Tag: alternative

This is cool news and something that reminds (some) us of our ages. It’s hard to believe but the debut from Starflyer 59 (Silver album) is now being pressed on vinyl in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary. This ground breaking album set the stage for not only Starflyer 59 and Jason Martin but also Tooth & Nail Records. Order the vinyl pressing here in a couple different options from Velvet Blue Music. Happy 25th Birthday Jason & Company!… Continued →

IVM presents this incredible new song “No Other Way” from solo alt-rock artist – Jeremy Ryan. It’s unlike most stuff you’ve come to expect from solo singer/songwriters in recent memory. This is solid alternative rock done right. Expect Jeremy’s music to take off in a big way in the coming years. Lyrics, bio, and song can be found below.… Continued →

Poetic Descent are back with another new song from their upcoming ep release. Check out the song “Paperthin Walls” below.… Continued →

Names Without Numbers is a four-piece rock and roll band from Omaha, NE / Council Bluffs, IA. Since forming in the summer of 2000, they’ve released an EP and a full-length album, toured the midwest, played in venues ranging from basements to festivals, slept on floors, fought…a lot, took a break, started families, came out of retirement, and are now writing and recording songs for an upcoming album. Stylistically, they play a unique blend of indie-rock with plenty of raw emotion and pop-punk energy. Some bands with a comparable style include Jimmy Eat World, Tiny Moving Parts, Moving Mountains, Anberlin, Sparta, Thrice and many others.… Continued →

It has just now been announced that the well loved album from Dead Poetic, “New Medicines”, is getting the vinyl treatment by Tooth & Nail Records. It is available on Coke Bottle Clear (500) and Translucent Red (500). They are available for just $20ea and according to the store, shipping now? Go check it out. Speaking of vinyl, if you could have any 5 T&N releases from the past pressed on Vinyl what would they be?… Continued →

Check out this fun little lyric video for the great new song “What We Used To Do” from Grandpa Loves Rhinos. Song available on all digital networks and streaming sites now. New ep out this summer on IVM. Follow on Facebook and Twitter (@Gpalovesrhinos).… Continued →

Luke Easter who was the powerful lead vocalist for long running Christian metal band – Tourniquet, has returned to the music scene in the form of a 7 track ep which he is raising money for on IndieGoGo. He has some pretty amazing special guests laying down instruments and I am positive that mixed with his talents the Ep will be an unforgettable experience. Check out the campaign right here. There are just 9 days left on this campaign so don’t pass this up.… Continued →

Smalltown Poets have returned and will release their new Matt Goldman produced album “Say Hello” on May 11th 2018. Read the full complete press release below.… Continued →

The new rock band Poetic Descent which feature former members of Mayfly and a sound all their own, is back with a brand new track called “Consuming”. Their sound can best be described as a passionate, aggressive take on rock n’ roll that is sure to please long time fans of a fading genre with something fresh and unique. RIYL: Incubus, Story of the Year, Project 86, Tool, Spoken. Check out the song stream below.… Continued →

The Eclectic Podcast recently did an in-depth interview asking about Oh Eternity’s latest LP ‘I Exist’ (released Nov 2017), their musical influences & the importance of discipleship and community for Christian touring & recording artists. Check it out here. Press release: “The Eclectic podcast seeks to showcase Christian music from Hip-Hop/Rap, Alternative, Folk, Metal, Indie, Rock and Electronic, and everything else in-between! Chris & Joel had a shared vision to promote more underground and alternative artists and bands that have a heart & mission to use their art to glorify God.… Continued →

Jen Ledger who has been with the band Skillet for a few years (and albums) has emerged as a new solo artist, releasing her first new song titled “Not Dead Yet” (listen below). This debut LEDGER 6 song ep will release on Friday April 13th worldwide via Atlantic Records. Read a more in depth story (and interview) about the new ep at Loudwire right here. Take a listen to the song then comment below with your thoughts. I love the Flyleaf meets Evanescence meets Fireflight vibe of this.… Continued →

Jen Ledger, the much loved and adored drummer of Skillet who has played on their past few albums both as BGV and Drummer, has announced a new “Solo” artist venture. Jen will release a new EP next month. More news on new songs and release info to come shortly. Check out this article on Billboard talking about this new “solo” release right here. You can catch Jen (solo) on tour with Skillet and for KING & COUNTRY this spring. [Thanks Rob J. for the news]… Continued →

Fireflight release powerful lyric film to go along with their heart stopping new single that is completely relevant in these modern times. Check it out below and make sure you comment with your thoughts.… Continued →

Don’t listen to this album if you want to feel happy. Lyrically and musically, this is moody alternative rock taken to its logical conclusion. Decade brims with melancholy: “All the beauty I ever wanted is going to fade away” (“Fade; Decay”); “…helpless in will, my body just gave up” (“Do You Wanna Find Out?”); “There’s no one on the road that I can call a friend” (“Closer”). Fighting Jacks like their vocals and guitars loud, making for some of the best rock I’ve heard in a long while on songs like “Fade; Decay” and “Come On Come On.”… Continued →

Embers In Ashes are back after after a little hiatus and are dropping this musically and lyrically powerful NEW SONG titled “Another Day”. Check out the lyric video for this song, below. RIYL: Secret and Whisper, Spoken, Disciple, Saosin, and Story of the Year. Download here on bandcamp… Continued →

Plumb has just released her brand new single “Beautifully Broken” which you can stream/purchase right here. Read the full post by Plumb, below. Thanks Synnr Sainte Jebbeau for the news.… Continued →

Check out the song “Down Here” by brand new rock act, Brave Future, below. This band features former members of Sent By Ravens. Solid music from these gentlemen. Make sure to visit the band’s website right here and pick up this digital single wherever fine music is sold/streamed.… Continued →

Cam Smith who goes under the moniker of Hotel Books has just announced his new alt-rap project – Camp Hope and has released a powerful new music video for the project that you can watch below. The song is titled “Ready To Fall” and features a sound that would please fans of Linkin Park, twenty one pilots, Beautiful Eulogy, Pax217, and Manafest. It’s that perfect balance between alternative and rap, indie rock and hip hop, sounds that are highly influential and musically gripping. Check out the music video below and make sure to pick up the debut album “Michael” via InVogue Records wherever fine music is sold/streamed.… Continued →

LEDGES' debut album is an ambitious release that proves they're not afraid to take risks.

Pennylane guitarist and vocalist – David Tamaoka, has recorded some “solo” music under his own name for the past 10+ years, ever since his band went on an extended hiatus. His studio output has been slim to none as he has worked steadily on building his family and working with his Church there in Hawaii. Well I am excited to reveal that he has finally emerged with some “live” recordings (with more to come hopefully) and you can hear one of them below. There are rumors of a Pennylane “reunion” and a new release but we’ll just leave it at that.… Continued →

A really great pop/alternative punk band called THRE3 have released their new full length album “Do Or Die” through the independent label Raven Faith Records. Check out the full album below and make sure to support them by purchasing this via bandcamp.… Continued →

Well loved and critically acclaimed 90’s alternative rock band, The Prayer Chain, have come out of retirement to announce a pressing of “Shawl” on vinyl for it’s 25th anniversary and 1 Live show which will take place in California this summer. The band has set a couple of stretch goals which will include another live show (Nashville, TN. in August) and a professional live audio and video recording if they hit $30k. Let’s support these guys and cheer on their out of retirement success, there is surely enough of us “old” guys and gals to make this whole thing worthwhile.… Continued →

Jacob Pierce of the band Delta Fleet has just released his new “solo” worship ep titled “Hallow Ep” and is available for purchase/stream on all digital networks including Noisetrade. Check out the new song “All Things”, below.… Continued →

The new IVM “Family & Friends Sampler 1” is now available on CD and in my hands. This CD will begin shipping on Tuesday next week. Anyone that orders the CD via Bandcamp gets the digital albums version with purchase. $3 for CD + Digital or $2 for digital only. Featuring 20 bands as seen in picture below. Tons of great music. Currently scouting bands for “2” due out in late spring/early summer. Order here. If you want merch only and don’t need the digital bandcamp files, I also have it in the official IVM store here.… Continued →

Check out the cool new song “Break Me” from hard rock act XD Out, below. Recommended for fans of Grammatrain, Chevelle, RED, Bush, and Stone Temple Pilots.… Continued →

Delta Fleet are excited to announce that they have teamed up with Chad and the great folks at Come & Live. You can find out more info below. Make sure to follow Delta Fleet here. I am a big supporter of Jacob Pierce and the guys in this Hawaii based alt-rock band, Delta Fleet. You can listen to the band’s recent song “Traffic” on the IVM “Family & Friends Sampler 1” here.… Continued →

Beloved Southern California 90’s alt-rock band, The Prayer Chain, have just announced a new campaign to fund the vinyl pressing of their much loved debut full length “Shawl”. The band crossed all barriers and industry confines to write songs that conveyed emotions which the general “Christian” market just wasn’t prepared to deal with at the time. Their music transcends all labels and tags that may be associated with the band to truly be recognized as the powerhouse rock act that they were. This and “Mercury” were the band at their finest.… Continued →

1. Colony House “Only The Lonely” Only The Lonely really struck a cord with my personally. Every song on this album revolves around our need for each other–a message I sorely need to hear. Thankfully, this record rocks and got spun a lot in 2017. 2. Knox Hamilton “The Heights” Named after a neighborhood in Little Rock, Arkansas, The Heights is most most played album of 2017. Maybe I’m a little bias because Knox Hamilton is from my hometown. Or maybe the album is just that good.… Continued →

Check out this really cool music video of Orion and Brandon performing acoustically the Slow Coming Day track “Watching It Fall Apart” in Hollywood, CA. Video is below. You can find the indie Slow Coming Day release “A Part of Me Died” (2002) right here for free download or their full length “Farewell to the Familiar” (2003) available on all digital networks.… Continued →

Just in time for Christmas comes word that The Prayer Chain have posted their 1995 “Mercury” album for purchase on Vinyl format which includes a digital download of that same album. You can either buy the digital album, Vinyl, or both. Purchase here. I have this album and I must say that it’s a definite favorite of the 90’s, don’t miss out on this.… Continued →