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Well, we have reached that year end event, the time in which Indie Vision Music posts their “Best of Lists” for the world to see. 2024 was a tumultuous year and one filled with plenty of heartbreak and tragedy for myself of which I am still recovering from in the form of grief and trauma. As much as there were lows (I’m talking low lows), there were some definite highs and highlights I might say in the form of music. Albums and EPs plastered this year, many of which have entered my year end best of list.… Continued →

Looking back, I feel like 2024 was a fairly average year for music. It had it’s ups and downs, a few surprises here and there, but all in all, I feel like the albums that show up on my year-end list are going to be ones that I’ll be listening to and enjoying for many years to come. So kick back, take a look, and drop your thoughts in the comments. Here’s looking forward to 2025!!!     1. Poppy – Negative Spaces I heard of Poppy in passing for a few yrs now, but knew she was more of a pop artist.… Continued →

This year’s last SOTD post from me is from a project that can be very hard to determine which genre it falls into. Helmed by Mick Rowe, brother of Jamie from Guardian/Kalamity Kills and who also worked with the arena rock band Tempest, Mick wanted to work a project that would be different than all else. Both LPs Land of Nod & Digital Saviour have elements of goth, hip hop, rock and pop. CCM rock & rhythmic radio shows picked up a few songs including God, I’m a Lie, War Dance & The Cage.… Continued →

Ghoti Hook and Huntingtons have just announced a very special show at Phantom Power in Millersville, PA on April 11th 2025. How many of our east coast friends are going to this? You can find out more info about the venue by clicking here.… Continued →

Newly signed to Fair Vaux Records, the duo known as Gypsy & Me have just dropped their 2nd new single for 2024 and this one is one heck of an emotional whirlwind. The song is titled “Ain’t Done With You Yet” and has literally come out of nowhere for me. I wasn’t expecting such a pleasurable listening experience and I don’t know why I had low expectations going in. Maybe I was in the dumps emotionally during this holiday season and thinking of Gypsies in my mind I was reminded of some commune loving hippies or something.… Continued →

When Applehead surfaced, sole member Greg Minier had already cut his teeth as axe-slinger in highly respected crossover thrash outfit The Crucified, and put out a one-off EP (as a solo project) of more straight-forward thrash under the simply-named Minier. Just as The Crucified was ending, the guitarist changed directions considerably and recorded a full-length album of grunge/alternative metal under the band name Applehead. In fact, the project’s debut album Meaning was one of the most authentic attempts at grunge in the Christian market. The album hit hard not only musically but lyrically as well, tackling subjects like alcohol abuse, struggles with sin, devotional inconsistency, and as the album title suggested, the search for meaning in life found via hope in the Creator.… Continued →

We don’t often post guest stories/reviews, but when we had the chance to get veteran writer Brian A. Smith (you might recognize his name from The Phantom Tollbooth), we had to jump at it! Brian offers his thoughts on Good Saint Nathanael’s new album I Write the Songs I Need, released earlier this year. ———————————— Nate Allen has performed in various bands under various names. Some of his songs would be considered quirky, weird, silly, and insightful. Good Saint Nathanael is different. Hide No Truth, the first record under the Good Saint name, wrecked me emotionally.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Chainstay – Re;gret, Re;gress, Re;cover [Single]
• Collision of Innocence – Sovereign [Single]
• Fallstar – Lost Songs, Vol. 1 “Summer Cats” [EP]
• Fire from Heaven – The Hellstormer 
• Fire from Heaven – Woe To You [Single]
• Living Fire – We’re Here to Stay [Single]
• The Lost Causes – Sinless City
• James Franchise – Kinetic [EP]
• Keyodis – Enemy Skulls pt. 1 [EP]
• Minor Rockstar – Freedom 
• Mourning Eve – Fake [Single]
• NLM – Put Up A Fight [Single]
• Relentless Pursuit – Ascension 
• Static Ultra – Ghosts [Single]
• Sower – Hollywood [Single]
• Then It Ends – Closure 
• UnWorthy – Isaiah (The Willing) [Single]

Pop & Alternative

• Fulton Lee – Gimme Your Heart [Single]
• Fulton Lee – Gimme A Kiss [Single]
• Henrik – Be alive [Single
• Pyramid Park – I Am Here [Single]

Electronic & EDM

• AndyG, God’s Nation – God’s Love [Single]
• DJ Kirk – Hold that Line (Radio Edit) [Single]
• Edu Linares – In My Mind [Single]
• FineAct – Always Love [Single]
• God’s Warrior – INFINITY [EP]
• Gui Brazil, Keross Music – Surrender [Single]
• Jhonny Vergel – El Shaddai [Single]
• Reyer, Retain – Remedy [Single]
• Roberto Rosso, God’s Nation – LEGACY [EP]
• Roberto Rosso, Keross Music – Lows & Highs [Single]
• Roberto Rosso, Xonar – You Are My Hiding Place [Single]
• TRTLE, ThreeSXTN – Dance Like David [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Jon Foreman, Kyndal Inskeep – Stay Wild, Wildflower [Single]
• Tim Ophus – Psalm 18 [EP]
• Vian Izak – Let it Be Yours [Single]
• Zambroa – A Brook Beside The Way 

Worship & CCM

• The Lockwoods – Honey for the Heart: Let The Little Children Come To Me (Matthew 19:14) [Single]
• TobyMac – a lil Church (nobody’s too lost) [Single]
• Verses – John 15:15-17 [Single]

Christmas

• CCV Music – Christmastime
• Colony House – Every Christmas EP
• Logan and Katie – All We Need Has Come [EP]
• Poor Bishop Hooper – As Foretold: Part 1 
• Ronnie Martin – Holiday Fable 
• Wavorly – Silver Bells EP 

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This Texan band takes their name from Genesis 1:4 I found about them from RadioU in Ohio with their song Remnants. Since then, I have followed them & they just released their latest single King of the the Undertow recently. Starting in church worship, they changed styles in 2010. I personally am not a fan of acoustic covers, but I love this one.  Also, included a fave of mine from them. … Continued →

A heavy metalcore act that mixes djent and some singing parts by the name of THEN IT ENDS, just dropped their brand new full length titled “Closure”. What a way to close out the year of releases and a beautiful representation of the heavy genre mixed with seeking, honesty, and a cry out to God for his love and forgiveness like lyrics. If you’re looking for another IT band to listen to, these guys are them. I’m really digging No Treaty and Then It Ends (among a handful of other great new acts).… Continued →

With Christmas being right around the corner, you know what time it is! It’s time for our annual Christmas-oriented Song of the Day entry. With a plethora of punk, indie, and even metal Christmas tunes (seriously, there’s way more than you might expect!) to choose from, it can be a daunting task. I like to choose tunes that are thoughtful, yet playful. Fun, yet reverent. I can’t think of a Christmas tune that fits that description much better than the ska/pop-punk stylings of Flight 180’s “O Come All Ye Faithful” (incidentally also my favorite Christmas song).… Continued →

It’s definitely not Sus, it’s the bussin IVM DAD Series of Playlists, available exclusively on Spotify for your listening enjoyment. Remember, every stream of a song is like a breadcrumb in these artist’s hands. Now THAT’s SUS! Seriously though, giving these songs a play through the playlists does help in some small way with not only exposure for (some) these smaller, indie minded artists but can also be rewarding in monetary means. Let’s get these songs millions of plays so follow these playlists and share with friends and family.… Continued →

After bursting onto the scene with TWO EPs this year, Sower has been quickly paving the way for biblically-literate rock. But with “Hollywood”, Sower sets the stage for a different direction. The track is still anchored in Scripture, but the text is applied to our particular moment of cultural chaos – and the ways professing Christians buy into the lies of our age. “Hollywood” is not shy to cover these sins by name, reminding believers of the ugliness and destruction which follows them. The track is the first taste of an upcoming album on discernment, and it certainly sets the bar high.… Continued →

Pulling from the Christian music rarities again, today features a Greenville Illinois band. They played a mashup of alternative/screamo. Their Soundclick page still has one song, but of course all their stuff is gone from Myspace. Check ’em out. I uploaded the 4 songs I have from this band .   … Continued →

This pop punk band were from Michigan. They appear to have been comprised of 3 brothers & disbanded in 2022. … Continued →

James Franchise of the band This Surrender is a digital content creator and songwriter who has a super powerful voice and music to match it. He is releasing his passionate debut “Kinetic” EP on December 16th and you can pre-order it over on his website here. Picke up a CD and pick up a shirt or hat while you’re at it. *The EP just released on digital networks at the time of this post so check it out*. Check out “A Thousand Generations” below.… Continued →

This band is heavy in content (and sound) dealing with childhood trauma and it’s aftermath. It’s an honest and powerful take on a subject that a lot of people run away from talking about. Give this band Static Ultra and their new song “Ghosts” a fair listen, below right here on our website.… Continued →

Israeli based band – Miqedem, have returned with a very special LIVE album titled “Live In Tel Aviv“. This international genre bending, indie-world music band has been playing and recording music for a decade or more and have garnered fans from all over the globe. Their unique music is hard to describe and hard to paste a title on. It’s one of those things you just need listen to yourself and let the music surround you like a warm blanket on a cold night camping out under the stars.… Continued →

Teeth For Eyes return with their debut full length record, “Mines Along The Strand” via The Charon Collective. It’s a high powered, adrenaline laced, solid slice of punk rock n’ roll. The band features members of a variety of indie and punk rock legends in their own right and the sounds found on this record certainly encompasses that experience that only well-seasoned musicians can bring you. This isn’t a dated sounding album nor is it a rehash of the past, this is a legitimately great set of songs that will have you swooning and singing along with, in no time at all.… Continued →

We are proud to present the brand new song “Jesus Loves You” from the upcoming Minor Rockstar album titled “Freedom”, due out December 19th on Thumper Punk Records. Check out the stream of this great new song over on our YouTube page (viewable below). Let us know what you think in the comments below.… Continued →

This is a very unusual release, and I mean that in the best way possible. If you don’t know, Hrada is the brainchild of Peter Espevoll, formerly of Extol. So Hrada sounds like Extol, right? Not at all. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Well, kind of. Do we have excellent instrumentation, exquisite arrangements, and segues that make your head spin a little? Sure. The two projects have that in common. On Mirrorland, there are also themes of faith, doubt, and some very deep questions and societal critiques that wouldn’t be too out of place on an Extol album.… Continued →

Releasing their first EP in 2017, this Carolina thrash band has done the genre very well imho. Some may recognize guitarist Ryan Roebuck’s name from other projects he has worked on such as Motivik & Vultures Gathering. Vocalist/guitarist Patrick Best has also worked with another band I personally like a lot called Collision of Innocence. Anyways, check this band out if you haven’t already. … Continued →

After vocalist Bill Walden left 4th Watch in 1987, he had no plans to pursue any other music. (For context, the recognizable crooner had also been the early singer for Undercover.) So, when The Mirrors (formerly Malcolm & the Mirrors) came asking Bill to join them, and then asked again, he was reluctant and uninterested. However, providence prevailed and it turned out to be a great move both for the band and for Walden himself. The band was definitely on the ministry side of things. In fact, three of the band members became pastors.… Continued →

My friends in Light The Way return with another music video from their critically acclaimed new album “Expel”, and this track is titled “As If You Could Outrun Me”. This new record is the absolute best thing the band has ever done up until now. I was going to write a review but that will have to wait and instead they will be featured heavily, like high up, towering above, near the tippy top, for Brandon’s very own, “Best of 2024 List” coming soon to a (touch)screen near you!… Continued →

Today’s new music introduction is in a slightly different direction than the standard heavy music fare IVM is well regarded for, but this artist is certainly deserving of exposure and interest. Our music introduction post today is for an artist by the name of Allison Eide. Allison has been making music for a couple years and recently exploded in views and has become somewhat of a viral sensation through her uncompromising lyrics and creative take on pop music from a Christian viewpoint. Give a couple of her newer songs a listen below especially her hit track “Liar (Truth Is)”.… Continued →

Seth Davey (Ex-Attalus) has just released a beautiful new Christmas song titled “Concealed (A Christmas Hymn)” and it is available now on his Bandcamp page as well as viewable on YouTube (see below). The song releases on Digital Networks December 12th. Definitely give this wonderful song a listen and add it to your Christmas playlists (once it is released). Remember, every purchase of an artist’s songs on Bandcamp goes directly to that artist so please consider making a purchase on Seth’s bandcamp page.… Continued →

It’s official! JCHC FEST will take place on April 5th 2025 at famed The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA. The full lineup includes Officer Negative and No Innocent Victim, along with The Deal, Headnoise, TAKE, Richie The Barber, Absolved, Barriers, Destroy Nate Allen, GratitudeTX, Infirmities, NO TREATY, XDoulosX, and Zippy Josh & The Ragtag Band. This event does appear to be a one day only show so you’ll want to buy those tickets soon. I’ve read some comments online from people questioning how that many bands can play in one day.… Continued →

Pulling from the archives with this rare pop punk band, they were from Rochester, New York. Their LastFM bio is hilarious. This is from the last paragraph:  “LastPageFirst is definitely a band to watch in 2005. With their passion for touring, their amazing hooks and melodies, and an album and live show that is nothing short of stellar, LPF will soon have arenas full of young girls chanting their name.” Jeremy Call, their vocalist/guitarist also says this “Our goal is to build relationships with people. I want to show people that I’m just like them.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Ashes Remain – Lost Light [Single]
• The Choir – Patreon Sessions 
• Caddy&Co – Glorious Day [Single]
• Collapse//Revive – Sculptor [Single]
• Confessions of a Traitor, Exist Immortal – Doomsayer [Single]
• Falling Up, The Chilling Alpine Adventure – Five Angle [Single]
• Fire from Heaven – One Riff To Rule Them All
• FYR FYTR – So Simple [Single]
• Heliograph – EVERYBOFYWANTSTOBELOVED [Single]
• Hope Through Grace – John 20 [EP]
• Jason Dunn – Starting Over [Single]
• Jonny Gore – Where Is My Mind? [Single]
• Light The Way – Expel 
• The Lost Causes – Slow Down [Single]
• Mawcore – Against the Wall [Single]
• Memphis May Fire – Shapeshifter [Single]
• My Place Was Taken – Silent Scream [Single]
• Nathan Wagner – The Samurai [Single]
• Neal Morse – No Hill For A Climber 
• Nesdam – Plastic Crown [Single]
• OnWord – Blinded [Single]
• Ravenhill – The Shakes [Single]
• Reliance AZ – Now or Never
• Pipe Bomb – Hate Club [Single]
• Sam Hauge – Fame You Can Buy [Single]
• Sam’s the Hero – Charlie Cox [EP]
• The Season – Feel the Sun [EP]
• Sink In – Dangerous [Single]
• Skillet – Revolution
• Sower – THE SEED EP
• TAKE – Time Bomb
• Then It Ends – Clarity [Single]
• Then It Ends – Plead [Single]
• Two Dimensional – The Joker [Single]
• Trev – Second Mountain [EP]
• Wavorly – Enemies [Single]
• XIII Minutes – Pitiful [Single]
• 2003ub313 – GIANTS [EP]

Pop & Alternative

• Becoming Sons – Dead Church [Single]
• Collington – Do You Really Love Me [Single]
• Claire Leslie – Now What?

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J.C. Crew was a hip-hop trio that was a one-and-done situation. They released Serious Bizness on Pakaderm/Word (with mainstream distribution through Epic) in 1991, and then more or less disappeared. Nevertheless, there are a few notable things about the project. The album features a danceable, funky style of hip-hop that was common at the time, meant to rock the party. However, the rapping was actually quite good too. One of the members, Maximillian later released album Deeper than Most through N-Soul in 1997, after a season with T-Bone’s Organized Rhyme Crew.… Continued →