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Punk rock singer/songwriter, Nate Parrish, has joined Indie Vision Music for the release of his new single, “Bullets and Blades”. The song hits all digital platforms on October 23rd. It’s that same great sound you’ve come to love from Nate with even more grit, melodies, and a cutting message perfect for these crazy times we live in. You can listen to a sample, below. Full song stream will be posted on a site very soon. New Ep out in early 2021. Welcome to the family Nate!… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Blessed By A Broken Heart – Another Day Another War
• Buried Above – It’s Never Too Late
• The Citrus Trees – Little Town
• Collapse Revive – Arid
• Collington – Vagrant
• Death Therapy – Reject (feat. Brook Reeves)
• Earth Groans – Shatter
• I Am The Deceiver – For Charity’s Sake
• Messenger – Time Machine
• Pantokrator – Wedlock
• Shadow Puncher – Covered by the Blood of the Lamb (EP)
• Sink In – Fed Up
• Slick Shoes – Rotation & Frequency
• TIMŌRĀTUS – Bleed American
• the UPAFTER – Remedy
• VERIDIA – Light It Up
• The Waymaker – The Waymaker
• Wolves At The Gate – Counterfeit (Redux)

Pop & CCM

• April Kane – Stay the Same
• Ashton Barber – Treasure (Oil Song)
• Built By Titan – Birds
• Coby James – Infinite
• DaFOO – Take Your Time
• Eddy Mann – Pray On
• The Gray Havens – Rest (EP)
• Falcon – The Good Stuff
• Grace Spencer – Confidence (Radio Version)
• John Mark McMillan – Enemy Love: Stabal Session (Live)
• Judah & the Lion – Judah & the Lion (Unplugged) (EP)
• Kane Adams – Draw Near (EP)
• Kinn – Medora
• Landry Cantrell – Close To Me
• Matt Hammitt – Treetop
• Matthew Parker – Bloodstream
• Natalie Grant – No Stranger
• Rachael Nemiroff – How to Save a Life
• Ronnie Freeman – You Don’t Waste Anything
• Rorie – Avalanche
• ROY3LS – Worth It
• Sarah Reeves – Motions (EP)
• SHORE – Messages (EP)
• SVRCINA – Elysian Fields

Electronic

• Jack Izaak – Love So High
• Jeremy James Whitaker – Something, Anything, Everything

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Jim Andrew Rogers – Rocks and Stars
• Joey Gonzalez – Tonight
• Madison Cunningham – No Surprises
• Sarah DeShields – Death and the Woman
• Sarah Sparks – Golden Hour
• Zan Fiskum – Still Thinkin’ About You

Hip Hop & R&B

• Agius – Talk to Me Nice
• Asha Elia – New Woke Deal (EP)
• Battz – Change
• Bizzle – No Enemies
• Bridgewater – Tidal Wave
• BRLY.

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When listening to music, do you ever get the feeling you’re hearing something deeply personal, and you’re not really sure if you should be listening in? Of course, recorded music is made to be heard. It’s marketed for consumption. But there are some songs that just seem so intimate it’s like you’re accidentally listening to a private conversation. “Days End” from Brandtson’s debut strikes me that way. I was equally excited and perplexed when I first heard about this new band (in the late 90s). Six Feet Deep had been a staple in the Spirit-filled hardcore scene–passionate and preachy as that genre was known for, when the members changed the band name and style, replaced by the new “emo” tag (at the time, anyway).… Continued →

Beloved (US) released this absolutely flawless cover of U2’s classic song, “Like a Song”, last month. It is without a doubt, one of my favorite cover songs by an artist we write about and quite simply one of the best songs of 2020. To be honest, I wasn’t as familiar with this U2 song as much as their other more famous tracks but nonetheless the band put their own unique spin on it and blew it out of the water. It’s not only lyrically poignant but the sound quality of this one song is on par with anything a major label artist would release in 2020.… Continued →

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Rock & Metal

• Acceptance – Bend the Light
• Asfirefalls – Out of Line
• Audiophile – Neapolitan (EP)
• Deep Valleys – Beyond the Waves
• Dire – Forever New
• Disciple – Love Letter Kill Shot (Deluxe)
• Everything In Slow Motion – Choke
• Final Greetings – Burn
• Fit For A King – The Path
• The Reign of Kindo – Better off Together
• Then It Ends – Reality
• 12 Stones – Empty Words

Pop & CCM

• Apollo LTD – Better
• Austin French – Wake Up Sleeper (EP)
• Beckah Shae – Awake
• Cameron James – Game Changer
• Chasing Daylight – You Are The Song
• Crystal Rome – Not Going Under
• Jason Gray – Right On Time
• Jordan Feliz – Wounds
• Josh Baldwin – Into the Wild
• Spencer Kane – Do This Again
• Talkie – Blue Underground
• Tasha Layton – Into the Sea (EP)
• Terrian – I’m In Love (w/ Ian Alxndr)
• Tommee Profitt – Faking Love: The Remixes EP
• 7eventh Time Down – Questions

Electronic

• Daniel Baciu – Alpha
• Paulo Gomes – Psalm 91 EP

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Matt Stinton – Son of the Sea (EP)
• Mike Crawford and His Secret Siblings – Walk With Us
• Wake Low – How Did We Get Here

Hip Hop & R&B

• Aable – Broken Pieces
• Against The Odds – Against the Odds
• Andy Mineo – Shibuya Roll Call
• BigGucciDame – No Danny Phantom
• BOF – Playin’ With God
• Chris Soul – Florida Boy
• Christafari – The Blessing (EP)
• D.

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So Mattie is not a soloist per se. He is the former dreaded frontman for disbanded metalcore bands For Today & Besieged. He branched out & has 3 prophetic teaching CDs that are basically short sermons set to music. He currently serves as the pastor of a ministry he founded called The Altar Fellowship. Here are the lyrics for his 2nd sermon from his first album, Restless What is my destiny? What is God’s plan for me? Who was I made to be? Now, these are questions that are in every one’s heart.… Continued →

Fresno, Cali nu-metal band Gryp (fronted by educator Curtis Shamlin) is epic imho. First heard this band’s firt release Indecision while checking out demos at a defunct Christian bookstore in Bloomington, IL & I was immediately hooked. It was different than what was out in 1997 in the Christian realm with staples Ungrateful, Heal Me Back & You Were There. I remember being on their street team when they released their ep Left Behind while stationed in the military in Columbia, SC. I was so excited and gave out numerous CD singles & stickers while hanging out at New Brookland Tavern with numerous bands such as SF59, MeWithoutYou, Underoath, etc… & was having an awesome time being on fire for YHWH.… Continued →

Shane, why must you create such fresh, relevant, heart wrenching new music? This song literally grabs you by the throat and well, releases a flood of all the best emotions. In reality, this song does anything but “Choke” you but it does grip you with a collection of notes and music performed by a talented ensemble of well seasoned musicians. I have always loved Shane’s voice and work in music since the very first few “Demos” he sent me in his first band – Hands, all those years ago.… Continued →

Audiophile just dropped their brand new 3 song EP titled “Neapolitan” through all digital networks and streaming sites. Check out a Spotify stream of the EP, below. This is a fun little band that harkens back to the golden age of early to mid-00’s pop-punk goodness with plenty current sounds to keep it fresh. It’s like All Time Low, The Starting Line, Mae, We The Kings, Mayday Parade and The Maine meet The 1975 and Jonas Brothers. It’s an eclectic mix that is found on just these 3 songs and the band are sure to win over fans all across the globe.… Continued →

Orion Walsh will drop a new single titled “House Arrest” on September 25th through all digital markets and streaming sites. Check out the official music video below. The song is a somber take on addiction, recovery, and sobriety all told through the lens of Orion Walsh and his unique style. You can download via our bandcamp page right here.… Continued →

Deep Valleys is a band from Buffalo, NY that formed in 2016. Since then, the band has released an ep titled “The Call Of The Void” in Sept 2017, as well as a full album titled, “Goldhaven” that dropped in August of 2019. The newest single, “Beyond The Waves” was released last week and is a pretty great song. The band’s style reminds me of a mix of Thrice and Anberlin. If you’re looking for a new band to check out, I’m gonna recommend these guys.… Continued →

New Metalcore band, Then It Ends (feat. members of A Past Unknown and Dividing the Masses) have released a new song and a video to go with it for the song “Reality”. Much more melodic than the recently released single, “Depravity”, “Reality” contains great lyrics and heavy moments that contrast the laid back feel heard for most of the track in perfect proportion. “Reality” makes for a great listen for fans of a variety of tastes in music. Check out the video below and let us know if you agree.… Continued →

Coinciding with the release of the new album, “The Path”, which dropped today, Fit For A King has released a new video for the album’s title track. The new album maintains much of the band’s heaviness from the past while adding some more melodic content as well. We’ll have a review coming your way in the near future. In the meantime, check out the video below and let us know what your thoughts are on it.… Continued →

Rottweiler Records’ own XIII Minutes has released a new video for “Who Told You”. If you’re looking for some new metal/hard rock to give a listen to, these guys are it. Check out the video below and share your thoughts.… Continued →

Metal band DIRE has released a new song, “Forever New” with an accompanying video. Definitely recommended listening. Do you agree? Check out the video below and let us know!… Continued →

Kindo have released a new single, “Better Off Together”. The band’s unique style of jazz influenced rock mixes together beautifully with some more modern pop elements and makes this song really shine. Give it a listen below and pick it up at your preferred digital retailer.… Continued →

Disciple has released the third and final bonus track off of the deluxe edition of “Love Letter Kill Shot” which dropped today. Of the three bonus tracks, this one certainly seems to have the most kick to it. You can pick up the deluxe edition HERE and check out the new song below. Don’t forget to share your thoughts on this one.… Continued →

12 Stones has released a new single called “Empty Words”. The song is a bit edgier than the first single, “Sever” which was released just a couple weeks ago. You can pick up both at most digital music retailers. You can check the track out below.… Continued →

John Cooper has written a book that is due out this December called “Awake and Alive to Truth”. John has been on fire on his podcast, “Cooper Stuff” which I highly recommend checking out. From his page, he’s said of the book, “How do you know what’s true when there are so many differing voices telling us what to do? AWAKE & ALIVE TO TRUTH tackles the reigning philosophies of our day and points you to an eternal truth that is unshakeable.” Pre-order HERE.… Continued →

Earlier this week, Relent posted about “numusic” now that they’re back from tour. Anyone eager to hear more from these guys?… Continued →

The Blamed continue their rise as undeniable legends of our scene with a performance of the song “Weakness” which appeared on the band’s 1995 classic album, “Frail”. Check out the video below. Make sure to pick up the band’s latest full length release, “The Church Is Hurting People” now wherever you find your music.… Continued →

Film director Guillermo del Toro and spastic hardcore punk band Blaster the Rocket Man have at least one thing in common. Whereas most of society, and particularly within Christianity, monsters are usually the bad guys, these two artistic entities–operating in disparate fields as the case may be–often take the side of the monster. Pan’s Labyrinth, for instance, juxtaposes the kind but terrifying Pan against the inhuman, yet human, monsters of the Spanish fascists under Francisco Franco. Blaster the Rocket Man uses traditional monster and sci-fi imagery, all the while connecting these images to faith in Christ.… Continued →

Homeplate just released an epic debut EP by the name of “Derby City” through Indie Vision Music, last month. You might have missed and this is the perfect opportunity to check out a great song from this EP. The song features the talents of Phil Carper of the band At The Wayside. Check out the song below and if you like what you hear, you can stream/download the whole ep on your digital network of choice or buy on cd by clicking this link.… Continued →

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“It’s waking up into a bad dream with a good God.” Something about this line is irresistibly compelling to me. Maybe it’s the literal nightmares I’ve been having lately. Maybe it’s the chaos of the current election cycle where any and every event is blown out of proportion or warped to dehumanize the “other”. Riots. Cancel culture. Evil branded as good. It is frankly disorienting, scary, dare I say nightmarish. It is easy to forget God’s goodness in the midst of this. It is easy to overlook that when we need Him most is when we experience the most grace.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Adorned Graves – Being Towards a River
• Almost Always – come apart in your light (EP)
• The Lionhearted – Lover of the Light
• Micah Ariss – My Own Worst Enemy
• Neal Morse – Sola Gratia
• Skillet – Victorious: The Aftermath (Deluxe) – Skillet
• Slick Shoes – The Worlds Were Mine

Pop & CCM

• Cody Johns – Moment With You
• Idle Achiever – The Emo Tapes
• Jerry Fee – Count on Me
• Jimi Cravity – Happy 2 Be Alive
• John Mark McMillan – Juggernaut – At Stabal (Live)
• Jonny Henninger – Waiting Here
• Kate Stanford – Mirror
• Lize Hadassah Wiid – Return to Me
• Manwell – Don’t Fail Me Now
• Matthew Parker – Lead Me Home (Remix)
• Neon Feather – Easy Love
• Rae Rae – Conversations (EP)
• Sanctus Real – Today Tomorrow & Forever (Acoustic Sessions)
• Wakeup Starlight – One Step Away

Electronic

• Before Their Eyes – CTY in a Snowglobe
• DJ Kirk – The Process
• Karlizimo – God’s Great Dance Floor
• Nexus Dj Music – Paint The Sky

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Darla Baltazar – Where Should I Be?

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If you like John Mark McMillan or John Van Deusen, the honestly and careful wordplay of Andy Squyres will surely feel familiar. Today is the Lord’s day and we are called to rest in Him, but our fallen, chaotic world burdens us and keeps us from this rest. The demands of society, the responsibilities of leading a family, the questions of what life will look like after college, how the election might play, global politics… Much like the psalms, Squyres reminds us that worship are genuine self-reflection are inseparable.… Continued →