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.

October 3, 2023

September 26, 2023

Furnace Fest 2023 Comes To Close

Well, Furnace Fest 2023 just wrapped and has come to a close. Although I wasn’t able to attend myself in person, I was able to check out some live performances online that looked killer. I see that Drain was a highlight for a lot of you as was sets from Turnstile, MxPx, Chasing Victory, ZAO, Living Sacrifice, Ghoti Hook, The Insyderz, Terror, Bane, and many more. HolyName looked like a highlight as well, bringing in their heavy worship to a crowd that probably wasn’t there for it as much.… Continued →

September 24, 2023

American Arson Return With 3 Song EP + Album November 3rd

American Arson just dropped 3 new songs on all digital networks in advance of their upcoming album titled “Sand & Cinder // Tide & Timber”. By the sounds of these 3 songs, we are in for quite a surprise. What a fantastic way to close out 2023 than jamming out with crowd and scene favorites – American Arson. Their particular brand of Post-Hardcore meets punk and rock is truly something awe inspiring. It’s amazing to watch the progression from Good Luck Varsity to this which is without a doubt, one of the finer things to drop on Facedown Records genre wise, in the past year or so.… Continued →

The Dingees "Dropseeds" EP Out Now!

The Dingees return with their first new music (under their name) in a decade. The new EP is titled “Dropseeds” and it’s quite a variety of well done ska and punk rock music. The ska is definitely ska and the punk takes on that “Crucial Conspiracy” vibe. Give it a listen here. One track is going to appear on our new compilation “Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 3” so get ready! You can also download/stream the EP over on their bandcamp here.… Continued →

Red Weather Return With "Take It Back"

Red Weather are back with yet another awesome track. This hot one is titled “Take It Back” and it is simply incredible for an independent band. Bringing up all that tasty 00’s pop-punk/emo nostalgia to the surface and putting their own uniquely individual spin on it. If you’re looking for something new that completely slams (or is it ‘slaps’?) then this band is for you. Listen to the song below. If you want to support the band further then check out their merch here.… Continued →

Wolves At The Gate "Lost In Translation" Out Now!

I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this new Wolves At The Gate covers album titled “Lost In Translation” but I sure do. It’s really done with the best production and sound you can get. Their take on many of these classic songs is nothing short of extraordinary. I’d go as far to say that some of these songs have been reinvented with a new fervor courtesy of Wolves At The Gate. I was expecting the Jimmy Eat World cover for “Sweetness” to pale in comparison to the real thing but surprisingly it’s the complete opposite and same goes for “The Pretender”, “Pardon Me”, “Heathens”, and “Breaking the Habit”.… Continued →

September 20, 2023

Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 3 Compilation Cover Reveal

I am proud to present the brand new cover art for “Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 3”, our newest free compilation that will see a release on October 13th 2023. The very fine artwork was designed by Nate Parrish for Black Pastel. Make sure to visit Nate’s design page here and hit him up to design your next project. We will host a listening party for the compilation on October 11th around 5pm PST so make sure to set those reminders. You’ll have to visit the Indie Vision Music bandcamp page to get your listen on that date/time.… Continued →

September 18, 2023

Names Without Numbers Join Small Step Records

I’m excited to announce that my friends in Names Without Numbers have joined the Small Step Records family. This indie label is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with and they feature not only some past IVM artists like Light The Way, Homeplate, Grandpa Loves Rhinos, and now Names Without Numbers, but also a ton of great NEW bands that you all need to check out like Chainstay, Last Chance Marie, and Dona Luzi. Congrats to Names Without Numbers and Small Step Records! Make sure to follow the band on social media and at their official website right here.… Continued →

September 17, 2023

Ignescent Will Release Brand New Song and Music Video on September 19th!

Ignescent will drop their brand new song titled “Not Today” on September 19th and in music video form. This heavy rock band will appeal to fans of Flyleaf, Disciple, The Letter Black, Evanescence, Lacuna Coil, and Halestorm. Make sure to check out the band’s most recent song “Resist” which also has a music video that you can watch below. The band also recently signed with Frontiers Music srl.… Continued →

September 15, 2023

Chainstay Release Debut EP

Chainstay which is a new pop-punk/emo project featuring Caleb Rose of Must Build Jacuzzi just released their debut EP “Trying To Hold Together” on all digital networks via Small Step Records. Go give this excellent EP a listen and follow them on all of their socials. This is a definite highlight of September!… Continued →

September 13, 2023

MxPx - Call Me (Official Music Video)

MxPx are just cranking out these new music videos left and right and oh boy are they killer! This new music video for “Call Me” off their brand new album is directed by none other than Darren Doane who worked with the band on their early music videos as well as a bunch of other early T&N and underground punk and hardcore stuff. Really fun video. While you’re on Youtube make sure to look up the other new videos from this album for “Cautious Optimistic”, “Not Today”, “Stay Up All Night”.… Continued →

Haste The Day "Attack of the Wolf King" and "Pressure The Hinges" Vinyl For Sale

The vinyl pressings of “Attack of the Wolf King” and “Pressure The Hinges” by Haste The Day both went on sale a day or two ago and are already sold out. *Solid State Records has copies of a different color variant for a limited time click here. The band partnered with UnoriginalVinyl on these very special one of a kind pressings which in addition to being sold online will also be sold at Furnace Fest (alongside Ninety Pound Wuss, Showbread, Songs From The Penalty Box, Stavesacre, plus ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, and more!… Continued →

Ninety Pound Wuss Retrospective Vinyl Now Up For Sale

Ninety Pound Wuss and UnoriginalVinyl have come together to create a special retrospective Vinyl release featuring songs from all their Tooth & Nail era albums with a gatefold jacket and insert featuring essays by Matt Johnson (Blenderhead/Roadside Monument) and Josh Dies (Showbread). All lyrics have been corrected by Jeff of NPW and will all original new art created in association with UnoriginalVinyl. At last check there was 26 copies left in the Ninety Pound Wuss bandcamp store so get yours like NOW!Continued →

September 10, 2023

Spoken Tease Something New

The band Spoken have been teasing something new. No one knows if it’s legitimate, if the band got hacked, or if they are so mysterious that it defies all definitions and beats the odds. What is it? What could it be? Who are Spoken and what do they have planned? Matt? Paging Matt Baird, Hello? You there? 🙁 “A Moment of Imperfect Clarity” is 20 years old. Think about that.… Continued →

September 8, 2023

Prosper Reunion Show with Watashi Wa

A band who got their start on Bettie Rocket Records – PROSPER, just announced a special reunion show with Watashi Wa TONIGHT in Modesto, CA. Sorry for the lateness of this post but if you can make it out to the show it would be a fun night and will serve as a benefit for Cancer Patients. Follow: prospertheband and watashiwaband on Instagram for further info.… Continued →

September 7, 2023

Braille Will Release First New "Solo" Album in 12 Years

Independent hip-hop/rap artist, Braille, who is also a founding member of Beautiful Eulogy and a Pastor, will be releasing his first “solo” album in 12 years. This is also the first album since the last Beautiful Eulogy release 6 years ago. He is posting updates and music via the Patreon platform over the next few months and the full album in May 2024. Who’s excited for this new project?… Continued →