Tag: pop-punk
March 15, 2018
I am excited about this new Light The Way album “False Memory Syndrome” (like you couldn’t tell, haha) and I am pleased to tell you that I just put it up for pre-order on IVM bandcamp page here. There are two options, CD and Digital. All digital and/or cd purchases come with immediate download of the song “Thrillhouse”. The single “Holy Ghost” in lyric video form will premiere next Tuesday on Groundsounds. All CD purchases on either Bandcamp or Storenvy come with a free Light The Way “Green UFO” sticker and “Family & Friends Sampler 1”.… Continued →
March 14, 2018
No Lost Cause Joins Indie Vision Music, Releases Teaser Clip
I am proud to welcome No Lost Cause to the IVM family of artists. A teaser clip for a new No Lost Cause song titled “Slow It Down” can be heard below. Final mix/master of this new song will appear next month on all digital networks and you can check out the new NLC full length out this summer on IVM. Follow NLC on facebook here.… Continued →
March 13, 2018
Grandpa Loves Rhinos - What We Used To Do (New Single)
Excited to reveal the brand new single from the latest IVM signing, Grandpa Loves Rhinos. The song is titled “What We Used To Do” and can be heard below. The band mixes up a variety of influences ranging from emo, pop punk, and alt rock to create a sound all their own. If you’re into bands like Jimmy Eat World, Acceptance, Relient K, The Juliana Theory, Third Eye Blind, LIT, Eve 6, and Brandtson, you’re going to love this! The group’s debut IVM EP will be out this summer.… Continued →
February 24, 2018
Light The Way to Release New Album "False Memory Syndrome" on IVM March 30th
I’m excited to announce that one of the finest and mostly unheard pop-punk bands of our time – Light The Way, will release their smashing new album titled “False Memory Syndrome” worldwide digitally AND on CD March 30th through Indie Vision Music. The album is full of passionate, melodic anthems sure to win over even the most skeptical tough guy music fan. The band mixes a perfect balance of high energy aggression and unforgettable melodies. The band continues what was started on the two eps from 2017 and turns it way up bringing you quality music and even better production.… Continued →
February 21, 2018
Indie Flashback: Blood and Water
A little known independent band by the name of Blood and Water from Nor Cal splashed onto the scene towards the end of the last decade with a few indie releases (one of which can be found here) before signing with upstart new label Eden Records and releasing their label debut “In Character” in 2010. This critically acclaimed and fan adored full length has come to be accepted as one of the finer independent releases of the past decade. It’s incredible how much connects people and this band did just that.… Continued →
February 13, 2018
REVIEW : Young Poet - Thrive in a Modern Era
Punk rock and pizza are similar in more ways than one. While the two can complement each other quite well, music – like food – requires a recipe. Unfortunately, Young Poet’s Thrive in a Modern Era tastes more like a dubious experiment than a well-made pizza pie.
Opening song “Alizaren,” catches me completely by surprise with the spoken word akin to Being As An Ocean or Listener. I thought this was pop punk? Once “Better Hearts” comes on, I find out that it is … at least, for the most part, in retrospect.… Continued →
February 8, 2018
New I Am Sparatacus Music Video, "The Last Stand"
Pop punks I Am Spartacus have released a new music video for the song “The Last Stand” and it sounds pretty great! Check it out below and sound off in the comments below that!… Continued →
Mainsail Release New Song, "The Silence"
Mainsail have posted a new song titled “The Silence” and you can check it out below. “This song is for anyone who has been kept up at night, that has struggled with mental health, or that has battled depression or suicide. This is us fighting back. This is us breaking the Silence.”… Continued →
February 2, 2018
Kept On Hold "What We Buried Ep" IndieGoGo Campaign Launched
The Pop-Punk project of Andrew Alojipan called Kept On Hold is releasing a new ep titled “What We Buried” and has just launched a new crowd funding campaign for it. Check out the campaign here… Continued →
January 26, 2018
Eleventyseven - Inside Out (Music Video)
Eleventyseven in all their synth-pop glory have released a new music video for the track “Inside Out” which you can view below. The new album “Rad Science” is now available wherever you purchase fine music.… Continued →
January 23, 2018
Aid & Effect - Making Things New (Ex-Hawk Nelson)
I am so excited to present to all of you, the very first single from Aid & Effect. Aid & Effect are a pop-punk band out of Canada that features former members of Hawk Nelson including Jason Dunn on vocals. Check out the song “Making Things New”, below. You can find out more info on the band here via Facebook.… Continued →
January 19, 2018
THRE3 Release New Album "Do or Die" Through Raven Faith Records
A really great pop/alternative punk band called THRE3 have released their new full length album “Do Or Die” through the independent label Raven Faith Records. Check out the full album below and make sure to support them by purchasing this via bandcamp.… Continued →
January 13, 2018
IVM "Family & Friends Sampler 1" Now Available on CD
The new IVM “Family & Friends Sampler 1” is now available on CD and in my hands. This CD will begin shipping on Tuesday next week. Anyone that orders the CD via Bandcamp gets the digital albums version with purchase. $3 for CD + Digital or $2 for digital only. Featuring 20 bands as seen in picture below. Tons of great music. Currently scouting bands for “2” due out in late spring/early summer. Order here. If you want merch only and don’t need the digital bandcamp files, I also have it in the official IVM store here.… Continued →
December 25, 2017
Best of 2017: Rob Jensen
2017 was a pretty decent year for music! Between finding newer bands, the resurgence of others from years of inaction, and great albums from bands we’ve come to love and depend on for great music, it was pretty tough to be disappointed. Below, are the 20 albums that I consider to be the year’s best. If there are bands there you haven’t heard of, I hope you check them out, you never know…maybe one of them would’ve made your top spot. And please, drop a line in the comments and let me know your thoughts!… Continued →
December 12, 2017
Must Build Jacuzzi - Swing Set Summer (Lyric Video)
Check out this brand new lyric video for “Swing Set Summer” by Must Build Jacuzzi. The band will drop their new full length release, “Last Place” in February on IVM. Lyric Video can be found below.… Continued →
December 11, 2017
Light The Way - Snapping Necks & Cashing Checks
Check out the new song “Snapping Necks & Cashing Checks” from Light The Way over on YouTube, below. The song appears on the band’s upcoming album “False Memory Syndrome” due out in March 2018 on IVM. Pre-Order the album right here.… Continued →
December 9, 2017
Introducing: Homestate
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.… Continued →
December 8, 2017
Introducing: Young Poet
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.… Continued →
December 5, 2017
2017 Music From IVM Now Free On Bandcamp
We are winding down an awesome year here at Indie Vision Music and what better way to celebrate than to give out all the 2017 releases for FREE via our bandcamp page. Head over there now till the end of 2017 and get free releases from At The Wayside, Mainframe, Light The Way, Mainsail, Available At The Counter, Pennylane (2017 Remaster), along with Dismissed (2017 Remaster), and Josiah (2017 Remaster). Expect big things and more push in 2018. Now representing artists such as 2Minute Minor, Must Build Jacuzzi, Fire The Sun, Delta Fleet + new music from Light The Way, Mainframe, Craig’s Brother, Dogwood, and more.… Continued →
November 30, 2017
What Did You Listen to? – November 2017
I love “best of” lists. But I hate waiting until the end of the year for them. Hence my new monthly feature “What Did You Listen To?” Leave a comment and let me know what you listened to this month. Here are few of my favorite releases from November 2017:
Kingslynn – Into the White LightWhat Did You Listen to? – November 2017
Into the White Light is the debut album from the indie pop band from Miami, FL. After two EPs, Kingslynn has hit their stride with this album of 80’s influenced synth-pop.… Continued →
November 28, 2017
Support BrokenFM GoFundMe to Repair and Replace Burnt Equipment from the Nor Cal Fires
Please support my friends Tim Hopkins and Chris Kuhner in getting the incredible independent Christian alt-rock station BrokenFM back up on the air. I absolutely love this station and support their efforts at putting positive, hopeful music out there in the world. BrokenFM lost their transmitting towers/equipment. BrokenFM has been kind to IVM recently in playing tracks from some of our artists both on air and through internet streaming. It’s a tragedy what happened back a month or two ago with those fires up North.… Continued →
November 25, 2017
Light The Way & Must Build Jacuzzi Singles Now On Digital Networks
Awesome news courtesy of Indie Vision Music (sorry, self promotion here). Both singles by Must Build Jacuzzi and Light The Way (2 Songs) are now available for streaming/purchase via all Digital Networks. Head on over to your favorites like iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, and so many more to give these songs a spin. Please consider writing a little review on iTunes with your thoughts. Every little bit helps with promotion, good or bad. So go give “Swing Set Summer”, “Snapping Necks & Cashing Checks, and “Lost The Handle” a listen and make sure to add to all your playlists.… Continued →
November 17, 2017
Light The Way - Lost The Handle (New Music Video + Pre-Order)
I now present the brand new Light The Way music video for the new song “Lost The Handle”. You can pre-order the band’s upcoming full length titled “False Memory Syndrome” due out in March of next year, right here in the IVM webstore. All pre-orders coming with a sticker and will ship in March. First 30 people to pre-order this CD (or CD/Shirt bundle) in our webstore get a BONUS album, please see the store for details. This is a fundraising campaign of sorts and funds will go towards pushing us to release a quality album.… Continued →
Must Build Jacuzzi - Swing Set Summer (New Song Premiere)
We have two great song premieres to offer today and the first is by Illinois based ska pop-punk band, Must Build Jacuzzi. Check out the song “Swing Set Summer” below. The song will appear on the band’s forthcoming album “Last Place” due out in early 2018 on Indie Vision Music. Recommended for fans of: We Are The Union, Four Year Strong, Suburban Legends, Streetlight Manifesto, Five Iron Frenzy, and Less Than Jake. Song will be live on all digital networks within the next week.… Continued →
November 12, 2017
REVIEW : Eleventyseven - Rad Science
Eleventyseven create a near flawless set of songs as found on their new record "Rad Science". Read our review of this new album. Does it deserve the perfect score it has been given?
November 6, 2017
Skree Alleen "Deur Die Karoo" Now Available
Check out the new alternative acoustic pop-punk album from Skree Alleen right here. You can stream below. This 3 song ep is being released by ZAP Records. The artist is from South Africa and sung entirely in Afrikaans. It’s a refreshing and unique take on an often over saturated genre. Please give the ep a fair shot by listening to the songs below.… Continued →
October 31, 2017
Light The Way - Snapping Necks & Cashing Checks (New Song)
I am more than thrilled to introduce the brand new song/video from Nor Cal. Pop-Punkers, Light The Way. Check out the song below and get ready for a heavy dose of melodic awesomeness that’ll be coming soon in the form of new music. Visit the band on Facebook here and make sure you tell them what you think. You can pick up a Tshirt from the band in our store here or purchase the band’s “Dude, Lame: Deluxe Edition” CD here.… Continued →
October 28, 2017
REVIEW : Hotel Books - Equivalency
Hotel Books' latest release manages to hit me where it hurts the most.
October 25, 2017
Mxpx Announce December 16th Show at The Novo in Los Angeles
Mxpx have just announced a very special 25 years of Mxpx show at the big venue “The Novo” by Microsoft in Los Angeles at LA Live (Next to Staples Center). The show openers and guest lineup is being kept under wraps until Monday October 30th. General admission tickets have gone on sale early to email subscribers so make sure you head on over to Mxpx.com and sign up. I am sure the internet sleuths among you can figure out the promo code to buy tickets.… Continued →
October 21, 2017
New I Am Spartacus Video, "Hey Bro"
Pop Punkers I Am Spartacus have recently released a pretty great video for their new track “Hey Bro”. Good humored and sounding good! Give it a listen and share your thoughts!… Continued →