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October 20, 2020
October 18, 2020
New Releases: October 16, 2020
Rock & Metal
- As He Is – Let It Go (Re-Recorded)
- Ben S Dixon – The Brightest Light
- Brotality – Foxhole
- Ethan Luck – Lockdown (EP)
- Everything In Slow Motion – Influence
- Gable Price and Friends – Fractioned (Live) (EP)
- Often Home – Outgrown (EP)
- Relent – Last Days
- We Are The City – Lover is Dead
- Alisa Turner – The Window
- boy & KING – Younger
- Built By Titan – Will You Grow Old With Me
- The Citrus Trees – The Citrus Trees
- Cochren & Co.
October 16, 2020
Disciple Celebrate 10 Years of "Horseshoes & Handgrenades"
Disciple are pleased to announce they are doing something special for the 10th anniversary of their “Horseshoes & Handgrenades” album. Read below to hear about what they plan to do and who they are bringing along for this anniversary celebration.… Continued →
Song of the Day: The Holidays - Sunshine
Power pop was (is?) a strange phenomenon. Despite the big hooks, melodic overtones and just enough of a punk edge to keep things interesting, it never really caught on in a huge way. Although it’s made inroads into new wave and, more recently, indie pop, the leaders of the subgenre still remain fairly underground, with a few notable exceptions (Cheap Trick and The Romantics are among the few artists with major radio hits).
It should be no surprise then, that in Christian circles, artists in the style were even fewer.… Continued →
October 15, 2020
Indie Vision Music Shirts and Merch
Indie Vision Music has a line of Shirts, Hoodies, Long Sleeves, Sweatshirts, Vnecks, and even facemasks for sale. I have added 2 new designs to our store and one is that super cool double sided “Break The Chains” design. The new designs are available in Tshirts, Women’s Ts, Kids Ts, Long Sleeves, Zippered Hoodies, Sweatshirts, and even Vnecks. We also have some TieDye designs and facemasks, perfect for social distancing. These designs will all be up until after the new year so there is plenty of time to get those Fall/Holiday/Christmas orders in.… Continued →
October 13, 2020
REVIEW : Everything In Slow Motion - Influence
'Influence' has been hailed as the most-anticipated release in Facedown Records History. How does it hold up to this bold claim?
October 11, 2020
As We Are Drop Brand New Song "Paralyzed"
This news might be a few days late but it’s worth posting about. Hard Rock band As We Are return with a mighty fine new song titled “Paralyzed” that you can listen to below. What do you all think of the new sound direction?… Continued →
Kutless Drop Tease of New "Heavy" Song
Hard Rock band Kutless, just dropped a tease of a new song that is delivers on it’s “heavy” hype. Check out the post below this message and listen to the song (For Facebook users only) right here. Do we have any Kutless fans here? Who is excited for new music?… Continued →
Song of the Day: Idylls - Forgotten Hallelujahs (FFO: The Oh Hellos)
Check out this folk-worship campfire romp from Idylls, off his 2018 album carefully out of Nowhere. A remix album was released earlier this year.
If you liked this song, check out a bigger list of rare Christian worship gems below:
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New Releases: October 9, 2020
Rock & Metal
- As We Are – Paralyzed
- Awaken – Stained Glass
- Earth Groans – Ghost
- Empty Isles – Make Sense of It All
- HANDSXFEET – Icarus
- Paradise Now – Criminal
- Klae – Drifting
- Weathered – Quick Tempered
- Wolves At The Gate – Dawn
- Emily Raymond – Remade
- Grace Graber – Darkness
- Haiva Ru – Space
- HillaryJane – Never Left
- Holly Halliwell – You
- Iryne Rock – Cleanse Restore Renew
- Izzi Ray – Self Untitled
- Jeremy Horn – Never Knew
- Jon Shabaglian – With God
- Jonas Myrin – Not Alone (Stockholm Symphony Version)
- Landry Cantrell – Glasshouse
- LZ7 – Won’t Run Out
- Marci Coleman – Glimpse of Heaven
- Mat Kearney – Until We Meet Again… (Live Unplugged)
- Melody Adorno – Uncertainty (Live)
- Mercedes Nodarse – My Savior
- Ruelle – Good Day for Dreaming
- Sarah Reeves – Life Love & Madness
- The Complete Fiction – New
- Everen Maxwell – Dancing Under Neon Skies
- Matthew Parker – Pray for You (Remix)
- Mediatrix – I Wanna
- Micah Ariss – Pray for You (Remixes) (EP)
- Trampolines – The Way God Sees You
- Andrew Blooms – Part of Me Knows
- Copperlily – Songs from the Bottom
- The Dailys – Bring You Home
- Jess Ray – Middle
- Madison Cunningham – In My Life
- Megan Brown – Gomer’s Song
- Aaron Patterson – Acting Different
- Arize – Soul Bandit
- Caleb Gordon – No Limit
- Charles Goose – Dreams of Freedom
- Crowns Down – Real Talk
- Deraj – Art of War (EP)
- Derek Minor – Alright Alright (feat.
October 9, 2020
Song of the Day: Mad at the World - All These Questions
Mad at the World went through at least three distinct phases throughout their history, which impressively spans across 4 decades: synth-pop/new wave, hard alternative rock/metal, and retro rock/alternative. We’ve already featured a song from their synth-pop era, and here’s one from their hard alternative phase, but one that interestingly enough hints at their retro phase that would be unleashed in 2 more albums’ time.
Both of the songs I’ve chosen from the Rose brothers have spoken words of encouragement to me when I needed them. Let’s face it: 2020 has largely been crap.… Continued →
October 8, 2020
Nate Parrish Song Premiere
American Songwriter has just premiered the brand new Nate Parrish song, “Bullets and Blades”. Click this link here to check it out!… Continued →
October 7, 2020
Taylor Leonhardt Launches Kickstarter For New Album
Taylor Leonhardt has announced a new Kickstarter campaign with a lofty $35k goal which you can find here.
This announcement follows the release of her latest single, “Happy (Or Whatever)”.
Leonhardt shares the same circles as Andy Squyres, Jess Ray, and even Latifah Allatas – so you can bet there will be some spicy guest features to behold.… Continued →
October 5, 2020
Check Out Headship's "Propitiation" FFO: My Epic, EISM
Headship is a new band based out of Omaha, and they’re hot off the presses with their first single which is sure to please fans of My Epic, EISM, Salt Creek, and late-era Abel. It’s grungy and melodic all the same. The lyrics are a bit sparse, but nothing is wasted here – the message is one of humility in the light of the Gospel of grace. Check it out below.
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October 4, 2020
New Releases: October 2, 2020
Rock & Metal
- Acceptance – Wild, Free
- Crowned In Chains – King Suffering Part II
- Everything In Slow Motion – Satellite
- Fire from Heaven – Twilight of the Evil Wolf
- Fireflight – Who We Are
- Flight Deck – That Isn’t Me
- Harbor & Home – Hold on to Love
- I Am The Deceiver – Another Perfect Day
- Ignescent – Exodus
- Perpetual Paranoia – The Reapers
- Relesser – Empires to Ash
- Simply Leslie – Little Movement
- Then It Ends – Restored
- Words – Trees (Instrumental) (EP)
- World Divided – Dispirit
- Zambroa – Repent / Believe
- Abe Parker – 80 Dollars
- Arie Camp – What We Need
- Ayiesha Woods – Full Circle (EP)
- Brooke Staten – Still Here
- Chris Sligh – Enemies
- Clemency – Dare to Dream
- Jason Gray – Reorder
- Jessie Early – The Fire Never Dies
- Lipstick Kid – Connection Together
- Manic Drive – Thank God I’m Alive (Remix)
- Throwback Kid – Back to the 90’s
- TobyMac – I’m Sorry (a lament)
- Wake Low – Testify
- Zoe Hinkle – Wake Up, Girl
- Kingdom Squad x Bryson Price – Secure
- Jimmy Rock – World of Drops (EP)
October 3, 2020
55 New Songs from September 2020 You Should Listen To
While I haven’t been posting about it the past few months like I was earlier in the year, I’ve been continuing to update the New Release Sampler playlist on Spotify every month with new songs. I felt like taking some notes while I was putting the finishing touches on it today though and thought I’d share them readers. So here are the 55 new songs I picked out from September 2020 that I think that you should hear.
1. ’68 – Bad Bad Lambo
Love is Ain’t Dead has been one of my most listened to new releases this month.… Continued →
October 2, 2020
Fireflight - Who We Are (Official Music Video)
Fireflight return with a brand new album titled “Who We Are: The Head and The Heart” and they just dropped their music video for the title track. Check out the video below. The band’s brand new album drops on October 23rd through RockFest Records.… Continued →
Song of the Day: Azure Skies - Forward Contamination
It’s hard to believe this release is nearing 20 years old. Although I’ve been hearing about it for years, I only recently acquired a copy for myself, and it sounds just as innovative and fresh now as it must’ve done when it first dropped.
I’m not sure how many industrial music fans we have at IVM, but this is the real deal. It’s not metallic industrial, nor dance stuff, just harsh, sonic, rhythmic experimentations. And what really caught me off guard was how much this album infuses ambient sounds.… Continued →
September 29, 2020
September 27, 2020
Officer Negative "Dead To The World" Gets Vinyl Treatment
For the first time in over 20 years, Officer Negative “Dead To The World” gets the vinyl treatment. Officer Negative’s 1998 debut full length on Screaming Giant Records has been meticulously remastered for vinyl with recreated art from the original photos, drawings, and graphics that inspired the original release. I had a hand in sharing this band with Screaming Giant Records founder, Kendall Nadeau, all the way back in 1996/1997 through their very early demos. I had originally wanted to do this re-release myself a few years back but just didn’t have the funds or resources to make it happen.… Continued →
INTERVIEW : Reese Roper of Five Iron Frenzy
I got around to interviewing Reese Roper of Five Iron Frenzy and he was beyond cool in answering these long, drawn out questions. I am super excited he answered my questions in such detailed form and I hope those of you that enjoy a good read will appreciate these questions and answers. Head over to the Five Iron Frenzy kickstarter right now and contribute, there are just a few days left.… Continued →
Then It Ends To Release New Album 10/2
Metalcore band, Then It Ends have emerged onto the scene lately with track after track of heavy hitting songs that have been met with a pretty positive reception. This upcoming Friday, the band will release it’s debut album, “Restored” on Flourish Records. To get a feel for what you’re in for, be sure to check them out HERE.… Continued →
Wolves At The Gate New Single, "Counterfeit (Redux)"
In case you weren’t aware, Wolves At The Gate will be releasing a new ep on Solid State Records on October 9th, called “Dawn”. The ep will feature 6 alternate versions of songs that appeared on their most recent release, “Eclipse”. Check out the track below, and presave the new ep HERE. Who plans on picking this up?… Continued →
Slick Shoes Release New Album, "Rotation & Frequency"
The punks in Slick Shoes made their triumphant return this past week with a new release on Tooth & Nail Records called “Rotation & Frequency”. Listening to this album, it’s clear the guys are still in prime shape, 17 years after their last studio release. If you liked these guys before, you’re in for a real treat. You can grab this album at any digital retailer or right HERE. If you’ve already given a listen, tell us what you think!… Continued →
New Song/Video, "Vagrant" From Collington
Collington has released a new song and video called “Vagrant”. This track is very acoustic based and laid back, yet smooth and melodic. If you’ve given a listen to Collington before and like what you’ve heard, chances are you’ll be into this; if you haven’t heard his stuff before, there’s no better time to start than right now. Check out the song/video below and listen to it or even better, pick it up HERE.… Continued →
Death Therapy Covers Living Sacrifice "Reject" (feat. Brook Reeves)
Jason Wisdom has a real talent for putting out really great music, whether it be in Becoming the Archetype, Death Therapy, The Reversalist, among others. This past week Death Therapy teamed up with Impending Doom frontman, Brook Reeves to deliver a cover of “Reject” by Living Sacrifice. The song has a real industrial metal feel to it that works really well. It’s a great cover, sure to please. Check it out HERE or below and let us know how you’re liking this.… Continued →
Earth Groans Releases New Track "Shatter", New Album, "Waste" To Release Oct 23rd
Earth Groans will be releasing their 2nd ep of 2020, “Waste”, on Solid State Records, October 23rd. As of now, you can place preorders and presaves HERE. The first single, “Shatter” dropped this past Friday; you can check it out below. Who’s looking forward to hearing more from these guys???… Continued →
Cast The Dragon release “Annihilate the Adversary”
Cast the Dragon has released their latest album, “Annihilate the Adversary” on Thumper Punk Records on Sept 18. The album makes for a great listen, full of energy and a message of hope.
Dark, brooding punk rock with a hint of gothic elegance woven throughout 15 blistering tracks. Joshua Lory’s baritone vocals interplay with anthemic guitars, haunting keyboards and punishing drums. Uncompromising lyrical content focused on keeping God at the center of all things through Jesus/Yeshua our Messiah. The band’s full tilt sound is reminiscent of The Damned, TSOL, Misfits, Grave Robber and Scaterd Few.… Continued →
New GFM Video, "Smile"
If you haven’t started listening to GFM by now, man…get on board already. Really well executed hard rock by these three sisters and hearts set on God. The trio just released their newest ep, “Operation Take Over” at the beginning of the month and have now dropped a music video for the track, “Smile”. Check it out below and leave your thoughts.… Continued →
Skillet Drops New Lyric Video, "Dead Man Walking"
Last month, Skillet re-released their most recent album, “Victorious” and dubbed it “Victorious: The Aftermath” (get yours HERE). The re-release features 3 new tracks and reimagined/remixed versions of previously existing tracks. One of the new tracks, “Dead Man Walking” was just given the lyric video treatment. Seems very reminiscent of what you’d hear off the “Rise” album. Check it out below and see if you agree.… Continued →





























