If you followed IVM during 2018 you probably discovered some new music from our news and new releases posts. You might have also been introduced to some new artists by our staff too. In case you missed any our “introduction” posts last year here’s all 20 artists our staff took time to share with you:
Bastard Tongue is a doom metal band featuring former members of Idealist. Continued →
Jessieville, Arkansas is about the last place on earth I’d expect to discover a new artist. I’ve been there, the entire town is comprised of a high school, a post office, and a burger shack. Yet much to my surprise that’s exactly where the progressive rock band Census comes from. Continued →
I’d like to introduce you to a new alternative rock band called City of Auburn. The band hails from McKinney, TX and released their new EP titled Spinning on Honey Gold Records today. Watch the lyric video for lead single “Better Off” below and check out the EP on Bandcamp, Apple Music, and Spotify. Continued →
I mentioned this band back at the beginning of the summer in my post “7 Bands I’ve Discovered on Spotify This Year” but since they’ve got a new single out this weekend I thought I’d take time to give them a proper introduction. Continued →
If you’ve been following my weekly new release posts you’ve probably heard of Ian Yates already. If not, you’ve really been missing out. Ian Yates is an artist from Liverpool, UK who makes indie worship and alternative rock. It’s the former that doubt will interest IVM readers the most so check out his two most recent singles “Blackout” and “Belly of the Beast” below. Continued →
Everyone needs to check out this promising new band from the great state of Oregon, Signal Versus Noise. The band recently played Joshua Fest and have a big show on August 23rd with The Ataris for that band’s “So Long Astoria” 15th Anniversary event. Their sound will please fans of Real Friends, State Champs, Anberlin, Bayside, and Capital Lights. Listen to the song “Nineteen” below and go grab their brand new album that released last month.
Fearless BND is a new worship collective led by Christy and Jeremy Johnson, formerly of the group – Worth Dying For. This new group, Fearless BND, is now located out of Los Angeles, CA. Check out their 2017 full length “We Are Fearless”, below. Follow on Facebook here.
A talented new singer-songwriter under the name spoken vvorld has emerged from the music scene. Check out his recently released debut album through all digital networks. You can stream it below. This incredibly insightful, hopeful, and altogether moving new release is sure to please fans of: Jon Foreman, Switchfoot, My Epic, Right Away Great Captain, The Classic Crime, Vocal Few, Pedro the Lion, The Tallest Man On Earth, Adrianne Lenker, Austin Basham, Horse Feathers, and David Ramirez. You can find out more info on spoken vvorld right here at his website and check out the lyrics right here.
We all know how fond IVM is of pop-punk, so it’s my pleasure to introduce you to yet another fine pop-punk/alt-rock band: My Heart Lies. The band hails from Bowling Green, Kentucky and consists of Michael Nichols (vocals, guitar), Jared Rosdeutscher (lead guitar), and Douglas Hurt (drums). Continued →
Valerie Anne is a young singer/songwriter from Latin America with an electronic dance pop style. She released her first EP, Chasing Love, last year and has continued to churn out new singles ever since. Check out her two most recent songs “Stay Now” and “Higher” below. Continued →
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 really cool new sounds of independent melodic punk act ROLEMODEL. They just released their debut song titled “Fortunes” that is available on Bandcamp here. You can also listen to it below via YouTube/Bandcamp. Recommended for fans of Make Do and Mend, Hot Water Music, (old) Menzingers, Dogwood, and Rise Against.
I am proud to introduce a new hard rock band to all of you by the name of RELENT. These guys are just starting out in San Antonio, TX. but they have a very professional, polished sound and yet are still independent. They have a powerful message and a strong spiritual center, sharing the truth of Jesus with a hurting world. Their sound is sort of a mix of Korn, Spoken, Papa Roach, Disturbed, and RED. You can purchase the band’s debut two singles “Rise” and “Surrendered” right here via iTunes. Thanks Jason Parker (Ex-Focused) for sharing this band with me
You need to check out this amazing band called Not Beneath from Ohio featuring ex-members of Narcissus, Outcry, North Meadow Park, and Vessel. Complex, technical, heartfelt and spiritual heavy metal. This is a band you absolutely need to give a listen to. Check out their debut full length “memento mori” below (or right here on bandcamp). If you are into early Becoming The Archetype you’ll love this. Thanks Marco for the recommendation!
I can finally unveil the news I’ve kept secret for the past few weeks. Australian melodic punk band Available At The Counter which released a CD through IVM this past summer (‘A World of Second Chances‘) has just ended. In the ashes rises a new band called “Homestate“. More news to come in the weeks ahead regarding new music and such. Go like them on Facebook here. Official statement below.
I would like to take a moment and introduce all of you to this super cool Pop-Punk/Easycore band called Young Poet out of Baltimore, Maryland. They just released their debut full length named “Thrive In A Modern Era” and it one heck of a sweet ride! Check out the song “Stretch Armstrong” below and you can pick up this album on CD here or available through all digital networks now. RIYL: A Day To Remember, Four Year Strong, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Amber Pacific, and Neck Deep.
Check out this new band called Saint Valletta out of the So. Cal. area. The band features Josh Hagquist (formerly of The Beautiful Mistake and Dogwood) along with Eric Campuzano (of The Prayer Chain, Stranger Kings, Starflyer 59, and a ton of other great acts). Continued →
Check out the New York based indie rock band Oh, Eternity and their brand new ep “Sought Out”. This band has a varied sound drawing influences all across the board. Their smooth indie sound would please fans of Fair, Least of These, My Epic, Manchester Orchestra, worship music that doesn’t suck. Pick up their latest ep on bandcamp here.
I found this band today after browsing the New Vine Media instagram page. They are called Glowing Moses and are sort of a space rock, experimental indie rock band. They come from Cleveland, Ohio and I do believe many of you will be a fan of these guys. Check out their new single on bandcamp below for a name your price and follow them on facebook here.
I am introducing you readers to a new ep from Shake It Up. A few of you long time readers may recognize this project because we had posted about various singles in the past. Well Daniel Nothe and his band Shake It Up are back with their debut Ep titled “Everything That Makes You Wonder”. It is a spacey, garage rock type project that would please fans of 90’s bands especially those on Tooth & Nail back in the day. The production is surprisingly on point for an independent group and I am completely captivated by every song start to finish. Maybe I’m a bit biased because I just dig this sound and those classic bands. Digging the fuzz tone and shoegaze-like instrumentation. Check out this new ep below and be sure to stay tuned for updates on this project.
If any of you remember Hanover Saints well the former lead singer of that band (Brian) has got a new punk rock band by the name of Union Hearts and they are releasing their brand new record “Destroy Us” on September 22nd right here. Listen to the songs below.
I’d like to introduce you readers to a new UK Producer by the name of WYLD. This musically entertaining DJ has been making music for a few years in the UK and recently signed with new label The Amen Collective which will release his new single “Found You” featuring the talented New Zealand singer CASS. Find out more info here and check out the single below. Recommended for fans of Calvin Harris, ZEDD, Capital Kings, and even Justin Bieber.
K. Gautier now has an experimental instrumental post rock project under the name “The Mountainous“. The music is a post-rock ambient dreamscape. They just released “Here is Repose” Ep that you can listen/purchase below. It is also up on all digital networks including Spotify. You can read a recent interview with K. Gautier right here.
You have to check out this music video from Indiana based metalcore band, From These Ruins. The song is called “Slave To Nothing” and appears on the band’s recent album “Advocate of the Unwanted”. Their sound would please fans across the metal board and have a very diverse sound. If you’re into groups like Killswitch Engage, Bullet For My Valentine, Demon Hunter, Sleeping Giant, and even Sevendust, you’ll find something appreciate in their music.
The spotlight should shine brightly on this new band called Voyagers out of Washington state. The band just released their debut single titled “No Consequence” (through bandcamp for name your price) and it is a refreshing take on the post-hardcore/indie rock genre. Smooth vocals that aren’t off tune, well placed bass, guitars, and percussion. I’m loving the bass heavy sound (at least on my stereo) and I feel these guys have a lot to say through their music and a sound that will keep them ahead of the pack. Please give these guys a listen and prepare yourselves for the sounds of Voyagers. RIYL: Thursday, Sparta, Thrice, Brand New, Jimmy Eat World, and DENS. More news to follow. [Website] [Facebook] [Bandcamp]
Lion of Judah is a Christian band from across the pond in Brighton, England. If you’d like a little more synth in your worship give these guys a shot. Check out the song “Buried At Sea” from their EP of the same name and their newest song “You Should Love Him” below. Continued →
Marshall Marshall is a duo consisting of a DJ from Chicago and a producer from Nashville who’ve teamed up to create indie electronic music. Their debut full length album “Lost // Found” released June 23, 2017 and you can find it on Apple Music and Spotify. Continued →
Ilia is no more. But the good news is their former vocalist is still making music. Zahna is the new solo project from Suzy Martinez. If you’re a fan of female fronted rock like Lacey Sturm and Fireflight you will want to watch the lyric video for Zahna’s debut single “Underneath” below. Continued →
Today’s “introducing” feature is on an up and coming indie-pop/worship group by the name of “For All Seasons” out of my hometown area of Orange County, CA. They are on Centricity Music and have just released an excellent sounding new pop single titled “Higher” that you can take a listen to below. The single is now available on all digital networks and streaming online. [Facebook]
I’m bringing you another new band to check out on this very heavy (metal) Saturday and they are called The Death In Me. The band comes from Raleigh, NC. and they play a furious combination of melodic metalcore and chaos. The band’s debut full length “An Appeal to Heaven” will release on Easter. You can purchase the album and other merch direct from the band here. Check out the music video for their debut song “Evergreen” below and download it for free via NoiseTrade.