Author: Noah Hardwick
August 13, 2018
If you’ve been following my weekly new release posts you’ve probably heard of Ian Yates already. If not, you’ve really been missing out. Ian Yates is an artist from Liverpool, UK who makes indie worship and alternative rock. It’s the former that doubt will interest IVM readers the most so check out his two most recent singles “Blackout” and “Belly of the Beast” below.
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August 12, 2018
Luna Wave Releases Second EP of 2018
Aaron Sprinkle is a busy guy. Despite releasing a solo album last year and an EP for his band Blank Books he’s found time to collaborate with Jessie Villa on a pop project called Luna Wave. The first Luna Wave EP came out back in June, but now it’s time for round two with a new EP titled Chasing The Light. Check out the EP below and find it on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
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The Timbre of Cedar - Let's Go
The indie rock band The Timbre of Cedar from Detroit, MI have released a new song titled “Let’s Go” which you can listen to below. You find the song on Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, and Bandcamp.
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August 11, 2018
Adelaide - Strong and Brave
A few months ago Brandon introduced a new artist called Adelaide on IVM. Well the pop rock band from Missouri is back with their first new song in several years titled “Strong and Brave” which you listen to below. You can also find the song on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Play.
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VERIDIA Release New Single "Numb" Ahead of New Album
VERIDIA, an alternative band from Nashville, TN, have released a new song titled “Numb” in support of their upcoming album The Beast You Feed coming this fall. You can check out the song below and pre-order the album on Pledge Music.
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August 10, 2018
New Releases: August 10, 2018
Alternative & Rock
- LEDGER – Not Dead Yet (Rock Mix) [Single]
- Reliance – Crashing Down EP
- Rhett Walker Band – Rhett Walker Band EP
- Switchfoot – You Found Me (Unbroken: Path To Redemption) [Single]
- Twenty One Pilots – Levitate [Single]
- Building 429 – 1,000 Promises [Single]
- Caitie Hurst – How Could I Be Silent [EP]
- Casting Crowns – Only Jesus [Single]
- Dan Bremnes – How You Love Me [Single]
- Dave Pettigrew – Reflection of You [Single]
- Holly Starr – Human (Matthew Parker Remix) [Single]
- Jonny Diaz – Sweetness And Sorrow [EP]
- Jordan Smith – Only Love
- Lauren Daigle – Still Rolling Stones [Single]
- Jaisua & HGHTS – Arcadia [Single]
- JSteph – Conquer (Deluxe Edition)
- Madison Cunningham – All At Once [Single]
- Taranda Greene – The Healing
- Fit For A King – When Everything Means Nothing [Single]
August 7, 2018
New Releases: August 3, 2018
Alternative & Rock
- Collington – In Between [EP]
- Fireflight – Die Free [Single]
- Ian Yates – Belly of the Beast [Single]
- NEEDTOBREATHE – Drive All Night (Acoustic Live) [Single]
- NEEDTOBREATHE – NO EXCUSES (Acoustic Live) [Single]
- Ravenhill – Midnight Gold [EP]
- Samuel Powers – Nashville [Single]
- The Timbre of Cedar – Let’s Go [Single]
- Weathered – Burn [Single]
- Blanca – Steady [Single]
- Building 429 – Joy Unspeakable [Single]
- Elizabeth Grace – Gravity [Single]
- Ike Ndolo – Follow Me [Single]
- Jordan Smith – End In Love [Single]
- Juzang – Finisher [Single]
- Luna Wave – Chasing the Light [EP]
- Melody Noel – Mistakes (Radio Version) [Single]
- Mylen – Soap [Single]
- Riley Clemmons – Riley Clemmons
- 7eventh Time Down – I Have Decided [Single]
- Freeg – Feet in the Sand – X-Stylez & Two-M Edit [Single]
- Jaisua – Guidance [Single]
- Verses – Hold On [Single]
- David Brymer – Refugee [Single]
- John Mark McMillan – The Lightning Sessions
- Lovkn – Into Freedom
- Sleeping At Last – Atlas: Six [Single]
- Earth Groans – Rahab [EP]
- Tetelestai – Be the Difference [Single]
- Decipha – God Complex [Single]
- Fedel – Brave Girl [Single]
- James Fortune – The Collection
- Kham – Loading… [Single]
- Matthew Campbell – OTW [Single]
- Redd Lettaz – ReddLite [Single]
- Ruslan – Get Back [Single]
- Shiwan – When Brothers Talk
- Tobe Nwigwe – I’M DOPE [Single]
- Austin Mark Adams – The Return [EP]
- Caleb and Kelsey – Timeless Worship
- Casey J – If God / Nothing But the Blood (Studio Version) [Single]
- Elevation Worship – Won’t Stop Now [Single]
- Elevation Youth – Unshakable Love [Single]
- Harbourside Worship – Chasing You [Single]
- Homegrown Worship – Free Indeed [Single]
- Jesus Culture – Not Afraid (Live) [Single]
- Kairos Worship – Greater Than [Single]
- Kingdom Worship – Scars [Single]
- Northwood Worship – The Acoustic Session [EP]
- Phil Wickham – Living Hope
- Rivers & Robots – Satisfy [Single]
- Seeker & Servant – The String Club [EP]
- Suzanne Davis Harden – Come Worship the Lord!
July 28, 2018
New Releases: July 27, 2018
Alternative & Rock
Contemporary & Pop
- Building 429 – Shame Doesn’t Live Here [Single]
- Fleurie – Out of the Blue [Single]
- for KING & COUNTRY – God Only Knows [EP]
- HillaryJane – Replay [Single]
- Joel Vaughn – Control (Vol. 1) [EP]
- Jordan Smith – Feel Good [Single]
- Newsong – Can’t Keep a Good Man Down [Single]
- The Gray Havens – Storehouse [Single]
- John Mark McMillan – Nothing Stands Between Us [Single]
- The Painter – Hurt Me [Single]
- Sleeping At Last – July 27, 2018: Total Lunar Eclipse [Single]
- Fit For A King – Backbreaker [Single]
July 22, 2018
INTERVIEW : Joshua Clifton from Ravenhill
Here’s an interview I did with Joshua Clifton of Ravenhill where we discuss the band’s new new single, starting new a record label, and talk a little about podcasting. Enjoy!
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July 21, 2018
New Releases: July 20, 2018
Alternative & Rock
- The Choir – Kissers and Killers: 25 Year Anniversary Remaster
- The Choir – Kissers and Killers: The Acoustic Sessions
- Eisley – I’m Only Dreaming…Of Days Long Past
- The New Respects – Before The Sun Goes Down [Single]
- About the Author – Better Life (LYNX Remix) [Single]
- Austin French – Born Again [Single]
- Building 429 – Assurance [Single]
- Chris Howland – Keep Me [Single]
- Riley Clemmons – Hold On [Single]
- TobyMac – Everything [Single]
- Westover – Westover
- Benjamin Dunn And Friends – Fable EP
- John Mark Pantana – United Kingdom [EP]
- John Tibbs – Dear Hate [Single]
- Wilkes – Wilkes [EP]
July 14, 2018
New Releases: July 13, 2018
Alternative & Rock
- joan – portra [EP]
- Knox Hamilton – Beach Boy [EP]
- Motherfolk – Kate Hudson [Single]
- NEEDTOBREATHE – Forever On Your Side (Niles City Sound Sessions) [EP]
- The Protest – Legacy
- Twenty One Pilots – Jumpsuit / Nico And The Niners [Single]
- Branan Murphy – My Life [Single]
- Building 429 – The Journey [Single]
- Chris Howland – The Martyr (Remix) [Single]
- Crystal Rome – New Life (Chris Howland Remix) [Single]
- Joel Vaughn – On Time [Single]
- Lauren Daigle – You Say [Single]
- Newsong – Already Loved [Single]
- Sarah Reeves – Just Want You [Single]
- Stars Go Dim – You Know Me Better [Single]
- VYLW – Life Isn’t Over [Single]
- Zambroa – Battles [Single]
- John Mark McMillan – No Country [Single]
- Vocal Few – Stay [Single]
- Aaron Cole – Motions [Single]
- Aaron Dews – Trends [Single]
- Andre Balboa – Preach (Remix) [Single]
- Beacon Light – Catch My Vibe (feat.
July 8, 2018
Tommee Profitt Releases Cinematic Songs, Vol. 4
You might not recognize the name Tommee Profitt, but there’s a good chance you’ve heard a song he’s helped produced before. A frequent collaborator of rapper NF, Profitt has turned his attention towards making music for film and television in recent years. Cinematic Songs, Vol. 4 which was released this weekend is his fourth such album and features quite a few artists you might recognize like Sarah Reeves, Colton Dixon, Steven Malcolm, and others. Watch the trailer below and listen to the album on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play Music, and Amazon Music.… Continued →
New Releases: July 6, 2018
Alternative & Rock
- Brave Future – Repair [Single]
- CHPTRS – Chapter Three (Alternate Versions)
- Collington – Here We Go [Single]
- Rhett Walker Band – Peace in the Family [Single]
- Whale Bones – Desperate Lie (Acoustic) [Single]
- Allan Scott – Run to You 2.0 [Single]
- Jordan Frye – The Fire [Single]
- MacKenzie Phillips – Completely Incomplete [Single]
- MH Eternal – Monsoon Season [Single]
- Neon Feather – Between U And Me [Single]
- Stars Go Dim – Never Enough (from The Greatest Showman) [Single]
- Andrew Osenga – Mercy [Single]
- Antoine Bradford – Liar [Single]
- Derri Daugherty – The Color of Dreams
- JJ Heller – God Is Still Here [Single]
- Joshua Moss – The Metro
- Vocal Few – To the Ocean [Single]
- Tetelestai – Good for the Soul [Single]
- Datin – Chh Ain’t Dead [Single]
- Davis Absolute – Cryout [Single]
- Freedom Worship – Perspectives [EP]
- GAWVI & Lecrae – Fight for Me [Single]
- R-Swift – You’re Welcome [EP]
- Ruslan – Apokaradokia, Pt.
July 3, 2018
New Singles From Tiger Drive
In case you haven’t been keeping up, 2018 has given us two new singles from the indie band Tiger Drive. The first single is a called “Legend” and came out on January 4th and the second single is titled “Here We Come” and was released May 25th. You can find the music video for “Legends” and audio for “Here We Come” below. If you’re wondering who Tiger Drive is, then you might remember the guys from their previous band, Oceanspeak.… Continued →
Coopertheband Release Remix of "Invisible Man"
The indie folk rock band Coopertheband have released a remix of their song “Invisible Man” from their latest album Kingdoms. The song was remixed by Reeska 007 and The Experience and you can check out the music video below.
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Introducing: My Heart Lies
We all know how fond IVM is of pop-punk, so it’s my pleasure to introduce you to yet another fine pop-punk/alt-rock band: My Heart Lies. The band hails from Bowling Green, Kentucky and consists of Michael Nichols (vocals, guitar), Jared Rosdeutscher (lead guitar), and Douglas Hurt (drums). Check out their debut album “Love and Fear” on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Google Play, and Bandcamp.
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Introducing: Valerie Anne
Valerie Anne is a young singer/songwriter from Latin America with an electronic dance pop style. She released her first EP, Chasing Love, last year and has continued to churn out new singles ever since. Check out her two most recent songs “Stay Now” and “Higher” below.
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Fever Fever Return with New Single "Details"
It’s been awhile since we last heard from the alternative/atmospheric-rock band Fever Fever. Their last release was the 2016 acoustic EP, Native Color II, which you can download for free on NoiseTrade. It’s been even longer since their last full-length, Aftermath, which released 2014. Thankfully the band hasn’t hung it up yet and they’re got a new single to show for it. Could this be the beginning for their third album? Let’s hope so. You can stream “Details” below and find it on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Google Play.… Continued →
July 2, 2018
New Releases Recap - June 2018
Summer is upon us! And much like the temperature outside the new releases are starting to heat up. No one would fault you if you haven’t had the time to keep up with all the albums coming out over the last month. That’s why I’ve got a handy recap of some notable new releases from the month of June for you to skim through.
Starting out on the rock front, the alternative rock band The Choir released their 17th studio album, Bloodshot, on June 1st.… Continued →
June 30, 2018
New Releases: June 29, 2018
Alternative & Rock
- Archabald – Ichabod [Single]
- Collision of Innocence – Took My Place [Single]
- Coopertheband – Invisible Man (Remix) [Single]
- Dens – No Small Tempest [EP]
- Fight The Fade – Bullet (Scarbelly Remix) [Single]
- MxPx – Let’s Ride [Single]
- My Heart Lies – Love and Fear
- Becca Bradley – Heaven Come Down [Single]
- for KING & COUNTRY – Pioneers [Single]
- Rachel Jane – Lead The Way [Single]
- Tauren Wells – Known (Music Video Version) [Single]
- HXLY KXSS – U Luv Me Like [Single]
- Andrew Osenga – Never Again [Single]
- Benjamin James – Cosmic Dance (Reimagined) [Single]
- Cole Redding – Dreams (Live on Elvis Duran) [Single]
- John Mark McMillan – The Mercury Sessions
- Madison Cunningham – Beauty Into Clichés [Single]
- Will Retherford – Anchor [Single]
- Death Requisite – Threnody [EP]
- Fit For A King – The Price of Agony [Single]
- Aaron Cole – Off My Back [Single]
- AC.jR
June 24, 2018
New Releases: June 22, 2018
Alternative & Rock
- Fever Fever – Details [Single]
- Jeremy Ryan – Into the Light: Songs of Redemption and Hope in the Midst of Despair [EP]
- Mae – 5 Light Years [Single]
- The New Respects – We Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere [Single]
- Austin French – Good Feeling [Single]
- Fleurie – Chasing Stars [Single]
- Iryne Rock – J.F.Y (Just for You)
- Keyondra Lockett – Try [Single]
- Koryn Hawthorne – Down Goes Rome [Single]
- Matthew West – All In
- Paper Lights – Everything Is Sound, Vol. 2 [EP]
- Plumb – Beautifully Broken
- Riley Clemmons – Broke [Single]
- Stars Go Dim – Pieces [Single]
- Stephanie Skipper – I Believe in a Thing Called Love [Single]
- Tom Golly – His Name Is Jesus [Single]
- Valerie Anne – Higher [Single]
- Verses – Letting Go (Remix) [Single]
June 18, 2018
7 Bands I've Discovered on Spotify This Year
Spotify has become my go-to source for discovering new music. Between the personalized playlists, large community, and services that connect with it, Spotify is a great tool for finding your next favorite band regardless of how you listen to music. Here’s a few of my recent discoveries I’ve made on Spotify.
1. CLOUDLAND
I just discovered CLOUDLAND last week on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist Christian. The alt-rock band hails from Fayetteville, GA and consists of Drake Bunton, Hogan Heim, Zach King, and Karmen Smith.… Continued →
June 17, 2018
Introducing: Haiva ru
Haiva ru is a new indie rock band from Santa Barbara, CA featuring vocalist Allie Merrill. If that name sounds familiar it might be because of her work with Isla Vista Worship or her solo worship project under the name Allie Paige. And if it doesn’t sound familiar, you now have three artists to check out instead one. You’re welcome. The four-piece outfit released their first single “Work It on out” in the spring of 2017. The song has garnered over a quarter-million listens on Spotify to date.… Continued →
June 16, 2018
New Releases: June 15, 2018
Alternative & Rock
- CLOUDLAND – Seasons [EP]
- Ian Yates – Blackout [Single]
- The Prettybads – Meet the Prettybads
- Francesca Battistelli – The Breakup Song [Single]
- Jasmine Murray – Fearless
- Lydia Laird – Where Your Heart Is [Single]
- Plumb – Beautifully Broken (Remixes)
- Galactus Jack – Younger Days
- HXLY KXSS – Wrecked.
- Washa – grief [Single]
- Washa – Hifi [Single]
- Benjamin James – Woe Is Me [Single]
- LaPeer – ’90s Kids
- The Light the Heat – It’s Our Time [Single]
- Oh Jeremiah – Blue Light [Single]
- Tori Harper – Seasons (Alt Mix) [Single]
- Metatrone – Last Bleeding Pain [Single]
- Silent Planet – Northern Fires (Guernica) [Single]
- Throne Of Awful Splendor – All Lights Relinquished [EP]
- Angie Rose – Son Shine in the Rain [Single]
- Benjamin Broadway – IDC [Single]
- Davey Asaph – Up!
June 10, 2018
New Releases: June 8, 2018
Alternative & Rock
Contemporary & Pop
- About the Author – Pray More Worry Less [Single]
- Ike Ndolo – Guiding Light – Ike Ndolo [Single]
- Jasmine Murray – Every Step [Single]
- Jonny Diaz – Sweetness And Sorrow [EP]
- Mass Anthem – Through People Like Me (Chris Howland Remix) [Single]
- Philippa Hanna – The Hero [Single]
- Riley Clemmons – Better For It [Single]
- Ryan Stevenson – Child In Your Arms (Capital Kings Remix) [feat. Aaron Cole] [Single]
- Tate Kirgiss – In Color [Single]
June 2, 2018
New Releases: June 1, 2018
Alternative & Rock
- Brave Future – Outline [Single]
- CHPTRS – Chapter Three
- The Choir – Bloodshot
- Dens – Sackcloth & Ash [Single]
- Eisley – A Song for the Birds (Acoustic)
- Ignescent – Fearless [EP]
- Yam Haus – Groovin’ (That Feel Good Song) [Single]
- Caitie Hurst – Answers [Single]
- Chris August – Seasons
- Jasmine Murray – Control [Single]
- Luna Wave – Luna Wave [EP]
- Owl City – Cinematic
- Rhett Walker Band – Like Your Father Does [Single]
- Sada K. – We Can Make It [Single]
- Sarah Reeves – Easy [Single]
- Teresa Peterson – Faithful [EP]
- Caleb and Kelsey – From This Moment On / You’re Still the One [Single]
- JJ Heller – Better [Single]
- Josh Wright – Tear Me Down [Single]
- Leigh Nash – Don’t Get Me Wrong [Single]
- Mike Lee – Big White Horse
- Fit For A King – Tower of Pain [Single]
- 2Edge – Intentional
- Bryann T – Same Heart Beat
- CASS – Not For Sale [Single]
- Cellus Hamilton – Devilution [Single]
- Doxamillion – Lifetime [Single]
- Elijah Jaron – Unacquainted [Single]
- Fvmeless & Micah Hampton – Underrated [Single]
- J.
May 26, 2018
New Releases: May 25, 2018
Alternative & Rock
- Names Without Numbers – Goodnight [Single]
- Honest Men – Honest Men [EP]
- Knox Hamilton – Video Sunshine [Single]
- The New Respects – Freedom [Single]
- Tiger Drive – Here We Come [Single]
- Tina Boonstra – Concrete Heart [Single]
- VEAUX – If You Could Feel My Love [Single]
- Westover – Teeth [Single]
- Written in Kings – Baptist [Single]
- Austin French – Why God [Single]
- Brynn Elliott – Time Of Our Lives [Single]
- Carmen Justice – Cloud 9 [Single]
- Lydia Evangeline – Old Shoes [Single]
- LZ7 – Legends (Radio Edit) [Single]
- Riley Clemmons – Better For It [Single]
- Stars Go Dim – I Look To You (feat.
May 21, 2018
12 Worship Songs That Aren't Titled "Reckless Love"
I have a confession to make: after high school I stopped listening to worship music. I still heard my fair share of new worship songs on Sunday morning, but for me the last decade has just been a blur of worship songs that all sound the same. It’s not that I had anything against worship music (although I could think of a few things if I put my mind to it), it just bored me. Something’s changed recently though. Maybe my musical tastes have matured since high school (let’s hope so anyway).… Continued →
May 19, 2018
New Releases: May 18, 2018
Alternative & Rock
- Eager Seas – Dreamer [Single]
- Britt Rion – Hide [Single]
- Building 429 – You Can [Single]
- Caleb Murphy – Forever [Single]
- Ecclesia – Unshackled [Single]
- Facing West – Confession [Single]
- for KING & COUNTRY – joy. [Single]
- Jamie Grace – Wait it Out [Single]
- Benjamin James – Re:Anima [EP]
- Songs Of Water – Amara [EP]
- Tori Harper – Seasons [EP]
- AC.jR & Brady James – If I Lose Myself [Single]
- Andre Balboa – Preaching to the Choir
- Braille – Set The Table [Single]
- Damac – The Elephant in the Room
- Doxamillion – Love You More [Single]
- Elan Brio – Do It Again [Single]
- Elan Brio – Yo [Single]
- Eric Heron – Duos [Single]
- Gospel Hydration – Window (prod.
May 16, 2018
5 Albums I Missed in 2018 (Already)
You might say this is the sequel to my previous post, 17 Albums from 2017 You Might Have Missed. I try to round up as many new releases as I can every week, but I often miss a few. In the process of looking for 2017 albums I missed I found a few more recent releases I missed too. So here you go, 5 more albums from 2018 for your enjoyment.
1. Self-titled by Company of Saints [Indie Pop]
2. The Awakening by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus [Rock]
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