Music Videos
August 27, 2019
Here’s a new music video from hip-hop artist Cephas. As a producer, he’s worked with the likes of Datin, Beleaf, and K-Drama; he’s also been a DJ alongside NF, Andy Mineo, and Tedashii. “KNGDM State of Mind Pt. 1” demonstrates his skills on the mic, featuring a jazzy underground beat from Mood.… Continued →
August 26, 2019
Song of the Day: GS Megaphone - Dream
Take me past familiar waters to a place so deep / it reserves itself for the eyes of those who dream. “Dream” by GS Megaphone communicates the essence of God-as-artist, the One in whom “we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). Taken from their album Beautiful World (2003), it is a reminder that God is the source of all creativity. So often our imaginations are caught in a torrent of meaningless distractions, and still, the opportunity for metanoia (Greek term for changing one’s mind) awaits us in and through Christ’s grace.… Continued →
August 23, 2019
A-Duff - God is Real
A-Duff just released a music video for “God is Real,” taken from his new album One Life. The music is set to visuals from the short film The Robotanist, directed by Matt Whittington. In case you missed it, you can also read my review of One Life here.… Continued →
August 12, 2019
Song of the Day: Number One Gun - This Holiday
The North Pole Project (2008) wasn’t supposed to be a Number One Gun album. Rather, this was once the name of vocalist/guitarist Jeff Schneeweis’ solo project in the aftermath of Number One Gun’s breakup. In any case, The North Pole Project is a beautiful indie rock anthem. Not only did Schneeweis play every instrument on the album, but he also produced and mixed it. In these songs, he goes beyond some of the margins of the band’s past work, and this is best exemplified by closing song “This Holiday.”… Continued →
August 8, 2019
Signal Vs. Noise - Cut My Losses (Official Music Video)
The mighty Signal Vs. Noise are back with a brand new song titled “Cut My Losses” and we are sharing the music video below. The new song is available now through all digital networks now. RIYL: Emery, Anberlin, American Arson, Boy Sets Fire, Spoken, and Papa Roach.… Continued →
August 6, 2019
Thi'sl - Talk to Me
“Talk to Me,” the latest song from Thi’sl, is accompanied by a music video. This YouTube and SoundCloud exclusive is a follow up to “Let’s Get to It,” which released in June. Produced by Jabez On The Beat, the new single contains the St. Louis artist’s signature trap sound.… Continued →
August 5, 2019
Song of the Day: Starflyer 59 - We're the Ordinary
Remember “Cooler Than Me” by Mike Posner? That song used to be really cool in 2010 and was popular enough to be played at shopping malls. But maybe, perhaps, you thought yourself cooler than Mike Posner, despite his single having a lot of pizzazz and swagger. Fair enough. Well, I hate to break it to you, but Starflyer 59 is actually cooler than both of you. “We’re the Ordinary,” taken from The Fashion Focus (1998), is cool enough to freeze a hipster shopping mall on a blazing summer’s day.… Continued →
July 30, 2019
Mainsail - Blue Skies (Official Music Video)
Don’t sleep on this new music video from one of the fastest rising pop-punk bands in our scene. Mainsail are back with a brand new music video for their new song “Blue Skies” and it’s a total winner. As much as this is a throwback to that early 00’s sound there enough newness to keep you on your toes and entertained throughout the entire length of song. This is a good one folks and a band that’ll be huge in no time at all.… Continued →
Lauren Daigle - Rescue (Official Music Video)
A great voice for this generation and a talented artist by the name of Lauren Daigle has released her new music video for the song “Rescue”. You can watch the music video below. The song appears on the recent full length “Look Up Child”, available now.… Continued →
The Eagle & Child - I Want to Know (Official Music Video)
A really great new music video from The Eagle & Child has been posted up, watch below. The new video is for the song “I Want to Know” which is available on all digital networks now.… Continued →
July 29, 2019
Song of the Day: The Devil Wears Prada - My Questions
I became a fan of The Devil Wears Prada in 2011. There were many reasons for this: peer pressure via a friend, the positive review in HM Magazine, and Dan Seagrave’s dark and mysterious artwork. Dead Throne made me realize what I’d been missing out on. It’s near impossible to choose a favourite song from a near perfect album, but in my iTunes library, “My Questions” has the most plays. To my knowledge, the band has never played this song live, but the mesmerizing guitar work and depressing bridge echo in my head often.… Continued →
July 27, 2019
NF - Leave Me Alone
NF released his fourth studio album, The Search, this past Friday. Track two, “Leave Me Alone,” now has a music video which you can view below. The song focuses on the artist’s personal psychology; particularly, how it relates to his career in the music industry.… Continued →
July 25, 2019
Demon Hunter - The Negative
Demon Hunter has released a music video for “The Negative,” one of their singles from War. Directed by Oleg Masnyy, the artistic and constantly-shifting visuals accentuate the introspective lyrics very well. War is available now on Solid State Records.… Continued →
July 22, 2019
Song of the Day: Shane Newville - Roll Out
Remember Syntax Records, the label that put out awesome underground hip-hop like RedCloud, the Night Owls compilations, and Sackcloth Fashion? Well, sometimes the label released music from other genres, too. This included rock bands like Green Olive Tree and Olivia the Band, and on other occasions, electronic music. Today I’d like to share a song from Formless (2007) by Shane Newville, titled “Roll Out.” It is seven minutes of D&B bliss and perfect for an epic high speed car chase, should you find yourself in such a predicament.… Continued →
July 18, 2019
Skillet Releases Music Video for "Legendary"
Skillet has release a music video for their single, “Legendary”, which will appear on the band’s upcoming release, “Victorious”, which is set to release August 2nd on Atlantic Records. This particular song is a very good representation of what you can expect from the new album with some tracks heavier, some as heavy, and others mellower. You take the average of all of the varied intensities/styles and you’d get this particular song. I’ll be posting a review on this album in the near future, so stay tuned for that, but after having heard it, I’m really looking forward to picking it up.… Continued →
Oh, Sleeper Releases New Video, "Fissure"
Oh, Sleeper has released a music video (watch it below) for the song “Fissure” off their new album, “Bloodied/Unbowed”, which released just last week. The band is currently on tour with Famous Last Words, Convictions, and Empty.… Continued →
Ben Crist (The Glorious Unseen) Launches Kickstarter Campaign for New Ep
Ben Crist the voice and songwriter behind The Glorious Unseen, a project which released 3 albums over the course of 5 years, is back and with a new Ep to release. He is asking for your help on launching this new project under his own name. Listen to a new song titled “Anoint (Psalm 23)” below and check out the campaign right here. It’s so good to hear Ben’s voice once again.… Continued →
Rusty Shipp - Breaking Waves (Official Music Video)
Rusty Shipp is back with a new single and music video titled “Breaking Waves” which you can check out below. The song is the first to be released off of the band’s upcoming concept EP Liquid Exorist which you can pre-order on Indiegogo today. To learn more about Rusty Shipp and their EP you can listen to the interview IVM did with them last year and like them on Facebook.
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July 15, 2019
Song of the Day: Lucerin Blue - Chorus of the Birds
Here’s a song from Canada’s own, Lucerin Blue, who released Tales of the Knife in 2003 on Tooth & Nail Records. While the album is stacked with great alternative rock songs, “Chorus of the Birds” resonates. One of these reasons, I think, is that it was also featured on The Nail, Vol. 1, a classic T&N compilation. As a bonus, a video of Lucerin Blue performing live at Cornerstone 2003 has been added to the bottom of the post.… Continued →
July 13, 2019
New Peter118 Video: "Waiting" (Video in Post)
Stoke-on-Trent punks, Peter118, have released a new video for their most recent single, “Waiting”. The band changes up their style quite a bit on this one with a 90’s alternative style flavoring that they pull off quite well. Check out the video below and leave your thoughts!… Continued →
July 12, 2019
NF Drops New Single, "Time" (Video in Post)
Earlier today, NF released a new single, “Time”, which will be featured on his upcoming release, “The Search”, which is set to release later this month on July 26th. Check out the video below. Who will be picking this up?… Continued →
Solid State Signs Empty (Video in Post)
Solid State Records has announced the signing of South Carolina post-hardcore band, Empty. The band just released a 3 song ep, “From A Chemist’s Point of View”, which you can check out at solidstate.lnk.to/chemistEP. Check out the video for the title track below and share your thouhgts!… Continued →
July 11, 2019
Narnia - A Crack In The Sky + You Are The Air That I Breathe (Official Music Videos)
Melodic power metal band – Narnia, are back and with two brand new songs. The first song is titled “A Crack In The Sky” and you can find the music video by clicking below. The latest song is “You Are The Air That I Breathe” and just dropped a few days ago. The band’s new album “From Darkness to Light” is out on August 2nd 2019. Who else here appreciates some solid power metal?… Continued →
July 9, 2019
New White Collar Sideshow Song/Video!
When I tap out news blurbs here, I try to do 2 things; not interject my own personal opinions and I try and keep them short and to the point. Here, I will fail on both counts. White Collar Sideshow, to the uninitiated, is a band that relies heavily on more than just sound, but also on sight and story and they’re really big on symbolism. I’ve had the honor and privilege of knowing these fine folks both through their art as well as on a personal level, albeit, it’s been a while now since we last spoke or saw each other.… Continued →
War Of Ages - Miles Apart (Official Music Video)
Facedown Records have just released the brand new full music video for the new War of Ages song, “Miles Apart”. Check it out below. You can now pre-order the new War Of Ages album “Void”, right here. [Thanks Stephen Garner Young for tip]… Continued →
New Wage War Album, Song, and Video
Wage War has announced their new album, “Pressure” will be released on Fearless Records on August 30th. Coinciding with this announcement, the band has also released a new song/video, titled “Who I Am” which you can check out below. Preorders are up here. Who’s looking forward to this??… Continued →
July 8, 2019
Song of the Day: Further Seems Forever - Monachetti
For whatever reason, The Moon is Down (2001) is rather inaccessible these days. It’s not on Spotify, or iTunes (R.I.P.), or Apple Music (edit: I’m from Canada). Yet, the quality of the album remains intact after 18 years. It took me all too long to hear “Monachetti,” given I own their compilation Hope This Finds You Well which excludes the track. The song shows an angsty side of Further Seems Forever that I hadn’t heard before, and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.… Continued →
July 2, 2019
Song of the Day: Census - Curse of the Black Pearl
No one would blame you if you were suffering from a Christmas music hangover and missed the introduction of Census on IVM last year. But now you’ve got a second chance to discover the hard rock band from Little Rock, Arkansas! The band dropped their latest single “Curse of the Black Pearl” this past weekend along with a new music video which you can watch below. The new song features the return of Ben Carey on vocals and the continued shift away from their metalcore roots.… Continued →
July 1, 2019
Song of the Day: Mortal - Mujo (Uncertainty Mix)
Sometimes the songs that sound least like a band as a whole are their best songs. Mortal’s Nu-En-Jin (2002) is not a particularly calming album. They like to use a lot of distortion, and with the postmodern lyrics and spooky samples, this can make for a claustrophobic listen. However, “Mujo (Uncertainty Mix)” is about as chill as electronica can get, and reminds me of the perfect autumn day. Take a listen and see if the leaves don’t start changing colors.… Continued →
June 28, 2019
GFM - "Never Again"
GFM have released a new video for the song “Never Again” off their latest release “Oh, The Horror”. The video is reminiscent of a horror film and the song is a scorcher. Check it out below and leave your thoughts below.… Continued →