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I am proud to bring you a special exclusive lyric video premiere for The Hollow Present covering “Savannah” originally by the band, ZAO. Check out their cover along with the lyrics in the video below. You instagram users can find our channel and the video at the link in our bio. What do you think?… Continued →

Here is a punk rock praise & worship song talking about our creator who understands us & whom will always be with us til the end. Hailing from Kansas City, this band was signed to Pluto Records which is the same label Eric Shirey work with who also founded the Charon Collective.   … Continued →

Too Bad Eugene have released their new song “Unacceptable” along with a music video for the politically charged but ultimately fun new song. Check out below. I am sure many of us share some of these sentiments, am I right? The band are also working on a follow up record to “Battle Scars” but you didn’t hear that from me. “Unacceptable” will also be available on “Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 4” due out November 8th!… Continued →

Today’s Song of The Day comes from a band called “Capital Lights”, which are little heard of this day and age and whose last album released all the way back in 2012. That was 12 years ago, can you believe it? This band released 2 fantastic albums. While some people didn’t find as much enjoyment in the last album (final?), I certainly did. One of the highlights (there are plenty) for me off that record was “Honey Don’t Jump”. With lyrics about pulling someone from the brink of depression only to show them God’s love, grace, and ultimately, salvation in him.… Continued →

I don’t know what to categorize these types of quasi rap artists. They are harder than rock rap & some feature screaming/yelling music. Handsxfeet, Man Ov God, CRXWN, Post Quam, Listener & this project are in this pretty broad category. Bella features MeWithoutYou’s Aaron Weiss & Ray Taddeo whom I both met when MWY was first starting out.   … Continued →

I am proud to announce that the next Indie Vision Music digital compilation is almost here! “Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 4” will now release on November 8th and will be a FREE Digital Compilation. You’ll be able to find this fine compilation over on our bandcamp page indievisionmusic.bandcamp.com on November 8th. We will host a listening party a few days before so stay tune for that! There are already 35 tracks and I have a few more to add in the coming days before this hits the interwebz.… Continued →

This killer independent post-hardcore, heavy band called CNTXT (like “Context”), is about to release a new 3 song “Covers” EP that’ll be available through on digital networks on 11/1/24. Featuring covers of Thrice, My Epic, and Exiting The Fall. Go give these guys a listen and get release for the release of “TIDES” on 11/1/24.… Continued →

Another introduction for today is the music of Carly Ann Taylor. Carly is a young singer songwriter from Southern California with a bright and happy, soulful sound. She released her debut EP “Changing My Story” earlier this year and is gearing up to release her brand new single “Why Should I Worry” on November 15th. Pre-Save the single here. Her EP is really well done for an independent singer-songwriter and it being a “debut”. I encourage you to give her music a listen and pre-save that new single.… Continued →

It’s time for a new band introduction and today I bring you “Lo Cloud”. Lo Cloud is a new indie band featuring Matt Hammitt formerly of Sanctus Real. The band have dropped their debut single “Sleepwalker” and it is available now! They have a great sound with vocals that soar. Imagine Jimmy Eat World meets Anberlin meets Thirty Seconds to Mars meets Plankeye and Switchfoot. It’s a unique sound with somewhat of a 90’s rock undercurrent mixed in with all the modern sounds. It’s really good stuff and I think a bunch of our readers will appreciate the sound of Lo Cloud.… Continued →

Pennylane are back from the dead and releasing a brand new recorded song titled “Thank You” in honor of the 20th anniversary of their critically acclaimed indie release, “From Paradise To Parking Lots” which originally came out on Indie Vision Music back in 2004 and has recently been re-released by the band themselves. They have a very short clip on their instagram page of the new song but I am sure more teases will drop in the coming weeks leading up to release. If you didn’t get a chance to listen to this Hawaii based band the first go around, now will be your perfect opportunity to get into Pennylane.… Continued →

Charity Empressa is essentially a solo project of Eric Campuzano (The Prayer Chain, Lassie Foundation, Stranger Kings, ex-Starflyer 59, Cush) with a revolving cast of support and collaborators. While the list of those giving input is lengthy, among them are Troy Daughtery (Hoi Polloi, Duraluxe), Wayne Everett (Prayer Chain, Lassie Foundation, ex-Starflyer 59, solo), Frank Lenz (Fold Zandura, solo, ex-Starflyer 59), Andrew Prickett (Prayer Chain, My Brother’s Mother), Herb Grimaud (the violet burning, Raspberry Jam, Stranger Kings), Josh Hagquist (ex-Dogwood, The Beautiful Mistake), and many others.… Continued →

Tony Silcock is the brainchild behind the EDM Psalmistry. He leads a British organization called Youth Initiative. I miss the 90s & this musical genre is one of the reasons why. Bands such as the World Wide Message Tribe & Joy Electric were getting airplay & films featured EDM & industrial soundtracks. I would compare this band to mainstream The Chemical Brothers. Listening to this now, the productions seems dated, but is still worth a listen to periodically. There are 4 albums, but check out Armchair Rebellion.… Continued →

I am proud to announce that a favorite independent pop-punk band of mine – LIGHT THE WAY, have returned with not only their 2nd new song but that the song will be a part of the band’s new full length record, “Expel”, due out November 8th! Check out the new song “Wildfire” (Feat. Scott McNeil of Deathbreaker), below and on all digital networks NOW! Pre-order “Expel” on Vinyl and CD right here from the band’s own store. Read a little mini-review with some thoughts, below.… Continued →

Too Bad Eugene are returning in 2024, just a few short months after releasing their new album “Battle Scars” with even more NEW music coming! They are releasing a new track titled “Unacceptable” just in time for election day where this divisive country will go and throw down their vote for the candidate that will most piss off the other side and vice versa. How fun! So you’ll certainly want to settle down, kick back a few energy drinks and rage in your room or office to the sounds of Too Bad Eugene.… Continued →

Texas based Pop-Punk/Easycore band – Brave Days, are back with a brand new song titled “Tulip” and it’s the best thing they’ve ever done. The perfect mix of pop and heavy almost post-hardcore, metalcore screaming action. It’s an amazing combo, thus the phrase “Easycore” being used here (if you don’t know what it is, please look it up and find some killer bands to become a fan of). “Tulip” is now available wherever you listen to music courtesy of Common Thread Records. You can also listen below, right here at IVM.… Continued →

Puerto Rican hxc Clear Convictions is at it again with a brand new single that released a couple days ago. The new album Endure should be released in the next few months. Check out the band’s earlier discography & this excerpt from an early interview “‘Clear Convictions’ comes around because that’s how we see our lifestyle. As Christians, we believe by faith and that faith becomes true and alive , something that you can feel inside, it is like having an ear and true relationship with the Creator.… Continued →

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 →

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 →

I’m proud to bring you the 2nd song from 2Minute Minor titled “No One Gets Out Alive!” off their FINAL album “Self Titled and Self-Reflection” due out October 25th. Pre-order here. Listen to the song/video over on our YouTube page now (look below) or by visiting youtube.com/indievisionmusic… Continued →

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 →

AAMS is a post hxc band from Germany. They appeared to have disbanded in 2015 but resurfaced again recently on some compilations. I like their screamo smashup with the keys that early TDWP & With Shakings Hands do also. Anyways, Enjoy.    … Continued →

I love ska music so much I wrote a paper back on it in college. I think it’s because I love the bass lines & the horns make it sound so happy! Anyways, this Californian band released 1 full lengths & 2 EPs. Enjoy & maybe there will be a 5th wave!   … Continued →

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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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 →

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 →

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 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: lightthewayca… Continued →

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 →

Here I am back with some more country, but think about the song title & listen to the lyrics & of course sing along to the whoa’s!  Anyways, I thinks the group is from Canada & they started their Youtube channel in January 2024. I found them through christiancountry.net an offshoot of christianrock.net … Continued →

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 →