Tag: rock

1. Colony House “Only The Lonely” Only The Lonely really struck a cord with my personally. Every song on this album revolves around our need for each other–a message I sorely need to hear. Thankfully, this record rocks and got spun a lot in 2017. 2. Knox Hamilton “The Heights” Named after a neighborhood in Little Rock, Arkansas, The Heights is most most played album of 2017. Maybe I’m a little bias because Knox Hamilton is from my hometown. Or maybe the album is just that good.… Continued →

Here is my “deluxe” review list for 2017 – 20 great albums paired with 17 EPs you shouldn’t overlook. This year, we saw strong releases from veteran acts and new groups alike, and they certainly weren’t confined to one genre. Hopefully you can find a new artist through the list below – and please let me know your opinions in the comments! *Denotes IVM Artist Albums 1.*’68 – Two Parts Viper This abrasive return to form by one of our generation’s most iconic rock duos manages to top their previous release, with a succulent mix of rock, grunge, hardcore, funk, and plenty of passion.… Continued →

Check out the brand new hard hitting song “MHS” in lyric video form from Project 86, below. The song appears on the group’s new album “Sheep Among Wolves” available right here.… Continued →

Promising independent band, Nihilio, have returned from their hiatus since 2009 and have a new 4 song ep in their hands. The band worked with producer Matt Goldman at Glow In The Dark studios on these songs and the 2 I’ve heard sound fantastic. Give them a listen below. Ep will be available on 12/22 right here.… Continued →

Check out this really cool music video of Orion and Brandon performing acoustically the Slow Coming Day track “Watching It Fall Apart” in Hollywood, CA. Video is below. You can find the indie Slow Coming Day release “A Part of Me Died” (2002) right here for free download or their full length “Farewell to the Familiar” (2003) available on all digital networks.… Continued →

Just in time for Christmas comes word that The Prayer Chain have posted their 1995 “Mercury” album for purchase on Vinyl format which includes a digital download of that same album. You can either buy the digital album, Vinyl, or both. Purchase here. I have this album and I must say that it’s a definite favorite of the 90’s, don’t miss out on this.… Continued →

The men in Switchfoot have announced their hiatus in 2018. They’ve been a band for 20 years which is quite an accomplishment. The fact that these core guys could stick together this long and put out a consistent set of cherished songs for 2 decades is admirable. I wish them the best and thanks for all the years of entertaining, uplifting and well loved songs. We were meant to live for so much more, indeed.… Continued →

CPR Band (a Petra-related project) have released their album “Back to the Rock II” on their website. “Back to the Rock II” is a continuation of Classic Petra’s 2010 album “Back to the Rock”, featuring 9 re-recorded Petra songs and an Aerosmith cover. CPR Band (not to be confused with the Thumperpunk Records band CPR) is a comprised of Petra members Greg X Volz, John Lawry, Louie Weaver, and Ronny Cates, as well as Kirk Henderson of Pieces of Eight. It all started when a friend of Louie’s approached him one day and said, “Louie, I believe God wants you guys to do another CD.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Dust to Dust – Circle of Dust [Single]
• Scarlet White – Worthy [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Chad Graham – Hills and Valleys [Single]
• Chris Howland – Simply Vanity [Single]
• David Dunn – Overwhelming [Single]
• Jordan Feliz – Faith [Single]
• LoveCollide – I Don’t Want It [Single]
• Owl City – Reel 1 [EP]

Dance & Electronic

• High Note – GAWVI [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Aaron Gillespie – Young, Loved & Dumb [Single]
• Narrow Skies – Seasons: in Hibernation [EP]
• Josh Gauton – The Squalor and the Saviour [Single]
• Paul McClure – Baby That’s You [Single]
• PawnShop kings – Give Love, Vol.

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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 →

Acoustic/spoken word/rock project Wind Words has released his debut album, Digging Up Earth, produced by Mark Nicks of Cool Hand Luke. … Continued →

Mark Mathis' latest EP is a refreshing blend of folk, alternative, and worship.

Blank Books a band that features world renown producer (and musician) Aaron Sprinkle and his legendary drumming/songwriter genius brother, Jesse Sprinkle, have announced their debut EP which is available digitally now and it is available on CD for pre-order right here. This is the band I told you about a few years ago and one i’ve eagerly been anticipating since Jesse shared a song stream with me quite a while ago. This band and its’ members have a quite a music pedigree so you can only expect the very best from these two.… Continued →

Harp & Lyre's aggressive 2012 finale deserves some time in the light.

Alternative & Rock

• Emery – Revival: Emery Classic Reimagined
• LUX28 – City on a Hill [EP]
• Scarlet White – The Other Side
• Skillet – Feel Invincible Remix EP
• Skillet – Unleashed Beyond (Special Edition)
• Sleeping At Last – Atlas: Two [Single]
• Marcy – Talkie [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Greg Attwells – No Other Love [Single]
• Joshua Micah – 20XX [EP]

Dance & Electronic

• David Thulin – Destiny (The Remixes) [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Aaron Gillespie – I’ll Just Wait [Single]
• The Gray Havens – City of David [Single]
• Josh Lovelace – Josh Lovelace and Friends Present: Young Folk
• The Oh Hellos – Torches [Single]
• Narrow Skies – You Won’t Find Me [Single]

Hard Rock & Metal

• For All Eternity – The Vacated [Single]
• Leah – Winter Sun [Single]
• Phinehas – Dark Flag.

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Eclectic electronic rap-rock project SMOTZ has resurfaced with a new single in anticipation of his new album, “Ghost Boy”. Listen below. WARNING: VIDEO CONTAINS FLASHING IMAGES … Continued →

A new Eager Seas music video/song has been posted over on the band’s website right here. The band is putting the finishing touches on their new full length right now. Thoughts?… Continued →

I am excited to announce (thank you Marco) that indie post-grunge/rock act, Eaves, have dropped their debut full length titled “As Deeply As You Do” via bandcamp here. Right now the album is available in digital format but physical media is coming soon according to the band. Check them out on Facebook here. Listen to the album below and make sure you purchase it. The album is only $5 and it’s pure quality entertainment meant to inspire and evoke emotion. Recommended for fans of Make Do and Mend, Hot Water Music, Incubus, Everything In Slow Motion, Attalus, Thrice, and My Epic.… Continued →

While Anberlin remain as a much loved personal favorite and staple of my music diet, I can’t help but wonder if it has been just too short of time for a “reunion” to happen. What say you, is 3 years not enough time to have a full Anberlin reunion, tour, and album or should they wait a couple more years? I guess if Underoath can come back so soon, so can Anberlin. The members of Anberlin can all have their own unique spin off projects and solo stuff but nothing will ever compete in the same fashion with the mighty music of Anberlin.… Continued →

Lauren Daigle and the band Switchfoot have teamed up on the new song titled “I Won’t Let You Go”. Check it out below. You can also download the song for FREE over on the Switchfoot website here (do it!).… Continued →

Everyone needs to drop what they are doing and immediately click below to view this new music video for the song “The In-Between” by up and coming indie rock band, Tiger Drive. It is excellent both musically and visually. Plus, how can you hate a little “Stranger Things”, right? Thanks to Ryan at TunedUp for sharing this with me, go visit their site here for further info.… Continued →

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 →

“Originality, I give up” screams Dawson Scholz on “The Print.” After two years since their last album, all band members leaving except for him, The Ongoing Concept returns with new members (Andy Crateau – guitar, vocals; Cody Rhodes – drums; Ian Nelson – bass) and their third full-length. I have an unpopular opinion to confess: I didn’t like Handmade all that much. Sure, it was beyond impressive that the band made their own instruments, and songs like “Amends” and “Unwanted” are very catchy, but I don’t find myself returning to the majority of songs. … Continued →

Project 86 have announced the name of their new album which is….. “Sheep Among Wolves”. The album will be available very soon from their very successful recent PledgeMusic campaign. Check out the tracklisting below.… Continued →

Starflyer 59 and Tooth & Nail Records are putting out a special 7″ titled “Terror”. All purchases include digital download. This vinyl is limited to 500 copies so get yours before they disapper. Purchase here.… Continued →

Hard Rock/Post Hardcore legends, Stavesacre, have updated all of us crowd funders with news on the physical media portion for their latest album “MCMXCV”. Read below. Also check out the lyric video for one of my personal faves off the new record, “On Being a Human”.… Continued →

In just a few days (October 6), The Ongoing Concept will release their new album, Places. In the mean time, they are premiering “Punisher” on SoundCloud. You can take a listen to the song below. … Continued →

PAX217 announced on Facebook that we can expect their live album to drop in the near future (see the album cover above). They also released some info on what we can expect to see on it, such as 8 tracks from their set on June 3, 2017 at the 20th Anniversary (final) O.C. Supertones show), as well as 2 surprise tracks from the PAX217 reunion show at the House of Blues in 2013. If this doesn’t sound good enough, this album is going to be released in the “pay what you want” format.… Continued →

I am excited to announce the 2017 remaster of the now classic Pennylane ep “From Paradise To Parking Lots” is finally here. Go download it off the IVM Bandcamp page/ for Free here. All 5 tracks and Intro have been carefully remastered by Sef Idle over at Simpul Studio from the original recording. Fans of Acceptance, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Armor For Sleep, and Taking Back Sunday will find something to appreciate about the early 00’s music of Pennylane. In addition to this free download, I am also thrilled to announce that I have decided to do a very limited run of this ep on Cassette Tape in Red.… Continued →

The Ongoing Concept has just released their second single “You Will Go,” taken from their upcoming album Places which will be available October 6th. The music video, directed by lead vocalist and guitarist Dawson Scholz, can be watched below. … Continued →