Switchfoot have marked their comeback by releasing a new song titled “Native Tongue” which is available now. The group’s new album will be out January 18th and is available for pre-order right here with instant download of 4 songs off the album. So what do you think? Watch the music video below.
A really cool festival will take place on October 27th in Richmond, VA. called “Lantern Fest” and it features many bands we’ve talked about right here on IVM. You’ll be able to see performances by bands like DENS, Eaves, Kept on Hold, Bloom, Downhaul, Brain Drain, and more. Continued →
This is a fun record, that’s really easy to listen to. It’s not really ground-breaking, just straight-forward indie rock with really warm guitar tones. While there’s not a lot of distinction between the guitar and bass, for some reason that’s not a bad thing, it just adds to the simplicity. Continued →
Update: The band has changed their official website and have posted this same image. Anberlin has been dropping little hints the past few months that are leaving fans guessing. Today they swapped out their profile image on facebook with a new pic that appears to be a photo taped back together. Could this be symbolism? Could this another hint at a reunion? Or is it just a standard photo image swap and/or nothing at all? You debate below and talk about your favorite Anberlin moments from years past. Let’s all stand back in eager anticipation for the next step and hopefully it is the one thing us fans are hoping for…..reunion.
DENS have released their new professionally filmed music video for the track “Deadrise” off the recent ep “No Small Tempest” which is available now via Facedown Records.
Tooth & Nail Records have just added Mike Mains & The Branches to their roster. The band is currently on tour with John Mark McMillan, and they will be releasing a new song, titled “Endless Summer,” tomorrow. While an exact date has not yet been announced, their upcoming album When We Were In Love is slated for release in the near future. Continued →
10 years ago seems like it has passed within an instant. Some of these albums listed below are forgotten hits and some are still being played today. This list are my recommendations and mine alone. Feel free to disagree with my selections. Check out some of these now “classic” albums from the year 2008, below. The Best of 2008: 10 Years, A Look Back. Brave Saint Saturn as #1?
Lovelite are back with a brand new song titled “Mercy Rain” off the upcoming release “Apocalypse Hymnal”. Check out the song below.
For King & Country have gotten quite creative, with an artistic attempt at creating an engaging music video. It feels as though each one of their new music videos comes across as a sort of mini-movie. It’s quite an impressive undertaking and shows a group with talent that many others lack in their presentations. I think these guys are going to really impact listeners with this new album and if these new songs are any indication of the direction of this new album, count me as number one fan. This album and the new one from Lauren Daigle are highly anticipated new releases for myself. Check out the new music video for the song “Amen” off their forthcoming album – “Burn The Ships”. Pre-order on physical media including vinyl right here.
The indie rock band The Timbre of Cedar from Detroit, MI have released a new song titled “Let’s Go” which you can listen to below. You find the song on Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, and Bandcamp. Continued →
Virginia based indie rock band – BRIGHTWORK, have just released their first new song in 4 years titled “Young Blood”. This song is a perfect example an independent band that knows how to write a catchy and engaging indie rock song without babbling on about nonsense. These guys know how to play their instruments well and the production on this song is pure FIRE! Check out the track below and make sure to show your support. For fans of Anberlin, DENS, Switchfoot, Acceptance, and Needtobreathe. [Website]
Arthur Alligood has released his long awaited new ep titled “Portage Vol. 1: At The Edge Of The World” and you can grab it right here. Take a listen to the track “Old Mistakes” below. [Facebook]
Weathered is a band you absolutely NEED to check out, like right now! So much positive, uplifting, and altogether AMAZING stuff coming out of Facedown Records and this band is one of them. Check out the new song “Burn” off their Facedown Records debut “Stranger Here”, due out August 17th. This band is in a league of their own but would surely please fans of Make Do and Mend, Balance and Composure, Citizen, Superheaven, and Brand New. Pre-Order in a few different bundles including Vinyl and CD right here
A new artist to many of you avid music listeners, Collington, has just released a brand new ep titled “In Between”. The 5 song ep featuring heart on the sleeve, thought provoking, indie rock inspired tunes meant to get your head spinning with those kind of sing-a-long songs. This is extremely well done and well played rock n’ roll that would please fans of Band of Horses, Switchfoot, Lifehouse, The Classic Crime, Manchester Orchestra, and Dashboard Confessional. It’s a diverse set of music and comes with my highest recommendation. This is independent music that wears the tag loosely and emerges with a certain amount of unparalleled confidence sure to wipe that sly snicker off every critic exposed to the ep. Yes, it is that good. If a label doesn’t pick up Collington in the next 6 months, then you can say I’m wrong. Stream below via Spotify. Enjoy!
Following up on the “introducing” feature that I brought you a few weeks ago is another new song from indie singer-songwriter, Benjamin Daniel. Check out the track “Inside My Shadow”, below. Follow Benjamin Daniel here. This song will appear as part of a new two part full length titled “Shaping Season” with Vol. 1 out this fall and Vol. 2 out summer 2019.
Seeker and Servant are dropping their new song “Do You Hear Me” with string accompaniment which you can hear right now by clicking below. The song will appear on the group’s new release “The String Club” which is out this Friday digitally through iTunes and Bandcamp. The String club is a compilation of songs from each of our previous releases, but done solely with string accompaniment. It adds new light to the songs and creates a whole new worship experience for the listener.
As you might have heard California has been struck by a series of destructive fires that have torn through towns with such force that people are left feeling broken. It’s terrible and unfortunately someone we have talked quite a bit about here on IVM, has lost his home and belongings as a result of these fires. Continued →
Citizens just dropped their new song “Strength and Beauty” which you can watch in music video form, below. This is the latest signing by Humble Beast and is available through all digital networks here.
Slow Coming Day recently reunited at Joshua Fest last weekend. You can catch their performance of the classic song “Pages Yet To Be Written”, below. Their new song “All Things New” appears on the IVM compilation “Family & Friends Sampler 3” which is available through our webstore right here.
The indie folk rock band Coopertheband have released a remix of their song “Invisible Man” from their latest album Kingdoms. The song was remixed by Reeska 007 and The Experience and you can check out the music video below. Continued →
I’d like to shine a spotlight on a new artist by the name of Collington. Collington are releasing their new single “Here We Go” today. Check out the music video and song, below. If you dig the sounds of Switchfoot, Band of Horses, Future of Forestry, My Epic, or Lifehouse then you’re going to love this new music. [Website]
Another exciting signing to Facedown Records called “Weathered“, have just dropped their debut song “There Is One” via Facedown Records which you can listen to below. This is yet again another exciting addition to the growing “rock” roster of Facedown. Following bands like Everything In Slow Motion, My Epic, DENS, Comrades, Attalus, Withered seeks to connect with your soul through their shoe-gaze, mood mesmerizing new tunes. This is one of the finest new songs I’ve heard in recent memory and I am positive the rest of their full length will follow suit. Get pumped people because this is definitely the next exciting band to keep your eyes on. Pre-orders for the LP up here. “Stranger Here” drops on August 17th via Facedown Records.
Check out the brand new Names Without Numbers lyric video for their song “The Apathy Anthem” over on New Noise Magazine right here. This song is given out free to anyone that contributes to the band’s indiegogo campaign.
Haiva ru is a new indie rock band from Santa Barbara, CA featuring vocalist Allie Merrill. If that name sounds familiar it might be because of her work with Isla Vista Worship or her solo worship project under the name Allie Paige. Continued →
Check out the interview with Grandpa Loves Rhinos courtesy of The Christian Rock 20 this weekend. The band discuss a variety of topics including their time in the military (yes they are active duty), Family, Music, and the most Un Rock n’ Roll thing about them. The band’s new song “If Death Rolls Dice” will be on the IVM “Family & Friends Sampler 2” due out on July 4th!
In case you were living under a rock, classic alternative rock band (man, it feels weird to say that) – The Prayer Chain, have reunited and are making preparations for their upcoming 25th anniversary shows for their album “Shawl”. There are still some tickets available for the House of Blues Anaheim show so click here to get yours. Check out some practice preview video clips below.
In honor of the 25th anniversary of groundbreaking and highly influential debut album from Starflyer 59, “Silver” has now been pressed to Vinyl. The record along with a few bundle options is available right here and shipping now. This is a limited edition and once Velvet Blue sells out, that’ll be it. Don’t sleep on this fabulous vinyl pressing. I received my bundle yesterday and it is truly amazing, check out a picture below. Brings back so many memories and nostalgic feelings.
Orion Walsh and Slow Coming Day have released their first new song in over 10 years titled “Maybe” and you can listen to it below. The song is available via bandcamp here. It’ll be up on Spotify soon. In addition to this song they also recorded another new track that will appear on the “Family & Friends Sampler” due out July 4th. Pre-orders launching soon. This song has a Postal Service (the band) vibe with an electro-indie-pop-rock like influence.
Check out the new DENS song “Sackcloth & Ash”, below. The song appears on the band’s upcoming new ep “No Small Tempest” which will release on June 29th through Facedown Records. Pre-order in some beautiful bundles right here