Music Videos

August 27, 2019

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

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

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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 →

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

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 →

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

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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 →

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