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April 13, 2012

Heath McNease

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     I recently got to sit down with Heath McNease (and by sit down, of course, I mean e-mailed) and talk to him about the life and times of a man who never sleeps. With more albums out in the last year than many artists have in their entire careers, I wanted to find out just what makes the man tick, what inspired an entire 8-bit Nintendo themed album, and why it’s hard for indie artists trying to make a buck in today’s world. So first off, I’ve gotta ask… with 3-4 albums out in the last year alone, do you ever sleep?
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April 12, 2012

April 9, 2012

Creations

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Creations recently announced the departure of vocalist Michael Foss. You can see the official announcement video here. I had a chance to catch up with their bassist, Jonny Blackwell, to discuss transitions, touring and the new upcoming record, Unworthy. See what he had to say below.… Continued →

Manafest

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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Greenwood. Or as most people know him, Manafest. In April 2012 his latest offering, Fighter, will be debuted for the world to hear. You can check out the album’s title track and first single here. Check out what Manafest had say below.… Continued →

April 4, 2012

Astoria

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Astoria is a rock/pop Christian outfit based out of Springfield, MA. We had a chance to sit down and talk with bassist/vocalist Matt Whitcare and guitarist Mike Hines. If you like what you hear from their facebook, you can download five free songs from the band via their ReverbNation page. Check out what they had to say below.… Continued →

March 25, 2012

ElisaRay

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Check out a new interview with Tommy Chesebro, vocalist & guitar player of indie folk outfit ElisaRay below. The band is currently raising funds via Kickstarter to do a physical release of their new album, All Creatures, & you can help get them to their goal (they need $400 currently). While you’re here don’t forget to check out the free download of the title track, “All Creatures”.… Continued →

March 18, 2012

March 10, 2012

IVM Presents: Oh Sleeper (Video Interview)

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Indie Vision Music interviewed Micah Kinard of OH, SLEEPER recently at the Glass House in Pomona California. We find out some awesome things about their latest album “Children of Fire” and also hear about how Micah feels about being on the last Haste the Day Record. Filmed in HD by John Mediana (@johnmediana) with Interview done by Keith Settles (@KeithSettles) for Indie Vision Music.
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February 13, 2012

Poema (Video Interview)

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Updated: Sorry folks, I had trouble with the original upload so I had to delete video and start from scratch. Please view the corrected 8min19sec video interview, below. Indie Vision Music Presents: Poema (Video Interview 2012). Filmed by John Mediana with interview done by Keith Settles for Indie Vision Music. Watch interview below.… Continued →

January 31, 2012

Comrades

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Blood And Ink Records have recently signed Virginia’s 3-piece post-hardcore group Comrades.  Blood & Ink have released a compilation of Comrades songs from between 2010-2011 titled “Collections: 2010-2011” that you can check out here. I recently completed an email interview with the band, so take a second and get to know Comrades:  
 First tell us a little background on the band, who you guys are, where  are you based out of, what style of music do you guys play?
We are based out of Richmond, VA, and all of us currently live either in, or close to the city.
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November 28, 2011

Becoming the Archetype

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Becoming the Archetype guitarist Seth Hecox took some time to talk about their band member changes, and the new Christmas single, Oh Holy Night.

November 25, 2011

November 16, 2011

November 1, 2011

Relient K

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During their Vans Warped Tour stop in Toronto this summer, we had the opportunity to sit down with Ethan Luck (drums) from Relient K.

October 27, 2011

Underoath (Video Interview)

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Indie Vision Music Presents: Underoath, our 2011 video interview. Interview was conducted/filmed at The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA. a few weeks ago. Check it out below and let us know what you think. I feel it’s our best work yet, well Mitch/Keith’s best work yet 😉… Continued →

October 7, 2011

Sainthood Reps (Video Interview)

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Indie Vision Music is proud to present our video interview with the band Sainthood Reps (Tooth & Nail Records). Keith and Mitch are both back behind the camera/mic and have put together this great video with Sainthood Reps. Check it out below and make sure to pick up “Monoculture” by Sainthood Reps wherever fine music is sold.… Continued →

September 9, 2011

20 Questions with Wretched of Grave Robber!

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Many of our readers here at IVM are familiar with Grave Robber. I was first introduced to the band via a myspace friend request a few years ago and my first impression was simply “whoa”. After checking out the songs, reading the lyrics, and so on it was impossible for me not to love what they’re doing. After catching a live show I can honestly tell you they have one of the best live shows around and if you have the opportunity to see them don’t miss out!… Continued →

August 31, 2011

Phinehas (Video Interview)

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Indie Vision Music is proud to present our official video interview and behind the scenes action with the Southern California band, PHINEHAS (Red Cord Records). Keith and Mitch are both back behind the camera/mic and have put together this great video. Please check it out below and comment over on YouTube. Please share the link with your friends. Drop us a line and let us a know how we did, thanks. Don’t forget to grab “thegodmachine” now on Amazon or iTunes!… Continued →

August 11, 2011

Advent (Video Interview)

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Well I finally got it figured out with the help of staff member Mitch’s help. IVM friends, Keith and Mitch, are filming some behind the scenes videos and interviews for us the next few months that we will be posting here on the website. We haven’t updated the IVM YouTube page for almost a year and it was time for a change. So without any further wait, I present to you ADVENT: The final video interview, by Indie Vision Music. Video below. Check out Advent two final times in September on the East Coast, in North Carolina/South Carolina.… Continued →

August 10, 2011

The Devil Wears Prada

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During their recent Vans Warped Tour stop in Toronto, we had the opportunity to sit down with Daniel Williams (drums) & Chris Rubey (lead guitar) from The Devil Wears Prada

August 2, 2011

July 29, 2011

Dominic Balli

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Dominic Balli talks about how he crafted his "CaliRockReggae," worked with Sonny from POD, and had his life turned around by his relationship with God.