Tag: Indie Pop

In addition to the Anberlin news recently, it appears that Stephen’s other project “Anchor & Braille” is teasing some sort of return. Are you excited for more music from this project? Sound off in the comments below. [Thanks Steven G]… Continued →

Due to a vacation recently, I was unable to post this news nugget as well as other urgent news. So with that said, I am here to tell you that the long awaited new 5 song ep from Orion Walsh, has now released and is ready to purchase/stream. You can purchase in high quality format via bandcamp right here, or from your digital network of choice including iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, Tidal, and many others. Go check it out and add songs to your playlists.… Continued →

Check out this new song titled “Never Let This Go” from PURGE featuring the artist known now as “Deiv” (formerly Davii). It’s a powerful song and video.… Continued →

The new pop-rock group by the name of Winona Avenue have just released their 2nd new track titled “Paradise”. Check out the song below and follow them on social media. They also have some merch up right here.… Continued →

Starflyer 59 are back. But, what does even mean when they never went away? Christian indie rock’s most prolific band have just released their 15th full-length album (not counting their 9 EPs, 4 live releases, 3 box sets/collections, numerous vinyl singles and LP variants or compilation appearances—I didn’t even mention the side projects: Pony Express, Bon Voyage, Dance House Children, The Brothers Martin, White Lighter, Neon Horse and Lo-Tom) making them probably the second most prolific band in all of indie rock (second only to Guided by Voices, who are at something like 100 releases).… Continued →

Eleventyseven just pressed their ep “Attack of The Mountain Medley” to vinyl for the first time ever. Only 100 copies will be made so get yours from their store right here.… Continued →

Fielding the project of Eric Balmer (Ex-Plankeye) and his wife, Beth, has just released a brand new full length titled “Rags of Light”. The album is full of rich instrumentation, experimentation, and Eric’s soothing, uplifting voice. Songs range from the Introspective and spiritual to the honest words of someone seeking meaning in this world. Full of soaring choruses and subtle words all put to the alluring sounds of Fielding’s music. This is a perfect continuation of the past Fielding material but turned up a notch.… Continued →

Indie pop darlings – Lovelite, are officially changing their name to POLFER. You can find the official statement and information regarding this name change, below.… Continued →

Starflyer 59 have dropped a surprise song on all of us today titled “Hey, Are You Listening”. Check out the wonderful new song as well as a personal look at the upcoming album via an interview with Jason Martin right here. The new album from Jason Martin and company is titled “Young In My Head” and this fitting commentary on age through the medium known as music, will see release on April 26th on Tooth & Nail Records. This new song sounds like the perfect combination of all your favorite past discography material and mixes it up a bit.… Continued →

Mike Mains & The Branches have just released their new song “Live Forever”. The song shows the band exploring their more pop music side and is an enlightening piece of sugary pop fun. For fans of Neon Trees, Walk The Moon, Vampire Weekend, Imagine Dragons. Check out the song right here. The band’s new album and first in 5 years titled “When We Were in Love” is out April 5th through Tooth & Nail.… Continued →

Indie pop singer – Hollyn, has just released her new music video for the track “Good Times”. Check it out below.… Continued →

I’d like to introduce all our readers to the new sounds of “Tosti”. David Tosti of Pax217 fame has embarked on a solo outing as singer/songwriter but it’s not what you think. Give it a listen below or an all digital networks. The song is titled “Where”.… Continued →

Every so often a song will pique my interest from a new artist that seemingly comes out of nowhere. This new song “Follow” off the upcoming album from new artist Hallowell takes you on a spiritual journey through beautiful forest-like soundscapes and layered touches of pure magical joy. That’s the best description I can offer when explaining this new song from Hallowell. I could drop in the standard RIYL type sentence but really Hallowell is an artist all his own. Check out the new song “Follow” below.… Continued →

Sink In are back with a new song titled “Ghost” and the music video for this song can be watched below. The band released “Ordinary People, Extroadinary Things” back in 2017 and our writer Casey Gallenberger did a review right here. RIYL: The Dangerous Summer, Mayday Parade, The Maine, Real Friends, Acceptance, and Fall Out Boy.… Continued →

Check out the first song from Slow Coming Day in over a decade right below this message. The song is titled “First Sight” and it sure to please fans all over the world. The perfect song for lovers and non-lovers alike this Valentine’s Day season. The new album “1000 Years (Like a Day)” is out February 14th through Indie Vision Music. Check it out on our bandcamp page here and get instant download of 3 new songs with purchase (Digital only). There will also be CDs available by end of February and available to pre-order here.… Continued →

For All Seasons have released their first new song of 2019 titled “Every Good Thing” Check out the link here to purchase in all digital marketplaces. Check out the audio for this song below this message via YouTube.… Continued →

Turn off the TV, close your internet browsers, and put on the headphones, it’s time for a trip back in time. The critically underrated indie-emo-rock or whatever you would like to call them band, have decided to come out of retirement and write new songs. These 9 new songs will be arranged in an album titled “1000 Years (Like A Day)” which will be released via Indie Vision Music in February. It’ll be available in Digital format and on CD. Pre-orders for the CD have launched right here.… Continued →

Mike Mains & The Branches releases excellent new single titled “Breathing Underwater” through Tooth & Nail and you can listen below. Thoughts on this song and the new album coming out soon?… Continued →

We had the pleasure to talk with Nashville indie-pop trio VEAUX about their upcoming single (due 11/16), what it takes to survive as a band in this day and age, and how the band continues to refine their sound. 

Lauren Daigle will appear on Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday November 7th. Following on the success of her latest album “Look Up Child”, Lauren has been making a handful of appearances of late including Ellen Show, and now Jimmy Fallon. Go check out her brand new album and make sure to tune in next week.… Continued →

Check out this new electronic-pop group from Abbotsford, Canada called “Sons and Kings“. This is their lyric video for the song “I Lost My Way”, which you can find below. Great lyrics and a solid melody with uplifting lyrics. Thanks to Jason LaVergne for the recommendation. Make sure to follow the group on Facebook here.… Continued →

That indie/emo band known as “Slow Coming Day” have reunited and will release a new 5 song ep in 2019. The band recently released a new song which you can check out on digital networks and a another song “All Things New” that was on “Family & Friends Sampler 3” which I put out a few months ago. This highly underrated band will seek to win over hearts worldwide with their catchy brand of melodic songwriting and emotion drenched songs. Go listen to “Farewell To The Familiar” on digital networks and the “A Part of Me Died Ep” on bandcamp here to get prepared.… Continued →

90s quirky alternative band Mellowdramatic Wallflowers have recently made all their releases available for free download here. The Oklahoma-based band remained independent throughout their existence, but released four full-length albums during their time. The band reluctantly changed their name to Admiral Twin (inspired by a historic Tulsa movie theater) to avoid confusion when the similarly-named mainstream rock band The Wallflowers gained in popularity. The Mellowdramatic Wallflowers might appeal to fans of They Might Be Giants, The Ass Ponys, Hokus Pick and other quirky bands.… Continued →

Brian Ortize, an artist who has been making music at least as long as I have been running IVM, just released his new songs which you can hear below. Brian was a member of Buddy Ruckus and played as part of Telecast for years. Not only that but he has been a worship leader for around a decade now. Check out “Oh The Joy” and “Emmanuel” via his new label home – BEC Recordings below and make sure to purchase wherever you find good digital music.… Continued →

Today is release day for the long awaited new album from For King & Country. The band have just dropped their music video for the title track “Burn The Ships” which is literally about leaving the past behind and stepping into a new day. The song is inspired by those that battle with addictions and breaking free from the past to move on and find hope. This powerful album is proof that it doesn’t matter what style of music you cling to or scene you’re in.… Continued →

Heartbreak is certainly abundant in many modern songs, but rarely do songs tackle the subject with pure vulnerability. “Bang”, the first single from Moda Spira‘s (Latifah Alattas) upcoming album, Divorce, is a weighty, soulful track. The announcement that the relationship is coming to an end is described as a piercing gunshot, both sudden and devastating. Divorce is due 10/26 and you can preorder it here. Listen to “Bang” below: … Continued →

Indie Folk singer-songwriters and husband/wife duo – Jenny & Tyler, have just released a remastered version of their “10,000 Miles” album. It is now available through iTunes and Spotify.… Continued →

Lauren Daigle is on fire with these new songs off her forthcoming new album “Look Up Child” which is out September 7th. This new song “Still Rolling Stones” can be heard below. Lauren’s voice has never been stronger than it is now and this strength is clearly evident on “Still Rolling Stones”. This song truly captures her talent and showcases an artist on the rise. There is just something entirely unique and original with her new songs. Her voice captures the heart of the song and proves that “worship” doesn’t have to be a mundane, stale, and overrated “Christian” term.… Continued →

Check out the brand new music video for Jordan Feliz jam “Changed”. The song appears on Jordan’s recent album, “FUTURE” which is available now through Centricity Music. Video can be found below. Parental Advisory: This video may cause uncontrollable urge to dance. Catch Jordan at So Cal Harvest Free Event next weekend.… Continued →

The now “classic” pop-alternative rock band, Dakoda Motor Co., have announced plans to play more dates in 2018. Hopefully I’m right and this materializes. Personally, I’d love to hear a new album by this fine group of gentlemen and lady. Who’s with me in wanting this to happen? Did any IVM friends make it to one of their two shows in Anaheim and Nashville recently?… Continued →