer/songwriter behind such critically acclaimed punk bands like uniSEF and False Idle, returns as part of a special 4 Way “Split” with other great musicians like Dennis Jaguard, Rob Lanterman, and Russ Worstell. This punk rock troubadour conveys so much truth, and so much broken hearted honesty that you can’t help but sing along. This new “solo” song is built around his acoustic guitar but with a full studio sound even though it’s just a one man show, if that makes sense.… Continued →

Officer Negative have returned, well, in the form of Merch that is. A couple former band members including Chad Wiggins, have put up a bunch of great designs like shirts, buttons, patches, and yes – Vinyl. You are buying direct from them so please hit up this link here if you are a ON fan or even just a casual lurker about to turn into an ON fan. Maybe with enough persuasion the band will reunite someday?… Continued →

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This review is in response to a Facebook post that I was following on Christian bands that others may have not heard of. This is one of those rare hard to find any info on the web bands that I bring to the IVM table. They seem to have been a side project of former Deliverance members Jim Calvert & Justin DeTie which makes sense considering the release date & Jimmy P Brown producing. I waited for many years before dishing out the funds to buy the Hybrid release on Hour House Records (which from memory was one that dealt with dance music).… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• ’68 – Bad Bite
• ALLISSA – Let Me Out
• Anberlin – More to Living Than Being Alive
• Defying Death – Blinded by Sorrow (EP)
• Falcone Rising – Tableturner
• The Hero and a Monster – My Design
• James Franchise – Patreon EP I
• Mangled Carpenter – The Hanging of Judas
• The Midnight Wedding – Anthem for the Outcast
• Pastor Brad – Down and Dirty
• White Robe Nation – Bride

Pop & CCM

• Asher Postman – that’s cap
• Andrew Ripp – Revenant
• Caleb Lockwood – Hear Me Out
• Common Courier – The Start
• Daniela Garcia – With You
• Emorie – Bloom in the Dark (Live)
• Eniola Abioye – Valentines Day
• Fyr Fytr – Only 1 (S.L.W.

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We are excited to bring you the brand new music video from heavy (metal) band, Brotality. This song is heavy, it shreds, and is full of head banging fun. The band mixes up sub genres of METAL while remaining true to themselves and composing a sound all their own. It is an impressive accomplishment especially considering the collective ages of each band member. This band should be commended for their skill and for rising to the top despite their young age which might be a hinderance to other bands of this caliber.… Continued →

Long before Scott Stapp was crooning about going higher and breaking out of his own prison, there was this Creed, a traditional heavy metal band from Germany. The band released only one full-length album through Pias Music in Europe (and Pure Metal in North America), after releasing an obscure EP. The band played an intensely melodic brand of heavy metal without ever crossing into glam. And although a couple of the tracks approached breakneck speeds, they weren’t speed metal either. This style of metal was prominent in continental Europe at the time, but never garnered a major audience in the United States beyond the mid 80s.… Continued →

Swedish death metallers Pantokrator have released a new video for “We the People.” The song is presumably the lead single from their brand new album Marching out of Babylon, which released just a few weeks ago through Nordic Mission.… Continued →

Be Not Afraid, a new project featuring former members from bands like Staple, Sides of the North, and Distant Hero, just dropped a brand new song titled “Fatal Attraction”. This is their first song and it can be found on all digital networks including spotify. Check out the song below.… Continued →

Emo Empire which the solo project of Billy Edwards (he writes, plays all instruments, produces, and records the songs on his records), just dropped another new album called “The Rise of an Empire”. Check out this unique indie-pop-rock new release via bandcamp right here or on digital networks of your choice. You can also listen to it right here on Indie Vision Music in the comments below. Think The Rocket Summer meets Dashboard Confessional meets Snow Patrol, Keane, and Thinktank.… Continued →

Convictions just dropped a really heavy new song titled “The Price of Grace”, last Friday. Check out a lyric video for the song below this message. What do you think?… Continued →

Teddy at Night returns with a brand new music video for his captivating and all-too-catchy song, “Blueberry Water”. Check out the music video for the song below and make sure to follow him on all socials.… Continued →

This review is in response to one of my fave metalcore bands that I just noticed having reached enough popularity to find themselves on Radio & Records Mainstream Rock chart. Other bands who have started in the Christian arena & found their way on the same chart are Underoath, Beartooth, Wolves At The Gate, Love & Death, Chevelle & Skillet to name a few. There are many valid arguments on Christian vs mainstream routes, but my take & honest opinion is that I like the exposure.… Continued →

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Children of the Consuming Fire appear to have risen from the southern California Vineyard ministry with their record label housing alt-rock bands such as Asight Unseen & The Violet Burning. This SOTD has a live video you can find on Youtube as well, but was hard to catch the music atmosphere. The band did not catch much airplay that I remember, but with the cool bass line and the driving music, I really dig the band & song name. I think the band had a fun time on this track.… Continued →

We are hosting a Spotify playlist series and this week I am combining #3 (Click Here) and #4 (Click Here). The overall goal of these is to increase exposure for some great independent talent and hopefully, get some hefty plays. I think with enough attention we can increase plays while also drawing attention to great independent talent who have something positive to say. These plays will not only help independent bands who own their music but also independent labels who rely on streams and purchases across digital networks (yes, including Indie Vision Music).… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• August Burns Red – Extinct By Instinct (Reprise)
• The August Guns – Wait For Spring
• Convictions – The Price of Grace
• Defying Death – Lethal Dose
• Demon Hunter – Loneliness (Resurrected)
• Faith Head – Born Again
• Fallstar – Sunbreather
• The Fold – Young & Free (Alexander Wakim Remix)
• Lacey Sturm – State of Me
• Love and Death – Perfectly Preserved
• Luxury – One-Sided EP
• Mike Mains & The Branches – I Love You Always Forever
• Northern Abbey – Hidden
• Outsider Heart – Anyone But You
• Pastor Brad – Jaded Heart
• Unwed Sailor – Blitz

Pop & CCM

• Abby Robertson – Sanctuary
• Adam Lamb – 46 (EP)
• Andrew Ripp – Evergreen
• Cade Thompson – Dear Future Wife
• Caleb Stanton – You
• Chasen – Heartbeat Symphony (EP)
• The Color – After My Heart
• Crystal Rome, Melodic Midnight – Not Going Under (Melodic Midnight Remix)
• Dani Miché – Something Like Love
• Darla Baltazar – Whom Have I
• Dave Barnes – My Love Will Follow You
• Dez Childs – Light Up The Night
• Emma Mullings – This Is Freedom
• FAITHFUL, Amy Grant – A Woman
• Ginny Owens – Expressions II: Wonder (EP)
• Hager – Miscellaneous Melodies Live
• John Michael Howell – Movie
• John Waller – But God
• Land of Color – Warriors
• Maddie Rey – No More Lies / Never Let You Go
• Marie Bashiru – Exit Signs: Stabal Session (Live)
• Mōzi, Bryan Emery – With You
• Nightbirde – It’s OK (Live Maple House Sessions)
• Rachel Honza – somewhere green (EP)
• Rylee – learning
• Sucre – Permission

Electronic

• DJ Moisés, Pekape – Sunrise
• Gui Brazil, GV3, Eleni Baker – Yeshua (Remix)
• Jeremy James Whitaker – hebrews 4
• MinDatter – Like You
• Resonant Force – The Room

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Brian Bulger – Fast Car
• Drew Holcomb, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Ellie Holcomb – Feels Like Home
• Jennifer Kamikazi – Lebanon Mountains
• Jon Foreman – Departures
• Keith Settles – Composition Book
• Paul Whitacre – peach (Zach Winters Edit)
• Teressa Mahoney – American Elegy

Hip Hop & R&B

• adriansings – CHARLI
• THE APOSTLES, Bon Cantina – Another Love
• AR Base – When You Loved
• ASAP Preach – ASAP Preach – Goodness
• BigGucciDame – Worldwide
• Blake Whiteley – HIT DIFFERENT (EP)
• Brenno – YOU
• Bridgewater – I.O.U.

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Choo Choo Pye (a la The Wait) may have a funny sounding band & album name, but their music reminisces this reviewer of greats such as Midnight Oil, The Call, or Cloud Merchants. Composed of 3 members, the band seems to have hailed from California. The early 90s vibes are definitely there & they achieved Christian radio history by having the highest debut entry by an unsigned artist on the most awesome Pure Rock Report Multi-Format chart. They have a music video for their song U.S.… Continued →

I’m really hesitant to do this, but I’m gonna lay it on you. I’ve been a fan of music for well over 40 years. Narrowing down a favorite anything is really difficult. My list of favorite songs probably numbers near 1,000, and that’s just favorites, not all the songs I ‘just like.’ But, most days, if you ask me my favorite song of all time, it’s this one. The Seventy Sevens have had an extremely long career, with roots going as back as the late 70s/early 80s in a Sacramento church-based band called the Scratch Band.… Continued →

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Cowpunk (punk music w/ acoustic guitars instead of electric) is such a thing & Calibretto 13 did it well if I might say so. Green Day was probably the most popular band that dabbled in the genre, but MxPx & Officer Negative’s side project Zippy Josh & the Ragtag Band also played it in the quasi-Christian arena. Tooth & Nail Records’ Calibretto has some great songs with their most famous being High Five which featured quirky lyrics about being friends even if people do not agree.… Continued →

"Called to be His soldiers. Stand strong as warriors. By His hand we carry on. By His stripes, we are healed."

A really cool new microphone brand that I just stumbled upon through Kickstarter this morning is being brought to the forefront by none other than Reese Roper of Five Iron Frenzy and Brave Saint Saturn. He also mentions a “New Wave” project by the name of Heartwrench, coming soon (so excited for this). His new microphone company – ARCLIGHT MICROPHONES, has just launched on Kickstarter and they are seeking to raise $10,000 to cover costs of creating this one of a kind new design/concept.… Continued →

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The guys in Love and Death will not only be releasing a very long awaited follow-up to their  2013 debut release, “Between Here and Lost” this week, but will also be performing a livestreamed show with some special guests (Lacey Sturm, Matty Mullins, and Keith Wallen)! The wait for the new album, “Perfectly Preserved” is finally over! Check out the videos below! Grab a ticket for the coinciding show this Friday and check it out! Pre-orders HERE. Livestream tickets HERE. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=263595425136980&id=100044595722225… Continued →

Earth Groans is a metal band with an explosive, thundering sound that grips its listeners with their sound. Interest in the band in the past few years seems to have skyrocketed among fans of the genre and for good reason. So when you hear news of something new from them headed your way, you pay attention.   In a rather ambitious endeavor, the band has chosen to cover a song from the one and only Deftones. “My Own Summer” was the first single of the Deftone’s second album release, “Around the Fur” and was in instant hit and an instant classic.… Continued →

South Africa’s Forfeit Thee Untrue is a metalcore hybrid with clean & unclean vocals that have their own unique sound. I like many South African bands including The Awakening, Neshamah & Tree63, but FTU (as opposed to TFU-Training for Utopia-catch the reference?!) has quickly risen to my top 5 for that country. Originally started as a 2 piece, they have evolved into 3 as 4 others have come & gone. They are currently signed to Rottweiler Records & this review is in hopes that their new album will be released soon  I was going to review the Pantera-esque Halo Crippled (released in October 2019), but looks like one was already done last year.… Continued →

I got this idea from the whole Gamestop / AMC Theaters / Silver concept being run through Wall Street by savvy investors and reddit users. In this case we are hosting a Spotify playlist to increase exposure for some great independent talent. The goal is to get these songs to 100,000 plays. It’s a hefty goal but I think with enough attention we can get it done. These plays will not only help independent bands who own their music but also independent labels who rely on streams and purchases across digital networks (yes, including Indie Vision Music).… Continued →

To Speak of Wolves has just posted a teaser for new music on their Instagram Channel. Are you looking forward to another new album from the band? Their last released full length was “Dead In The Shadow” in 2017 on Solid State Records. Follow on Instagram here (@tospeakofwolves)… Continued →