REVIEW : Death Is Not Wild And Terrible - Self-Titled
The first release from this midwest slowcore project has much to offer for fans of Julien Baker and Sun Kil Moon.
Tag: singer songwriter
December 17, 2016
December 15, 2016
Jess Penner Flash Sale to Support Syrian Children's Relief Fund
Jess Penner is hosting a 72 hour flash sale in her merch store with cds for just $5. 100% of proceeds will go to Syrian Children’s Relief Fund. More info here.… Continued →
November 16, 2016
REVIEW : Black Pages - Where It Gets You EP
Last summer, Bad Christian released a compilation album focused on electronic artists. Like most compilations, it proved to be a mixed bag – however, it was specifically aimed at getting exposure to a number of lesser-known artists.
Summer Sleep happened to be Black Pages’ submission to the compilation and is also the first track off his 2015 EP Where It Gets You. Black Pages, the solo project of James McCurley of Vertica, is an ambitious singer-songwriter experience that is fairly unique – it’s neither folky nor relies too much on backing tracks.… Continued →
November 11, 2016
JJ Heller Releases First Full Length Christmas Album, "Unto Us"
JJ Heller releases her brand new debut, full length Christmas music project called “Unto Us”. Check it out wherever fine digital music is sold and listen to the song “Christmas is Here” in video form below.
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November 9, 2016
Dustin Kensrue Release New Vinyl Variant of "Thoughts That Float On a Different Blood"
Dustin Kensrue will release a new vinyl color variant of “Thoughts That Float On a Different Blood”, his live “covers” record that came out earlier in the year. If you order the variant right here, you’ll get a 7″ featuring 2 other “covers” for $25.99. Read Dustin’s blog post on this release here.
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November 2, 2016
Orion Walsh West Coast Tour and New Album on the Way
Orion Walsh is playing some shows on the west coast right now and recently recorded his 7th full length “Solo” album which will be titled simply “7”. Look for it soon. Listen to the track “Plains, Trains, Automobiles”, below.… Continued →
October 28, 2016
Vocal Few (Matt From The Classic Crime) to Release "Snowdrift Ep"
Vocal Few, the duo featuring Matt MacDonald of The Classic Crime and his wife Kristie, will release “Snowdrift Ep” on November 25th. Pre-order now and get an instant download of “Ice Storm 2008”. Check out a stream below.… Continued →
Josh Garrels "The Light Came Down" to Release November 24th
Josh Garrels will release his Christmas songs album titled “The Light Came Down” on November 24th. Check out the album teaser and tour dates for this album, below.… Continued →
October 23, 2016
Jenny & Tyler to Release "Christmas Stories"
Singer-Songwriters Jenny & Tyler will release their own collection of Christmas tunes titled “Christmas Stories” on November 4th.… Continued →
Josh Garrels to Tour With John Mark McMillan in 2017 and Release Christmas Album
Indie favorite Josh Garrels will release a special Christmas album in November. He is also going to embark on “The Revelators Tour” in early 2017 with John Mark McMillan. Dates and info below.… Continued →
Steven Combs Releases Debut Ep "This is the Day"
New artist Steven Combs has released his debut “This is the Day” Ep on New Vine Media. You can listen/buy the ep below. Steven plays a blend of Americana/Folk that would please fans of Jon Foreman (Switchfoot) and John Mark McMillan.… Continued →
June 26, 2015
REVIEW : Jordan Taylor - Long Drive
Check out Ian Zandi's final review for IVM and find out if you should put "Long Drive" on your hard drive.
May 21, 2015
REVIEW : Josh Garrels - Home
Josh Garrels' falsettos. That should warrant a listen itself.
May 19, 2015
REVIEW : Dustin Kensrue - Carry the Fire
Check out this review and I will tip my metaphorical hat to you.
May 7, 2015
Righteous King - Isaiah Barker
Here is another Los Angeles local singer-songwriter to check out. Isaiah Barker is a worship artist from Redemption Hill Church in Whittier, CA. He released his album Righteous King earlier this year. You can view the title track’s music video below and download the song + chord charts for free here. The album is now available for purchase on iTunes.
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April 23, 2015
REVIEW : Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell
There's no shade being thrown at Sufjan Steven's latest album. Charlie Brown got it right when he said "good grief".
March 10, 2015
Dustin Kensrue - Of Crows and Crowns
Dustin Kensrue has released a new music video for his track “Of Crows and Crowns” which will be released on his upcoming new full length release titled “Carry the Fire”, which is due out April 21st. Video can be found, below.… Continued →
February 10, 2015
INTERVIEW : Ellie Holcomb
This is a transcript of a phone interview I had over digital coffee today with CCM singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb. The 30 minute conversation includes topics such as her album As Sure as the Sun, her involvement with Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, potential collaboration with Jon Foreman, touring plans, a relatively-unknown side project, and her thoughts on streaming services.
January 19, 2015
REVIEW : Misty Edwards - Little Bird
Misty Edwards has been going to IHOP in Kansas City, KS for over 15 years now. No, not the pancake restaurant (though maybe she has, I don’t follow worship leader’s eating habits). This is the review for Misty's latest album, 'Little Bird'
July 31, 2014
INTERVIEW : Brady Toops
We talk to Brady about his life as a musician, his upcoming tour, and drop-crotch pants.
June 9, 2014
REVIEW : Paul Demer - Canvas of Sky
Check out this review of Paul Demer's first solo full-length album, "Canvas of Sky."
January 21, 2014
REVIEW : Josh White - Absolution
It’s deceptively simple, both musically and lyrically, but the closer you listen, you hear more layers underscoring it, until you finally decide to surrender and let yourself be caught up in it, caught off guard by the beauty of simplicity.
November 23, 2013
REVIEW : Cally Delorme - Song of the Sparrow
Check out Song of the Sparrow, these are songs for the soul, to cozy up to on a cold winter’s day.
October 24, 2013
John Tibbs - Abraham
John Tibbs has just released the following video for his song “Abraham.” This song is from the EP Anchor, which is now available. Check out the rest of his press release, below the video embed.
From John Tibbs:
Oh, hey there.
I hope this starts your day off right.
I am so excited to share the Official Lyric Video for Abraham from the Anchor EP!
This song is one of my current favorites off of the record. It’s message is simple: No matter what you have done, No matter who you have hurt, No matter where life finds you this morning … God is greater.… Continued →
September 23, 2013
INTERVIEW : Andy Zipf
I was fortunate enough to be able to have a lengthy interview with Andy Zipf over email. We discuss everything from why he has changed his name to The Cowards Choir and his song writing process to whether or not Deckard from Blade Runner is a replicant. We had a great conversation, I hope you enjoy it.
REVIEW : The Cowards Choir - Reunion
Andy Zipf, now going by The Cowards Choir, has made something beautiful with Reunion. This is an album to be cherished, don't pass it up.
September 19, 2013
Gayle Skidmore - Little Bird
The latest music video from the San Diego native...
June 20, 2013
The Civil Wars - The One That Got Away
Check out a new The Civil Wars song, below. It is called “The One That Got Away” and is off their new “Self Titled” album due out August 6th. Pre-order in iTunes here. You can also buy a special Vinyl bundle of the new album right here.… Continued →
February 26, 2013
Orion Walsh - Rambling Heart
Check out this new Orion Walsh song titled “Rambling Heart”, below.… Continued →
February 19, 2013
Heath McNease - Skibbidy Biddidy/ Groundhog Day
Heath McNease brings another new album and two new music videos to the table today. Check it all out here.