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October 11, 2024

Song of the Day: Subsist - Phil499

Straight-edge hardcore band Subsist came to us from central Illinois. The band contained believers, but never set out to preach. Their lyrics focused more on the straight edge lifestyle (i.e., abstaining from drugs, alcohol, and indiscriminate sex), rather than a Gospel presentation. They released an EP (Lessons in Brokeness) for Pennsylvania-based Akeldama Records in 1998, and then a full-length (The Rhythm Method), which the band released themselves in 2000. The band showed significant growth in their songwriting and technical prowess between the two releases.… Continued →

October 10, 2024

Light The Way Announce November 2024 Tour

Light The Way have just announced a string of dates this November reaching into cities in both California and Nevada, so west coast only this run. Unfortunately the tour doesn’t make it down my way to Orange County so super sad face emoji (an abundance of tears). Anyway, click below this post to see the dates/times and get ready to rock out with one of the best Faith based Pop-Punk bands around. New music on the way very very soon…..… Continued →

Seth Davey (Ex-Attalus) Begins Kickstarter to Record "Hymns in Hindsight"

Seth Davey, a former member of the late great post-hardcore/indie band, Attalus, has returned with another collection of songs under his name, this one titled “Hymns in Hindsight”. He has launched a new kickstarter here and will be donating 1/2 the money rasied on kickstarter to Ashe County, North Carolina relief efforts which has been devastated by Hurricane Helene a few weeks ago and of which he shares a common story with the people and land there. Consider supporting this Kickstarter and you’ll be blessed with not only some amazing and beautiful music I might add but also see some of your money go to a great cause and help people in that part of the country who desperately need our help.… Continued →

October 9, 2024

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New Releases: September 27, 2024

Rock & Metal
  • Charming to the Last – Stick the Landing
  • City of Auburn – Cripple [Single]
  • Disciple – If You Say So [Single]
  • Fallstar – Lost Songs Vol. 1: Summer Cats [EP]
  • Fight The Fade – Isolationist [Single]
  • Fire from Heaven – The Dragonborn Comes [Single]
  • The Fray – The Fray is Back [EP]
  • Hope Through Grace – 30 Pieces of Silver [Single]
  • Last Chance Marie – Westboro (Church! Event! Caution!) [Single]
  • Names Without Numbers – We Create Reality [EP]
  • NLM – You’ll Never Silence Me [Single]
  • My Epic – Loriella: The Film [Single]
  • Red Weather – All We Have is Time [EP]
  • Sower – FALL [Single]
  • Then It Ends – Reckless [Single]
  • This Surrender – Echoes [EP]
  • XXI – Cancer [Single]
  • 2 Minute Minor – Out with the New, in with the Old
Pop & Alternative
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October 5, 2024

Song of The Day: The Hotshot Freight Train - Appalachia (Prayers and Support for Those Struggling on the East Coast)

Today’s Song of the Day post is a little bittersweet. It’s a great song but comes with unfortunate ties to a region so devastated by Hurricane Helene. The song is titled “Appalachia” and is about life living in that region of the country around the beautiful Appalachian mountains and the many towns along that path. This rings oh so true… “And for those of us who daily struggle…daily struggle with the past. The best medicine is the gospel and a whiskey glass”. I figured the song, the band, and this post were relevant due to the many struggles of the residents right now, particularly in North Carolina and Tennessee especially.… Continued →

October 4, 2024

Song of the Day: Alakrity - For the Good of Getting Better

Wisconsin: most known for cheese curds, dairy farms, glacial lakes, and the Green Bay Packers. It’s also home to pop-punk band Alakrity (nowadays known as At the Wayside). We’re digging deep into the band’s archive for this track. “For the Good of Getting Better” comes from their debut release, 2007’s You Are Here EP. The track features sugary-sweet melodies and fast tempos, the two main hallmarks of the genre. The song also features some really cool vocal harmonies and lots of start-stop rhythms and tempo changes.… Continued →

October 2, 2024

Song of the Day: City of Refuge - FFM

Have you ever wanted to hear more music like Burlap to Cashmere? City of Refuge created music that sounded like a cross between Jars of Clay & Burlap. They started in a college dorm room & created a worship song called Amaze Me & went from there. Appears they did a few more singles & another full length called Clear in 2006 that I did not even know about. Anyways, the band still has a Youtube channel & a Soundclick page if you want to know more about them.… Continued →

Light The Way Just Released an Insane New Song and Lyric Video

Light The Way are back and with a new song! The band just dropped a surprise new track titled “I Would Prefer Not To” through all digital networks along with a special lyric video that you can watch below this post. What do you think of this new song and are looking forward to the new album? More news is coming shortly so get ready! Are you ready? You better be! Follow on socials: lightthewaycaContinued →

Dogwood and People of Punk Rock Records Team Up?

People of Punk Rock Records which is the home to bands like Craig’s Brother, Too Bad Eugene, Down Memory Lane, Bridge The Gap, Wasting Time, Downstater, 30FOOTFALL, and more, have just teased a big announcement. They are joining forces with the legendary punk rock band – Dogwood for some future things that haven’t been revealed just yet. Could it be more vinyl re-releases, potential new music, more shows and festival dates? Follow People of Punk Rock Records on socials and visit their website here. Dogwood is also on Facebook/Instagram at dogwoodpunk.… Continued →

September 30, 2024

Jason Dunn (Hawk Nelson, Lights Go Down) is Starting Over

Jason Dunn (Hawk Nelson, Lights Go Down) is back and in a big way this fall. Not only did he embark on a 20th anniversary tour of “Letters to the President” by Hawk Nelson for it’s 20th anniversary but he also has new music in a similar vein coming out on November 1st titled “Starting Over”. Get pumped because if you’ve been following his recent solo work, Lights Go Down, or even Hawk Nelson, then you know he’ll bring it! Follow jason.dunn.music on Instagram for further info.… Continued →

My Epic Release Live Film

My Epic have released “Loriella: The Film” and it is available now to view on YouTube (Watch Below). The live recordings have also been released through all digital networks as of last Friday! Go give it a listen and see why My Epic are one of the most cherished and well loved indie rock bands on the planet. If you haven’t given one of the best albums of 2024 a listen, go find “Loriella” today!… Continued →

September 28, 2024

New Releases: September 20, 2024

Rock & Metal
  • Homeplate – Thanks for Visiting [EP]
  • John Van Deusen – Before You Fade Away [Single]
  • My Epic – Wildflowers – Live [Single]
  • Relentless Pursuit – Here with Me [Single]
  • Trev – Upside Down [Single]
Pop & Alternative
  • The Chairman Dances – Hadn’t Tried [Single]
  • GRAHAM, Henrik – a song for you [Single]
  • Narrow Skies – Awaken [Single]
Electronic & EDM
  • DJ Kirk – Talk About It [Single]
  • Jaisua, Jeremy James Whitaker – if i have u [Single]
  • JOSHUA LAZER – Keep [Single]
  • Reyer, Retain – Won’t Give Up [Single]
Folk & Singer/Songwriter
  • Our Atlantic Roots – Honey and Cinnamon [Single]
Worship & Gospel
  • All Saints Collective – Steadfast God [EP]
  • Austin Koukal, Jimmy Clifton – Fall Back [Single]
  • Elle Limebear – Bye Fear [Single]
  • FAITHFUL – Night Vision: Psalms of Rest
  • John Mark Pantana, LOVKN – together forever [Single]
  • Josiah Queen – a life worth dying [Single]
  • Kim Zamolo, Chase Tremaine – Carry Me Through [Single]
  • METRUTH, Praise Lubangu – Joseph [Single]
  • Pyramid Park – Queenstown [Single]
  • Ross King – I Don’t Know [Single]
  • Sarah Nathalié – Return [Single]
  • Verses – Proverbs 19:11 [Single]
  • Vivid Era – Still Here [EP]
  • We Are Messengers, Matt Maher – Give Thanks To God [Single]
  • Will Carlisle – Every Circumstance [Single]
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September 27, 2024

Too Bad Eugene - Astronomical Ft. Mercy Nigh (Official Music Video)

Check out this beautiful and sentimental new music video from Santa Cruz, CA. based pop-punk band – Too Bad Eugene. The track is “Astronomical” and features frontman Adam Nigh’s daughter Mercy Nigh. It’s a sweet video and done well, showing the connection between father and daughter much like the song itself. The song is off the band’s most recent album, “Battle Scars” (People of Punk Rock Records). As a bonus, I spy an Indie Vision Music Tshirt on a member. Do you see it? Which member?… Continued →

Song of the Day: The Crimson Bridge - Comin'

One of the finest acts of the Jesus Music era, The Crimson Bridge formed in 1970. While the origins of the band were in the Gospel vocal group The Spurrlows, The Crimson Bridge’s sounds and influences were much more diverse. Sure they dabbled in the typical folk music sounds of the Jesus Movement, but they also added jazz-funk, prog rock, and psychedelic rock on their debut (and only) album, eponymously titled and released in 1972 on then-fledgling Myrrh Records. “Comin'” is the third track on the album and focuses on the return of Jesus.… Continued →

September 26, 2024

Names Without Numbers We Create Reality EP Release

The EP release the majority of us who’ve following this band have been waiting for, is finally here! Names Without Numbers which is a personal favorite band of mine (like you couldn’t tell), are releasing the best music they’ve ever done and even though it’s just an ep, these songs add a extra punch to an already glowing display of music in their two decades long career as a band. The depth of writing, the production, the variety in sounds on these songs are nothing short of extraordinary.… Continued →

2Minute Minor "Out With The New, In With The Old" Indie Vision Music Premiere

We are very excited to bring you this really special new song from 2Minute Minor titled “Out With The New, In With The Old” which will appear on the band’s final album, “Self Titled, and Self Reflection”. This song drops officially on Friday September 27th to all digital networks. Pre-Order the amazing final album from these kings of hardcore right here.. Watch/listen to the video, below. Instagram friends just type in youtube.com/indievisionmusic or find us by user name. Follow the band on Insta here: 2minute_minor… Continued →

September 25, 2024

Song of the Day: Protect Your Heart - Fireproof

This LA band has released a plethora of singles over the past few years with the latest at the time of this write up being The devil you know. I’m not sure if the band falls within the “Christian” category anymore as the actual music video depicts mannequins without clothes. I personally like the following lyrics as we as humans fall down & need to strive to get back up on our feet again. I might lose on every single try But I’m not afraid to roll the dice One more time… Continued →

Last Chance Marie "Westboro (Church! Event! Caution!)" Indie Vision Music Premiere

We are proud to bring you a special lyric video for the brand new Last Chance Marie song, “Westboro (Church! Event! Caution!)”. The song drops officially on Friday September 27th but you can listen to it on our YouTube channel 2 days early! Click below this post to watch the video or click this link. For our Instagram friends, just type out youtube.com/indievisionmusic to check it out! Enjoy and make sure to follow Small Step Records for upcoming news about all their releases including new stuff from Last Chance Marie.… Continued →

September 24, 2024

Model Engine song unearthed from the archives

Brilliant alternative rock band Model Engine (formerly Black Eyed Sceva) have posted a ‘new’ song recently. “Soapbox” was recorded in the late 90s as a possible addition to The Lean Years Tradition, or to be included on the follow-up album that never happened. The song showcases everything that was great about the band: rootsy, alternative, progressive, earthy, it’s all there. You can read the whole story about the rediscovery of the song on the band’s Bandcamp page, and also download the song for a mere 50 cents!… Continued →

September 23, 2024

Song of the Day: Groms - Ascension

I have always liked this song with its straight to the point lyrics. I remember having a conversation with my friend Ravn Furfjod who was excited as I was when the album got remastered through Nordic Mission Records. GROMS stands for God rules over my soul. Check out the lyrics below. I am the Lord  I am calling you  Death isn’t finished   Rise from your sleep!  Judgement day has come!   You will be delivered  If your name is written in the Book of Life
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September 22, 2024

New Releases: September 13, 2024

Rock & Metal
  • Altarheart – Save Our Souls [Single]
  • Ashes Remain – Don’t Let Go [Single]
  • August Burns Red – Exhumed [Single]
  • The Blamed – Pride Kills and Best Friend [Single]
  • Chainstay – Take The Caseyville Exit [Single]
  • Earth Groans – Stream of Ache [Single]
  • Ignescent – You’re Not Alone – Acoustic [Single]
  • The Rocket Summer – Way Out [Single]
  • Sight Received – Bones Exposed [Single]
  • Skillet – All That Matters [Single]
  • Sixpence None The Richer – Julia [Single]
  • Stryper – When We Were Kings
  • TAKE – Heaven or Hell [Single]
  • Tigerwine – Wax Magnetic [Single]
  • Wavorly – Strangers in Love [Single]
  • ’68 – Intergalactic [Single]
Pop & Alternative
  • The Gray Havens – The Magic [Single]
  • Jady – Coward [Single]
  • SVRCINA – 1200 Beats Per Minute 
  • Wilder Woods – Hide Anymore / Devil In My Eyes [Single]
Electronic & EDM
  • Kevin Aleksander, God’s Nation – The Only Light [Single]
Folk & Singer/Songwriter
  • Burgeon – Little Do We Know [Single]
  • Daniel Hardin, Lane Marie – Triple Crown [Single]
  • Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – Strangers No More, Vol.
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September 20, 2024

Song of the Day: Melech - Befriare

This beast of a tune dropped in 2017, from Melech, a side-project of two members of Pantokrator (with Ricke Gustafsson handling all instruments and Karl Walfridsson on vocals and lyrics). The Swedish melodeath duo tread similar waters as their counterparts, but emphasize the melodic aspects of death metal even more strongly. I’m highlighting the English lyric version of the song here, but there is also a Swedish version. “Befriare” is Swedish for “liberator” and refers to the freedom Jesus won through his atoning sacrifice and resurrection from the dead, and yet also points to the hope of future resurrection for all who die in the Lord.… Continued →

September 19, 2024

REVIEW : Shamash - Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos in Domine Saluteum)

Shamash is one of the few (only?) Christian metal bands from Malaysia. Vocalist/guitarist Andre Chiang has a lengthy history with Christian metal going back to the late 90s with thrash/death metal band Necromanicide, and more recently as a member of the transcontinental act Vultures Gathering. Distinct from those bands, Shamash plays in a hybrid style fusing elements of metalcore, death metal, and black metal to interesting and effective results. “Not by My Heart” opens the album with a mix of metalcore and melodic death metal with some blackened vocals on the verses.… Continued →

Protect Your Heart - Speedrun (Lyric Video)

Protect Your Heart are back with another brand new song, this one titled “Speed Run”. Since everyone hates the term “easycore” and I get crap for it let’s just say it’s heavy pop-punk and it’ll leave you amped up and thirsting for more. This band absolutely rules and if you haven’t give them a listen yet, do it now! Lyric video for the new song can be found below this post.… Continued →

Chainstay - Take The Caseyville Exit (Official Music Video)

Chainstay return with a brand new song titled “Take The Caseyville Exit”. We are dropping the band’s music video for this song below this post. This emotionally charged emo-pop-punk new school anthem is sure to bring a smile to the faces of both purists and cynics alike. If you like driving melodies, adrenaline fueled and loud instrumentation along with vocals that’ll move you, then Chainstay is your band. This isn’t annoying, irritating, and a devoid of all meaning tune that’ll leave you empty inside and wishing you had more caffeine.… Continued →

The Showdown Vinyl Exclusive, Git Snake Bit!

The Showdown have reemerged in the past year or so playing Furnace Fest last year, playing again this year, and best of all….a 20th anniversary vinyl pressing of their now classic debut “A Chorus Of Obliteration”. This fantastic album was available in two variants before this post had gone up but now is down to just one available. The band will have limited supply of the sold out variant at Furnace Fest so make sure to track them down and prepare to Git Snake Bit!… Continued →