Tag: Emo

A really great new band by the name “Poetic Descent” has just emerged onto the scene. The band features a few former members of Mayfly and their sound will please fans of Finch, Story of the Year, Further Seems Forever, Chevelle, and Incubus. Check out the song “Close Encounter”, below. Follow on Facebook or at their official website.… Continued →

Excited to reveal the brand new single from the latest IVM signing, Grandpa Loves Rhinos. The song is titled “What We Used To Do” and can be heard below. The band mixes up a variety of influences ranging from emo, pop punk, and alt rock to create a sound all their own. If you’re into bands like Jimmy Eat World, Acceptance, Relient K, The Juliana Theory, Third Eye Blind, LIT, Eve 6, and Brandtson, you’re going to love this! The group’s debut IVM EP will be out this summer.… Continued →

The Pop-Punk project of Andrew Alojipan called Kept On Hold is releasing a new ep titled “What We Buried” and has just launched a new crowd funding campaign for it. Check out the campaign here… Continued →

The Beautiful Mistake have announced two reunion shows in Southern California taking place March 23rd at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA. with Dogwood, Odd Robot, and Havoc Fiction, and also March 24th at Brick By Brick with Dogwood, the mighty – No Innocent Victim, and Bossfight. Dates and info can be found on The Beautiful Mistake Facebook page here. For tickets to Chain Reaction click here. Tickets to Brick by Brick in San Diego, click here.… Continued →

The much loved indie/emo band, The Beautiful Mistake, is coming out of retirement to play some reunion shows. First show announced will be at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA. on March 23rd with Dogwood, Odd Robot, and Havoc Fiction. This is going to be a great show but it’s a small venue so it’s best to buy your tickets now and reserve your spot to see some great bands in action. An event page has been made here on facebook.… Continued →

Here is my “deluxe” review list for 2017 – 20 great albums paired with 17 EPs you shouldn’t overlook. This year, we saw strong releases from veteran acts and new groups alike, and they certainly weren’t confined to one genre. Hopefully you can find a new artist through the list below – and please let me know your opinions in the comments! *Denotes IVM Artist Albums 1.*’68 – Two Parts Viper This abrasive return to form by one of our generation’s most iconic rock duos manages to top their previous release, with a succulent mix of rock, grunge, hardcore, funk, and plenty of passion.… 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 →

Household have just announced their signing to Equal Vision Records. The band will be working on their new album soon. In the meantime, make sure to catch the band on their upcoming tour with Senses Fail, Reggie and the Full Effect, and Have Mercy (tour dates listed below).… Continued →

Minneapolis alt rock/emo band Weathered and Chris Bernstorf are heading out on a two week tour of the eastern United States. Flyer posted below. Check out Weathered on Bandcamp here and Chris Bernstorf here. Definitely check out the music of alt-rock/emo band Weathered and poet Christ Bernstorf.… Continued →

Please support my friends Tim Hopkins and Chris Kuhner in getting the incredible independent Christian alt-rock station BrokenFM back up on the air. I absolutely love this station and support their efforts at putting positive, hopeful music out there in the world. BrokenFM lost their transmitting towers/equipment. BrokenFM has been kind to IVM recently in playing tracks from some of our artists both on air and through internet streaming. It’s a tragedy what happened back a month or two ago with those fires up North.… Continued →

A new Eager Seas music video/song has been posted over on the band’s website right here. The band is putting the finishing touches on their new full length right now. Thoughts?… Continued →

While Anberlin remain as a much loved personal favorite and staple of my music diet, I can’t help but wonder if it has been just too short of time for a “reunion” to happen. What say you, is 3 years not enough time to have a full Anberlin reunion, tour, and album or should they wait a couple more years? I guess if Underoath can come back so soon, so can Anberlin. The members of Anberlin can all have their own unique spin off projects and solo stuff but nothing will ever compete in the same fashion with the mighty music of Anberlin.… Continued →

Hotel Books' latest release manages to hit me where it hurts the most.

I am excited to announce the 2017 remaster of the now classic Pennylane ep “From Paradise To Parking Lots” is finally here. Go download it off the IVM Bandcamp page/ for Free here. All 5 tracks and Intro have been carefully remastered by Sef Idle over at Simpul Studio from the original recording. Fans of Acceptance, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Armor For Sleep, and Taking Back Sunday will find something to appreciate about the early 00’s music of Pennylane. In addition to this free download, I am also thrilled to announce that I have decided to do a very limited run of this ep on Cassette Tape in Red.… Continued →

Originally coming from the So Cal. area and existing from the late 90’s until 2006 or so, Noise Ratchet were a force to reckon with. Frontman Joel Hosler has gone on to do some solo worship work in recent years and the other members with Delta Spirit. Many of us fans have been clamoring for a “return” and could this new twitter account be an answer to that call? Follow them here (or @NoiseRatchet ) and take a listen to the unreleased songs “Tears Now Flow” and “Lonely Love”, below.… Continued →

I have decided to revisit the much adored IVM Release from Pennylane titled “From Paradise to Parking Lots“. Seth Stephen of Simpul Studio is working on a digital remaster of the original files (before it was mastered for CD release back in 2004). This 6 track 2017 remaster will go live in September sometime. I am decided to cut the 3 “Live” tracks from this remaster and just have the original studio files as they were intended to be heard. I am also going to get new artwork designed for the album cover and possible limited tape release of this Ep, the first physical print of this Ep since the 2004 (out of print) CD.… Continued →

Check out the awesome 2nd single from Washington state based band, Voyagers. The track is titled “Warning Sign” and you can listen to it below. Recommended for fans of Sparta, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Emery, Manchester Orchestra.… Continued →

The Wedding and SMLXL Vinyl are releasing the band’s debut and “Polarity” on vinyl for the first time. Check both of those releases out here (you can buy both for $44).… Continued →

An exciting news story has hit the web. The Wedding have decided to reunite with original vocalist Kevin Kiehn for a very special “Polarity” 10th anniversary show. Check out the video/post below for further info on this exciting reunion. … Continued →

Dallas indie rock outfit Little Image emerges with a vibrant and dynamic debut that blends influences of From Indian Lakes with elements of ambient and traditional emo.

Get the 2017 remasters of both the Dismissed album and Josiah “Verona” album completely Free (name your price) download on IVM Bandcamp page. I also have a ton of other great releases up on that site right now so check them all out. [Bandcamp link]… Continued →

Emery have had their fair share of problems recently with tour vehicles breaking down but the band keeps pressing on like the solid road warriors they are. The band bought a really old bus and are currently in the process of renovating it. As you can see from the LIVE video they filmed yesterday, they still have quite a ways to go (no AC, and in the heat of West Coast). So this is where we call come in. The band has launched a little campaign via their website here where you can get an exclusive 17 track LIVE album for $25.… Continued →

You all have to check out the spoken word artistry of Chris Bernstorf. Chris is heading out on tour in two weeks with indie punk/emo band Vagabonds for what I’m sure is going to be a good time. They will be touring the Midwest and East Coast. For dates, check out the tour flyer below. Chris Bernstorf on Facebook, Vagabonds on Facebook.… Continued →

The Juliana Theory have reunited for a very special 20th anniversary tour. Check the dates out below (or right here) and be sure to get your tickets. Let’s hope they stick together for some new music.… Continued →

Check out the music video for “Lost Boy” from the newly branded “Kids.” (formerly known as Kids in The Way), below (via JesusFreakHideout). The band has a new ep out titled “Side A” via all digital networks. This band has some quality back catalog of music and I look forward to hearing more in the future. … Continued →

Indie Vision Music: Tell me a bit about your music. What’s it called, what style is it, when you’ll be releasing some material? It’s pretty broad but should get the conversation going. Parker Boles: My music is a blend of post-hardcore, emo, and pop-punk, mixed in with some blues. The first material I’ll be releasing will be mostly covers, and the album that I am working on is 11 covers and one original, titled “Horizon To Horizon”. IVM: That definitely sounds like something I would enjoy.… Continued →

Check out the brand new music video for “Spit” from the band Tigerwine off their upcoming full length “Die With Your Tongue Out” due out April 14th on Blood & Ink Records. Video and info can be found below.… Continued →

Check out the lineup for the annual Vans Warped Tour, below. There are several artists we cover here playing this year’s edition of the tour. … Continued →

Detroit math-rock/emo group Junior High Cheer Squad has released their debut single, Change, which you can listen to below. Be sure to keep an eye on the band on Facebook, as they’re sure to have more music to come. … Continued →

Check out the official music video for “Fire and Rain” by Acceptance. The song appears on the band’s new album “Colliding By Design” available now from Rise Records. … Continued →