Tag: punk rock

I am proud to present the new music video from IL. based punk rock band – As We Are. The song “No Turning Back” will appear on the group’s new full length album which will be released through Indie Vision Music this summer. This 3 piece punk rock band plays a gritty in your face yet melodic and somewhat poppy style sure to please fans of The Story So Far, State Champs, Set Your Goals, (old) Hawk Nelson, Broadside, and Children 18:3. Check them out on Facebook here or at their website link above.

I’d like to take a moment and make an announcement. Indie Vision Music WILL have somewhat of a presence at the famed Audiofeed Festival this summer. I have two bands confirmed to appear (any guesses?). You will find a new IVM Family & Friends “Sampler” (Part 2) at this fest and will be on our band’s merch tables. Continued →

Like a Chuck Norris roundhouse straight to the kisser, one might wonder, where the heck that ferocious beat down just came from. 2Minute Minor in similar fashion, lets loose a barrage of straight to your face, knock you on your butt hardcore punk tracks. Continued →

Check out this behind the scenes look at what went into the making of this blistering, in your face hardcore punk record by Chicago band – 2Minute Minor. You can watch the recording sessions video for the album “Blood On Our Front Stoop” that releases next Friday, below. Purchase on Bandcamp here or in their merch store here.

Get all 4 of the most recent Indie Vision Music CD releases for just $16! Click here to order your CD 4 pack. I also have other items in the store as well so be sure to browse the selection at this link. Continued →

Ethan Luck is a veteran. This seasoned musician and songwriter has been playing on albums for more pretty much all of his entire adult life. He has worked with nearly everyone from Pax (before the ‘217’), Project 86, The Dingees, Value Pac, OC Supertones, Demon Hunter, Relient K, recently as touring musician with Kings of Leon and of course his solo work. This new album will continue some of the more “punk” aspects of his last few solo releases and aim the focus directly at Ska and Reggae sounds, incorporating them in his punk rock aesthetic. If you enjoyed his work in the past and are hungry for the next wave of ska to hit, then definitely check out his campaign right here and join with the many others supporting this true comeback in the making. From the sounds of this first demo I can already tell that the album is going to be an enormous hit and reach both new and old fans alike. With this current interest in revitalizing the “ska” scene from people like those hosting the Back To The Beach Ska Fest (this weekend) and SuperNova International Ska Festival, to those putting together a documentary on 90’s ska, all those classic bands making a comeback like Save Ferris, and the next generation of bands like Must Build Jacuzzi, the scene is ripe for the next wave!

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.

Substream Magazine was gracious enough to stream the entire new Ep from those rowdy punk rockers, Small Wars. Check out the stream here and make sure to preorder the vinyl/digital right here. Small Wars is out tomorrow worldwide through IVM. Continued →

Grave Robber are back and with a new full length to present. The band’s new album “Escaping the Grave” will be out worldwide on April 13th. If you are any kind of a punk rock fan and love the horror genre of film then you are going to need this record in your collection. Order the CD right here. Check out 4 new songs from this album, below.

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. 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.

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. For a 3 piece punk rawk band, that has to be a something they are proud of and all of us fans should commend them for. I know people grow up, beliefs change (for some), life situations alter, and other things in life can take a crazy spin, but when you have consistently solid music for 26 years you can’t help but sit back and be mesmerized by it all. I have always been a fan of this band because I appreciate positive music and because their sound has always remained a constant. They are a fitting reminder that you don’t have to go all prog-rock or super indie to be accepted by fans and peers. They are just themselves and that’s great for all of us. Anyway, the band has announced a kickstarter campaign to fund their new album. Watch the video below and contribute right here.

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. The band will be posting a lyric video of their own on Friday via their YouTube channel so don’t miss out on that. *CDs have shipped for all Light The Way orders. CD manufacturing took a bit longer than expected and I just received at my work yesterday afternoon after I had left for the day.

I am happy to announce that I have just received the finished mixed/mastered songs for Mainframe “Burn The Boats Ep” and it is unlike anything else out there. Very unique and set apart from some of the staleness purveying the music scene at large. I have now just posted the Ep for Digital Download/Limited CD Purchase over on bandcamp here or IVM Storenvy store. The CD and Digital Release Date is April 13th 2018! Check out a song stream of “Burn The Boats” below. Follow Mainframe on Instagram @mainframepunk

News on Small Wars….As reported last week, The new Small Wars vinyl 7″ has been posted for pre-order right here. The Vinyl comes in Orange Transparent and color folder slipped inside a protective poly sleeve. Manufacturing being handled by VRP (Vinyl Record Pressing) out of Florida. Digital version of the Ep is also up for preorder via this link. Release date on Digital is April 20th 2018. Check out the lyric video for “Bombs”, below.

I just released the new Heart Like War single in lyric video form (watch below). The new song will be released to all digital networks on April 6th and full album out this fall.

Lastly, the long awaited Must Build Jacuzzi full length will be in my hands at any moment. Pre-Orders will launch soon via Bandcamp and Storenvy.

Oh and that fabulous album from The Prettybads is being finished up in the mixing/mastering department by Sef of Simpul Studio. There is a lot of interest coming in for this group and I am excited to share with all of you soon. Thanks for supporting IVM!

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.

New Indie Vision Music band – Small Wars, have just had their new lyric video for “Bombs” premiered by HM Magazine right here. Check it out and make sure to leave a comment with your thoughts. Pre-orders on Orange Clear 7″ and Digital can be found here at our Bandcamp page. Small Wars features former members of Joey’s Loss and The Hotshot Freight Train. They play a spirited form of punk rock with a certain mix of social urgency and warmhearted fervor. Small Wars releases on April 20th 2018 with Vinyl orders shipping June or July.

Legendary punk rock n’ roll band – Altar Boys, have just launched a kickstarter for their “new” album “No Substitute” through Lo Fidelity Records. The album will be available in several different bundles/options including CDs, Vinyl, Shirts, and more. There will be several different Vinyl color options at different price levels that look super cool. For me personally, this is one of the most exciting crowd funding campaigns of 2018 and one I definitely want to back. If you’ve never heard the band before or are just a casual listener, don’t pass up this opportunity. Check it all out right here.

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 →

IVM is proud to announce the upcoming ep release from new band out of TN. called Small Wars. The band mixes in elements of Punk and Rock to create a sound all their own. Featuring ex-members of Joey’s Loss, The Hotshot Freight Train, among other notable acts, the band seeks to bring their brand of social awareness and raucous punk rock to a world wide audience. The ep will feature 4 songs and will be released on 7″ vinyl as well as through all Digital networks. Pre-orders will go up soon on the IVM Bandcamp page and will only be sold there. All 7″ purchases will include the digital files, a special Small Wars sticker, IVM Sticker, and the Family & Friends Sampler 1. Check out the band’s bio and a teaser clip for “Bombs”, below.

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”. “False Memory Syndrome” will be released to all Digital Networks on March 30th!

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.

Altar Boys have announced their first “new” album in over two decades titled “No Substitute”. The album is actually a bunch of new songs written after their final album “Forever Mercy” but was never finished. The band has regrouped to finish that album with some new recorded parts, mixing, and mastering. It’ll be the best you’ve ever heard from these gentlemen since their last recorded effort. Read all about this new release below and when the crowd funding campaign goes live, we will post about it right here. Lo-Fidelity Records will be running the campaign along side these legendary musicians and songwriters. The band will be live on facebook tonight right here at 7:30pm PST.

I am excited to announce the upcoming EP release by mysterious punk rock band out of the Far East called Mainframe. The new song teaser for the title track “Burn The Boats” can be heard below. The Ep will release on April 13th digitally through Indie Vision Music. Make sure to follow the band on Facebook here. Check out the EP cover below.

Just wanted everyone to know that the new single from The Prettybads titled “My Molecules” is now available on all digital networks. The band’s debut punk rock album “Meet The Prettybads” will be hitting all digital networks and on CD April 20th 2018. Check out the song below and pick up on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify (+tons of others).

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. Continued →

Arizona based 3 piece punk band C:28 has just released their new EP titled “Once Blind”. This smashing new hit release will please fans of all those great melodic fast paced punk bands of the past while staying true to themselves and keeping it current. These guys are a legit punk band and play with furious energy throughout all 6 songs on this ep. After the end of the last song if you’re not a fan then you obviously have little music appreciation. For Fans of: Pennywise, Descendents, Millencolin, and old Offspring. Listen below

I am bringing you news of a new band called Reckless Threat today. This Tennessee punk rock band just released their debut ep titled “The Upstart Sessions” that you can take a listen to below. Featuring former members of Neutral Agreement, Shakedown Boulevard, The Hotshot Freight Train. Their gritty take on a classic punk sound is sure to please all fans of the style of music we call “punk”. Download their debut 4 song ep for name your price (Free) below

I am excited to announce that Houston, TX. based punk rock band – The Prettybads, have indeed signed with Indie Vision Music and will release their debut full length “Meet The Prettybads” on April 20th 2018. Check out the new song “My Molecules” over on PunkNews.org right here. 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.”

UK based Punk Rock group under the name Peter118 have indeed signed with the independent label Raven Faith Records. Check out this cool write up about the signing and new song right here. Since the demise of Thumper Punk Records, there are a large amount of former bands that are looking for a home. Continued →

David has announced an end to the much loved and adored Christian punk rock label, Thumper Punk Records. He started it as a music site in 2008 and we all watched it grow as a record label the past 10 years. Him and his label will be sorely missed but we commend him for wanting to devote more time to his family. It’s tough in this scene and I know exactly how he feel coming from my perspective. With my experience the past 18 years I can tell you honestly that I have thrown in the towel a few times, wanted to a few more times, and have been battling personal doubts about my work even more times. It isn’t easy managing full time work, family, and trying to keep expenses under control. We all do it out of love for the scene and deeply feel drawn towards sharing our piece of hope with a crowd that isn’t so welcoming these days. That’s the point though, to share in times of darkness, doubt, and disbelief. Anyway, I thank David for the years of support, the years of awesome underground punk rock music with a real message, and for giving these bands a platform when so many others in the “industry” look the other way for more desirable returns on their investments. We all know that’s not the purpose and David is real proof that risk taking is more important than safety. JCHC for life! Read the full statement below and a little teaser by me.