Tag: indie

Forum Blue which is the music project from Ray Torres who is an IVM fave and maker of great music for the past decade has just dropped his debut ep with the band Forum Blue. Check out the “Surreal Ep” below and make sure to purchase it via bandcamp for $5.… Continued →

The North Pole Project (2008) wasn’t supposed to be a Number One Gun album. Rather, this was once the name of vocalist/guitarist Jeff Schneeweis’ solo project in the aftermath of Number One Gun’s breakup. In any case, The North Pole Project is a beautiful indie rock anthem.… Continued →

Remember “Cooler Than Me” by Mike Posner? That song used to be really cool in 2010 and was popular enough to be played at shopping malls. But maybe, perhaps, you thought yourself cooler than Mike Posner, despite his single having a lot of pizzazz and swagger.… Continued →

The guys in this band contacted me to share their new music. At first I was a little hesitant probably due to the name itself but then I listened and was instantly blown away. Strange Her are an explosive indie rock band that would please fans of As Cities Burn, House of Heroes, Emery, The Classic Crime, Anberlin and maybe even a little Silversun Pickups and Funeral for a Friend.… Continued →

Oh, Eternity have posted a little photo teaser saying new music is coming July 2nd with the title “Karoshi”. What do you think it is? If you haven’t heard this band before then go spin their last release “I Exist” on digital networks now.… Continued →

Barsuk Records has released the brand new music video for the Chris Staples (Two Thirty Eight) song, “Old Friend”. This song will appear on Chris’s new album “Holy Moly” due out June 28th through Barsuk. … Continued →

Atmospheric, floating, literary and lush. Leem of Earth has completed their trilogy with the June 7th release of Chapter 3,  the third EP in their belletristic series: Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. In all three efforts, the band from Pensacola, Florida, creates a fragile wall of sound that hearkens between the fuzz and soundscapes of 90s 4AD shoegaze bands and the ethereal charm of Mazzy Star, The Sundays, Cocteau Twins and The Innocence Mission.

I’m starting a new feature here at IVM that’ll focus on a beautiful, important, and defining song for a particular band. Let’s start this feature off right and put the focus on the music of Stavesacre, particularly the song “Gold & Silver”.… Continued →

CHPTRS have released more new music. This is the project of Josh Auer (Pax 217/OC Supertones/AVNER) & Jerad Atherton. Check out the new song “Shadows” below, off the upcoming “Chapter 04 Ep” due out in July. … Continued →

I just put up new “5 for $5 IVM Merch Grab Bags” in 3 different collections. You can pick from the categories “Indie/Emo“, “Metal/Rock“, or “Punk/Ska“. 5 items in any category for only $5.… Continued →

London, Ontario based site Matt’s Music, has dropped some brand new interviews with a couple of our artists. Check out interviews with Names Without Numbers and Orion Walsh right here. Make sure to pick up the new Orion Walsh Ep here and Names Without Numbers new ep will be out later this summer/fall on Indie Vision Music.… Continued →

Joel Piper has been quietly releasing new music through digital networks. Joel not only drums/sings bgv for melodic hardcore band Lifelong but also has drummed for bands like Confide, Olivia The Band, and Dismissed back in the day. He also has another project called “Avery Pkwy”.… Continued →

I missed posting this a couple of weeks ago. Indie Rock/Post Hardcore band – Eaves, have just released a 2 song single called “Grey”. You can download/stream through all digital networks and on bandcamp right here. Listen to the songs below.… Continued →

One of my favorite underground indie bands – Little Hurricane, have just released their first new single from the upcoming 4th studio album due out August 9th. Check out “Love Luck” below and pick up (or stream) on all digital stores and networks now.… Continued →

It appears as though Acceptance are working on NEW music according to their Instagram account. Who enjoyed “Colliding By Design” and is looking forward to more new music? I say Acceptance and Anberlin should join the same label when it comes time for music release then they can go on a world tour together!… Continued →

One of our bands, Names Without Numbers, are in the thick of recording process. We thought we’d offer a little behind the scenes action by sharing a clip of some guitars being recorded. Check out the (Facebook) video below. The band’s long awaited new Ep will be out a little later this year and we absolutely can’t wait for it.… Continued →

The fabulous project of Eric Collins (formerly of Denison Marrs) known as MrENC, just release a new ep titled “On and On and On” via Velvet Blue Music. Check out a new song “We Set Things Right”, below. Pick up on all digital networks now.… Continued →

The Beautiful Mistake just finished up recording their brand new ep with Beau Burchell (of Saosin) and now it is off to mastering. This is going to be one heck of an epic release, am I right? … Continued →

A Boy and His Kite – the project featuring Dave Wilton of Loud Harp fame, has launched a kickstarter campaign to fund his new release. There are only 6 days left of the campaign and what better time to contribute than now.… Continued →

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.… Continued →

One of my favorite indie rock bands, Names Without Numbers, will be making a grand return with a new EP this summer on IVM. Head over to their social media accounts and say hi then get ready for some mind blowing new music.… Continued →

Check out the lyric video for “Bloody Angles” by My Epic off their upcoming new album, “Violence” due out May 10th on Facedown Records. You can pre-order this most excellent new release right here. … Continued →

Seeker & Servant, a personal favorite of mine, are knee deep in the recording process for their new Ep that’ll be released soon. The group has a Patreon set up to help raise funds for the recording of this project and it’s release.… Continued →

As Cities Burn are BACK and with a new song to prove it. This song will definitely please early fans of the band while also keeping interest from later era fans as well. This is like the perfect combination of sounds from their entire back catalog.… 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 →

The classic 1997 scene defining debut “Letterbox” by those passionate emo rockers Brandtson, is getting the vinyl treatment via the recently relaunched Steadfast Records. The album has been remixed and remastered and will be available on CD/Tape/Vinyl. I remember buying the original Letterbox on CD from Steadfast Records back in the day when you had to order via snail mail.… Continued →

It appears that Voyagers are working on new music. These guys come highly recommended by yours truly and were part of an “introducing” post last year. The band also appeared on “Family & Friends Vol. 1” in 2018. If you aren’t familiar with their music, go check them out here and listen below.… Continued →

Mainframe will be releasing a surprise new song titled “Let The Trip Begin” in 2 weeks via Indie Vision Music. This will be a departure for the group of anonymous rockers as the music will take a slight turn from punk rock and venture a little into Americana Rock n’ Roll territory.… Continued →

Starflyer 59 drop the title track off the upcoming new full length effort “Young In My Head”, which releases on April 26th through Tooth & Nail Records. The song is an energetic, upbeat jam featuring a driving drum section, slight synth elements, and that classic Jason Martin guitar tone.… Continued →

My Epic have done it again and are about to stun the world with their new music video for the song “White Noises”. This is an extremely well done music video and will have people standing on their feet shouting, “who the heck is this ‘My Epic’ band?” People that aren’t IN on one of the best kept secrets of the underground music scene will be in for a real surprise.… Continued →