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I won’t turn this post into a political post, as I’m sure you’ve had your fair share of that. But in times like these, it’s important to find voices worth listening to. Too often Christian bands have been too closely aligned with playing it safe–if not musically, then at least lyrically. Often even bands in the punk and alternative scenes have been too comfortable with the status quo. Enter The American Culture Experiments, a hardcore punk band from Waco, Texas. Posing questions not many in our scene were bold enough to ask (Crashdog as another notable example), and not offering easy answers either.… Continued →

One 21 have returned after more than a decade with a brand new EP titled “Say It Loud”. Check it out this slammin’ new punk rock release at your digital network or streaming site of choice. Also check out their label Philadelphia Recording Service who have also dropped a bunch of other great releases today as well. Listen to the song “Don’t Fear The Liars”, below.… Continued →

In celebration of the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Indie Vision Music I have decided to put a couple titles on wax. This isn’t some big budget, massive vinyl release that so many labels and brands are doing these days. Through Kunaki and Vinyl Revolution a few titles have been given the green light for vinyl pressing. I am listing those titles below. Some are available to order now and more will be added soon. Click here to check out on Bandcamp. Please read below for further info.… Continued →

Two Years in the making, Prescott, AZ's own Spirit Filled Skate Punk act, Reliance, have returned with an 8 song release full of scripture based anthemic sing alongs! FFO: Pennywise, Millencolin, Lagwagon, and other 90's era skate punk

Another rarity from the archives, this early nu metal band released one EP back in 2001 called A Trip To Southern Metal, but must have had another release as Last.fm shows a few other songs not from that album. They had a sound akin to Pantera, but was a bit muddy with downtuned vocals that at times were rapped. They seem to have hailed from Texas and had released music on the old mp3.com and Godcore sites. Hope you like this tune “Bring The Noise” as it reminds me of Metanoia’s Time to Die LP especially “Now Listen Up”!… Continued →

The artist “Teddy at Night” which is actually Teddy Boldt former drummer of bands like Wavorly, Family Force 5, and For King & Country, has dropped 3 new songs in 2020 and they are a beautiful representation of a talented solo artist trying to convey inner emotion. This synth driven, newwave like 80’s revival project is actually really good. Not everyone will dig it but those that do know what’s up. Check out the new song, “Happiness”, below along with a music video for the song “Not Who I’m Not Anymore” and the previous track “Little Ones”, below.… Continued →

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, we present you with the new song "Hard Times" by Thumper Punk band Reliance, streaming now! FFO: 90's style skate punk bands along the lines of Pennywise

Rock & Metal

• American Arson – Forever
• Emery – Biddy
• Man Ov God – Tempting
• Relent – Heart Attack
• TAKE – Everything I Once Was
• TIMŌRĀTUS – Are We There Yet?

Pop & CCM

• Aaron Cole – Only U Forever
• Air Ralley – Resurrect
• Anchor & Braille – TENSION
• Austin French – Wake Up Sleeper
• Drew Weeks – For the Weekend (EP)
• Godlovesjudah – Showers.
• Jet Trouble – God and Me
• Jimi Cravity – Nehemiah
• Kyle Guisande – Without Reasons
• Landry Cantrell – Glasshouse (EP)
• Lily-Jo – Be the Change
• Marie Love – War for Peace
• Me+mad – Tigers Are Cool
• Paul Wright – Bright Future
• Rachael Nemiroff – Temporary
• Samecity – Stuck With You
• Teddy at Night – Happiness
• Trampolines – Jesus 10x
• We Are Leo – IWKY (HGHTS Remix)
• Via Music – I Got You

Electronic

• Daniel Baciu – Logic
• Jhonny Vergel – World’s Light
• LZ7 – Forever Young (GIDI Remix)
• ØM-53 – Seasons (Dlmark Remix)

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Christa Wells – Western Shoreline
• David Hostetter Jr.

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A little over a year ago, I wrote a review for “Heart Attack” by new(er) nu metal band, Relent. Recently, the band has re-released the ep on Rockfest Records and so, I thought I’d re-review the re-release. Without looking back to the review done last March, let’s revisit “Heart Attack”, including the newly added tracks. I will say that since the initial review done last March, my love and excitement for the ep hasn’t waned a bit; it has longevity. For an album, much less an ep, to maintain its excitement and “go-to” factor after a year says something.… Continued →

On his third single from The Dying Ones, DIE-REK carefully analyses the supposed importance of the “praises of men”, the value it adds to our lives or the lack thereof. Even though the primate-like thump of the self-produced beat will make you do the Klingon Face™ immediately, the lyrical content is still intensely personal. DIE-REK’s unique perspective on props from peers will require repeated listens for effective digestion. It’s safe to assume that DIE-REK humbly accepts any renowned kudos, but he also knows that his legacy is greater than Earthly trinkets and his real treasures are stored in Heaven.… Continued →

Noah H. of course will update you all with the weekly new release list but I thought i’d open this up to comments and sharing. What new music did you pick up this week? New Anchor & Braille, Slow Coming Day, Relent, plus singles from Paul Wright, Teddy At Night (Teddy Boldt from Wavorly, Family Force 5, and For King & Country), American Arson, Audiophile, and more. Let us know what you’re spinning, what’s new, and what classic release you are listening to most these days.… Continued →

Velvet Blue Music has launched pre-orders for the new Starflyer 59 EP “Miami”, due out June 19th. Unfortunately it appears the “Deluxe” Vinyl edition has already sold out at the time I have typed this. You can still order the black vinyl though. Check it all out right here on the VBM site. You can also watch a fun promo clip for “Miami” below.… Continued →

David Hostetter Jr has been putting together a few tunes and they’re now available on digital wherever you get your music. Check em out!!! (No, no links. We should all know how to navigate the music sites we frequent by now 😉)… Continued →

Slow Coming Day will release a new album perfect for these times titled “Quarantine Sessions”. It will be out this Friday on Indie Vision Music. You can pre-order on bandcamp here and it will be available on every digital network available including TikTok for you savvy social media influencers (lol?). Check out all the songs below in a very special stream. I’ve also included some music videos. Hopefully there will be a physical media option soon. Stay tuned.… Continued →

Vagabond 12 was a brief rap rock band which reminds this listener of Broken Yoke and NOT the heavier rapcore music made known by bands such as EDL or Jack Of All Trades. They seem to have only released a two song single before fading into obscurity. But the 2 songs are very radio friendly with rapped vocal hooks laden within acoustic guitars. Crystal Clear (the rockier of the 2) found is way on an indie show out of Florida, but research shows the 4 man band out of Greenville, South Carolina .… Continued →

Rock & Metal.

• Almost Always – sisyphus
• Audiophile – The Coast
• Emery – The Road Beneath My Feet
• Lacey Sturm – The Decree
• Nine Lashes – Guilty Hands
• Off Road Minivan – Swan Dive
• Various Artists – Rockfest Records (Vol. 1)
• Starflyer 59 – This Recliner
• Stranger Kings – Red R

Pop & CCM

• Andrea Hamilton – On Again
• Apollo LTD – NOW!
• CHPTRS – Chapter Five
• Chris Howland – With You
• Colton Dixon – Colton Dixon (EP)
• Crowder – Nights Like This
• Crystal Rome – All for You
• Elizabeth Grace – Chasing Quiet
• Harbor & Home – Hold Me
• Holly Starr – More
• JohnLion – Gravity
• Jared Marc – WHAT YOU WANT
• Joshua Micah – We Can Be The Ones
• Judah & the Lion – Beautiful Anyway
• LZ7 – Amazing Grace
• Matthew Parker – Snapshot
• Neoni – Deep Water
• Riley Clemmons – Over And Over
• Ri-An – What You Do
• Ruelle – Love Changes Everything
• Sajan Nauriyal – PERSPECTIVE
• Sam Tinnesz – Warplanes
• Tom Golly – I’m Letting Go
• Wakeup Starlight – Loco Train

Electronic

• God’s Warrior – Big Power

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Clarensau – More Lost Than Found
• Ross King – Seahorses
• 6’10 – The Road

Hip Hop & Urban

• Aaron Dews – No Rush
• Arik Nelson – Every Single Time
• BigBreeze – What a Time to Live (Deluxe)
• Bl1nd3d – So Cold
• Caleb Tucker – MAKE A TOAST
• Cape Lions – The Valley
• Cellus Hamilton – Psalm 55
• Chris Soul – Company
• Coop – Intro to Exile
• Da Church – Never Fold (feat.

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Lacey Sturm (Ex-Flyleaf) gets aggressive on the new single “The Decree” which is available now on all digital networks via Followspot Records. Check out the song below.… Continued →

Nate Parrish (Guitarist for Kutless) embarks on a glorious, adrenaline filled, punk rock journey. Complete with soaring choruses and hard charging punk rock rhythms. It’s like if Mike Ness and Social D intertwined with Brian and The Gaslight Anthem while sitting at lunch with Face to Face, Bruce Springsteen, and Rise Against. It’s an interesting combo that definitely makes sense and this sound is something that not only appeals to me but should with many of you. It’s a classic yet current sound and hits hard in the gut with relevant lyrics tied to the world we live in today.… Continued →

RIYL: Attalus, The Classic Crime, Cool Hand Luke, classic Emery

After releasing last year’s opus Young in My Head, Starflyer 59 are already back. The veteran indie rock band have just released a new single, “This Recliner” and boy oh boy is it good! Fueled by inspiration from the best of his 80s new wave AND shoegaze influences (The Church, Psychedelic Furs, Jesus and Mary Chain, et. al.), the man truly knows how to write a pop song. Sometimes I think his skill lies in brevity. Rather than dragging stuff out, founder Jason Martin always leaves you wanting just a little bit more.… Continued →

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Indie Vision Music (July 4th), I have put together a collection of fun merch items on StoreFrontier.com. Thanks to Jordan Campos of the band The Prettybads for this sweet new design. Click here to check it all out. Remember, you can click the pull down menu for the full list under each item. Thanks everyone for the continued support over the years. #IVM20. Peace.… Continued →

Indie rocker Josh Dooley of Map (Velvet Blue Music) released a sublime living-room version of their track “Skills to Rebuild.” You can view/listen to it here:… Continued →

Public Unrest was a Christian punk band from Vallejo, CA. FFO: UntilWeDie!, Officer Negative, and Every Man's Hero.

WM was a brief rapcore band reminiscent of American Made. Hailing from my old stomping grounds in South Carolina, I first heard of them on a Christian indie rock show. Their 1999 LP was released on DTS after they released their first demo in 1998 on cassette. DTS comprised an eclectic artist list ranging from Paul Noel Stookey to .hopesfall! Their driving song “Kingdom” from that LP Nobody Loves Me explodes with the line I Wanna Go… To Heaven! Enjoy… Continued →

We are proud to bring you a brand new song premiere from the Birmingham, AL. based alternative-pop-punk band known as Audiophile. They are a newer band with an incredibly catchy sound that would appeal to fans of The All American Rejects, Relient K, Weezer, All Time Low, Mayday Parade, Neck Deep, TwentyOnePilots, and Capital Lights. This new song, “The Coast” will release on May 15th to all digital networks. Check out the song below and the band here on facebook or instagram.… Continued →

We are proud to bring you a brand new song premiere from the band One-21 who return with their comeback Ep, “Say It Loud”, on May 29th through Philadelphia Recording Service. The 5 song ep picks up where the band last left us and continues their raw punk rock delivery with plenty of melodies and swagger to go around. Recommended for fans of Rancid, The Gaslight Anthem, The Bouncing Souls, Flatfoot 56, and The Clash. Check out the song “Don’t Fear The Liars” below. Follow One-21 [Instagram]… Continued →

This is the official music video for the new version of “Loneliness Settles In” by Slow Coming Day. This song will appear on the upcoming “Quarantine Sessions” due out on Indie Vision Music a little bit later this month. You can pre-order digitally at the SCD bandcamp page here. The release will be on ALL digital networks on a Friday towards the end of the month. Stay tuned. If you want to order CDs from IVM of the last Slow Coming Day album and support what we are doing, click here… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Death Therapy – Guardian Awakening
• Emery – Make Yourself Sick
• Lightworker – The Willing Martyr
• Relent – LOW

Pop & CCM

• Anchor & Braille – CLOSER & FARTHER
• Beckah Shae – Holy Water
• Brandon Heath – Faces on a Train
• Carmen Justice – Illusion
• Carrollton – Carrollton
• Charlie Rey – Day After Forever
• Courtnie Ramirez – Who We Are
• Dave Pettigrew – Faith and Gasoline (Acoustic Version)
• Hillsong Young & Free – Never Have I Ever
• Jerry Fee – Light the Way
• Kimber – MIA
• Landry Cantrell – All That Matters
• Laura Michelle – White Flag
• Levi Mitchell – Back to You
• MercyMe – Hurry Up and Wait
• Rylee – Plans
• Samecity – No Chains
• Stillman – Whisper Acoustic Sessions (EP)
• Throwback Kid – Love the People
• TobyMac – The Lost Demos
• Tory Ruperto – What Did I Do

Electronic

• Gui Brazil – Praise Break
• Influxx – Star Crossed

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Andie Elise – Tell Your Friends You Love Them
• Ben Grace – Write The Fear A Lullaby
• Branches – It’ll Be Ok (Mr.

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One might think of the term Jesus Music as the early days of Christian music originating from the Jesus movement. But, Jesus Music the band is one that released 2 albums in the late 90s: Flowers in the Storm & 3D. Their music is upbeat quirky fun music reminiscent (at least to me) of Hokus Pick. Their second album produced a cover of Steppenwolf’s “Born to Be Wild”. Both albums even have dance remixes (90s style) if that doesn’t get you stoked. Here is their very first radio single & the first track to the first LP “The Box”.… Continued →

Sef Idle has released a new song called “No Way To Know”. You can pick the song up pretty much wherever you get your digital music. Check out the video below and be sure to also check out a live set by Sef tomorrow night on TPR Night Zoom!  … Continued →