Tag: alt-rock

for KING & COUNTRY just dropped their live concert film for viewing on YouTube here. It’s an intimate look at the band from behind the scenes and a showcase of their unforgettable, energizing live show. The band also released a Deluxe Edition of “Burn The Ships” which coincidentally just went GOLD by the way.… Continued →

I’d like to congratulate the band HOMEPLATE for taking home the award for “New Artist of The Year” through the Jesus Freak Hideout 2021 Awards. Grandpa Loves Rhinos also charted under “State Of Independents Album of the Year” (#3) and “Best Album Cover Art of The Year” (#5).… Continued →

One of my favorite indie singer/songwriters, Arthur Alligood, returns with a kickstarter campaign to fund his upcoming new full length record. He is working with a couple Toad The Wet Sprocket members (as well as other guest musicians) on this album and it’ll be produced by Mikal Blue who has worked with groups/artists like Five For Fighting, One Republic, Jason Mraz, and Colbie Caillat among others.… Continued →

Friend Club Records are reissuing the classic Denison Marrs album “Holding Hands @ 35,000 Feet” on limited run cassette tape. You can preorder this tape right here. Tapes ship in November. Also check out all the other fine releases this new label is putting out. I recommend Bares His Teeth and Caterpillars.… Continued →

Southern California native, David Di Maria, is back with a brand new 3 song ep titled “Spirit Train” that tugs on all the right heart strings. The EP offers uplifting alternative, pop-rock and 90’s inspired tunes. These songs are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face and help alleviate some of the pain felt throughout this chaotic year of 2020.… Continued →

Today is the big day, Grandpa Loves Rhinos “Searching In The Sarchasm” is officially out and available on all digital platforms. The album can also be bought on CD or Vinyl right here. I will leave the bundles up until the end of the weekend but by Monday they will be pulled down.… Continued →

We are gearing up for the release of the new full length by the band Grandpa Loves Rhinos, THIS FRIDAY! Are you ready? Check out some video reveals of the CD and Merch. (Vinyl will be shown soon). You can also still order this album in several different bundles right here via Bandcamp.… Continued →

I’m proud to reveal a track titled “It’s Gotta Be The Gaming” off the upcoming album from Grandpa Loves Rhinos, “Searching In The Sarchasm”. The album drops on August 7th through Indie Vision Music and is available to purchase in several different bundles right here. Just take note, these bundles will come down after August 7th and all that’ll be left is the CD and Vinyl as stand alone products.… Continued →

Grandpa Loves Rhinos are back with a brand new single titled “Gimme, Gimme”. The song will release at Midnight tonight through all digital networks and streaming sites. The track is an energetic pop-punk inspired jam full of those unforgettable hooks and melodies the band has become known for. The message is geared towards those that are obsessed with the material treasures in this lifetime and being consumed by them.… Continued →

This is the news I was hinting about on social media. My pals in Grandpa Loves Rhinos or GLR for short, are back with new music on Indie Vision Music and an announcement for all of you. Click here to watch the video on their Instagram page and watch a teaser video clip below.… Continued →

We are proud to bring you a brand new song stream from independent artist, Collington. Check out the song “Against The Wall”, below. This excellent single is now available wherever you find fine digital music. Recommended for Fans of: Switchfoot, Needtobreathe, Walk The Moon, Foster The People, and The Fray.… Continued →

Anberlin have announced a very special live stream for their 2003 breakout album, “Blueprints For The Black Market”. “We Are The Lost Ones” live stream will take place on June 26th online. There are pre-orders for the Live Stream bundle featuring vinyl of this live stream, pressed on wax and shipped 8/31.… Continued →

Another album celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary is “Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place” by the world renown alternative rock band, Anberlin. This Brendan O’Brien produced full length effort (their 5th album by 2010) was a slight departure from the sunny, bright, more upbeat sounds of their commercial break through record, “New Surrender”.… Continued →

Indiana based Pop-Rock band – Winona Ave, just dropped a brand new song and music video for “Masterpiece”. This anthem for those seeking hope and finding meaning in their own self-worth will be delighted by this new song. Hopeful music for times that call out for it. Check out “Masterpiece” below.… Continued →

Acceptance have announced that they will release a brand new EP titled “Wild” on July 24th through Tooth & Nail Records. This much anticipated new EP will be a follow up to 2017’s “Colliding By Design” which released on Rise Records and found the band exploring a more electronic influenced indie-pop-rock.… Continued →

Alt-Rock/Indie band known as KIDS. just dropped 2 new songs via their new label home Tooth & Nail Records. Check out the songs below in lyric video form or find them via your favorite digital network. The songs are titled “All Smoke, No Fire”, and “Pale Horse”. FFO: Foster The People, Cold War Kids, Walk the Moon, Two Door Cinema Club, The Killers, One Republic, and good music.… Continued →

Bareheart which is the solo project of Ethan Tyler Collins of the band, Least of These, will drop his EP titled “In The Mo(u)rning” tomorrow. The EP will be available through all digital markets and streaming sites. Check out the emotional and moving new song “Rain” off the EP in lyric video form and the entire ep as well, below.… 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.… Continued →

16 years ago Indie Vision Music released a little known EP by a little known emo/indie rock band from Kauai, Hawaii known as “Pennylane”. So much has changed in the years since both professionally, musically, industry, and personally, that those years seem like such a blur. I just remember a friend passing this self released EP to me at one of my Chain Reaction shows that the band released on their own and loving every second of it.… Continued →

The fantastic band – Off Road Minivan, have dropped TWO brand new songs titled “Vampire”, and “Supernova”. Both songs can be heard below this post. The band’s brand new full length effort will be out on Tooth & Nail Records May 15th. Does anyone else get this hint that this band could be the biggest thing ever?… Continued →

The Classic Crime return with a brand new album, their 6th full length. The album titled “Patterns In The Static” is out now and available wherever you find your digital music. Watch the music video for “The Outside”, below. Comment with your thoughts on the new release and what you think of it vs their past material.… Continued →

This is no joke. A personal fave of mine, a band we call Switchfoot is joining up with world renown Canadian rock band Nickelback and California based grunge-alt-rock band, Stone Temple Pilots (STP) for a run of dates this summer/fall. This might just an epic rock extravaganza or How You Remind Me of a cringe worthy PHOTOGRAPH?… Continued →

I don’t know what it is but maybe today’s dark and stormy skies along with a heavy downpour elicits a moody yet introspective response to music. A song such as “Handshake” really makes you stop and think. I still believe after all these years that the band Black Eyed Sceva (and later known as ‘Model Engine’) were brilliant songwriters, Jeremy Post in particular.… Continued →

Facedown Records has signed the band Northlander to their already awesome roster. The band play a moody yet inspiring blend of emo and alt rock while maintaining their post-hardcore tendencies. This band featuring members of Fallstar are an enlightening listen from start to finish. Head over to digital networks to listen to their two new songs “Cliffs” and “Heavy Fruit”.… Continued →

I am proud (and excited) to announce the new album from Names Without Numbers titled “Silos & Smokestacks” due out December 13th through Indie Vision Music. I have listened to the album many times through and I must say it is an incredible piece of work. I don’t just say that lightly as someone working with a band, I say that as a fan of music and great independent rock n’ roll that I can get behind.… Continued →

This was posted about a month ago but we forgot to let you readers know about it. The brand new song from The Choir titled “Mystical World” is out now through all digital networks and can be streamed by clicking below. It’s a great song and you’ll love it.… Continued →

Coopertheband has still been going strong and just released the final (acoustic) Ep from their David Project series. You can find the first two Eps “Kings” and “Kingdoms” on all digital markets. Check out more info on this Ep and the series, below.… Continued →

Just last month, Relient K announced All Work & No Playlist, a vinyl release including fan-picked songs. Over 6,000 fans voted and the track listing has been revealed. Unfortunately, it appears that the vinyl has already sold out. As someone who voted, I thought the selection looked quite good, and can only hope that more copies will be made.… Continued →

Lo-Fidelity Records have announced a 25th anniversary reissue of the classic Poor Old Lu album – “Sin”. The album is getting the vinyl and cd treatment again and there will be bonus tracks. Check out the campaign right here and make sure get your orders in quickly as some of the vinyl are close reaching the quantity maximum.… Continued →

Relient K have launched a special voting platform where you as a fan can help determine which tracks get featured on the upcoming “All Work & No Playlist” a fan curated greatest picks vinyl release. Yes, it’ll be available on Vinyl and you can pre-order right here. Click here to vote via the band’s own website.… Continued →