Tag: alternative

A worthy new band has arrived on the music scene – Left Neglect and they are garnering the kind of critical acclaim that bands years deep into their careers dream about. This band features members who have played in bands like The Merbabies, Other Desert Cities, Roadside Monument, Focused, Pedro The Lion, and Blenderhead to name a few. What comes immediately to mind on “Children”, the title track off the band’s 6 song Ep is Chris Bowden’s knack for connecting with a listener through a sonic blast of melodic, indie-leaning, sometimes off kilter rock n’ roll.… Continued →

Names Without Numbers return from a long slumber to release their smashing 9 song epic album titled “Silos & Smokestacks”. The album is jam packed with solid indie-alt-emo-rock tunes as well as a cover of Taylor Swift’s “Style”. Don’t take my word for it, listen for yourself at your digital network of choice (or on CD by clicking here) and I guarantee this will be your highlight of the year. Visit the band on the web right here. Listen to two songs below via YouTube.… Continued →

Head over to PunkRockTheory.com to hear the brand new Names Without Numbers song, “Firing Squad”, in lyric video form right now. The song appears on the band’s brand new comeback album titled “Silos & Smokestacks” which hits digital and streaming outlets this Friday December 13th via Indie Vision Music. CDs available now from the IVM Webstore and shipping now.… Continued →

Folk really has to have something special if it’s going to catch my attention. Sure, there are a lot of great artists out there, but there are so many that it’s hard to stand out. A unique vocal, guitar prowess, or lyrics that hit that spot right in your gut that makes you either want to cry out at top of your lungs, or just really and truly live. Harrod and Funck managed all of that (their Mark Heard-produced full-length Dreams of the Color Blind is worth checking out in full if you like this style).… Continued →

I don’t know what it is but maybe today’s dark and stormy skies along with a heavy downpour elicits a moody yet introspective response to music. A song such as “Handshake” really makes you stop and think. I still believe after all these years that the band Black Eyed Sceva (and later known as ‘Model Engine’) were brilliant songwriters, Jeremy Post in particular. There was something magical in their music and the way they conveyed these emotions through song. They may not have been widely known or celebrated as “Rock stars” but their music was incredibly important to me.… Continued →

Something many of us fans have been eagerly waiting years for and a favorite album among Stavesacre fans, “Speakeasy”, is getting the vinyl treatment in time for the album’s 20th anniversary. The vinyl pressing will go on sale at 10am PST today at the Tooth & Nail Merch Store and will ship once order is placed/processed. I’ve already received my Haste The Day “Burning Bridges” vinyl so I know this is all legit. We can thank UnoriginalVinyl on behalf of T&N for bringing all these classic albums to life.… Continued →

Facedown Records has signed the band Northlander to their already awesome roster. The band play a moody yet inspiring blend of emo and alt rock while maintaining their post-hardcore tendencies. This band featuring members of Fallstar are an enlightening listen from start to finish. Head over to digital networks to listen to their two new songs “Cliffs” and “Heavy Fruit”. Fans of Everything In Slow Motion, My Epic, DENS, Silverstein, Anberlin, and Saosin take note. “Forces of Light” is out December 6th via Facedown Records.… Continued →

Bloomsday’s debut “The Day the Colors Died” was brilliant, if a little disjointed. The trio ambitiously covered indie rock, shoegaze, jangle pop, slow-core, lo-fi, and emo all in the span of 10 songs. Amazingly, 20+ years later it still holds up. But it was their second release, this time an EP, that really caught listener’s ears and held them in a death grip. It was much more focused this time around–emotionally charged indie rock that somehow managed to merge emo and shoegaze into a singular, cohesive unit that was both of those things and yet neither of them entirely.… Continued →

To commemorate the deluxe vinyl re-issue of Starflyer 59’s legendary sophomore album, Gold, our Song of the Day has to be a pick from that timeless release. The first time I heard this song was also my first time catching the band live. It was the very first Tooth & Nail Weekend at the Where-House in Bartlesville, OK. Also on the bill was Focused, Unashamed, locals Mr Bishop’s Fist (if you know, you know), Wish for Eden (whose van broke down en route so they were unable to join, unfortunately), Chatterbox, and Plankeye.… Continued →

I am proud (and excited) to announce the new album from Names Without Numbers titled “Silos & Smokestacks” due out December 13th through Indie Vision Music. I have listened to the album many times through and I must say it is an incredible piece of work. I don’t just say that lightly as someone working with a band, I say that as a fan of music and great independent rock n’ roll that I can get behind. Take all the best elements of old Anberlin, Jimmy Eat World, The All American Rejects, Acceptance, The Juliana Theory, Eager Seas, and House of Heroes, mix it up with the best produced sound (and guitar tones) one can have then you’ll have an idea for what to expect.… Continued →

Winona Avenue (Ex-Blank Pages) have just released their debut full length through all digital networks and streaming sites. You can purchase the album on CD from the band right here. (Album not available through digital networks yet but it is available on CD).… Continued →

This was posted about a month ago but we forgot to let you readers know about it. The brand new song from The Choir titled “Mystical World” is out now through all digital networks and can be streamed by clicking below. It’s a great song and you’ll love it.… Continued →

Coopertheband has still been going strong and just released the final (acoustic) Ep from their David Project series. You can find the first two Eps “Kings” and “Kingdoms” on all digital markets. Check out more info on this Ep and the series, below.… Continued →

Check out the brand new music video for “SICK SAD WORLD” by Aussie pop-punk band – HOMESTATE. Full of passion and raging, melodic anthems set to conquer your hearts. These guys are the real deal and this is a band to keep a definite eye on moving forward. If you don’t know who they are or didn’t hear their past few releases as Available at the Counter then you are doing yourself a huge disservice. Get listening and add these guys to your playlists. Their new “Self Titled” Ep is out November 29th!… Continued →

The very talented duo known as Mission House have just released their second single off the upcoming 7 song “Self Titled” project due out November 1st via Integrity Music. Lush arrangement with a moving and emotional core consisting of Taylor and Jess’s ethereal, heavenly voices is pure joy. Meant to inspire, leading one into a prayerful meditation and focus on pure worship, this group is certainly one to keep your eyes/ears on. I’ll post the first single below in addition to “I Don’t Have Much”.… Continued →

Check out this cool remix of the For King & Country song, “Burn The Ships” by R3HAB. You can find the song below and it is available on all digital networks now. Catch the band on their U.S. Tour now (Dates Here).… Continued →

Just last month, Relient K announced All Work & No Playlist, a vinyl release including fan-picked songs. Over 6,000 fans voted and the track listing has been revealed. Unfortunately, it appears that the vinyl has already sold out. As someone who voted, I thought the selection looked quite good, and can only hope that more copies will be made. Share your thoughts on this intriguing release below, and keep up to date with the band on Facebook. Here are the songs to be included: Side A 1.… Continued →

So it appears that the Aaron Gillespie (Underoath) led project, The Almost, is back with a brand new album titled “Fear Caller” which is out October 18th via Fearless Records. You can pre-order the record here. Now I’m not sure whether it fits the typical IVM content but I am always open to hearing your feedback. Check out the music video for “Chokehold” below and comment with your thoughts. This is much different than The Almost material of the past in terms of lyrical content.… Continued →

Manafest is about to release his new album “This Is Not The End” and has launched a special fundraising initiative via Kickstarter to reach that goal. You can click here to get all the Manafest merch you’ve ever dreamed about owning along with some new music samples. Check out the new song “Plan For Me” that shares a beautiful story and message of hope, below.… Continued →

Check out this hot new track from young new artists known as, Idle Achiever. We covered them back in May of this year and one of their songs appeared on our latest sampler release. Check out “Seaside Suicide” below. Song is now available on all digital networks. For fans of: Twenty One Pilots, Manafest, Beastie Boys, and just plain original, different sounding music.… Continued →

Lo-Fidelity Records have announced a 25th anniversary reissue of the classic Poor Old Lu album – “Sin”. The album is getting the vinyl and cd treatment again and there will be bonus tracks. Check out the campaign right here and make sure get your orders in quickly as some of the vinyl are close reaching the quantity maximum. You can find the band on Facebook right here so make sure to visit and say hi.… Continued →

Relient K have launched a special voting platform where you as a fan can help determine which tracks get featured on the upcoming “All Work & No Playlist” a fan curated greatest picks vinyl release. Yes, it’ll be available on Vinyl and you can pre-order right here. Click here to vote via the band’s own website.… Continued →

Spoken in Tongues which is the brand new music project from legendary the minds and music makers of – Billy Power (Blenderhead) and Chris Wible (Everdown), has just released their first song titled “Bluff”. You can listen to this new song, below. The song will appear on the album “The Nail That Sticks Up Will Be Hammered Down” due out November 22nd. Pre-order right here digitally and on physical media soon. This eclectic song holds quite a bit of diversity in sound. The bass (guitar) heavy song captures the distinct and signature sound of these gentlemen’s prior music offerings while offering up an entirely new direction.… Continued →

A collaboration that seems to have come from out of nowhere, For King & Country and legendary Country singer Dolly Parton join forces on a new version of “God Only Knows”. Check out this really well done collaboration music video below. Catch For King & Country on their headlining tour this fall.… Continued →

Forum Blue which is the music project from Ray Torres who is an IVM fave and maker of great music for the past decade has just dropped his debut ep with the band Forum Blue. Check out the “Surreal Ep” below and make sure to purchase it via bandcamp for $5. Fans of Neon Trees, Walk The Moon, Dashboard Confessional, Foster The People, and Ray Torres and The Mercy will love this.… Continued →

Stoke-on-Trent punks, Peter118, have released a new video for their most recent single, “Waiting”. The band changes up their style quite a bit on this one with a 90’s alternative style flavoring that they pull off quite well. Check out the video below and leave your thoughts!… Continued →

Cincinnati indie rock band Okay Lindon have released another single in advance of their next album.  The album will be a departure from their quirky brand of alternative rock, this time heading into reggae territory.  While an unconventional move, for sure, the seasoned band have the ability to pull it off.  Plus, the reggae sounds fit the new material well.  Founder Dustin Smith claims, “In this song I’m calling out aspects of my evangelical upbringing as ‘escapist theology’ which focused so heavily on an afterlife, that the joys of experiencing union with Christ in the physical world, ourselves, and others is lost.… Continued →

Are you ready for An Evening With Switchfoot, playing an assortment of tracks and digging deep into their discography both new and old. This “Fantastic Traveling Music Show” will take place this fall and dates can be found via their website here. This is one excited show you wont want to miss. Check out their fun little video below explaining it all and name that movie they tip their hat too 😉… Continued →

for KING & COUNTRY have teamed up with Timbaland to created a remix of their recent song “God Only Knows” and brought along Sydney Sierota of Echosmith to sing on it alongside the guys. Check out the music video below and comment with your thoughts. The band are hitting a bunch of festival dates this summer then will head out on a special “Burn the Ships” fall tour and you can find the dates right here.… Continued →

Atmospheric, floating, literary and lush. Leem of Earth has completed their trilogy with the June 7th release of Chapter 3,  the third EP in their belletristic series: Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. In all three efforts, the band from Pensacola, Florida, creates a fragile wall of sound that hearkens between the fuzz and soundscapes of 90s 4AD shoegaze bands and the ethereal charm of Mazzy Star, The Sundays, Cocteau Twins and The Innocence Mission.