Tag: alt-rock
November 1, 2020
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 →
October 21, 2020
Friend Club Records Reissuing Denison Marrs Classic Album
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 →
August 24, 2020
David Di Maria Drops New 3 Song "Spirit Train" Ep
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 →
August 7, 2020
Release The Kraken...Grandpa Loves Rhinos IS OUT!!!
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 →
August 5, 2020
Grandpa Loves Rhinos to Release New Album "Searching In The Sarchasm" This Friday
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 →
July 31, 2020
Grandpa Loves Rhinos - It's Gotta Be The Gaming (Song Premiere)
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 →
July 2, 2020
Grandpa Loves Rhinos Release "Gimme, Gimme" Tomorrow
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 →
June 26, 2020
Grandpa Loves Rhinos Announcement and New Music Coming Soon
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 →
Exclusive Song Premiere: Collington - Against The Wall
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 →
June 23, 2020
Anberlin Announce "Blueprints For The Black Market" Full Live Stream and Pre-Order Bundles
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 →
June 16, 2020
Song of the Day: Anberlin - Pray Tell
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 →
June 14, 2020
Winona Ave Release New Song "Masterpiece" and Music Video
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 →
June 11, 2020
Acceptance Joins Tooth & Nail, to Release New Ep
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 →
June 7, 2020
KIDS Drop 2 New Songs via Tooth & Nail Records
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 →
June 4, 2020
Bareheart Drops EP "In The Mo(u)rning" Tomorrow Through All Digital Networks
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 →
May 12, 2020
Exclusive Song Premiere: Audiophile - The Coast
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 →
May 2, 2020
Celebrating the 16th Anniversary of Pennylane "From Paradise To Parking Lots"
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 →
April 18, 2020
Off Road Minivan Drops Two Brand New Song and Announce New Album "Swan Dive"
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 →
March 2, 2020
The Classic Crime - The Outside (Official Music Video + Album Out Now)
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 →
January 22, 2020
Switchfoot Joins Nickelback and Stone Temple Pilots on Tour This Summer
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 →
December 4, 2019
Song of the Day: Black Eyed Sceva - Handshake
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 →
November 26, 2019
Facedown Records Welcomes Northlander
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 →
November 1, 2019
Names Without Numbers Drop New Album December 13th via Indie Vision Music
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 →
October 21, 2019
The Choir - Mystical World (New Song)
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.
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October 12, 2019
Coopertheband Release Last Ep in "The David Project" Series
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.
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October 8, 2019
Relient K Announce Track Listing for "All Work & No Playlist"
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 →
September 18, 2019
Lo-Fidelity Records Announce Reissue of Poor Old Lu "Sin"
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 →
September 16, 2019
Relient K Announce Voting For Their Upcoming Greatest Hits Set
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 →
September 3, 2019
For King & Country + Dolly Parton - God Only Knows (Official Music Video)
A collaboration that seems to have come from out of nowhere, For King & Country and legendary Country singer Dolly Parton join forces on a new version of “God Only Knows”. Check out this really well done collaboration music video below. Catch For King & Country on their headlining tour this fall.… Continued →
August 17, 2019
Forum Blue Releases Long Awaited Debut Ep
Forum Blue which is the music project from Ray Torres who is an IVM fave and maker of great music for the past decade has just dropped his debut ep with the band Forum Blue. Check out the “Surreal Ep” below and make sure to purchase it via bandcamp for $5.… Continued →