Tag: rock

When it was announced that Jen Ledger would be releasing her debut solo ep, it filled many with a sense of excitement, rivaled only by an insatiable curiosity as to what we could expect from it. Would it be hard rock, similar in nature to her band Skillet? Pop? Electronic? Rock? The answer is yes…yes, it is. The Ledger EP, which drops this Friday, is a fairly diverse offering that has a little something for everyone. A common thread throughout the EP, is a distorted synth type sound, though there’s keys and drums that compliment it in all the right places.… Continued →

My Epic and As Cities Burn have announced a tour together this summer with Tigerwine joining. Tickets on sale now right here. Check out the dates below. Any of you going to a date on this tour?… Continued →

This Friday, April 13th, 2018, horror-punk band Grave Robber returns with their first album in 7 years, titled “Escaping the Grave”. How fitting is it for these guys to re-emerge after seven years of silence on a Friday the 13th? This release is an album that has been long awaited and anticipated by many, myself included. Over the past 7 years, the band has undergone a number of changes, such as band member changes as well as a number of challenges in various areas of their personal lives.… Continued →

Jen Ledger who has been with the band Skillet for a few years (and albums) has emerged as a new solo artist, releasing her first new song titled “Not Dead Yet” (listen below). This debut LEDGER 6 song ep will release on Friday April 13th worldwide via Atlantic Records. Read a more in depth story (and interview) about the new ep at Loudwire right here. Take a listen to the song then comment below with your thoughts. I love the Flyleaf meets Evanescence meets Fireflight vibe of this.… Continued →

You gotta check out the new music video from the band Righteous Vendetta for their song “War Is Killing Us All”. It’s heavy stuff and you’re going to dig it.… 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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A really great new band by the name “Poetic Descent” has just emerged onto the scene. The band features a few former members of Mayfly and their sound will please fans of Finch, Story of the Year, Further Seems Forever, Chevelle, and Incubus. Check out the song “Close Encounter”, below. Follow on Facebook or at their official website.… Continued →

K I D S (fka Kids in the Way) have released a new music video for the song “Electric Truth” on their Facebook page earlier tonight. Great song, great video! Check it out and leave your thoughts below!… 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.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Embers In Ashes – Another Day [Single]
• Ravenhill – Spirit [EP]

Contemporary & Pop

• Branan Murphy – Talk About It [Single]
• Citizen Way – WaveWalker [Single]
• Mass Anthem – I Can Only Imagine [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• CWH – Christian Workout Mix! (Instrumental Versions)

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Andrew Osenga – The Year of the Locust [Single]
• Clay Finnesand – Courage [Single]
• Giants & Pilgrims – Bellwether
• Jess Ray – O Great Light [Single]
• Narrow Skies – Seasons: Awakening [EP]

Hard Rock & Metal

• Stryper – Sorry [Single]

Hip Hop & Urban

• AC.jR

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Jen Ledger, the much loved and adored drummer of Skillet who has played on their past few albums both as BGV and Drummer, has announced a new “Solo” artist venture. Jen will release a new EP next month. More news on new songs and release info to come shortly. Check out this article on Billboard talking about this new “solo” release right here. You can catch Jen (solo) on tour with Skillet and for KING & COUNTRY this spring. [Thanks Rob J. for the news]… Continued →

Fireflight release powerful lyric film to go along with their heart stopping new single that is completely relevant in these modern times. Check it out below and make sure you comment with your thoughts.… Continued →

Don’t listen to this album if you want to feel happy. Lyrically and musically, this is moody alternative rock taken to its logical conclusion. Decade brims with melancholy: “All the beauty I ever wanted is going to fade away” (“Fade; Decay”); “…helpless in will, my body just gave up” (“Do You Wanna Find Out?”); “There’s no one on the road that I can call a friend” (“Closer”). Fighting Jacks like their vocals and guitars loud, making for some of the best rock I’ve heard in a long while on songs like “Fade; Decay” and “Come On Come On.”… 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 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.… Continued →

Embers In Ashes are back after after a little hiatus and are dropping this musically and lyrically powerful NEW SONG titled “Another Day”. Check out the lyric video for this song, below. RIYL: Secret and Whisper, Spoken, Disciple, Saosin, and Story of the Year. Download here on bandcamp… Continued →

Embers In Ashes will return from their hiatus with a new song titled “Another Day” which will premiere right here at IVM on March 12th. Get ready!… Continued →

While I know we don’t cover a lot of what are referred to as “CCM” artists, I’ve never really considered Third Day such. They’ve always just been rock to me and were one of the bands I really got into in Christian music. I still love those guys, especially their albums up until around “Come Together” and maybe an album or two after. So, it’s with a heavy heart, I post about the band packing it in. Farewell guys and thanks for the great music over the years.… Continued →

Today marks 15 years since the release of Mae’s debut album, “Destination: Beautiful”. I personally didn’t find out about these guys until a little after “The Everglow” came out, but after I checked out “Destination: Beautiful” I couldn’t figure out which album I liked more; probably still don’t know, to be honest. What are some of your favorite tracks and memories from this album? 15 years…man, time really flies.… Continued →

We Were Once, from Fayetteville, NC have dropped a new single called “Phoenix”. If you’re a fan of Flyleaf, Fireflight, maybe with a dash of Paramore, don’t miss this. Drop your thoughts below!… Continued →

Check out the song “Down Here” by brand new rock act, Brave Future, below. This band features former members of Sent By Ravens. Solid music from these gentlemen. Make sure to visit the band’s website right here and pick up this digital single wherever fine music is sold/streamed.… Continued →

PAX217 was a favorite of mine years ago. Last year, they played with The O.C. Supertones at their last show and had it recorded for a live album. Today, PAX217 has been kind enough to make this album available FREE! However, if you were to pay certain amounts, you can get some bonus goodies, such as an unreleased demo track called “Weightless”, photos, and even the video from the show. Make sure you guys jump on this, it’s sure to be great. See the bands Facebook post below.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Facing Fire – Facing Fire [EP]
• Lael & Luna, Luna – Maybe [Single]
• Lowercase Noises – I’m Afraid Anymore [Single]
• My Epic – Of Wilderness – Single [Single]
• Nine Lashes – Breaking Out [Single]
• Off Road Minivan – Spiral Gaze [EP]
• Phangs – Happy Season [EP]
• The Prettybads – My Molecules [Single]
• Relentless Flood – Away from Me [Single]
• This Patch of Sky – Pale Lights (The Echelon Effect Remix) [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Brenton Brown – Heart of Heaven [Single]
• Curt Anderson – Love Like You Love (Radio Mix) [Single]
• Facing West – Weirdo [Single]
• I AM THEY – No Impossible with You [Single]
• Joshua Ali & Jaron Nurse – Closer [Single]
• Michael W.

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This upcoming season of The Voice (starting 2/26 on NBC), you can catch and root for Jason Wilkes, formerly of High Flight Society and Disciple. Follow him there on on his Facebook page here. You can also find and download his new single “Stealing From Heaven” below and on his website as a free download.  … 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 →

Nashville, TN is known for a number of things, but the thing that tops the list is music. If you were to walk down Broadway, each restaurant and bar you pass has live music going on, all of it diverse. It’s on street corners as buskers play their hearts out for little more than the love of the music and the heart to share it with others. One band that stands out in the middle of all of this is Samecity. Samecity is a pop rock outfit that formed in 2014 and draw influences from a variety of sources, some of which include Needtobreathe, Switchfoot, and The Civil Wars.… Continued →

Chasing Victory's first material in almost 11 years showcases a powerful mix of post-hardcore and southern rock that's full of grit and energy.

Alternative & Rock

• Chasing Victory – Friends Vol. 1 [EP]
• Dens – Will You Keep Out All the Sadness? [Single]
• Eager Seas – Always on Your Side [Single]
• Fireflight – I Won’t Look Back [Single]
• Sleeping At Last – Atlas: Three [Single]
• Stryper – Take It to the Cross [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Calee Reed – Believer
• The Color – First Day of My Life [EP]
• Dave Barnes – Who Knew It Would Be so Hard to Be Myself
• I AM THEY – Scars [Single]
• Jonny Diaz – Define Me [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• Tim Light – Rewind [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Andrew Peterson – Resurrection Letters: Prologue [EP]
• The Oh Hellos – Eurus [EP]

Hip Hop & Urban

• AC.jR

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Stryper will release their 10th studio album titled “God Damn Evil” on April 20th 2018 on Frontiers Music. You can preorder here in a few different options. Check out the new song “Take It To The Cross” below. Full press release can be read below this message.… Continued →

Tooth and Nail recently announced the signing of a band called Off Road Minivan. Now, I’m going to be brutally honest here, and it may just be a matter of opinion, but these days I really haven’t found much coming out of Tooth & Nail that I like. In this case however, I decided to take the chance and give these guys a shot and was very glad I did. Off Road Minivan are a band out of Red Hook, NY with a lineup that includes Fit For A King bassist, Ryan O’Leary.… Continued →