Month: January 2023
January 30, 2023
Bringing it back to the early 90s with this one. They only released 2 LPS, but man were there tons of great songs ie Bad Place, Don’t You Run, Heaven’s on my Mind, Story just to name a few. They also crossed over onto CCM radio which was a feat imho. Vocalist Pagano released a couple of LPs after the band disbanded also.
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January 28, 2023
Song of the Day: Double M - Three Sixteen
This will be confusing, but appears there are 2 Christian rappers that call themselves Double M. One is an Egyptian that you can find more about on Reverbnation & this one that has done a few songs I have enjoyed over the years. This one came out circa early 2000s & is really hard to find much about him. Appears he made 3 LPs in his run. I have always loved this song’s lyrics so listen closely.
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January 27, 2023
Song of the Day: Nina - In a Little While
Perhaps better known as the bassist/vocalist of hardcore punk cum crossover thrash band The Lead, Nina (full name Nina Llopis) released her debut album No Shadow of Turning for R.E.X. Music in 1991. As my friend and fellow fan Tim “Greybeard” Henderson (ex-Warlord) said, “This is a perfect example of 1991 music!” He’s so right. The album had hints of goth rock/post-punk, alternative rock, and jangle pop–a description which doesn’t make logical sense unless you lived through the early 90s.
Musically similar to other early 90s female-fronted alternative bands like The Darling Buds and Concrete Blonde, the effort was a huge departure from her previous material with the hardcore/thrash band from which we’d come to know her.… Continued →
January 25, 2023
Song of the Day: Farrell and Farrell - People in a Box
Today is my birthday (when this will run) & so I decided to let y’all hear the song that I asked for on the CCM local radio station to play every year for like 3-4 years of when I was a kid (circa the early 80s). Anyways, check out the song that originated a lot of the Christian dance music that became a scene.
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January 23, 2023
Song of the Day: Christafari - Listening
Welcome to the song that brought me a lifetime love for Christian Reggae. The band has been around since the mid 90s & still releases music almost every year. They have done a few worship albums & even some kid stuff! This is an example of a band that I label in the ministering category of “Christian” music as they are unabashed about the Gospel. From their LastFM site The name is pronounced CHRIST-AH-FAR-EYE, in Greek, the original language of the New Testament, Christafari is the name given to “a group of people who collectively represent Christ.”… Continued →
January 22, 2023
New Music: January 20, 2023
Rock & Metal
Pop & CCM
Electronic & EDM
Folk & Singer/Songwriter
Hip Hop & R&B
- Canton Jones – WORSHIP & 808’S EP
- Common Hymnal – We Outside
- CS LIT – NASHUA
- Eshon Burgundy – Lost Sheep
- justmarkg – Holy Ghost Pressure
- Kkah$o – UNCHAINED EP
- Paul the Messenger – The Lone(ly) Wolf EP
- Rell Riley – FOREVER EP
- TLS – The Listening Session, Vol 1
- Hannah Foster – Who You Are EP
- NewSpring Worship, Lauren Vaughan – Even in the Quiet EP
- Ocean & The Ghost – Ocean & the Ghost EP
January 21, 2023
Song of the Day: Virgin Black - Drink The Midnight Hymn
Back in my military years I ran into a Christian family who was into goth music. The daughter introduced me to this band whom I have followed ever since. Check out all their stuff as you will not be disappointed if you’re into the doomy symphonic sub genres of goth. Also, check out a bad audio, but live version of another of theirs. Sombre Romantic is one of my fave albums of all time.
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January 20, 2023
Song of the Day: Geoff Mann - Hope Hospital
Geoff Mann was a fairly well-known prog rock artist in the UK, but unfortunately his renown didn’t quite make it across the Atlantic. Having been the vocalist in an early incarnation of famed UK prog rock band Twelfth Night, he effectively left the band when they moved to London and he decided to remain in Manchester.
Sometime in the early 80s, Geoff became a Christian through a “deep and lasting Christian conversion” (for more info, check out this article). At this point Geoff begins making very creative, even experimental prog rock.… Continued →
January 15, 2023
New Music: January 13, 2023
Rock & Metal
Pop & CCM
- Bien – Covers EP
- Blessing Offor – My Tribe
- Frankie Orella – Sad In Paradise EP
- Josh Adams – Bed of Thorns EP
- Childlike CiCi – 4 Friday EP
- Desciple – P.P.P. (Pandemic Power Pack) EP
- DH Bob – Pocket EP
- Jopo Da Son – E X O D U S EP
- T-Strike, Constance – Something Greater EP
- Yung Drew, Gavin the HotRod – HomeTown Heroes EP
- Ginny Owens – Be Still and Know EP
- NLC Worship – Song of Heaven
- River Valley AGES – an ep of some songs u can read ur bible + journal to EP
- TAYA – TAYA
- Tim Pepper – The Outpouring Worship Project
- Victory Worship – Living Breathing Miracle (Live)
January 14, 2023
Song of the Day: Prodigal Sons - Prosperity Tweakers (Home School Reject Mix)
Prodigal Sons were a rave/techno trio that produced some great tunes back int he late 90s/early 2000s era. Greg Hobgood still makes music which you can find on Bandcamp. I always liked this one due to the music & the whole home school in the remix name. I was homeschooled most of my childhood.
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Names Without Numbers - "Florida" Out Now!
“Florida”, the brand new song by this incredible band – Names Without Numbers, is OUT NOW! This is underground indie/emo rock that doesn’t sound so underground. This is a polished and slick sounding new song and from a production standpoint, is as perfect as any of today’s best new rock songs. Listening to this and you just know you’ve stumbled on to something great. Listen to “Florida” by Names Without Numbers now on your digital streaming service of choice. Make sure to share the good news with friends and ADD it to all your playlists.… Continued →
January 13, 2023
New Collington Single, "Close To Me"
Collington dropped a new single today titled, “Close To Me”. The song talks about staying close to God despite the challenges and difficulties life can hand us at times. If you’ve enjoyed his previous work, you’ll love this one as well.… Continued →
Song of the Day: Pantokrator - The Order of Melchisedec
This Swedish death metal band formed in 1996, and has been active ever since. They immediately began recording cassette demos, initially focusing on traditional death metal and morphing over time into more a melodic and progressive take on the genre. Of course, Sweden is known for its melodeath sound, centered in Gothenburg, but Pantokrator are from the opposite side of the southern peninsula.
Lyrically the band tend to feature songs about biblical mysteries, not your typical Christian metal fare. Rather than topics of salvation and judgment, they tell stories about obscure characters like the Nephilim, the legendary and quasi-biblical Lilith, and Melchisedec, featured here.… Continued →
January 11, 2023
Song of the Day: Bloodlines - Spiritual Warfare
Texan Bloodlines is a cross between metalcore/deathcore/djent. They have even tapped into the Mainstream with Colder. Anyways, my son & I like this song & it was my ringtone for about 6 months. Also check out the lyrics.
I’m giving in, giving in once again
Cause I can’t keep up
I’m caving in to my sins and I feel like I’ve lost all hope
I keep on fighting this war
Thatdoesn’t seem to end
And now I’m broken inside
I think I’ve lost my mind
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January 10, 2023
Playlist: Christian Music Universe 2022
The Christian Music Universe is back with their second annual playlist. The project was started last year to bring together Christian music lovers from across the universe to create a collaborative playlist of their favorite songs of the year. This year’s team included Brandon Jones and myself as well as eight others. Give the playlist a listen on Spotify and YouTube and share you’re favorite songs of 2022 with us in the comments.
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January 9, 2023
Song of the Day: Let the Day Perish - My Dark Sky vs Invisible Wounds
Let the Day Perish is an awesome up & coming metalcore band from the Chesapeake Virginia area. I moved down here about a month ago now & actually attend the church guitarist Juan attends. Their name comes from KJV Job 3:3 “Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said., There is a man child conceived.” The band is comprised of 3 military veterans & resonates with me as I spent almost 8 years in.
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January 8, 2023
New Music: January 6, 2023
Rock & Metal
- Blue Fire Horizon – Disease
- Edge of Eternity – Dreams of Complacency
- Heliograph – Awe & Wonder EP
- Then It Ends – Chasm EP
- Amber Roper – All I Need
- LOVKN – Faith Fall EP
- Sajan Nauriyal – morning always comes (sped up versions) EP
- ATTAM – Way Too Busy EP
- BigBreeze – Sport Mode EP
- BigGucciDame – Ecclesiastes, Vol. 2
- Brenno, K Diamond – 22′ THE MIXTAPE
- Don Ready – The Heavenly Poetry Collection EP
- ELI MONTANNA – RECOVERY EP
- GOSPEL READY – End Season Same Mission
- Ignatius – A Pomona Story: Chapter 1 Tap
- Isaiah Robin – The Way
- JXRGE – UNIVERSE EP
- Kidd Lee – Chapter 20
- Kieran the Light – New Levels 2 EP
- KRL – True Colors EP
- Kushim – S E T A P A R T EP
- Lance Blake – Retrospect
- Lil Capo – Capo Season II
- Saint Jones – Kainos Anthropos
- ShySpeaks – #freelunchfriday, Vol.
New Music: December 30, 2022
Rock & Metal
Pop & CCM
Electronic & EDM
Folk & Singer/Songwriter
Hip Hop & R&B
- ASAP Preach – Tested
- BrvndonP – A&B Conversation EP
- Colby Savage – Ppv3 Recovery Music
- Dee-1 – God and Girls 2
- Jalen Ace – Gave Up The Ghost
- Little Limbo – INSOMNIAC EP
- Scootie Wop – Beige. EP
January 7, 2023
Song of the Day: The Temper Tantrums - Acapulco
This pop punk band only released 2 full lengths, but obviously caught the punk scene by surprise as they were an all girl band on their first LP. They added a guy for their 2nd. This song reminds me of ska band Bob’s (Bunch of Believers) Mission Trip to Mexico for obvious reasons as tunes referencing mission trips.
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January 6, 2023
Indie Vision Music Premiere: Names Without Numbers "Florida" (Official Lyric Video)
Indie Vision Music is proud to premiere the Lyric Video for the brand new track “Florida” from the midwest Indie-Pop-Rock act – Names Without Numbers. The song is titled “Florida” and is their most hotly anticipated new song, a track that sets them apart from the sameness and a rise above the generic. This is simply put, great music and THE perfect introduction to a band know for their soaring melodies and emotional storytelling. If you’ve been thirsting for an amazing rock song with hooks that rides that “indie” edge without sounding boring or repetitive, then this is a track that’ll make you a fan from the start.… Continued →
Damien Jurado Pulls His Music from Spotify for Ethical Reasons
Singer-songwriter and indie darling, Damien Jurado, long known for his poignant songs and unique arrangements, has as of this week pulled all of his music from streaming giant Spotify. The announcement came yesterday via his blog.
Jurado didn’t mince words when it came to the reason behind his decision: “I simply cannot continue to support or align myself with a corporation who continues to profit off of the musicians it refuses to pay a fair and decent wage.”
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Song of the Day: Coolidge - Trapped
The best way I can describe Coolidge is as a sort of ‘prequel supergroup.’ All of the members are now well-known for their contributions to indie rock, though none of them were very well-known at the time, and Coolidge remains a fairly obscure blip on the map of alternative music.
Formed in 1992, the band featured Damien Jurado on bass and vocals, David Bazan (Pedro the Lion, Headphones, Lo Tom) on drums, and Eben Haase (Blenderhead, Don’t Know) on guitar. They played an intense and unique form of emo-core that interweaved lo-fi indie rock into the mix.… Continued →
January 5, 2023
Premiering New Names Without Numbers Song "Florida" Tomorrow!
We are proud to bring you a very special lyric video premiere from Names Without Numbers TOMORROW, both on YouTube and right here at Indie Vision Music. The song is titled “Florida” and it is by far the best work the band has ever done up until now, 2023. Make sure you click this link (or look below for the embed to the premiere). You can set a reminder on the YouTube page and also join in a live chat right there on our YouTube channel.… Continued →
January 4, 2023
Song of the Day: Raging Grace - Live Forever
This is a blues rock band from Massachusetts. They remind many of ZZ TOP due to the look & their sound. Anyways check out this SOTD which is vocalist/guitarist fave of their discography.
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January 2, 2023
Song of the Day: Enoch - Loner vs Seasons
New Zealand’s Enoch has been on the scene since 2016. They remind of groovy djent metal whose comparison artists could be Azusa or mainstream Arch Enemy. Check em out if you haven’t already.
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