Author: Brandon J.

I am 44 years old living in Orange County, CA. with my wife and 2 children (+1 adult son). I enjoy living a life for God, Family, passionate music, the ocean, the mountains, gardening, and working in the Machining industry. Kauai is my special place. I founded this site in July of 2000 and love the community we have here.

January 17, 2020

January 16, 2020

January 15, 2020

Unoriginal Vinyl and Tooth & Nail Release All 3 Early Slick Shoes Albums on Vinyl

UnoriginalVinyl and Tooth & Nail are continuing to team up on these special limited edition Vinyl re-releases. This time it is SLICK SHOES! Today, all 3 vinyl releases go on sale and ready to ship beginning today. That’s right, “Rusty” getting the vinyl treatment for first time in over 20 years, “Burn Out” getting it’s first premiere on Vinyl, and “Wake Up Screaming”, also for the first time on Vinyl. You can buy them each individually or as a 3-pack bundle. These are limited to just around 500 copies (or less) so get yours as soon as you can or when pay day is most convenient 😉 Thanks to Jason and Unoriginal Vinyl for taking special care in re-releasing these classic titles and giving us all more band for the buck.… Continued →

January 14, 2020

Facedown Fest 2020 - March 6th & 7th at Chain Reaction

Facedown Records is bringing their much loved annual festival – Facedown Fest – to Orange County, CA this time, on March 6th & 7th at the famed Chain Reaction Club in Anaheim. Club is close to all the tourist spots that Southern California has to offer so make a trip of it. Lineup is pretty awesome and features a bunch of new bands on the roster as well as some classic bands. Check out the lineup right here where you can also buy tickets. Chain Reaction is small so if you plan on going, get your tickets asap because I guarantee it’ll sell out (unless it already has).… Continued →

Left Neglect (Ft. Members of The Merbabies, Roadside Monument, Focused, Pedro the Lion, and Blenderhead)

A worthy new band has arrived on the music scene – Left Neglect and they are garnering the kind of critical acclaim that bands years deep into their careers dream about. This band features members who have played in bands like The Merbabies, Other Desert Cities, Roadside Monument, Focused, Pedro The Lion, and Blenderhead to name a few. What comes immediately to mind on “Children”, the title track off the band’s 6 song Ep is Chris Bowden’s knack for connecting with a listener through a sonic blast of melodic, indie-leaning, sometimes off kilter rock n’ roll.… Continued →

January 13, 2020

Furnace Fest 2020 Announces Stacked Line Up and Dream Event For an Entire Generation of Music Fans

The much loved Furnace Fest is BACK this year and bringing one heck of a STACKED lineup to please old and new fans alike. Check out some of the lineup on their website right here. The shows take place September 18th-20th in Birmingham, Alabama at the Sloss Furnaces. Something getting a massive share today is a Change.org petition to get Strongarm to reunite and plays this festival. Check out the petition here and sign your name. While I can’t personally attend this event, i’ll be there in my mind and dreams cheering it on.… Continued →

The Beautiful Mistake Nearing End of Production on New Ep

Local California based post-hardcore/indie rock band – The Beautiful Mistake, made their triumphant return in 2018 and have been fast at work on their comeback EP the past year. The band has been working with Beau Burchell (Saosin) on the new songs and gearing up to release a new single soon. I think we are in for a very pleasant surprise and this is one “reunion” comeback that you won’t want to miss out on.… Continued →

January 8, 2020

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Massive IVM CD, Vinyl, Tape Sale on Storenvy

IVM Turns 20 in 2020 and with that, merch needs to go. Well not entirely but it would be nice to empty some boxes and clear a path to walk. Head on over to our webstore here and pick up a cd or two for only $2. Most CDs have been dropped to $2 and others have been lowered considerably. Many of these albums especially the tapes, will not be reprinted. In fact, IVM will sell direct to stores/distros if your brand or site would like to order direct.… Continued →

December 18, 2019

Craig's Brother Will Return With Their 4th Full Length Record In 2020 and Launch Kickstarter to Make It Happen

Our friends in Craig’s Brother are returning in 2020 with a new full length album, their first since The Insidious Lie, 8 years ago. This will be their 4th Full length record since they began with their first official national release – “Homecoming”, back in 1998. There have been many demo releases, 7″, and 2 Eps so the excitement is clearly there for them to give us another full length worth of punk rock tunes. Prepare for the head explosion emojis! Click here to contribute on Kickstarter (Phase 1) and make this dream a reality.… Continued →

Get Entire Indie Vision Music Discography on Bandcamp for $2.50

You heard that right. Get the entire IVM Discography on Bandcamp for just $2.50 till January 1st (90% off). Enjoy those crisp, cold winter nights listening to some incredible songs by a warm fire and reminisce on just what your youth felt like. These are times for dreamers to arise and fists to pump for rock n’ roll. Join the IVM revolution and get your tunes for the lowest of low prices. We want you to be happy this Christmas season and what better way than jamming some rad tunes to pass the boredom and avoid awkward family conversations.… Continued →

At The Wayside (Feat. Common Threads and Lauren Rolstad) - Baby, It's Cold Outside

I am super excited to share this FREE Christmas track with all of you. The classic song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” gets redone by none other than one of our fave bands, At The Wayside. They are joined by the band Common Threads and artist Lauren Rolstad. Listen to the song below and download for free on our bandcamp right here. You can also get another free Christmas track on our bandcamp from The Prettybads.… Continued →

December 13, 2019

The Blamed Release a Rockin' New Christmas Ep

Check out this rad new (FREE) 3 song Christmas Ep from The Blamed just in time for the upcoming Christmas holiday. Featuring some pretty amazing guests and in their own unique style. Check it out right here and give those guys your support. They’ve announced that they just received their test press copies for the vinyl version of “The Church is Hurting People” and as soon as it is all finished up, it’ll be shipped out. We will have copies of this and the CDs in our store soon.… Continued →

The Prettybads - Bubblegum Christmas (Free Download)

Head on over to our bandcamp right now and download the sugary sweet new pop-punk track from The Prettybads titled “Bubblegum Christmas”. Available on our bandcamp page as a free download (just enter “$0” in the name your price line and get it free). Song is slowly being added to digital networks as we speak (it’s already on iTunes/Apple Music). Should be on Spotify and other streaming services hopefully by end of day. Merry Christmas everyone, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.… Continued →

Names Without Numbers Release New Album Today via Indie Vision Music

Names Without Numbers return from a long slumber to release their smashing 9 song epic album titled “Silos & Smokestacks”. The album is jam packed with solid indie-alt-emo-rock tunes as well as a cover of Taylor Swift’s “Style”. Don’t take my word for it, listen for yourself at your digital network of choice (or on CD by clicking here) and I guarantee this will be your highlight of the year. Visit the band on the web right here. Listen to two songs below via YouTube.… Continued →

December 11, 2019

December 6, 2019

Focused - Open My Eyes

As you may have heard, Steadfast Records is bringing the 1993 Focused demo “At Eternity’s Gate” to vinyl, tape, and CD. This pressing will ship soon and pre-orders are available through the Steadfast store right here. This is going to be one re-release you certainly don’t want to miss out on. Check out the new music video for the song “Open My Eyes” that appears on this release, below. Long live Focused!… Continued →

December 5, 2019

December 4, 2019

Song of the Day: Black Eyed Sceva - Handshake

I don’t know what it is but maybe today’s dark and stormy skies along with a heavy downpour elicits a moody yet introspective response to music. A song such as “Handshake” really makes you stop and think. I still believe after all these years that the band Black Eyed Sceva (and later known as ‘Model Engine’) were brilliant songwriters, Jeremy Post in particular. There was something magical in their music and the way they conveyed these emotions through song. They may not have been widely known or celebrated as “Rock stars” but their music was incredibly important to me.… Continued →

Indie Vision Music Sale EXTENDED Till Saturday

Our 30% Off Sale has been extended until Saturday. Get 30% off your order right here in the IVM Webstore now till Saturday. I have most CDs in stock and will soon receive Heart Like War, No Lost Cause, and Mainframe. All in stock orders are shipping now and include a free sampler CD as well as bonus goodies. You may even receive another NEW CD depending on availability. Consider ordering in our store right here. Time is limited for getting items before Christmas so make sure you order by next Friday.… Continued →

November 30, 2019

Introducing: Bright and Harrowing

A new band has just burst on to the scene. I got word of this on social media today and thought I’d share. Scott Hunter (Poor Old Lu singer), Jesse Sprinkle (Poor Old Lu/Demon Hunter/Dead Poetic and tons others), Kurt Schmidt, and Anthony Carvalho have all teamed up under the name “Bright and Harrowing“. New music and info coming soon. I always dug Scott’s vocals so I know this is gonna be good. More info here.… Continued →

Huntingtons Launch New Album Pre-Order, Release Date on January 31st 2020

Have you heard? Huntingtons are back? I certainly can’t tell you to Get Lost well unless of course you got some nasty plastic surgery. Well yeah, it may be all Fun and Games but seriously, these aren’t songs in the key of you, this is High School Rock n Roll! Live like it’s your Sweet Sixteen and don’t forget to File Under Ramones. Ok I’ll stop right there, pre-order the album in several different formats right here. These rambunctious group of (aging) punk rockers is here to win you over and will release a most epic full length album to end all world wars, stop poverty, solve homelessness, Feed the hungry, and solve the mystery of how this band can outlast all the peers and still produce some of the most insanely catchy punk rock around.… Continued →

Beloved (US) Make Triumphant Return at the 2020 Edition of Furnace Fest

First of all, Furnace Fest will make a return in 2020 with an as yet to be determined/announced lineup….except in the case of BELOVED. Yep, the highly underrated Solid State Records band who released an Ep and Full length on Solid State Records (plus some other indie recordings pre-Solid State) before calling it quits with a few members joining other bands like Advent and The Almost (among others), IS BACK and ready to rock your faces off. The band have launched a special merch store right here, have new pics, and are planning more shows and maybe some recordings next year.… Continued →

Names Without Numbers - Style (Taylor Swift Cover)

This launched yesterday and IVM is a day late in posting (I blame my turkey hangover). Names Without Numbers and Indie Vision Music have just released the band’s new single “Style” which is a Taylor Swift cover and done extremely well. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming full length “Silos & Smokestacks” due out December 13th. The song is available now on all digital networks. Check out the music video by clicking this link here on YouTube. The band have also launched pre-orders right here for the album on their own store site and have some pretty sweet options available including Hoodies, Shirts, CDs, Hats, and more.… Continued →

November 28, 2019

November 27, 2019

No Lost Cause - Where I Stand (New Song)

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! In case I fail to post anything tomorrow, here is a little premiere for you guys and gals. Check out the brand new song from No Lost Cause titled “Where I Stand”. This is the 3rd song we are releasing from the upcoming “P.S.” Ep due out December 6th on Indie Vision Music. Check out the song below. Pick up a (pre-order) CD right here. Or buy on Bandcamp here.… Continued →

November 26, 2019

Stavesacre "Speakeasy" Gets The Vinyl Treatment

Something many of us fans have been eagerly waiting years for and a favorite album among Stavesacre fans, “Speakeasy”, is getting the vinyl treatment in time for the album’s 20th anniversary. The vinyl pressing will go on sale at 10am PST today at the Tooth & Nail Merch Store and will ship once order is placed/processed. I’ve already received my Haste The Day “Burning Bridges” vinyl so I know this is all legit. We can thank UnoriginalVinyl on behalf of T&N for bringing all these classic albums to life.… Continued →