Author: Brandon J.

HEAVY METAL, Dudes! Despite popular opinions and clearly showing my lack of “scene cred”, I instantly connected with The Showdown “Temptation Come My Way” album back in 2007/2008 and haven’t changed my opinion since. David’s grit-filled voice is front and center just the way a good heavy metal band should be on the song, “We Die Young”. Well produced and placed instrumentation, with soaring vocal harmonies that really take this album completely over the top. It’s like that perfect combo of 80’s hard rock meets metal and 90’s era Metallica (Black album), solos and everything.… Continued →

Joel Piper (Lifelong/Avery Pkwy/Ex-Confide/Ex-Dismissed/Ex-Olivia the band) has surprisingly covered and recorded a version of the little heard and now classic 1997 Dogwood track, “In The Line of Fire”. This is a truly unique song and is sure to raise those eyebrows but at the same time bringing hope to so many people. Check out the song now on all digital networks and streaming sites. I always considered this a really emotional ballad and perspective not heard much in popular “Christian” music. I identify with this song not only for the situation my wife was in as a young teenager but also all the other countless babies that are discarded like yesterday’s news and lack of compassion some have for the unborn.… Continued →

Silent Planet have just dropped “Trilogy” (Listen below) and have begun their new tour. Check out dates by clicking right here. Check out the cinematic and extremely well done music video, below.… Continued →

Pumped to bring you the official lyric video for “The Company We Keep” by No Lost Cause. The song appears on the band’s recent “P.S. EP” available now from Indie Vision Music and Thumper Punk Records. Grab it on digital networks, on CD, or from Bandcamp. New music out soon! Thanks Duane Keith. Check out the lyric video below.… Continued →

Lifelong, the hardcore band where melody meets the beauty of chaos and spiritually engaging lyrical output, will release their debut album this year on Solid State Records. It’ll be out in Spring. Follow Lifelong here on instagram and follow for updated info.… Continued →

Indie, Acoustic-Punk, singer songwriter known as Sef Idle, is back with a brand new song titled “A Place to Call Home”. The song drops on February 25th and is sure to tug at the heart strings and ignite the passion. Sef has been putting out solid singer-songwriter jams for over a decade now as well as with his other band, False Idle. Click here to save the song on bandcamp and make sure to check it out on all digital networks 2/25.… Continued →

A huge show (Chain Fest) just got announced for the Five Point Amphitheater in Irvine, CA. on May 23rd 2020. Featuring bands like Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, Circa Survive, Saves The Day, Cartel, Glassjaw, and our friends in Anberlin, as well as Acceptance. This is a must see event and I would advise you get tickets when they go on sale. I hope to make it as well. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am. This one is called Chain Fest and is being brought to you by the fine folks at Chain Reaction of Anaheim.… Continued →

Keeping it more current because I’m known to wallow in 90’s and early 00’s nostalgia. It is time to step forward in time a little. Does 2012 count as more current? I mean it is only 8 years ago, right? Well Wolves At The Gate have been making quality music for more than a decade and have released 4 nearly perfect full length albums (+ several eps and a covers ep) in their careers with Solid State Records. The band has churned out one solid hit after another and yet go somewhat unnoticed by the mainstream crowd which is perfectly fine with me.… Continued →

This wasn’t the typical Further Seems Forever song of unbridled aggression, melodies intertwined into some sort of cosmic explosion of pure joy and instant approval by even your most jaded friend. This song was somewhat of a departure although still incorporating that classic “emo” sound they’d been pegged with for years. Something about this song evokes passion and unrelenting “worship”. Maybe it was intentional or possibly an unintentional after thought but this song leads one into contemplation and self-analyzing, directing you into a heaven’s gaze. Jon Bunch despite any shortcomings he may have had in the eyes of vicious teens and young adults who had blood thirsty claws out for the throat of this “new” vocalist, captured the attention of generations of different music fans despite genre.… Continued →

Legendary metal artists known as LIVING SACRIFICE, have just announced a very special 30th anniversary gig in March in their hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas with none other than THE BLAMED joining them. Once we have more info on this Documentary and what it includes, I’ll make a post about it. To get tickets to this very special gig, click here. Click here for the Facebook Event page.… Continued →

Introducing the talents of spoken word poet, Micah Kimber. Head over to his bandcamp right here to download a 7 track release titled “Create”. You can also listen to it below this post.… Continued →

Before I could post this bit of news, Beloved’s (US) long awaited return to the stage in North Carolina on May 16th 2020, sold out in just a few hours. You can read more about this special show below or by visiting them on Facebook here. Catch the band at Furnace Fest 2020 in September.… Continued →

Since the last time I posted about Furnace Fest here on IVM, the Furnace Fest 2020 lineup has literally EXPLODED with bands and hype. Click their official website here to get pumped up with. Beloved, Stretch Arm Strong, Terminal, ZAO, Love Is Red, Open Hand, Life In Your Way, The Appleseed Cast, Hopesfall, Mineral, Juliana Theory, Unwed Sailor, Eighteen Visions, Every Time I Die, Bloodjinn, Avail, Hot Water Music, Andrew WK, Better Off, Knocked Loose, Cave In, Norma Jean, Converger, Unearth, Comeback Kid, Luxury, Glasseater, Boy Sets Fire, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Codeseven, The Casket Lottery, Living Sacrifice, Shai Hullud, The Beautiful Mistake, Few Left Standing, Evergreen Terrace, With Honor, Haste, August Burns Red, and…..my… Continued →

DENS are back with another new track off their powerful upcoming album, “Taming Tongues” due out March 6th on Facedown Records. If you like what you hear then do yourself a favor and click here to pre-order the album on Vinyl/CD. Catch the band on tour with War of Ages and Convictions this spring.… Continued →

August Burns Red return with a brand new heavy track called “Defender”. The song appears on their upcoming album, “Guardians”, due out April 3rd on Fearless Records. Pre-order the album right here in a few different bundles/options.… Continued →

The Beautiful Mistake return with their first new song in over 15 years. The electrifying new song titled “Memento Mori” takes the band in familiar territory while incorporating a completely current sound. The production is crisp and clear and the vocals are presented front and center. There is a heavy emphasis on melody here and a sense of heaviness intertwines throughout. If you weren’t familiar with The Beautiful Mistake in the past then this is certainly the song/EP that’ll push you to the forefront of being a fan.… Continued →

I am lucky enough to say I will have 3 vinyl releases for sale through IVM Webstore very soon. I have all packaging materials ready to go and ready to ship this stuff out as soon as I receive it. Remember, if you order either Craig’s Brother or The Blamed, you will get a Small Wars 7″ free with order. I can only give 1 Small Wars vinyl per order regardless of how many vinyl you order from us due to limited qty. If you want additional Small Wars Vinyl, just add it to your cart!.… Continued →

The Classic Crime return with an indie-pop meets rock n’ roll new album “Patterns In The Static”, that will see release on February 28th. This is the band’s 3rd independent full length after leaving Tooth & Nail Records in 2011 following the release of their album “Vagabonds”. Check out two songs below via their bandcamp page and make sure to pre-order on CD/Vinyl here.… Continued →

The EP that first led me to discover the awesome music and power of this East Coast indie band years ago, is back and online for all your listening pleasure. Check out the fabulous 5 song 2006 Ep “This is Rescue” by much loved and critically acclaimed indie rock band, My Epic, now through all digital networks. Check out a couple songs below.… Continued →

A rising new hip-hop artist named HULVEY, has just dropped a brand new EP titled “Prelude” via his new label home, Reach Records. Check out the songs below via YouTube including some music videos. What do you think?… Continued →

World renown rock band – Skillet, have filed a restraining order against a mentally ill fan who left a very disturbing letter at one of their concerts last fall. Read below for details on the the documents filed in court and a little background on the threats. No matter the size of band, genre they play, causes they back, or in this case, Faith they hold dear, mental illness is a real thing and delusions from chasing after those in the fame spotlight can sometimes be devastating.… Continued →

This is no joke. A personal fave of mine, a band we call Switchfoot is joining up with world renown Canadian rock band Nickelback and California based grunge-alt-rock band, Stone Temple Pilots (STP) for a run of dates this summer/fall. This might just an epic rock extravaganza or How You Remind Me of a cringe worthy PHOTOGRAPH? Either way, there is a little something for everyone and a true rock n’ roll fan to enjoy. I’ve heard the new vocalist of STP is one of the best.… Continued →

The Aussie based Melodic Punk Band – Seraphs Coal, are back with 3 shows in their home country and are making a special Documentary about the band titled “Through All These Years”. They are raising funds for it on IndieGoGo right here. Watch a clip below about the campaign with some background on the band. You can also listen to the band’s music on digital music is a special discography album. It’s good stuff!… Continued →

So stoked to announce that Indie Vision Music will be bringing you the 12″ vinyl release of Craig’s Brother “Devils In The Details” courtesy of People Of Punk Rock Records. We have a limited amount of copies coming this way in a few weeks. It’ll ship soon and is currently available for pre-order now in our Storevy store. I’m sort of testing the waters out and will order more as soon as I witness the demand for it. Head over to our store here to pre-order your copy.… Continued →

The Beautiful Mistake are excited to reveal they have just signed with US based independent record label, Wiretap Records. They are also working with Disconnect Disconnect Records for UK/EU distribution. The band is set to release a brand new comeback ep of sorts titled “You’re Not Broken. I Am” on March 27th 2020. First single “Memento Mori” is due out later this month. Read the full press release below.… Continued →

A brand new full trailer has dropped for the gripping, emotional retelling of Jeremy Camp’s early life love story with his first wife and how he persevered against all odds to become the artist he is today. “I Still Believe” is brought to you by the team behind the much talked about indie film, “I Can Only Imagine” and starring AJ Cappa, Britt Robertson, Gary Sinise, and Shania Twain. This little indie film is sure to inspire and captivate audiences the world over with tears of sadness and ultimately, joy.… Continued →

I was listening to this Unashamed song the other day through one of those Daily Mix Spotify Playlists that they so graciously create for me each day and I was brought back to a different time in my youth. So much anger, rage, and hope all in one song. It’s amazing to think that an artist can channel such aggression while at the same time harnessing a profound sense of love and hope derived from a Faith in God that is bigger than oneself. “Everlasting Father” appeared on the band’s 2nd full length release, “Reflection”, released in 1996 on Tooth & Nail Records.… Continued →

Rivers & Robots return with a brand new music video for the song “Overflow”. Check out this incredibly engaging and cinematic new music video, below. This song appears on the album “Discovery”, available now. Buy some merch from the band right here and toss some support their way.… Continued →

Winona Avenue have just released their new emotionally charged music video for the new song “Future Me”. Check out the emotional video below.… Continued →

Rob created a little lyric video for the song “This Fire” off his band’s (No Lost Cause) new EP “P.S.”, available now through Indie Vision Music and Thumper Punk Records. Watch/Listen below. You can also purchase the EP on CD right here from Indie Vision Music Webstore.… Continued →