Author: Brandon J.

Secret and Whisper recent emerged from Retirement (hiatus) and have been teasing fans on Instagram about new music they are working on. Don’t believe me? Head over to their Instagram account for proof. Just type in @secretandwhisperofficial in your handle little mobile instagram search box to see. Don’t have Instagram or Facebook, then just look below for a classic music video. As soon as there are more links, we will share them. A very underrated gem of Tooth & Nail past.… Continued →

Ronnie Martin (Joy Electric, Brothers Martin, Dance House Children, etc) who recently dropped a “Solo” album under his name, is now moving into the realm of literature. He will be releasing a book this fall geared around the Birth of Christ and published by B&H Publishing Group. It is titled “The God Who is With Us, 25 Day Devotional for Advent”. Illustrated by Nathan Schroeder. If you missed out on the album, they still have copies available in a few different formats right here.… Continued →

Nate Parrishjust dropped an incredible new song by the name of “Life in Dissonance” and the lyric video for the track can be found below. You’re going to love this song regardless of genre preference.… Continued →

Check out the brand new music video from Wolves At The Gate for the song “Peace That Starts The War”. The video can be found below. New album – “Eulogies”, out March 11th via Solid State Records.… Continued →

The Fold just dropped their new single titled “Behind Us Now” which you can listen to below or on your digital network of choice. The band will release a new full length record this spring! Can I just say that this new song is the best thing the band has done up till now? This is really great stuff! Less keyboards, more ROCK.… Continued →

Light The Way just announced their brand new 12 song full length record “Long Story Short”, is due out on April 1st via Small Step Records. This is the first album on the new indie label and first full length since 2018 “False Memory Syndrome”. You absolutely have to put this record on your must have lists and it will without a doubt probably top much of those “Best Of” lists at the end of this calendar year. Pre-Order the album right here.… Continued →

The group – for KING & COUNTRY – are on a roll with their creative media endeavors. The band is world renown for promoting their releases with extensive, professional music videos that accompany songs that just as good. Check out the band’s latest song in music video form for “Love Me Like I Am”, below. The new album “What Are We Waiting For?” is out worldwide on March 11th.… Continued →

Nate Parrish is dropping the next single off his upcoming album, “Soul Surgery”, which is due to release on April 8th 2022. Check out “Life In Dissonance” everywhere this Friday!… Continued →

Missed posting this 2 weeks ago. Does this fit here? Anyway, TDWP as they are known (or ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ for short), have just dropped a new music video for the song “Watchtower” and it is heavy (not to mention chaotic). Check out the music video, below.… Continued →

Yes, Teddy did steal your lover but don’t cry, you have some great music to wipe away those tears and wash those blues away. The artist known as Teddy At Night just dropped his brand new song under the title “Stole Your Lover” (see what I did above?) and it is available through all digital networks and streaming sites now. It’s spicy and drenched in sugar pop, enough that it’ll be stuck in your head for hours. Check out the song below.… Continued →

Idle Threat just dropped a really great new music video for the song “No Turning Back” off their new album, “Blurred Visions” which is available now through Tooth & Nail Records, wherever you get your music.… Continued →

This is a slammin’ new lyric video (and song) from that band, Panther City Riots. The band features Matt Shelton who is formerly from The Wedding and Letter Kills. This album was a sleeper hit and most of you probably missed out on it last year. Check out the lyric video for “What Do You Want (From Me)”, below and be sure to stream the entire new album now on your digital network of choice. This slaps!… Continued →

One of my favorite punk/solo artists known as the guy “Sef Idle“, has carved out a truly unique, original, and diy inspired ethic, has a great new song out. This song is titled “Nowhere To Go” and I think many of you will appreciate it. Check out the song below and make sure to stream/listen on your favorite digital network.… Continued →

My friends in Light The Way just dropped their absolutely amazing new song, “Worrywart”, which is available now through all digital networks and streaming sites. “I wish that I could be like the cool kids, ‘Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in…” well you heard it from Echosmith so get on it and start listening to Light The Way! Peace out.… Continued →

The So Cal underground kings of Pop-Punk fun, are back with a brand new music video for their track – “From Here On Out”. The song is from Heart Like War’s most recent ep release, “Thoughts On This”. Check these guys out and especially front-man David Camarena’s YouTube channel “Today I Grew Up” which is insanely fun as well. You can catch Heart Like War at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA. February 20th, supporting the band Crooked Teeth.… Continued →

This beautiful song was released near the end of December by the Eastern European Ska-Rock-Punk band, October Light. The song is titled “It’s Cold”. Yes it is festive and Christmas oriented but don’t let that stop you from enjoying it right here in February. Who else here appreciates the music of October Light? One of my faves.… Continued →

You may have blinked and missed this super special 20th anniversary printing of “The Moon Is Down” by Further Seems Forever on Vinyl (one of the colors is sold out as of this post). It is a beautifully assembled piece of art and includes an 80 page hardcover book with photos, art, and more plus an Oral History of the Band with contributions from every member of FSF who played on this album. Grab one today right here in the T&N store before it too sells out.… Continued →

Nate Parrish is dropping yet another NEW song and this one is titled “Life in Dissonance”. The song drops 2/25/22 through all digital networks and streaming sites. Save the song here. I just have to say that this is the best Nate Parrish song yet of all past material and new material alike. You’re gonna love it! You can also stream Nate’s last song in our 2022 Playlist right here.… Continued →

Light The Way are returning in a big way here in the year 2022. Yep, they have indeed signed with a hot new label start up called “Small Step Records” and their music is anything but small. Light The Way will drop their brand new single and the first since 2019, titled “Worrywart”, on February 18th via their new label home. Watch a brief teaser below and prepared to get psyched. The new songs are absolutely amazing (I’ve heard just a few so far).… Continued →

The news is out TODAY! That’s right, much loved punk rock n’ roll super band – Squad 5-0, are back with a new 7 track album (or is it EP?) titled “Solid Gold” via the label Daddio Records. You can order the album on CD or Vinyl right here and check it out on Bandcamp (Digital) right here. I’ve also included a stream embed below so you can listen right from our site. This album is OUT NOW meaning you can order it and have it shipped right now.… Continued →

Trying something new and testing a feature out. I have begun an IVM SMS Text List through a company called Simple Texting (via WordPress). Right now you can text the word INDIE to (855) 737-1974 and you’ll be able to join the list. I’ll try to keep it short and simple. Mostly news about IVM site activities and maybe some band news from time to time. Basically, news items we want to push out into the world and onto your screens. This is a trial run so I’ll see how it goes.… Continued →

I bet you didn’t see that coming did you? Yes sir (or ma’am or whatever), Nate Parrish is BACK and with a vengeance, a most righteous, glorified vengeance of the melodic punk rock n’ roll variety. He is releasing his first new single of 2022 titled “God Knows” which features David Bunton of the great band – The Showdown (Get Snake Bit) lending his vocal talents. You might not know this but David also was a melodic punk band years ago before The Showdown so this pairing is absolutely perfect!… Continued →

Squad 5-0 are back, oh yes, they are back. A little teaser was posted on the Daddio Records social sites (follow them) showing something new is coming (Solid Gold) February 1st along with a little snippet of what should be considered – NEW MUSIC!. Check out the teaser below (if you have Facebook). Follow Daddio Records here. Are you excited for a new generation of Squad 5-0 with that same great beat and abrasive guitar assault? I assume this is pretty much the same lineup as their last 2 albums before the hiatus began.… Continued →

How awesome is Wolves At The Gate? I mean seriously, this band has released 4 full lengths (with 1 on the way), 3 EPs, and 1 Covers Ep plus stuff they may have done independently, all the while slipping under most people’s radars. I absolutely love this band and think their powerful music is worthy of repeat listens as well as all the fanfare coming their way. Make sure to watch the music video for the incredible new song “Lights & Fire” below and check out the new album “Eulogies” out March 11th on Solid State Records.… Continued →

A legend, long time musician, songwriter, scene supporter, and a Faithful servant of the Lord – David “Burrito” Villalpando, just passed away yesterday. The man who may have been controversial at times for his direct and often times bold, in your face message, was a Faithful servant of the Lord all the way up until the very end. I had chatted with him a few times over the years and followed his social accounts for continuing posts and updates. He had been a part of some very early Christian hardcore, metal, and punk bands during the 80’s like Moral Majority, and The Warning, and went on to start several other bands through the next decade including the band Eightball Cholos, 44Evergiven, and Grace for the Fallen.… Continued →

Indie Pop Singer-Songwriter-Drummer extraordinaire – Teddy at Night, just dropped his new song titled “Mr. Celsius” and it’s a total bop and/or banger as the kids would say. Check out the song below and make sure to follow all his socials.… Continued →

Jonathan Caro (Bloodshed, Stairwell) and Jeff Jacquay (Unashamed, Rainy Days, and Stairwell) have a fun new project called “The Concrete Slabs”. They just released their first song over on a newly created bandcamp page right here and it’s called “Post Meridiem”. Make sure to chip in some dough and grab this awesome new song. More to come I’m sure.… Continued →

THE great Southern California rockabilly trio – The Altar Billies, just released a new song back in December titled “High Iron in The Hills” which is a fitting tribute to Steam Locomotives, the C&O 1309 Steam Locomotive to be exact. You can watch the video and listen to the song below. Make sure to read the full description on YouTube for information on this glorious Train and it’s full restoration. Way to go guys!… Continued →

One visit to the Close Your Eyes facebook page and it’s clear to see that there is activity on the band side of things. Quite possibly we are looking at some sort of legit return and/or anniversary celebration for their 2 albums. What does that mean? A tour? New Music? New Merch? Return of old Vocalist? What do you want to see more of from Close Your Eyes in the future? What is your favorite song of theirs?… Continued →

for KING & COUNTRY are gearing up to release their brand new full length record (their 4th) titled “What Are We Waiting For?” that drops on March 11th 2022 and have just released a new song titled “Unsung Hero”. It’s a beautiful song and a fitting tribute to parents all over the world that raise us, leading by example. For those that didn’t have the most ideal parental experience, consider it a song for anyone special that came into your life and taught you life lessons, speaking truth.… Continued →