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The Echoing Green Return With Collection of Songs on Vinyl

Not like they ever disappeared but new music on The Echoing Green front has been sort of quiet for past couple years. The Echoing Green emerged from the silence to drop a collection of of songs from 2002 to 2018 called “Violent Whispers: Songs & Stories From The Echoing Green”.… Continued →

Jenny and Tyler Finish Album 5

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Long time husband and wife indie-folk duo known as Jenny & Tyler have just completed work on their 5th album. You can support on Patreon right here and grab the songs from there. You can find some more behind the scenes videos and clips via their facebook page here.… Continued →

Arthur Alligood Returns With a New Kickstarter Funded Album (Make it Happen Folks)

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One of my favorite indie singer/songwriters, Arthur Alligood, returns with a kickstarter campaign to fund his upcoming new full length record. He is working with a couple Toad The Wet Sprocket members (as well as other guest musicians) on this album and it’ll be produced by Mikal Blue who has worked with groups/artists like Five For Fighting, One Republic, Jason Mraz, and Colbie Caillat among others.… Continued →

Everything In Slow Motion - Clementine (Official Music Video)

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Check out this music video for the new Everything in Slow Motion song, “Clementine”, below. The band’s brand new album “Influence” is out now through Facedown Records.

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My Epic Release 10th Anniversary Version of "Lower Still"

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My Epic return with a special 10th anniversary remix of their classic song “Lower Still” with none other than Levi The Poet as guest. Check out this beautifully haunting new version in music video form with original members and Levi the Poet, below.… Continued →

The Classic Crime Return To Fund 7th Album

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The Classic Crime are returning after last year’s sleeper hit, “Patterns in the Static”, to record and release yet another full length record, their 7th. You can check out their Kickstarter campaign right here and contribute to get the goods or wait until it reaches digital markets in late 2021 or early 2022.… Continued →

30 of The Greatest Indie Bands Of 2020

By Brandon J. in Articles | 6 Comments

The following list is a mix of new independent bands and recent bands releasing music in the past year. Unlike other “lists” in Christian Music that wallow through the sea of sameness, this list embarks on a journey to share good music that doesn’t suck.… Continued →

Everything In Slow Motion Drops 2nd Song, "Choke"

By Brandon J. in Lyric Videos | 1 Comment

Shane, why must you create such fresh, relevant, heart wrenching new music? This song literally grabs you by the throat and well, releases a flood of all the best emotions. In reality, this song does anything but “Choke” you but it does grip you with a collection of notes and music performed by a talented ensemble of well seasoned musicians.… Continued →

Attalus "Into The Sea" Gets a New Pressing

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As many of you already know, the 16 song epic masterpiece known as “Into The Sea” by critically acclaimed post-hardcore/indie rock band – Attalus, has been out of print on Vinyl for a few years. Well, Facedown Records being the cool label that they are has decided to press it again on a different color this time around in a stunning gatefold jacket.… Continued →

Introducing: Bares His Teeth

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I’d like to a take a moment and introduce you all to a new band by the name of Bares His Teeth. They are a post-hardcore/emo/indie rock band that really amplify the “rock” element and are here to present some super cool music (that will blow your mind, significantly).… Continued →

Beloved Release Best U2 Cover I've Ever Heard

By Brandon J. in News, Streams | 6 Comments

There have been so many u2 cover songs over the years and u2 cover bands (you know who you are) but none as powerful as this new Beloved version. I’m sorry but I just have to say that this is the most powerful U2 cover by a rock band that I’ve ever heard!… Continued →

Jesus Freak Hideout Releases Epic 49 Song Free Compilation

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Long running Christian Music website, JesusFreakHideout.com, just dropped Volume 9 of their “Songs We’ve Been Trying to Tell You About (and Others We Haven’t)” compilation series right here. Go download it and give these great indie artists a listen.… Continued →

Release The Kraken...Grandpa Loves Rhinos IS OUT!!!

By Brandon J. in Lyric Videos | 2 Comments

Today is the big day, Grandpa Loves Rhinos “Searching In The Sarchasm” is officially out and available on all digital platforms. The album can also be bought on CD or Vinyl right here. I will leave the bundles up until the end of the weekend but by Monday they will be pulled down.… Continued →

Off Road Minivan - Vampire (Official Music Video)

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Off Road Minivan just dropped their new music video for the song “Vampire” off their latest album, “Swan Dive”. Check out it below and comment with your thoughts.

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The Greatest Hits You've Never Heard Volume 1 on Digital Networks

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I put up Vol. 1 of “The Greatest Hits You’ve Never Heard”, an Indie Vision Music compilation chronicling the first decade of IVM, on all digital networks and streaming sites. Give these (classic) songs a listen or re-listen if it’s been awhile.… Continued →

Poetic Descent Drop New Single July 24th

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Indie hard rock/nu-metal favorites – Poetic Descent, are back with a brand new single titled “Shallow Graves” (Feat. Paul Carnahan of Time & Eternity) this Friday! Check out a teaser clip below and watch the lyric video premiere right here on IVM July 24th.… Continued →

Indie Vision Music - 20 Years and Back Again (A Tale of Hope Amidst the Pain)

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The juicy, tell-all extravaganza you've all been dying not to read. This is my life's work. I hope you find something enjoyable in these words and the stories I am about to share right here. IVM20

Indie Vision Music Turns 20

By Brandon J. in Articles, News | 2 Comments

20 years ago I launched a site called IndieVisionMusic.com. It was initially an online Webstore only but then morphed into a record label then webzine then label and now all 3. It wasn’t a huge behemoth by any means (never was).… Continued →

Anberlin Announce "Blueprints For The Black Market" Full Live Stream and Pre-Order Bundles

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Anberlin have announced a very special live stream for their 2003 breakout album, “Blueprints For The Black Market”. “We Are The Lost Ones” live stream will take place on June 26th online. There are pre-orders for the Live Stream bundle featuring vinyl of this live stream, pressed on wax and shipped 8/31.… Continued →

Names Without Numbers - This Hallmark Moment (20th Anniversary Re-Release Version)

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We have just dropped the new Names Without Numbers 20th Anniversary EP for Pre-Order on iTunes as of today and you can grab that now. All pre-orders come with instant download of the song “This Hallmark Moment” which you can take a listen to below.… Continued →

Acceptance Joins Tooth & Nail, to Release New Ep

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Acceptance have announced that they will release a brand new EP titled “Wild” on July 24th through Tooth & Nail Records. This much anticipated new EP will be a follow up to 2017’s “Colliding By Design” which released on Rise Records and found the band exploring a more electronic influenced indie-pop-rock.… Continued →

KIDS Drop 2 New Songs via Tooth & Nail Records

By Brandon J. in Lyric Videos, News | 4 Comments

Alt-Rock/Indie band known as KIDS. just dropped 2 new songs via their new label home Tooth & Nail Records. Check out the songs below in lyric video form or find them via your favorite digital network. The songs are titled “All Smoke, No Fire”, and “Pale Horse”.… Continued →

Names Without Numbers to Drop 20th Anniversary Edition of Debut EP on July 3rd

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Two special things are happening next month, the 20th anniversary of Indie Vision Music and the 20th anniversary re-release of the debut EP from my pals in Names Without Numbers! This 20th anniversary edition re-release features re-imagined artwork, and a remastered version of all 5 songs found on the EP.… Continued →

Bright & Harrowing Drop Debut Song (Featuring Members of Poor Old Lu)

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Bright & Harrowing which is the new project of Scott and Jesse from Poor Old Lu, just dropped their new single titled “Breathe In, Breathe Out”. Check out the song below this message and soak up the moody, driving, introspective, and melodic indie based rock.… Continued →

Bareheart Drops EP "In The Mo(u)rning" Tomorrow Through All Digital Networks

By Brandon J. in Lyric Videos, News | 2 Comments

Bareheart which is the solo project of Ethan Tyler Collins of the band, Least of These, will drop his EP titled “In The Mo(u)rning” tomorrow. The EP will be available through all digital markets and streaming sites. Check out the emotional and moving new song “Rain” off the EP in lyric video form and the entire ep as well, below.… Continued →

Indie Vision Music Releases 8 Titles on Vinyl

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In celebration of the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Indie Vision Music I have decided to put a couple titles on wax. This isn’t some big budget, massive vinyl release that so many labels and brands are doing these days. Through Kunaki and Vinyl Revolution a few titles have been given the green light for vinyl pressing.… Continued →

Preorder New EP From Starflyer 59 and Watch Promo Video Teaser

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Velvet Blue Music has launched pre-orders for the new Starflyer 59 EP “Miami”, due out June 19th. Unfortunately it appears the “Deluxe” Vinyl edition has already sold out at the time I have typed this. You can still order the black vinyl though.… Continued →

Slow Coming Day - Quarantine Sessions (Out This Friday)

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Slow Coming Day will release a new album perfect for these times titled “Quarantine Sessions”. It will be out this Friday on Indie Vision Music. You can pre-order on bandcamp here and it will be available on every digital network available including TikTok for you savvy social media influencers (lol?).… Continued →

Slow Coming Day - Loneliness Settles In (Official Music Video)

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This is the official music video for the new version of “Loneliness Settles In” by Slow Coming Day. This song will appear on the upcoming “Quarantine Sessions” due out on Indie Vision Music a little bit later this month. You can pre-order digitally at the SCD bandcamp page here.… Continued →

Celebrating the 16th Anniversary of Pennylane "From Paradise To Parking Lots"

By Brandon J. in Music Videos, News | 4 Comments

16 years ago Indie Vision Music released a little known EP by a little known emo/indie rock band from Kauai, Hawaii known as “Pennylane”. So much has changed in the years since both professionally, musically, industry, and personally, that those years seem like such a blur.… Continued →