Author: Brandon J.

A heavy metalcore act that mixes djent and some singing parts by the name of THEN IT ENDS, just dropped their brand new full length titled “Closure”. What a way to close out the year of releases and a beautiful representation of the heavy genre mixed with seeking, honesty, and a cry out to God for his love and forgiveness like lyrics. If you’re looking for another IT band to listen to, these guys are them. I’m really digging No Treaty and Then It Ends (among a handful of other great new acts).… Continued →

It’s definitely not Sus, it’s the bussin IVM DAD Series of Playlists, available exclusively on Spotify for your listening enjoyment. Remember, every stream of a song is like a breadcrumb in these artist’s hands. Now THAT’s SUS! Seriously though, giving these songs a play through the playlists does help in some small way with not only exposure for (some) these smaller, indie minded artists but can also be rewarding in monetary means. Let’s get these songs millions of plays so follow these playlists and share with friends and family.… Continued →

After bursting onto the scene with TWO EPs this year, Sower has been quickly paving the way for biblically-literate rock. But with “Hollywood”, Sower sets the stage for a different direction. The track is still anchored in Scripture, but the text is applied to our particular moment of cultural chaos – and the ways professing Christians buy into the lies of our age. “Hollywood” is not shy to cover these sins by name, reminding believers of the ugliness and destruction which follows them. The track is the first taste of an upcoming album on discernment, and it certainly sets the bar high.… Continued →

James Franchise of the band This Surrender is a digital content creator and songwriter who has a super powerful voice and music to match it. He is releasing his passionate debut “Kinetic” EP on December 16th and you can pre-order it over on his website here. Picke up a CD and pick up a shirt or hat while you’re at it. *The EP just released on digital networks at the time of this post so check it out*. Check out “A Thousand Generations” below.… Continued →

This band is heavy in content (and sound) dealing with childhood trauma and it’s aftermath. It’s an honest and powerful take on a subject that a lot of people run away from talking about. Give this band Static Ultra and their new song “Ghosts” a fair listen, below right here on our website.… Continued →

Israeli based band – Miqedem, have returned with a very special LIVE album titled “Live In Tel Aviv“. This international genre bending, indie-world music band has been playing and recording music for a decade or more and have garnered fans from all over the globe. Their unique music is hard to describe and hard to paste a title on. It’s one of those things you just need listen to yourself and let the music surround you like a warm blanket on a cold night camping out under the stars.… Continued →

Teeth For Eyes return with their debut full length record, “Mines Along The Strand” via The Charon Collective. It’s a high powered, adrenaline laced, solid slice of punk rock n’ roll. The band features members of a variety of indie and punk rock legends in their own right and the sounds found on this record certainly encompasses that experience that only well-seasoned musicians can bring you. This isn’t a dated sounding album nor is it a rehash of the past, this is a legitimately great set of songs that will have you swooning and singing along with, in no time at all.… Continued →

We are proud to present the brand new song “Jesus Loves You” from the upcoming Minor Rockstar album titled “Freedom”, due out December 19th on Thumper Punk Records. Check out the stream of this great new song over on our YouTube page (viewable below). Let us know what you think in the comments below.… Continued →

My friends in Light The Way return with another music video from their critically acclaimed new album “Expel”, and this track is titled “As If You Could Outrun Me”. This new record is the absolute best thing the band has ever done up until now. I was going to write a review but that will have to wait and instead they will be featured heavily, like high up, towering above, near the tippy top, for Brandon’s very own, “Best of 2024 List” coming soon to a (touch)screen near you!… Continued →

Today’s new music introduction is in a slightly different direction than the standard heavy music fare IVM is well regarded for, but this artist is certainly deserving of exposure and interest. Our music introduction post today is for an artist by the name of Allison Eide. Allison has been making music for a couple years and recently exploded in views and has become somewhat of a viral sensation through her uncompromising lyrics and creative take on pop music from a Christian viewpoint. Give a couple of her newer songs a listen below especially her hit track “Liar (Truth Is)”.… Continued →

Seth Davey (Ex-Attalus) has just released a beautiful new Christmas song titled “Concealed (A Christmas Hymn)” and it is available now on his Bandcamp page as well as viewable on YouTube (see below). The song releases on Digital Networks December 12th. Definitely give this wonderful song a listen and add it to your Christmas playlists (once it is released). Remember, every purchase of an artist’s songs on Bandcamp goes directly to that artist so please consider making a purchase on Seth’s bandcamp page.… Continued →

It’s official! JCHC FEST will take place on April 5th 2025 at famed The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA. The full lineup includes Officer Negative and No Innocent Victim, along with The Deal, Headnoise, TAKE, Richie The Barber, Absolved, Barriers, Destroy Nate Allen, GratitudeTX, Infirmities, NO TREATY, XDoulosX, and Zippy Josh & The Ragtag Band. This event does appear to be a one day only show so you’ll want to buy those tickets soon. I’ve read some comments online from people questioning how that many bands can play in one day.… Continued →

A.G. McIntosh just released his new single titled “Time To Kill” and it is short, sweet, and to the point in an abrasive yet melodic manner. The song features Kris Klein of Squad Five-O and One 21 on Guitar, and Jordan Prettybad of The Prettybads on Drums and Bass. Check out the song on all Digital networks now. Read a little background story on the song from A.G. McIntosh himself, below. The song does appear on the 2024 Benefit Compilation from our friends at Thumper Punk Records which is available now.… Continued →

I have exciting news to announce. The spirit filled metalcore band known as NO TREATY just released an absolutely phenomenal EP titled “Sound The Trumpet” which actually made it up pretty high on the digital charts under “Metal” a couple weeks back on upon release. Well, Resuscitation Records is now releasing the EP on a special 180 Gram Vinyl that you can pre-order right here. If you’re into any sort of metallic, heavy, hardcore with strong spiritually minded Christ centered lyrics then you are going to love these guys.… Continued →

Chainstay are releasing another new song this Friday through Small Step Records. You do NOT want to miss this. They are a really talented band and deserve your ears to listen. Pre-Save the song by clicking here. The song is titled “Re;gret, Re;gress, Re;cover”.… Continued →

Today’s introduction is of the project “FYR FYTR” (Fire Fighter). Introspective and passionate indie rock with an almost post-hardcore like influence, that Faith connection and a strong emphasis on emotions. I ran across this band a few weeks ago through a sponsored ad and instantly fell in the love with the music. I’m slow with news so it took me a little while to write this post. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. FYR FYTR just released a new song at the beginning of November titled “So Simple”.… Continued →

I put together a new fun playlist titled “Christmas Dads” which is essentially a mix of old and new Christmas songs from a variety of genres, styles. If you’re looking for something new and festive to listen to this season, give this Spotify playlist a listen and follow. I’ll be adding more songs as they release in the next few weeks. Jason Dunn has a new one out soon.… Continued →

Emotionally charged Pop-Punk act – Alandria, just released their brand new single titled “Turn Back Time” (no, it’s not a Cher cover) a week ago and it absolutely rules and I know you’ll all feel the same way upon giving this a listen. Beyond good, the best, I love it, can I say “I love it” multiple times? Give Alandria a listen and check out “Turn Back Time” below this message or on your favorite digital network.… Continued →

Let’s take a moment and soak in the pure awesomeness of the band Hope Through Grace from the UK, laying down that hardcore and metal so perfectly. On this song “John 20” it features Miggy Sanchez of Relent fame. The band just released their brand new EP also titled “John 20”, a week ago through Southwest Hardcore and it’s a wildfire spreading bombastic, heavy hardcore influenced EP. Hope Through Grace and Barriers (also from the UK) are tearing Europe up by storm and you need to check them both out (they share members).… Continued →

I just got wind of this new project called PADOVER that features the talents of Damian Horne of Silage fame. He emailed me and gave me info and I’m certainly glad he did. The band just released their new EP “Paper Catches Fire” and they want you all to give them a listen. I think a lot of old 90’s alt rock fans alongside all the latest and greatest from the past 20 years or so of modern music making will find something to appreciate in the music of Padover.… Continued →

Just when I thought the year was winding down and coming to a close a band like The Myriad arrives with what can only be considered to be an absolute masterpiece, a song called “Time”. I’m judging this merely based upon this short teaser trailer and the fact that their last 2 songs were pure magic. The word “Time” is a common running theme in the music of The Myriad and I suspect there is more to the theme than what is visible at the surface level.… Continued →

The really killer new melodic punk project known as Humble Kings, have just posted their lyric video for the track “Goodbye Old Friend” which you recently heard on our compilation “Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 4”. Take a listen to the song and watch the lyric video below this post. Expect much more music from these guys in 2025!… Continued →

My first interview in over 2 years and what better way to celebrate a comeback than an interview with an all around great guy and world renown Vinyl slinger, Jason Z. of UnoriginalVinyl. This is quite an entertaining and lengthy read with loads of very interesting tidbits including some info on an upcoming special release you’ve all been waiting for. So clear your plate for the day, find some spare time, and read one of the best interviews I’ve ever done. Welcome to The Weird, Wild World of UnoriginalVinyl.… Continued →

People of Punk Rock Records (out of Canada) just announced they are releasing a pressing of “Through Thick & Thin” by Dogwood on Vinyl (and CD). The album has been completely remastered and will be available in 3 colors plus test pressings, right here on the POPR website. They also have a cool themed Dogwood tshirt also. This will be the first time this classic 1997 albums gets the vinyl treatment. Don’t sleep on this!… Continued →

So, Light The Way dropped what many consider to be the best album of their careers back on Friday, “Expel”. The album is a no holds barred, action packed, passionate and altogether adrenaline charged love letter to the lost, lonely, and broken hearted. There truly is something for everyone in these songs and in these powerful lyrics. Not only is there fun and light hearted tongue in cheek humor, but there is also serious subject matter and a cry out to God to deliver us from our brokenness and our despair.… Continued →

Rather than make an individual post for each one of these artists I am going to combine them right here. Please feel free to add to this list if you know any new songs/albums/eps dropping tonight/tomorrow. First up, Light The Way will drop their exquisite new album titled “Expel” that really has taken me by surprise and it has captured my attention in ways that very few other releases have done this year. There is so much diversity to be found on “Expel” and the lyrical honesty, Faith connecting, and the fun way they do things really just lightens anyone’s mood.… Continued →

Jason Dunn is back in his pop-punk comfort zone and has released a new song that will please all fans of his past material in bands like (old) Hawk Nelson and Lights Go Down. Give “Starting Over” a listen on all digital networks right now and stream it below here on our website. You can also view/purchase the 20th Anniversary of “Letters to the President” Live Video Stream right here.… Continued →

Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 4 has now officially released. You can now download/stream “Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 4” right now! So head on over to our bandcamp page and download/stream now. indievisionmusic.bandcamp.com Over 50 songs that hit in all the right places and will make your day so much better. During these turbulent times what better way to put a lid on the rage than with some Indie Vision Music fun. Give it a listen and make sure to write your review on bandcamp or on all our socials.… Continued →

So word on a vinyl pressing of “Adventures of the OC Supertones” by The O.C. Supertones has just dropped and surprisingly, the record is already up for sale in the Tooth & Nail Records store. It is shipping NOW! Those sneaky little devils at UnoriginalVinyl ;). I am going to post my thoughts and reflection on that time below this post. If you’re on Instagram/Facebook, I’ll try to get it to share but if not, just come back to our website to read the full write up by me.… Continued →

Orion Walsh’s return to the music scene with “Walking Through The Forest” promises a soul-stirring experience, celebrating one of the most compelling albums of his career and absolute personal favorite of mine. Releasing on October 31, 2024, via Fair Vaux, Walsh’s 7th studio album takes listeners on an introspective journey, blending lo-fi folk and emo undertones into a deeply evocative collection. Walsh, a celebrated singer-songwriter from Lincoln, Nebraska, draws on vivid, nostalgic imagery, crafted over a 6 week tour across the UK and Europe to reflect on life’s cyclic journey of breaking and healing.… Continued →