Tag: Pop Punk

December 27, 2021

December 24, 2021

Homeplate to Release New Ep "Welcome to Breitenstein" January 4th

That most excellent pizza loving, video game playing, pop-punk giving, easy-core teasing band – HOMEPLATE, are back with a brand new EP titled “Welcome to Breitenstein” which will release via their new label home, Small Step Records. The EP drops on January 4th (a Tuesday like old times!) and is a rollicking good time for those that have the insatiable appetite for quality pop-punk music without all the nonsense and politics. When the scene becomes devoid of FUN, Homeplate bring it just like a steaming hot plate of pizza pie!… Continued →

December 1, 2021

Ghoti Hook "Sumo Surprise" Special 25th Anniversary Vinyl Release

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of a little known melodic punk rock band’s debut album called “Sumo Surprise” (that band being GHOTI HOOK) UnoriginalVinyl and Tooth & Nail Records are putting out a limited Vinyl Pressing. UnoriginalVinyl has carefully and tastefully recreated the artwork, packaged it together with some thoughtful elements, remastering handled by Troy Glessner of Spectre Studios, and available in 2 different variants. One variant will have 500 copies and the other one, believe it or not, will have just 50 limited copies available!… Continued →

November 24, 2021

November 17, 2021

MxPx Get Back in the Game With 2 Upcoming Shows in 2022 Plus a New Live Album

MxPx just announced two shows in April 2022, one at House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. on April 1st and the other in Tempe, Arizona at Marquee Theater. Joining them will be Zebrahead, Bad Cop, Bad Cop, and Mercy Music. Tickets and further info can be found right here. Also, the band just dropped a new LIVE album titled “Southbound to San Antonio” that sounds absolutely fantastic, even better than their last big one. The live album is up now on all digital networks and streaming sites.… Continued →

November 13, 2021

Presenting: Small Step Records - A New Pop-Punk, Indie, Emo, Easycore, Ska, Label

I’m proud to introduce the IVM community to a new DIY label called “Small Step Records“, run by some great friends of mine. They will be releasing the brand new Homeplate EP soon which will undoubtedly smash expectations and garner new fans across the globe. The band Grandpa Loves Rhinos has also joined the ranks. This is a new endeavor and you will be hearing a lot more from Small Step in the weeks, and months to come. [website] Small Step Records is a new DIY label born out of a network of independent artists, working together to maximize efforts, encourage one another, and expand the collective reach to a niche audience.… Continued →

November 2, 2021

Gametime - Out of the Dark (Feat. Josh Kemble of Dogwood)

Another band reemerging from a long hiatus, Gametime, has dropped 2 new songs. One of those newest songs is titled “Out of the Dark” and features Dogwood vocalist Josh Kemble on BGVs. Gametime music resonates with just about everyone who are seeking a positive spin to the last few years of darkness. Hopeful pop-punk with a heavy emphasis on quality songwriting. Check out the band’s other new song, “The Stories We Tell Ourselves” alongside “Out of The Dark”, below. Recommended for fans of Slick Shoes, The Swellers, Over It, Chaser, Autopilot Off, MUTE, Craig’s Brother, and Too Bad Eugene.… Continued →

October 23, 2021

The Pear Republic Release Brand New EP

The Pear Republic have just released “Pop Punk EP” through bandcamp. The quirky band which are relatively new and unheard by most take elements of Pop Punk, Power Pop, Punk Rock and mix it in a blender. They have a sound that would appeal to fans of Weezer, Pixies, Danielson, Ramones, Supernova, Presidents of The United States of America and other 80’s/90’s era power-pop/rock sounds.… Continued →

October 21, 2021

Light The Way to Drop New Music

Light The Way are almost there, I promise. The band will be dropping a new song or teaser very soon. This is the first new music from the band since “Dad Gang EP” in 2019 and will be their first proper full length follow-up to “False Memory Syndrome” that released almost 4 years ago. Follow the band through all their socials and links by clicking right here. This will without a doubt be the biggest and best thing the band has EVER released in their short history together.… Continued →

October 10, 2021

October 6, 2021

Song of the Day: Hangnail-All That You Wanted

Hangnail is a pop punk band hailing from Wisconsin. I did have a chance to see them at Carowinds which is a theme park in the Carolinas along with several other artists such as KJ-52 & Beanbag. Forming in the early 90s, it appears they rebanded in 2020 & working on new material. This SOTD has always been my favorite due to its lyrical content & catchy sound. I have indeed felt the way that this song talks about. It does not make sense to us broken humans how God will forgive us they way He does & will.… Continued →

September 20, 2021

Homeplate Drops an Explosive, Yet Melodic and Entirely Poppy, New Punk Track

Holy Batman that was a long post title. Let’s get to the point, Homeplate makes explosive, melodic, and heavy pop-punk sure to bring a smile to any pop-punk purist and fanboy/fangirl at heart. Emotionally charging and altogether charming new music from this Kentucky based based pop-punk band. Check out the new song titled “Pastimes” below and give it a solid listen. “Pastimes” available now through all digital networks. New EP coming soon, I think 😉… Continued →

September 11, 2021

New Indie Vision Music Spotify Playlists

Myself and Noah have been hard at work on creating a variety of Spotify Playlists featuring many bands covered by Indie Vision Music as well as other artists you might recognize. Check out the “Pop Punk Essential Playlist” I created a few weeks ago as well as the “New Song Hits” Playlist I just morphed from the prior “Song Blast” one. Each has new and recent songs from a collection of artists. A little disclaimer: The Pop Punk Essential Playlist is not one that features Christian music only artists.… Continued →

August 14, 2021

Radical Radical to Release Debut Full Length August 27th

One of my most anticipated albums of 2021 from a highly recommended new band by the name of Radical Radical, drops on August 27th. This emo driven pop-punk album is sure to impress just about anyone who gives it a chance and the nostalgia dripping from your stereo will be enough to overwhelm the senses in a most powerful way. Get into the new record by watching the teaser below and make sure to mark August 27th on your (digital) calendars for the release of Radical Radical “I Feel Like I Want To”.… Continued →

July 24, 2021

Jason Dunn - Billy Enforcee (New Music Video and Song)

Jason Dunn is without a doubt, BACK! If this new song “Billy Enforcee” and it’s accompanying music video is any indication of what’s to come, well then we are in for one of the best new releases of 2021. Check out the music video for the new song, below. The hard charging and heavy new pop-punk rock song definitely shares a lot in common with the first couple Hawk Nelson albums before the band went the CCM route without Jason. Download the song via bandcamp right here.… Continued →

July 17, 2021

Radical Radical Release 3rd Song, "I'm Not Ok, and That's Ok"

This is a truly exciting and mood stimulating new music project from Adam Lohrbach formerly of pop-punk kings, Home Grown. Radical Radical has now grown to be an official band with 4 members and played their first live show a few weeks ago to a very enthusiastic crowd here in Southern California. The band just released their latest song, the 3rd one so far in 2021 for those keeping track. The song is titled “I’m Not OK, and That’s OK”, which most definitely has an honest, open, and hopeful viewpoint expressed through some great emo/pop-punk.… Continued →

July 7, 2021

Too Bad Eugene - Back To Life (New Song Stream)

This new Too Bad Eugene song titled “Back To Life” is everything you love about a good melodic punk rock track mixed with some straight up great rock music. If you dig positive, hopeful music with a punk spirit and real heart then you are going to love everything about the new Too Bad Eugene music. The song will be released to all Digital Networks Friday. Check out the song below. Get ready for the new Too Bad Eugene full length due out later this year.… Continued →

July 4, 2021

IVM 21: No Lost Cause - Take 2 (Full Album Stream)

In honor of our country’s independence and a day of mass country-wide celebrations, I thought it would be appropriate to share a very special new album that Thumper Punk Records is releasing next week by the ska-punk project, NO LOST CAUSE. It is special in that very few “Christian” bands are even playing this style of music and even fewer can play it as good as this sounds. “Take 2” is a full length record comprised of new and old songs from the NLC catalog all reworked/remixed and with added horn sections to make these songs sound so much more incredible than they did in the past.… Continued →

June 28, 2021

Inner 29 - Degrees (Official Music Video)

Brazil based pop-rock-emo band – Inner 29, are back with another new track and carries the title “Degrees”. The band has put together a very professional music video that adds so many levels of texture and presents the band in a whole new light. If you’ve never heard these guys before and don’t have a clue what this band is all about, check out the video below and stream/down the song now on your digital network of choice.… Continued →

June 27, 2021

Too Bad Eugene Vinyl and Tshirts For Sale

Too Bad Eugene and People of Punk Rock Records just released the band’s 2000 classic album – “At Any Rate”, on Vinyl (and digital). The vinyl is being manufactured as we speak but just a slight delay. Trust me, I understand the manufacturing end and everything is delayed this year. You can still order the vinyl right here. You can pre-order a new TBE tshirt by clicking this link. The band’s first new song in almost 2 decades titled “Non Grata” is on all digital networks now.… Continued →

Antiskeptic Celebrate 20th Anniversary of "Memoirs of a Common Man"

Australian alt-rock, pop-punk leaning band – Antiskeptic, are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album “Memoirs of a Common Man” this year. The band is probing interest into a limited vinyl run of this classic and mostly unheard (here) album. This band along with Seraphs Coal, Thinktank, and STR, are just so great. You can find all the Antiskeptic releases on digital networks now.… Continued →

Protect Your Heart - Don't Count Me Out (Official Music Video)

Protect Your Heart is a new pop-punk band from the great state of California. The band features Matt Mcdonald on lead vocals (formerly of the bands Ashcroft and Beta State). Protect Your Heart has a really big sound and that warm, sunny, beach fueled California breeze runs rampant through their veins. Check out their first recorded song titled “Don’t Count Me Out” in the video below. The song is available now on all digital networks and streaming sites.… Continued →