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Joy Electric aka Ronnie Martin is Jason’s brother from Starflyer 59. The 2 brothers have released several albums from their various monikers of The Brothers Martin, The Foxhole Hunt, Dancehouse Children. Ronnie is also a pastor in Ohio. I just happen to like spiders & if you do also, check out the following songs/albums that feature our favorite 8 legged God created creatures! I have 2 tarantulas myself: a Mexican Red-Knee & a Pink Toe. WILDERNESS OF TEKOA-SPIDERS, WHITE COLLAR SIDESHOW-LIKE SPIDERS WEAVE, GO FISH-ITSY BITSY SPIDER, DEAR EPHESUS-DEAR SPIDER, LEPER-SPIDER WEBS, JOE ROMERO-ITSY BITSY SPIDER, WONROWE VISION-RESIDENT SPIDER, ALICE COOPER-ALONG CAME A SPIDER CD, SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE-FLATLAND SPIDER, MELLOWDRAMATIC WALLFLOWERS-SPY DER SPIDER, SHILOHTRANCE-THE SPIDER, MEWITHOUTYOU, BROWNISH, ORANCE, YELLOW SPIDER, TEMPLAR-SKY SPIDER 2, SECRET & WHISPER-SPIDER BESIDER, SEVEN SYSTEM-KILL THE SPIDER, LOVEDRUG-SPIDERS,LIL RASKULL-AMAZING (UNOFFICIAL AMAZING SPIDERMAN THEME), KANSAS-THE SPIDER, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA-SPIDERHEADS, UNTILWEDIE!-MOUTHFUL… Continued →

Believer is a Pennsylvanian 4 piece technical thrash metal band. Forming in 1985 they changed their name from Deceiver. I remember buying their Sanity Obscure LP in my hometown of Normal, Illinois & then later getting a cassette tape of Dimensions. A few years back they released 3 2-song singles & I haven’t seen anything from them since. This SOTD I have seen as one the origins of the symphonic metal scene. Below are the Latin lyrics along with their meaning & a live video also.… Continued →

Danish experimental grindcore band Corpse Under Construction only recorded 14 tracks in their short existence–and at grindcore tempos and song-lengths, that’s just over 10 minutes of recorded material. They were released on the split CD 4-Way Noise Explosion, which also included Eternal Mystery, Rehumanize, and Long Suffering (2008 on Sewersound Records). What made the band particularly interesting–to me, anyway–was that the band consisted of just 2 members, brothers Martin Svinth on vocals and David Svinth (also of post-hardcore band Magtesløs) on vocals and programming. That’s right, just 2 guys and a drum machine–no ‘real’ instruments.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Dispraised – Moral Rot
• Hello Luna – Into Static
• Seventh Day Slumber – Death By Admiration

Pop & CCM

• Ben Laine – 2021
• Ronnie Martin – From the Womb of the Morning, The Dew of Your Youth Will Be Yours

Electronic & EDM

• Alan Crown – Hyper Boy

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Benjamin Krogh – Live at Red Rockets Glare (EP)
• Jonny Hayes – Under Fire (Acoustic) (EP)

Hip Hop & R&B

• K. Murray – The Beginning
• S.O. – Turning The Tide (EP)
• Survivor Q – God Is Still In Control
• VERT MOB – Vert Music 2
• YB – GLASS CEILINGS

Worship & Gospel

• Canyon Hills Worship – Spirit Of God
• Dee Wilson – Spirit (EP)
• Hillsong Young & Free – Phenomena (DA DA) [Remixes] (EP)
• Kojo Dave – Harvest
• Metro Life Worship – Overcome (Live)
• Ryan Clair Music – Hymns & Old Spirituals
• Shane & Shane – Worship in The Word (Live)
• Taylor Armstrong – those lil god songs i posted on ig (EP)
• 20schemes music – Hymns in Hard Places

Instrumental & Other

• Tommee Profitt – The Remixes (Vol.

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Light The Way are returning in a big way here in the year 2022. Yep, they have indeed signed with a hot new label start up called “Small Step Records” and their music is anything but small. Light The Way will drop their brand new single and the first since 2019, titled “Worrywart”, on February 18th via their new label home. Watch a brief teaser below and prepared to get psyched. The new songs are absolutely amazing (I’ve heard just a few so far).… Continued →

The news is out TODAY! That’s right, much loved punk rock n’ roll super band – Squad 5-0, are back with a new 7 track album (or is it EP?) titled “Solid Gold” via the label Daddio Records. You can order the album on CD or Vinyl right here and check it out on Bandcamp (Digital) right here. I’ve also included a stream embed below so you can listen right from our site. This album is OUT NOW meaning you can order it and have it shipped right now.… Continued →

Everything in Slow Motion is hands (pun intended) down one of my fave artists of all time. Shane Ochsner was involved with post hxc outfit Hands. These 2 SOTDs are some of my fave songs of all time. His lyrical content has always meant worlds to me as I have dealt (& still deal) with sins & the freedom YHWH gives is just the most amazing gift we can receive on this earth imho. Take a look at these heartfelt excerpts lyrics from the songs. Also, here is one of our very own interviews https://www.indievisionmusic.com/interviews/everything-in-slow-motion-2/… Continued →

We’re digging deep into the archives for this one. For those not familiar with electro-funk, it was an underground genre in the 1980s that bridged electronic dance music and hip-hop. In fact, in many ways it was a predecessor to the proliferation of rap music. The genre was known by a variety of names: electro-funk, techno-funk, and simply electro (not the goth/industrial version from a few decades later). In the mainstream scene, some of the most well-known names were Newcleus, Shannon, Egyptian Lover, Afrika Bambaataa, and some of Midnight Star’s mid-80s material.… Continued →

Trying something new and testing a feature out. I have begun an IVM SMS Text List through a company called Simple Texting (via WordPress). Right now you can text the word INDIE to (855) 737-1974 and you’ll be able to join the list. I’ll try to keep it short and simple. Mostly news about IVM site activities and maybe some band news from time to time. Basically, news items we want to push out into the world and onto your screens. This is a trial run so I’ll see how it goes.… Continued →

Light The Way is a newer punk band rostered on our own IVM that has several cool songs I like in their discography already including Brkn, Holy Ghost & this extremely catchy SOTD.   … Continued →

Kids is a relatively new indie rock band out on Tooth & Nail records. Today’s SOTD is an upbeat love song that will get stuck in your head. Check out the lyrics below. Well I don’t know the future so I wonder How to know if a golden road will end And the dreams we dream may lead to certain failure But where the road goes lead me to her All I know is I’m gonna marry that girl I’m gonna marry that girl I’m gonna marry that girl Can’t wait to tell her I will I’m gonna marry that girl No time for anyone else I’m gonna marry that girl Gone the days are all the pain and heartache Gone the dames and all failed attempts Cause the dreams we dare to dream are being granted I’ll claim forever until it happens All I know is … Continued →

I bet you didn’t see that coming did you? Yes sir (or ma’am or whatever), Nate Parrish is BACK and with a vengeance, a most righteous, glorified vengeance of the melodic punk rock n’ roll variety. He is releasing his first new single of 2022 titled “God Knows” which features David Bunton of the great band – The Showdown (Get Snake Bit) lending his vocal talents. You might not know this but David also was a melodic punk band years ago before The Showdown so this pairing is absolutely perfect!… Continued →

Squad 5-0 are back, oh yes, they are back. A little teaser was posted on the Daddio Records social sites (follow them) showing something new is coming (Solid Gold) February 1st along with a little snippet of what should be considered – NEW MUSIC!. Check out the teaser below (if you have Facebook). Follow Daddio Records here. Are you excited for a new generation of Squad 5-0 with that same great beat and abrasive guitar assault? I assume this is pretty much the same lineup as their last 2 albums before the hiatus began.… Continued →

How awesome is Wolves At The Gate? I mean seriously, this band has released 4 full lengths (with 1 on the way), 3 EPs, and 1 Covers Ep plus stuff they may have done independently, all the while slipping under most people’s radars. I absolutely love this band and think their powerful music is worthy of repeat listens as well as all the fanfare coming their way. Make sure to watch the music video for the incredible new song “Lights & Fire” below and check out the new album “Eulogies” out March 11th on Solid State Records.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Homeplate – Welcome to Breitenstei

Pop & CCM

• Branan Murphy – This World Is Not My Home (The Remixes) (EP)
• Xander Sallows, Sam Bowman – fake strong (EP)

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Warrior – MYSTYRY

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Georgia Costolo – Sodom’s Sins (EP)
• Karissa Frampton – EXPOSING MY HEART

Hip Hop & R&B

• 116 – We Are Unashamed (EP)
• Dante Raddd – Interstitials (EP)
• Hooseki – FMF2
• Lil Yelli – Nothin Better
• Zee – Spiritual Sniper

Worship & Gospel

• Aisea Taimani + Minor Islands – Live & Direct (Live at the Art Boutiki)
• Andy Cherry – Invocation (Live)
• Brandin Reed – Brandin Reed and Friends (Live)
• Jonathan David Helser – The Land I’m Livin’ In — DAY ONE (EP)
• WorshipMob – Our Desire

Instrumental & Other

• Tommee Profitt – The Remixes (Vol.

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Shinebright aka Shinebright Baby is a Christian rock band whose vocalist Emily easily stands out in a crowd. Love this worship SOTD along w/ several others from the band including Closer to the Sun, Limitless w/ Rapture Ruckus, Made to Glow & Beautiful Love. … Continued →

If you’ve been around the Christian punk/metal/hardcore/indie scene for any amount of time, you will likely have heard the name Burrito. Not his real name, of course–the man David Villalpando was a legend in the underground scene. Sadly, the man that many called a friend passed away this week from covid-related illness. For those who didn’t know him, it is difficult to overstate his impact on the scene. From a musical standpoint, while none of his projects ever achieved mainstream success or financial prosperity, they were always on the bleeding edge of innovation.… Continued →

A legend, long time musician, songwriter, scene supporter, and a Faithful servant of the Lord – David “Burrito” Villalpando, just passed away yesterday. The man who may have been controversial at times for his direct and often times bold, in your face message, was a Faithful servant of the Lord all the way up until the very end. I had chatted with him a few times over the years and followed his social accounts for continuing posts and updates. He had been a part of some very early Christian hardcore, metal, and punk bands during the 80’s like Moral Majority, and The Warning, and went on to start several other bands through the next decade including the band Eightball Cholos, 44Evergiven, and Grace for the Fallen.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Skillet – Dominion

Pop & CCM

• Casting Crowns – Healer
• Kevin Quinn – It’s About Time (EP)
• Me+mad – are you there?

Electronic & EDM

• Jeremy James Whitaker – cling and remember (EP)

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Drew Holcomb, Ellie Holcomb – Coming Home: A Collection of Songs
• Megan Brown – Open Up Your Mind (EP)

Hip Hop & R&B

• A Mose – Road to purpose
• Brett Raio – Chapters
• Joey Vantes – Music To Drown To
• Phrv – The Coloured Tape
• Puntin – Defeating the Odds

Worship & Gospel

• Equippers Revolution – Truth (EP)
• Heart of God Church – XYZ (EP)
• Life Church Music – In Peace or Pieces (EP)
• planetboom – You, Me, The Church, That’s Us – Side A
• REVERE – Unscripted: Behold (King of Glory)
• Vineyard Worship – Sacred Space

Instrumental & Other

• Tommee Profitt – The Remixes (Vol.

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Aleixa is one of my favorite artists of all time.  comprised of 1 guy & 2 girls, this band inspired my love for industrial music along with Circle of Dust, Deitiphobia & Mortal. This is the first I ever heard from them way back in probably the early to mid 90s.   … Continued →

Indie Pop Singer-Songwriter-Drummer extraordinaire – Teddy at Night, just dropped his new song titled “Mr. Celsius” and it’s a total bop and/or banger as the kids would say. Check out the song below and make sure to follow all his socials.… Continued →

Jonathan Caro (Bloodshed, Stairwell) and Jeff Jacquay (Unashamed, Rainy Days, and Stairwell) have a fun new project called “The Concrete Slabs”. They just released their first song over on a newly created bandcamp page right here and it’s called “Post Meridiem”. Make sure to chip in some dough and grab this awesome new song. More to come I’m sure.… Continued →

THE great Southern California rockabilly trio – The Altar Billies, just released a new song back in December titled “High Iron in The Hills” which is a fitting tribute to Steam Locomotives, the C&O 1309 Steam Locomotive to be exact. You can watch the video and listen to the song below. Make sure to read the full description on YouTube for information on this glorious Train and it’s full restoration. Way to go guys!… Continued →

One visit to the Close Your Eyes facebook page and it’s clear to see that there is activity on the band side of things. Quite possibly we are looking at some sort of legit return and/or anniversary celebration for their 2 albums. What does that mean? A tour? New Music? New Merch? Return of old Vocalist? What do you want to see more of from Close Your Eyes in the future? What is your favorite song of theirs?… Continued →

for KING & COUNTRY are gearing up to release their brand new full length record (their 4th) titled “What Are We Waiting For?” that drops on March 11th 2022 and have just released a new song titled “Unsung Hero”. It’s a beautiful song and a fitting tribute to parents all over the world that raise us, leading by example. For those that didn’t have the most ideal parental experience, consider it a song for anyone special that came into your life and taught you life lessons, speaking truth.… Continued →

When Bloodgood’s lead guitarist left the band to go solo, fans of the 80s metal stalwarts weren’t entirely sure what to expect. We probably assumed more heavy metal–at least that’s what I expected. And while there is certainly some hard rock (almost glam metal) at times, The Other Side was much broader in scope. The album showcased Zaffiro’s excellent guitar work, as we’d already become familiar with through three albums with Bloodgood: Bloodgood (1986), Detonation (1987, often hailed as the band’s finest effort), and Rock in a Hard Place (1988).… Continued →

Tantrum of the Muse is a band that can be hard to define, including their lyrics & sound. I would suggest soundwise post hardcore, but with a prog & punk twist. Their label was the same whose roster included early Underoath & Narcissus. After the band’s break up, the members joined other notable bands  such as Hand of Fire & Huntingtons & OnceDead. … Continued →

What They Died for is a rapcore/screamo band comprised of 3 friends from New York, Their CD is in reference to Matthew 16:26. … Continued →

San Diego based pop-punk band Summer Years which features a couple ex-members of Mainsail, just dropped their debut EP titled “You Can’t Live There Forever” and you can find it on all digital networks and streaming platforms now. A music video for the song “Small World” off this new EP can be seen over on ChorusFM here. There is a certain splash of unrelenting nostalgia dripping through every note of the band’s songs and their infectious blend of melody and punk rock energy will surely win over a whole new spectrum of fans.… Continued →

Dallas Taylor and the boys in Maylene And The Sons of Disaster have surprised everyone by posting some info regarding new music and a music video that will drop soon. According to sources here and here, there is even a pic of Dallas Taylor with former Underoath bassist/guitarist, Octavio Fernandez. No exact word yet on when this new music video (or new music itself) will drop, but we will try and keep you updated. Praise God that Dallas is recovering well and that we will be able to hear his massive, thunderous voice once again.… Continued →