Jenny & Tyler to Release "Christmas Stories"
Singer-Songwriters Jenny & Tyler will release their own collection of Christmas tunes titled “Christmas Stories” on November 4th.… Continued →
Tag: folk
October 23, 2016
Josh Garrels to Tour With John Mark McMillan in 2017 and Release Christmas Album
Indie favorite Josh Garrels will release a special Christmas album in November. He is also going to embark on “The Revelators Tour” in early 2017 with John Mark McMillan. Dates and info below.… Continued →
Steven Combs Releases Debut Ep "This is the Day"
New artist Steven Combs has released his debut “This is the Day” Ep on New Vine Media. You can listen/buy the ep below. Steven plays a blend of Americana/Folk that would please fans of Jon Foreman (Switchfoot) and John Mark McMillan.… Continued →
October 19, 2016
Vocal Few Finish Tracking "Winter Ep"
Vocal Few (Matt from The Classic Crime and his wife) have finished tracking their new “Winter Ep” just in time for the Christmas season. Follow them at their facebook page to stay updated.… Continued →
June 26, 2015
REVIEW : Jordan Taylor - Long Drive
Check out Ian Zandi's final review for IVM and find out if you should put "Long Drive" on your hard drive.
May 26, 2015
REVIEW : Bill Mallonee & The Big Sky Ramblers - Lands & Peoples
Former Vigilantes of Love frontman Bill Mallonee just simply continues to make good music. His latest, 'Land & Peoples,' spills out lyrical pictures of the many sights and sounds of this nation’s past and present. Check out the full review here, and get to know this truly unique artist.
May 21, 2015
REVIEW : Josh Garrels - Home
Josh Garrels' falsettos. That should warrant a listen itself.
April 30, 2015
Woman (Oh Mama) - Joy Williams
Alternative artist Joy Williams (formerly, The Civil Wars) posted a new music video on her Facebook this morning with the tagline:
“I am a universe wrapped in skin. Maybe too much skin. But I felt I needed to show who I was from the inside out. Who we all are. I’m excited (and a little nervous) to share the video for “Woman (Oh Mama)” with you… Watch it it now!”
“Woman (Oh Mama)” comes from Joy’s upcoming album Venus. There is currently no release date but it will be out this Summer.… Continued →
April 23, 2015
REVIEW : Rachel Taylor - Magnetic
When there is a handful of solo artists who share the name Rachel Taylor, its hard to not bring a comparison to their music. Let me introduce you to the one who isn't from He Is We...
REVIEW : Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell
There's no shade being thrown at Sufjan Steven's latest album. Charlie Brown got it right when he said "good grief".
March 31, 2015
REVIEW : Sarah Brusco - The Woven Whisper
Sarah Brusco is an amazing female artist who demonstrates to us what raw, genuine and heartfelt worship truly is.
March 28, 2015
Little Blue Light - The Key
Check out the debut music video from Little Blue Light! They’re an up-and-coming band from the UK, and they play a fun and eclectic mix of Ska, Swing, Folk, Rock, Reggae, and Ragtime! It appears that they don’t have an official release out yet, but the word is that they’re going to be heading into the studio to record their debut album in the near future!
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March 20, 2015
REVIEW : Copperlily - Copperlily
My review of Copperlily's first full-length album #PutABirdOnIt
March 11, 2015
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors - Tightrope
Coming off of their recent release of Medicine, folk band Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors have put out a video for their single “Tightrope”. You can view the seemingly-random animated video over at Relevant Magazine.… Continued →
March 9, 2015
NEEDTOBREATHE - "Brother feat. Gavin DeGraw"
NEEDTOBREATHE premiered their new music video for "Brother feat. Gavin DeGraw" over the weekend on VH1. View the video below. NEEDTOBREATHE has been the subject of a lot of the news here lately including the announcement of a new live album and the mega-sized Tour De Compadres.
February 27, 2015
REVIEW : kids - Rich Coast
A review of Kids' debut LP, Rich Coast.
February 19, 2015
Joshua Powell & The Great Train Robbery - Cave of Clouds
Check out this performance video of "Cave of Clouds" from Joshua Powell & The Great Train Robbery.
February 17, 2015
REVIEW : 6'10" - The Humble Beginnings Of A Rovin' Soul
Tobin Bawinkel and his new project 6’10,” dropped the thrashing guitars and bagpipes of in his usual gig, Celtic Punk band Flatfoot 56, and has gone unplugged. Read on for the full review.
February 16, 2015
REVIEW : Drew Holcomb And The Neighbors - Medicine
Continuing their union of melancholy and redemption, the album is consistent from start to finish. Blending the traditional singer-songwriter template with contemporary sensibilities, it may be a modern classic. So if you’re sick of today's mainstream music, Medicine is the perfect remedy.
February 13, 2015
REVIEW : Aaron Strumpel - Bright Star
Aaron Strumpel continues to push against the limits of Christian music, and although Bright Star may not be his most experimental, it's a fine showcase for the care, creativity, and simple beauty of his music.
February 10, 2015
INTERVIEW : Ellie Holcomb
This is a transcript of a phone interview I had over digital coffee today with CCM singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb. The 30 minute conversation includes topics such as her album As Sure as the Sun, her involvement with Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, potential collaboration with Jon Foreman, touring plans, a relatively-unknown side project, and her thoughts on streaming services.
February 3, 2015
REVIEW : The Gray Havens - Fire and Stone
The Gray Havens' debut full length, Fire and Stone, is a delight.
REVIEW : The Soil & The Sun - Meridian
Meridian is a musical onslaught, an aural tempest which drowns out all else until The Soil & The Sun is all that you know.
February 1, 2015
REVIEW : The Collection - Ars Moriendi
The Collection's latest album, Ars Moriendi, is a set of poignant, beautiful reflections of death, doubt, and faith set against a lush, orchestral folk backdrop.
January 6, 2015
INTERVIEW : The Gray Havens
Check out IVM's interview with Dave and Licia Radford of The Gray Havens
September 19, 2014
The Gray Havens Release Music Video for "Far Kingdom"
The Gray Havens have released a video for "Far Kingdom," as well as a video describing the song. The track appears on their upcoming album Fire and Stone, to be released January 6, 2015.
September 11, 2014
The Last Bison Release Video for "Bad Country"
The Last Bison have released a music video for “Bad Country”. Check it out below. The video originally premiered on PopMatters. The song appears on the band’s upcoming album, titled VA, which releases September 30th.… Continued →
Jenny & Tyler Release Lyric Video for "In Everything You Do"
Jenny & Tyler have released a new song called “In Everything You Do” as part of the Native: Americana Spotlight compilation. You can watch the lyric video below & check out the chords/lyrics. You can also read more about the song here. Pick up the compilation on iTunes.… Continued →
September 10, 2014
REVIEW : Judah & The Lion - Kids These Days
A review of the debut full-length album from Judah & The Lion! Spoiler alert: it's really good.
August 25, 2014
REVIEW : Wovenhand - Refractory Obdurate
One of the most underrated bands on the planet creates their finest work to date.