News
July 11, 2021
The band TAKE, from Las Vegas, Nevada are back with a brand new album titled “Power Trip”. The album is a trip down a familiar path while retaining the heaviness and originality the band has become known for. This isn’t the typical, this isn’t mundane and this certainly is not boring. It’s a heavy album but not consisting of that same cookie cutter style everyone is going for. Brings to mind bands like The Warriors, Pantera, Living Sacrifice, Every Time I Die, and really closing the divide between all the diverse sounds of heavy bands you know and love.… Continued →
Benjamin Daniel Announces New Album "Shelterheart"
The somber yet soothing sounds of Benjamin Daniel and his music, are woven into the fabric of Indie Vision Music and our community here that has been built back up post-2016 “rebirth”. If you don’t know who he is or what his music sounds like then do yourself a huge favor and pull up “Benjamin Daniel” on your favorite digital network (or here) and give it a listen. He just launched an IndieGoGo campaign to fund the new album, “Shelterheart”, which you can read all about right here.… Continued →
The Protest to Release "Show Up to the Showdown" July 23rd
The hard rock band – The Protest, will release their brand new song titled “Show Up to the Showdown” through their label Rockfest Records on July 23rd. A music video will follow the single release. This massive sounding new hard rock song will hit radio soon. Read the full press release below.… Continued →
Phinehas Provide a Little Metal Relief From Reality
Getting your mind off world events, Covid and all variant insanity, the heat of summer, well then might I suggest some guitar heavy music from Phinehas to drown out the noise? Phinehas, a band I’ve been a fan of since right before they joined their first record label like 15 years ago, are back in an absolutely incredible manner. Their brand of metal(core) has been missed and this new song “In The Night” is certainly no exception to their greatness. The band’s new album “The Fire Itself” is out August 27th on Solid State Records and you can pre-order here.… Continued →
The Blamed Re-Recording Landmark Debut Record, "21"
Legendary masters of punk-thrash-metal – The Blamed, are going to re-record their landmark, classic album from 1994 called “21”. This debut was really great back when I first heard it and reminded me why I love/loved punk rock. It was like a garage-y, underground sounding album that evoked immediate love for the live experience and sweat drenched, basement worthy punk shows. Even though many of us didn’t venture into that scene as much as others, just hearing a record like this brought to mind what it must have been like.… Continued →
Zahna Unleashes Brand New Song, "Better Run!"
Zahna just unleashed her heavy new song titled “Better Run!” and you can take a listen to it below in lyric video form. The song is available on digital networks now. What do you think of this new track? Hard Rock is Back!… Continued →
Meadows Releases New Music Video for "The Depths"
The band Meadows, just dropped their brand new music video for the track “The Depths”. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming Facedown Records release titled “In Those Days & Also After Part III” which will be out soon. Watch the music video below!… Continued →
July 10, 2021
Pennylane Concert Footage from 2006
I also found this old concert footage of the band Pennylane performing at Kauai Christian Fellowship in Poipu, Kauai in the great state of Hawaii. This is also a short segment and I believe my camera died which is why I didn’t film it all or something (memory is foggy). Anyway, check out this long lost fragment of Pennylane in a time long since past, and enjoy what you see. Sound is not good FYI and it was a small room with bass overflowing and drowning out the rest of sounds.… Continued →
Unashamed and Strongarm Concert Footage from 1995
I dug this old VHS tape out of the deepest cavern of Pre-Indie Vision Music archives that I could search through. This old tape was converted to digital (Digitized) by a company called imemories out of Arizona. I love their services and they’ve done a tremendous job so far. Anyway, check out this really old concert footage of the bands Unashamed and Strongarm from 1995 at a Church in Capo Beach California (Dana Point) called “Capo Beach Calvary Chapel”. I was 17 years old at the time and holding my parents VHS camcorder.… Continued →
New Music: July 9, 2021
Rock & Metal
- Gospod – Israel’s Exodus
- No Lost Cause – Take 2 (Update 2021)
- Once & Future – As the Mourning’s Borne
- Bobby Bendito – Redemption
- BrodieDaVinci, BRM Aka Brandon R Music, Xay Hill – Revenge (Juice Pack) (EP)
- BrvndonP – Outta Line
- Icy toolow – 115 (EP)
- Street Minister Whitehead – All Souls Matter
- Swoope – 24
- WestEndShawty – Gonna Be Hard to Stop
- (the autumn) – In the Stillness (Songs from a Quiet Place)
- Joshua Mills, Janet Mills – You Are Blessed
- RiverLife Worship – Behold
- Veritas Worship – V3 (Live)
- Zach Williams – Rescue Story (Deluxe Edition)
Song of the Day: Number One Gun - Forest
California’s Number One Gun started as a full band, but over the years became a solo project for vocalist Jeff Schneeweis. I remember their songs On & On & You Fail Sometimes back in the day & knew this was good music. Bands like Anberlin & Project 86 ruled the Christian “radio” waves back then. Jeff also does some catchy solo stuff so check him out. This song is so darn catchy & reminds me of a yearning to get back right. Also added a live version.… Continued →
July 7, 2021
Orion Walsh - Hurricane Hanna (Official Music Video)
Check out this really cool music video from Orion Walsh for the song “Hurricane Hanna” from the upcoming full length release, “So Many Places to See” which is due out July 9th. Purchase the album on Bandcamp here and stream on your digital network of choice this Friday!… Continued →
Too Bad Eugene - Back To Life (New Song Stream)
This new Too Bad Eugene song titled “Back To Life” is everything you love about a good melodic punk rock track mixed with some straight up great rock music. If you dig positive, hopeful music with a punk spirit and real heart then you are going to love everything about the new Too Bad Eugene music. The song will be released to all Digital Networks Friday. Check out the song below. Get ready for the new Too Bad Eugene full length due out later this year.… Continued →
Song of the Day: Fever Fever - Aftermath
Catchy indie rock is what this band is all about and they hail from Columbus, Ohio which is the home of many amazing artists.. Another great one from them is Hypnotized which has a music video so be sure to check it out. They haven’t released anything since 2014 , but their website is still up & running. Here’s to hearing new stuff from this band.
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July 6, 2021
July 5, 2021
Album & EP Releases: April-June 2021
Rock & Metal
- 2 Minute Minor – A Goons’ Best Friend Till the Very End
- 4th Point – New Horizons
- Alex Henry Foster – Standing Under Bright Lights (Live from Festival International De Jazz De Montréal)
- Almost Always – think / walk / etc. (EP)
- Anberlin – Paper Tigers
- At The Wayside – Somewhere Between (EP)
- August Burns Red – Guardians Sessions EP
- Boiling Point – Hope Lives Here
- The Choir – Deep Cuts
- Convictions – I Won’t Survive
- Death Therapy – Melancholy Machines
- Dens – Tamed Tongues
- The Devil Wears Prada – ZII
- Diamonds to Dust – Decisions (Instrumentals) (EP)
- Empty Atlas – Dipping Vat Sessions (EP)
- Huntingtons – Judy Judy (EP)
- I Am Spartacus – Trigger Happy
- Jerry Fee – Truth
- Morellas Forest 1988 – Tales
- mothaltar – Prologue (Instrumentals) (EP)
- Namesake – Demos & Legacy Recordings
- Ocean Dark – Hope & Chaos
- ØM-53 – The Voyager
- Real Face – Dumb Blue Car
- Revival Hymns – Birth Pains
- Searching Serenity – Instrumentals, Vol.
Song of the Day: Last Day Rising - Leave It All Behind
Last Day Rising is an actual rock band from LA whose 4 band members released one S/T EP back in 2015. This SOTD is very catchy & IU had the chance to communicate with one of the band members on social media right when this song was released. The lyrics below remind me of a person’s desperate cry to God for help to change from sin & their need for YHWH’s help. Very encouraging at least to me.
I’ve fallen apart
I’m out of control and I wonder
How I lost my mind
Feel all of my scars
From battles forgotten
I am falling down
I’ve been here once or twice
Or maybe a thousand times before
I’m tired of all your lies
It’s time to set on fire
What’s left of this wasted life
And let the fire burn bright
I’m no longer blind
I’ll open up my eyes and see the light
And let it take me away
I’m not gonna wait until tomorrow
I can leave it all behind
And this time around
I’m hoping I’m not too far gone
Cause I’m barely holding on
Buried into the ground
Trying to escape the
Thoughts that hold me down
I’ve come to realize
There’s nothing left for me
Here to carry on
And I’m tired of all your lies
It’s time to set on fire
What’s left of this wasted life
And let the fire burn bright
I’m no longer blind
I’ll open up my eyes and see the light
And let it take me away
I’m not gonna wait until tomorrow
I can leave it all behind
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July 4, 2021
Playlist: 21 for 21 in 21
I decided to celebrate Indie Vision Music’s 21st anniversary with a new playlist. I picked 21 new songs from 21 of my favorite female solo artists to create the playlist. You’ll find a variety styles here, from well-known artists like Madison Cunningham and Lacey Sturm to lesser-known artists like Tenielle Neda and Abby Holliday—because you know that’s just how we do it here at IVM.
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IVM 21: No Lost Cause - Take 2 (Full Album Stream)
In honor of our country’s independence and a day of mass country-wide celebrations, I thought it would be appropriate to share a very special new album that Thumper Punk Records is releasing next week by the ska-punk project, NO LOST CAUSE. It is special in that very few “Christian” bands are even playing this style of music and even fewer can play it as good as this sounds. “Take 2” is a full length record comprised of new and old songs from the NLC catalog all reworked/remixed and with added horn sections to make these songs sound so much more incredible than they did in the past.… Continued →
July 3, 2021
Anberlin Announce Tour Dates This Fall
Anberlin are taking their reunion to another level signaling a possible longer stay. The band have just dropped some dates for a fall tour they’ve been planning. I sense a bunch more dates will be added soon. View the dates and ticket packages right here.… Continued →
July 2, 2021
New Music: July 2, 2021
Rock & Metal
Pop & CCM
Electronic & EDM
Folk & Singer/Songwriter
Hip Hop & R&B
- Diomer – GAMEDAY (EP)
- Dre.Tuff – MONARCH (EP)
- JesusGang – Trap Gospel 3
- Josiah Davis – TIP OF THE ICEBERG: Some Remixes
- Limoblaze – God’s Favourite Baby
- Chris Tomlin – Chris Tomlin & Friends: Summer EP
- Daniel Bashta – Wave Your Flag
- Destiny Worship Music – Live from Destiny Studios, Vol.
Cover Song Album Fundraiser to Support Too Bad Eugene
Thumper Punk Records have put together a really cool little fundraiser in the form of a pay what you want download via the TPR Bandcamp page. The album is out today! There are 6 artists + Adam Nigh himself, contributing different versions of the now classic Craig’s Brother song – “My Annie”. Adam Nigh of Too Bad Eugene, played and sang on this classic song which appeared on the 1998 Craig’s Brother album, “Homecoming”. You can find this cover album fundraiser right here. Be sure to chip in a few bucks to support Too Bad Eugene and help cover their studio costs.… Continued →
Song of the Day: Starflyer 59 - Life in Bed
First things first: I must apologize for missing a couple of weeks on my Song of the Day features. We’ve been in the middle of an international move. Yes, after 13 years of life in the UK, my family and I have returned to the United States! And we’ve been living out of suitcases while we finalize our housing. So do please forgive me for missing a few posts. However, I hope a new song from Starflyer 59 this week can make up for it.
The first thing I noticed from the track was the eerie new wave keyboard sounds and quasi-goth guitar leads.… Continued →
July 1, 2021
Craig's Brother Finishing Up Epic New 18 Song Album
Craig’s Brother just dropped a big update regarding Album #4. They are still working on the currently untitled 4th full length record which surprisingly will feature Not 10, not 12, but 18 punk rock tracks! Can you believe it? You can buy the band’s tshirts, hoodies, hats, and more by clicking this link right here. The band sold their “Devils In The Details” Vinyl exclusively through People of Punk Rock Records so be sure to visit their site and get your copy. Read the full update below.… Continued →
To Speak of Wolves to Release New Single
To Speak of Wolves will unleash their brand new song “Annihilation” on the masses, July 20th. More news as it happens. Make sure to follow them on social media @tospeakofwolves (Facebook & Instagram).… Continued →
June 30, 2021
New Music: June 25, 2021
Rock & Metal
- Boiling Point – Hope Lives Here
- mothaltar – Prologue (Instrumentals) (EP)
- Winona Avenue – Winona Avenue
- Christopher Syncere – THE MIDDLE (EP)
- GOSPEL READY – Redeemed
- Mlpc – 2 H Y P E R (EP)
- NXTMIKE – FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
- SiahThyLegend – HARDCORE MODE (EP)
- As Isaac – Exodus
- FREE CHAPEL MUSIC – From the Heart
- Housefires – Housefires VII (Live)
- Legacy Worship – Glory to Glory, Year 1
- Lion & Bear – Hollows
- MBL Worship, Brennan Joseph – Live From Crossroads
- People & Songs – Walls Fall Down
- Phil Wickham – Hymn Of Heaven
- WELOVE – WELOVE Instant Live Hymnology I (EP)
Song of the Day: Cloud Merchants - Shout Out Loud
Cloud Merchants fall in the same 90s alternative art rock category fare along with bands suck as Choo Choo Pye, Midnight Oil, The Ocean Blue, etc… The band hails from San Diego, Cali & appears to have done 2 LPS. It was hard to narrow down between this catchy SOTD & another called It’s Dark Outside. Chose this one as YouTube did not have this one uploaded & due to feeling frustrated sometimes just like we all do & wanting to shout out loud.
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June 29, 2021
June 28, 2021
Inner 29 - Degrees (Official Music Video)
Brazil based pop-rock-emo band – Inner 29, are back with another new track and carries the title “Degrees”. The band has put together a very professional music video that adds so many levels of texture and presents the band in a whole new light. If you’ve never heard these guys before and don’t have a clue what this band is all about, check out the video below and stream/down the song now on your digital network of choice.… Continued →
Song of the Day: FM Static - Definitely Maybe
FM Static was a pop punk side project of Canadian Thousand Foot Krutch. The SOTD has made a lasting impact on me & falls within a category of songs that I am planning a writeup on. Its fun music contains lyrics that entail a very depressing subject of a guy who does not practice monogamy.
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