Tag: pop-punk

This great indie radio show called “The Undiscovered Sound” has been playing some IVM artists since last year and now that IVM has increased the amount of releases, we’re getting more airplay. I am happy to report that both Must Build Jacuzzi and Light The Way had songs on last week’s show which you can listen to right here (archived). New episodes air every Wednesday at 6pm EST. More IVM artists will be played on this next week’s show so be sure to tune in and check it out.… Continued →

After a little over two decades apart, the original members of Slick Shoes have reunited and put their talents to work on new music. That’s right friends, original members including early shredder (guitarist) Jackson are back with a new song and have posted it up on their bandcamp page. Listen below and please throw up some change to support these guys.… Continued →

Head on over to the Indie Vision Music bandcamp store and pre-order the new At The Wayside album on CD right here. This album comes in beautiful full color packaging featuring all the artwork as intended. It is available in clear jewel case with full color 6 panel layout. This CD is in honor of the 1 year anniversary of the release of “The Breakdown and The Fall” digitally back in May 2017. I am giving this album a second push so pick up one of these CDs and make sure to request their song and hymn classic, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”, on radio stations.… Continued →

Wisconsin pop-punk mainstays Page 2 held their farewell show last night. Now’s a good time as any to spin their 2016 EP, “Us Against the World”. I’ve also been in talks with singer/guitarist Matt Peters about a possible new “heavier” project to follow so we’ll keep you updated! … Continued →

Check out this really cool 2018 sampler from NoiseTrade featuring 16 songs from the IVM catalog, most of which are recent. The only two tracks missing are Heart Like War “What We Do” and No Lost Cause “Slow It Down”. Head over over to NoiseTrade right here and download this awesome sampler for free. You can also “tip” IVM if you would like and that money will go towards keeping the IVM dream alive.… Continued →

Some of the best news of the week is that the long awaited ska(core)pop-punk album from the Illinois based band – Must Build Jacuzzi, is finally here. “Last Place” is available for pre-order over at this link via bandcamp (includes instant download of the new song ‘3rd Out of 3 Ain’t Bad’) in Digital, CD, and Tape formats. Or you can order from the IVM Storenvy page and pick up some other merch while you’re at it (storenvy purchases do not include digital downloads). This insanely awesome new album straddles the line between melodic pop-punk with harder skacore mixed in.… Continued →

Excited to unveil this new song from Aid & Effect which is a band featuring former members of Hawk Nelson. The song is titled “The Answer” and can be streamed below. You can download the other songs from this band via their bandcamp here. Comment with your thoughts.… Continued →

That’s right friends, the much loved and critically adored long running legends of a band – MxPx, are back and with a new album. They are here to prove that 26 years later it isn’t the end but rather a step in the next phase of this band’s legendary career. It’s hard to believe that seeing them in some sweaty Church basement here in Orange County, CA. back in 1995 with all of us (band included) being youths, that their music would endure through the years attracting new fans each step of the way.… Continued →

Check out this fun little lyric video that the guys in Light The Way put together for their new song “But Mom Says I’m Cool”. Video below. “False Memory Syndrome” now available worldwide and on CD from Indie Vision Music. Oh and the band is now on Instagram: @lightthewayca… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Faintheart – The Overview Effect [EP]
• Knox Hamilton – Trade My Trips [Single]
• Light The Way – False Memory Syndrome
• My Epic – Ultraviolet [EP]
• Odds of an Afterthought – Strongholds [EP]
• Vital Empire – Terrified [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Christa Wells – Butterfly [Single]
• Jordan Biel – I Got It Made (Songs for Her) [EP]
• Kyle Reynolds– I Do [Single]
• Pat Barrett – Pat Barrett [EP]
• Ruelle – Carry You [Single]
• Various Artists – God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness (Songs From And Inspired By The Motion Picture) 

Dance & Electronic

• Emasound – Remember When [Single]
• Oh Snap It’s Luke!

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This is news on all the IVM related releases. First up, Light The Way. Today is official release day for the band’s new album “False Memory Syndrome”. Check out a full album stream over at NewNoiseMagazine.com right here. The band recently started an Instagram account which you can find here (@lightthewayca). The band’s new full length release “False Memory Syndrome” can be purchased/downloaded right here as well as all other major digital markets. Check out the lyric video for their song “Holy Ghost”, below.… Continued →

IVM Presents the brand new single from So Cal. pop-punk band, Heart Like War. The song is titled “What We Do” and features a special guest appearance by Leanor of the band Five Iron Frenzy. Check out this catchy new number below in lyric video form. Song will be available through all digital networks on April 6th.… Continued →

Sometimes it’s crazy to me to see how old some albums are, and this is definitely one of those instances. Hardly feels like it’s been 15 years, maybe because I still have this one in my listening repertoire on a semi-regular basis. So, after 15 years, how does this album hold up for you? Do you have any favorite tracks or memories from it? Here’s my favorite.… Continued →

I am so excited to share with you the brand new lyric video for Light The Way single “Holy Ghost”. Check out the song on Groundsounds right here and comment with your thoughts. Pre-order the new full length album on CD/Digital right here at Bandcamp.… Continued →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →