Tag: singer songwriter

Vocal Few which is the project of Matt MacDonald of The Classic Crime and his wife Kristie, has a new ep coming out titled “Grand Pre” on August 17th. Check out 2 new songs below.

Benjamin Daniel is a new artist i’d like to introduce you all to. His music beautiful new song “Shaping Season” and purely magnificent in every mention of the word, is now streaming below. Benjamin is currently working on new recordings and this is one of his first to feature. This 5 minute and 30 sec epic song takes the listener on a journey through unshakable emotion, piercing sadness, unmistakable hope, and the redemption that shines through it all. I’m a tough one to be swayed by new solo independent music but there is something truly amazing about this debut track and something awe inspiring. You might remember Benjamin as a contributor here at IVM and an avid listener of great music. Check out the song “Shaping Season”, below.

I’d like to point our readers in the direction of this really great new project from Ray Torres called “Forum Blue”. Ray has been a tremendously talented young guy who released prior projects as “Ray Torres & The Mercy” and under his name (solo). Now he is back with more songs as Forum Blue and you can take a listen to these “home demos” right here on bandcamp (or listen below). Think Dashboard Confessional, Secondhand Serenade, Vocal Few, Hall & Oates, etc. A soulful singer with a powerful voice. If you can find his previous releases, you’re in for a real treat. Then go and spin these great songs. I’m looking forward to hearing how the songwriting progresses on future releases.

Laura McElroy who is one-half of the songwriting team of Post-Hardcore/Indie band Comrades (Facedown Records), has announced some “solo” dates under her own name. This singer-songwriter has released a couple of demos right here on bandcamp and will hopefully work on a ep or full length at some point (yes please). Catch her at Audiofeed Festival this summer!

Indie Vision Music proudly presents “sing & talk” by new singer-songwriter Allen Odell. Check out his new song below and make sure to visit on Facebook here. The lyrics can also be found below. The song will appear on the upcoming debut album “childlikeness”.

Arthur Alligood is an artist I’ve followed for many years. From his independent work as solo musician all the way up to “One Silver Needle” in 2012 which was one of my favorites and a critically acclaimed, under the radar HIT. If you don’t know who Arthur Alligood is and you’re just casually browsing IVM then please drop what you’re doing an listen to the full length album right here (or on iTunes & Spotify). Then head over to this link here and preorder the new ep (1st in a 4 ep series due in 2018).

Check out the new Vocal Few music video for their Christmas music themed song, “Cheers To Your Holiday”, below. The song appears on the duo’s “Snowdrift Ep” which came out last year. Check out more info on “Snowdrift” right here at the group’s website.

Plumb just dropped her powerful new music video for the song “God Help Me”. Check it out below. This song can be purchased as part of the 5 song “God Help Me Ep” on iTunes today. [Thanks to synnr sainte jebbeau for news submission]

An alternative-folk artist we have discussed at great length right here on IVM with a few of his prior releases getting the review treatment plus features and all that jazz: Besides Daniel, is trying to release his next full album titled “I Love You Hillside”. Please visit this link here and consider becoming a part of this album process.

A super cool, HOT track called “Hope Lives Here” by the duo Leo & Meagan Flores which features up and coming hip hop artist, Lil Dre, laying down rhymes on this catchy Christ centered song. This kind of message is what the world needs most right now especially in times of profound hatred and brokenness. Check out the song via our soundcloud page below.

This is a pretty cool news submission. Lauren Daigle has offered her incredible voice talents to a new song titled “Almost Human” on the Blade Runner 2049 soundtrack that is now available wherever fine music is sold. Listen to the song below. [Thanks synnr sainte jebbeau for the tip]

I want you all to take a listen to this really chill female singer by the name of Gileah Taylor. She just released her new 3 song single “Till We’re Through” via Velvet Blue Music. Listen to the single below and comment with your thoughts.

Indie Pop singer/songwriter, Jess Penner, will release her new ep titled “Imagination” on August 11th through Position Music/Recurrent Records. This laid back collection of tunes for the whole family is ripe with electro pop-folk and will inspire joy not only in youngsters but adults alike. I’ve followed Jess Penner’s music since she was a part of the Hawaii based alt rock band Spooky Tuesday way back in the 90s. She has continued to produce positive, uplifting indie focused pop music for the past few decades through groups like Chandelle, We Cry Diamonds, Kayjez, and her much adored solo work. If you’ve never heard of Jess Penner before, look up her albums on Spotify (streaming below) and make sure to check out this new ep on August 11th.

I’d like to take a moment and introduce you readers to the talented sounds of female singer-songwriter Norelle K (ZAP Records). This gifted songstress just released her debut 3 song ep titled “Consider the Trees” through ZAP Records this week. Think of a cool combination of Bjork meets Alanis Morrisette meets Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries). Songs are spiritual in nature but not along the CCM lines. This is independent music meant to be enjoyed by the vast amount of masses regardless of personal taste. Simple acoustic guitar oriented songs by a woman with talent and a smooth commanding voice. You can check out the 3 song ep below and make sure to purchase on bandcamp here.

Americana/Folk Singer-Songwriters Jenny & Tyler have released their emotional new music video for the haunting and beautiful song “Walk With You” which you can watch, below. The song appears on the group’s 2015 release “Of This I’m Sure”

Roots Rock/Americana singer-songriter John Tibbs, has just launched a crowd funding campaign for his new album titled “Heartland”. You can find the campaign right here. RIYL Drew Holcomb, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen. This stuff sounds really good and I think a lot of our readers will find something to appreciate. Listen to the new single below (via YouTube and Spotify).

Sef Idle of the band False Idle has been releasing a collection of “cover songs” through his YouTube page and they are actually really good. Recorded in his own Simpul Studio, you can find recent covers from Jimmy Eat World (Sweetness), Green Day (Christie Road), and NOFX (Bob). I believe more are on the way so stay tuned. Check out the playlist below to check out all these fine covers and make sure to make your suggestions to him for what to cover next right here.

Folk singer-songwriters Jenny & Tyler have released their brand new music video for their cover of “Fix You” (feat. The Gray Havens) originally by Coldplay. Check it out below. The group’s new covers record “For Freedom II” is out now.

Jason Dunn (Ex-Hawk Nelson/Lights Go Down) has posted his brand new single titled “Rock Bottom” of which you can hear below. The song is available for purchase through all digital networks and streaming on Spotify.

I’d like to introduce our readers to a new artist by the name of Janet Blair. She just released her debut song titled “Creation’s Song” that you can listen to below. For fans of Regina Spektor, Ellie Holcomb, Florence + The Machine, and Tori Amos. Continued →

Married indie folk-pop duo Jenny & Tyler, have just released their brand new covers ep titled “For Freedom II”. It is available exclusively on iTunes here. All proceeds go to organizations that fight Human Trafficking. Catch the group on their cross country tour which is taking place right now.

Prior to 2015’s stunning Into the Sea, Attalus was a fairly unknown. Fronted by Seth Davey, vocalist, pianist, and lyricist, this Facedown debut made plenty best-of-the-year lists. Though Davey has since amicably parted with the band, he has nonetheless kept up with musical endeavors which come to fruition in his debut solo album, Till You’re All I See. Continued →

Solo Americana/Folk artist, Orion Walsh, is currently on tour in Europe playing songs from his new full length “7” as well as all the classics from the past albums going back to 2008 “Tornado Lullabies”. Check out his bandcamp page here for the new album as well as all his past material. You can also download the rare 2002 ep “Part of Me Died” from his last band, Slow Coming Day, at this link here. Download includes 3 bonus rare songs and the whole thing was remastered by Seth at Simpul Studio. For dates and further info on where you can see Orion, click below.

Indie Vision Music proudly presents a special live in studio session from Acoustic Punk singer/songwriter Sef Idle. Sef Idle’s brand new 3 song ep is out now! Make sure to pick up this great 3 song ep that Sef Idle and Thumper Punk Records have released right here on Vinyl. Continued →

Just what should you expect from an album whose first track is titled Planes, Trains, and Automobiles? Though 7 is Orion Walsh’s seventh album, it’s my first listen to any of his work.

Naturally, the first exposure to any artist comes with baggage. Continued →

Grand Rapids’ Anita Ranae has unleashed a lyrical powerhouse in the form of Watercolor Sidewalks.

Orion Walsh has released his brand new full length titled “7” which you can purchase/listen to here. Orion is out now on tour with JM Lansdowne in the U.S. then he heads to Europe for a 3 month tour. Be sure to visit his page here for dates/times. Continued →

Check out the fabulous new song titled “In Your Pocket” from Devin Shelton off his upcoming album “Sensation” due out January 6th 2017. This catchy album full of R&B type melodies and instrumentation will please fans of Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Devin Shelton’s prior work, The Postal Service, and even Emery. Continued →

Former Slow Coming Day singer/guitarist Orion Walsh will release his brand new full length titled simply, “7”, on January 7th 2017. You can pre-order the album on bandcamp right here for $7.00. Any money earned through his bandcamp will help him on his upcoming solo tour through the U.S. Continued →

The first release from this midwest slowcore project has much to offer for fans of Julien Baker and Sun Kil Moon.