Tag: Pop Punk

I’ll just come out and say it, “Deathbed” is quite possibly the best “Christian” song that has been written in the past 15 years. That is quite a statement to make and I’ll tell you why. First of all, bands who can create an 11 minute “epic” song with constant peaks and valleys all the while captivating the listener with a heavy dose of heart tugging melodrama, you know they are doing it right. I don’t know what it is and maybe that’s just me being a sentimental, sappy fool, but when I give this track a listen, I am left with a tear(s) streaming down my cheek.… Continued →

I’ve been following Nate Parrish’s work since he first sent me “I’m a Wreck” randomly through the contact email for my website back in 2020. I’ve been hooked on his sound, music output, and his lyrical genius ever since then. It seems as though his songwriting, musicianship, honesty, and just the lyrics themselves, continue to improve to the point where we are witnessing Nate Parrish in his prime. He is making timeless music that will inspire not only old heads like myself but a whole generation of people seeking hope and answers in the dark, looking for substance in the art they consume.… Continued →

Protect Your Heart have dropped another banger (hope I said that right?) titled “Crashing Out” and it’s a 1 minute firestorm of energy and melodies. Check it out right here below. Protect Your Heart put the “E” in easycore. Don’t knock it till you hear it.… Continued →

Mikee Bridges who is the founder of the popular west coast classic Christian alternative music festival of the 90’s and early 00’s called “TOM FEST“, is back in full force with the first ever Tom Convention which in it’s most purest form will be the go to convention for all things Christian underground and alternative punk of the 80’s through 90’s and beyond, for hopefully many years to come. Mikee Bridges has a long personal history of music involvement beyond just the Tom Fest circuit, fronting, singing, playing guitar in bands like Sometime Sunday, Tragedy Ann, Twin Sister, and much more.… Continued →

Female pop-punk artist – Grace Graber, just dropped a killer new track titled “Run”. The song has an accompanying music video to go with it and you can view it below. Make sure to give this new song a listen now on your favorite digital networks. She has an awesome sound and it’s sure to put a smile on a lot of faces out there, not to mention inspire hope.… Continued →

People of Punk Rock Records are back with another amazing vinyl re-releases. They are doing a pre-order for “Lost at Sea” and have put up for sale “Homecoming”, both albums by So Cal punk legends – Craig’s Brother. “Homecoming” is out and ready to ship now and “Lost at Sea” is a pre-order ready to ship in September. The two releases were last pressed to vinyl by Veritas Vinyl a decade ago. Order both these fine albums by clicking this link here or by visiting peopleofpunkrockrecords.com… Continued →

Anberlin have just announced a very special tour commemorating 20 years of “Never Take Friendship Personal” this summer beginning July 31st in Jacksonville, FL. and wrapping up on August 17th in Indianapolis, with The Almost and Watashi Wa! Sounds tasty. It like this is mostly east coast and a few spot midwest dates so I’m guessing they’ll announce more dates for more states soon. West Coast needs this. View the flyer for this tour, below. Are any of you looking forward to this tour?  … Continued →

Magdalene Rose, formerly of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh, has dropped a new single titled, “Hey, At Least I’m Feeling Something”.  Check it out below! The track is pretty eclectic, featuring heavy guitars, some easycore/pop-punk feeling moments. This coupled with Maggie’s melodic, yet driving vocals make for an audible one-two punch sure to please long-time fans while garnering some new ones in the process. But the heart of the song is found in the lyrics, which deal with the heavy subject of cutting. Very well crafted songwriting for such a weighty subject matter.… Continued →

Nate Parrish has released a new single, titled “Small”. Fairly consistent with Nate’s other punk-laced offerings, “Small” speaks to the sense of feeling burdened by troubles and obstacles that just make you feel…small. Be sure to give it a listen and share your thoughts!… Continued →

Texas based Pop-Punk band Brave Days, have just released their heavy yet melodic new song that’s sure to win over even the most skeptical fans of the genre. It is titled “Basement Show Therapy” and you can listen to it right here on our website below this post. Available now from your favorite digital network courtesy of Common Thread Records. Don’t forget to add the song to all your playlists!… Continued →

It was revealed late last year that Craig’s Brother founding member and lead vocalist – Ted Bond, had indeed gotten a diagnosis of Lymphoma. A friend of Ted’s and the family has put together a special GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to help offset the costs associated with the coming medical bills associated with treatment and healing. Since I understand first hand the exorbitant costs from medical bills and deductibles to be met, I know it isn’t easy for many families to pay outright for them on a meager income.… Continued →

Light The Way just released a totally killer new lyric video for their dudetastic new song, “Dude, Jesus Loves U”. Check out the song in all it’s pop-punk goodness below this post. So what’s your favorite song so far, off their new full length “Expel”?… Continued →

Here is a relatively unknown band. They a cross of pop punk/rock music whom I heard on an indie Christian rock show at some point.. They released their first LP in 2009 & their most recent in 2022. This SOTD was also featured on their 2016 release Ghost of My Past. Feel free to follow the www.castingsuchathinshadow.comn site. Al genres of “Christian” music plays along with punk/ska from 1-3 pm CST.… Continued →

Light The Way are back with another new music video for a song off their brand new full length record, “Expel”. The song is “Lurk” and features some tour footage from their recent run of dates late last year. It’s a fun video by an even funner band (is that a word?). Go check it out below this post. Also make sure to buy a copy of “Expel” on CD and Vinyl while supplies last over on their bandcamp page.… Continued →

A new pop-punk band by the name of TAKEHEART with a definite Christian lyric center which is really cool and gives this a slight worship bent. Similar lyrically to bands like Light The Way, Homeplate, No Treaty, Take, Then It Ends, James Franchise, and other indie acts that aren’t afraid to share their spiritual center and love for Jesus but with music that doesn’t suck. This post is about a new band by the name of TAKEHEART and their brand new track “History” that you can listen to below.… Continued →

Ghoti Hook and Huntingtons have just announced a very special show at Phantom Power in Millersville, PA on April 11th 2025. How many of our east coast friends are going to this? You can find out more info about the venue by clicking here.… Continued →

After bursting onto the scene with TWO EPs this year, Sower has been quickly paving the way for biblically-literate rock. But with “Hollywood”, Sower sets the stage for a different direction. The track is still anchored in Scripture, but the text is applied to our particular moment of cultural chaos – and the ways professing Christians buy into the lies of our age. “Hollywood” is not shy to cover these sins by name, reminding believers of the ugliness and destruction which follows them. The track is the first taste of an upcoming album on discernment, and it certainly sets the bar high.… Continued →

This pop punk band were from Michigan. They appear to have been comprised of 3 brothers & disbanded in 2022. … Continued →

This band is heavy in content (and sound) dealing with childhood trauma and it’s aftermath. It’s an honest and powerful take on a subject that a lot of people run away from talking about. Give this band Static Ultra and their new song “Ghosts” a fair listen, below right here on our website.… Continued →

My friends in Light The Way return with another music video from their critically acclaimed new album “Expel”, and this track is titled “As If You Could Outrun Me”. This new record is the absolute best thing the band has ever done up until now. I was going to write a review but that will have to wait and instead they will be featured heavily, like high up, towering above, near the tippy top, for Brandon’s very own, “Best of 2024 List” coming soon to a (touch)screen near you!… Continued →

Pulling from the archives with this rare pop punk band, they were from Rochester, New York. Their LastFM bio is hilarious. This is from the last paragraph:  “LastPageFirst is definitely a band to watch in 2005. With their passion for touring, their amazing hooks and melodies, and an album and live show that is nothing short of stellar, LPF will soon have arenas full of young girls chanting their name.” Jeremy Call, their vocalist/guitarist also says this “Our goal is to build relationships with people. I want to show people that I’m just like them.… Continued →

Screaming Giant Records is one of my fave labels of all time. They released so many good bands/projects. This pop punk band was one of them. Hailing from Atlanta, this is a short lived band but man o’ man do I like this catchy song.… Continued →

This pop punk band is from LA. Their latest EP released back in January and proved that this band still has their chops intact. This catchy SOTD features Fire Iron’s Frenzy Leanor aka Jeff the Girl. Check it out and their discography of 44 songs. … Continued →

Emotionally charged Pop-Punk act – Alandria, just released their brand new single titled “Turn Back Time” (no, it’s not a Cher cover) a week ago and it absolutely rules and I know you’ll all feel the same way upon giving this a listen. Beyond good, the best, I love it, can I say “I love it” multiple times? Give Alandria a listen and check out “Turn Back Time” below this message or on your favorite digital network.… Continued →

So, Light The Way dropped what many consider to be the best album of their careers back on Friday, “Expel”. The album is a no holds barred, action packed, passionate and altogether adrenaline charged love letter to the lost, lonely, and broken hearted. There truly is something for everyone in these songs and in these powerful lyrics. Not only is there fun and light hearted tongue in cheek humor, but there is also serious subject matter and a cry out to God to deliver us from our brokenness and our despair.… Continued →

Jason Dunn is back in his pop-punk comfort zone and has released a new song that will please all fans of his past material in bands like (old) Hawk Nelson and Lights Go Down. Give “Starting Over” a listen on all digital networks right now and stream it below here on our website. You can also view/purchase the 20th Anniversary of “Letters to the President” Live Video Stream right here.… Continued →

We are proud to present a music video for the brand new Light The Way single, “Lazybones”. Watch it below right here on IVM (or on our YouTube channel @indievisionmusic. This fun and hilarious new video captures the heart of the song perfectly and shows this pop-punk band at the top of their game. The band’s captivating and what one can only describe as their absolute BEST new album drops on November 8th via Small Step Records. You can pre-order the new album “Expel” on Vinyl and CD right here.… Continued →

Too Bad Eugene have released their new song “Unacceptable” along with a music video for the politically charged but ultimately fun new song. Check out below. I am sure many of us share some of these sentiments, am I right? The band are also working on a follow up record to “Battle Scars” but you didn’t hear that from me. “Unacceptable” will also be available on “Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 4” due out November 8th!… Continued →

Today’s Song of The Day comes from a band called “Capital Lights”, which are little heard of this day and age and whose last album released all the way back in 2012. That was 12 years ago, can you believe it? This band released 2 fantastic albums. While some people didn’t find as much enjoyment in the last album (final?), I certainly did. One of the highlights (there are plenty) for me off that record was “Honey Don’t Jump”. With lyrics about pulling someone from the brink of depression only to show them God’s love, grace, and ultimately, salvation in him.… Continued →

Pennylane are back from the dead and releasing a brand new recorded song titled “Thank You” in honor of the 20th anniversary of their critically acclaimed indie release, “From Paradise To Parking Lots” which originally came out on Indie Vision Music back in 2004 and has recently been re-released by the band themselves. They have a very short clip on their instagram page of the new song but I am sure more teases will drop in the coming weeks leading up to release. If you didn’t get a chance to listen to this Hawaii based band the first go around, now will be your perfect opportunity to get into Pennylane.… Continued →