Tag: Independent
June 13, 2024
A new band has emerged from sandy coastline of Southern California with a mission to share their own unique blend of positive, hope filled rock n’ roll that’ll chase away the despair and fill one with passion. That band is called Hopeful. I stumbled upon this band from an ad on Instagram and lately that’s how I’ve been discovering some great indie talent. These guys are fantastic and I encourage you to check out their songs below. Look up Hopeful. “When The Turbulence Hits” EP on digital networks and give them a solid listen.… Continued →
January 21, 2024
The Rocky Valentines to Release Debut Album
The Rocky Valentines will release their debut album titled “Erase” on CD/LP/CASS March 15th through Velvet Blue Music. This is going to be one release you won’t want to miss out on. Highly anticipated on my list for 2024.… Continued →
January 14, 2024
Luxury Return With New Single "The Wilderness"
Long running indie band Luxury, have just released a brand new song titled “The Wilderness” and you can watch the lyric video for the track, below. The band’s hot new album “Like Unto Lambs” will be out this year and the second single is coming soon. Let us know what you think of this banger in the comments below.… Continued →
August 1, 2023
CHPTRS Release New Vinyl for "Chapter 3"
The self-described cinematic indie rock band – CHPTRS, have been releasing a steady flow of albums and singles since their formation almost 5 years ago. The band just dropped their “Chapter 3” album on Vinyl and it is available for purchase right here from the group’s official webstore. First 100 Vinyl Sold will be signed and numbered. Listen to this album below at the Spotify link (and at our website).… Continued →
June 16, 2023
Islander Launch Documentary and First Independent Album Kickstarter
The heavy rock band known as Islander have just launched a brand new Kickstarter campaign for their first independent album ever. There is also a special documentary that has been produced and can be viewed below this message. Check out the kickstarter campaign by clicking this link right here. Band links right here.… Continued →
Teeth For Eyes Unleash Debut EP
The new punk band called Teeth For Eyes, just launched their debut EP as a band and it’s up on their bandcamp page right here (or stream it below this post). The band features members of Crux, Empty Tomb, Citron, Cicero, Godspeed, Pollywog, and Govt Hate Mail. It’s an excellent debut recording and a perfect representation of a diverse set of sounds that quite honestly defy standard definitions. Listen for yourself and get ready to hit those “follow” buttons for @teethforeyes (instagram).… Continued →
May 26, 2023
Check Out the Music of Nick Webber
I was just exposed to the music of Nick Webber by one of our writers – Casey G. He creates beautifully moving indie music that is both original and engaging. He’s one of a kind and for an “Indie” artist this is exceptional. Check out his new album “All The Nothing I Know” on all digital networks now, on bandcamp here (listen below), and read our review here. Check this out and you definitely won’t be sorry you did.… Continued →
May 21, 2023
Names Without Numbers "Winter Wars" Out Now!
The absolutely stunning new single from my friends in Names Without Numbers titled “Winter Wars”, is out now on all digital networks and also streaming in the Pop Punk Dads Spotify playlist. This song reminds the listener of all the great times you had in the past with nostalgia running rampant throughout the entirety but not so overbearing that it’d distract one from drawing modern parallels to what’s so great about new music. I really dig the fast pace of the song right from the get-go.… Continued →
May 17, 2023
US KIDS: An Alternative Music Revolution (Film)
Some exciting news has just surfaced. A couple independent filmmakers have moved forward with their plan to document the 2nd big revival that took place 1980-1995 which featured a collection of Christian Artists on a mission to reach the lost and seeking youth who were very much looking for answers and in need of a savior. Click this link here for the GoFundMe campaign that seeks to raise funds to cover some production costs. This follows on the heels of the recent box office success of the “Jesus Revolution” film as well as others like I Still Believe, I Can Only Imagine, and the Jesus Music documentary.… Continued →
Names Without Numbers "Winter Wars" May 19th
Names Without Numbers are releasing another new song and this one is titled “Winter Wars”. Song drops this Friday May 19th on all digital networks and streaming sites. Is there a reason you haven’t listening to NWN yet? Yeah I’m talking to you, the person reading this post right now. Drop what you’re doing and head over to your favorite streaming network or youtube and give these songs by one of our scene’s best kept secrets, a listen right now! “Winter Wars” out this Friday.… Continued →
April 28, 2023
Names Without Numbers to Release "Winter Wars" May 19th
Names Without Numbers will return with another incredible new song titled “Winter Wars”, on May 19th. Please go check out their last 3 newer songs on your digital network of choice as well as their epic 2019 full length record. Get stoked!… Continued →
January 9, 2023
Song of the Day: Let the Day Perish - My Dark Sky vs Invisible Wounds
Let the Day Perish is an awesome up & coming metalcore band from the Chesapeake Virginia area. I moved down here about a month ago now & actually attend the church guitarist Juan attends. Their name comes from KJV Job 3:3 “Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said., There is a man child conceived.” The band is comprised of 3 military veterans & resonates with me as I spent almost 8 years in.
Check out their Bandcamp where the lyrics for both hard hitting songs are housed.… Continued →
January 4, 2023
Song of the Day: Raging Grace - Live Forever
This is a blues rock band from Massachusetts. They remind many of ZZ TOP due to the look & their sound. Anyways check out this SOTD which is vocalist/guitarist fave of their discography.
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December 16, 2022
Names Without Numbers - New Song "Florida" Coming Soon
Names Without Numbers are back in a big way on January 13th. Their new song “Florida” will drop on that date and we have a little teaser to offer all of you. This is without a doubt the band’s strongest song to date and further reminds me of just how good they are, not just in regards to indie music but rock n roll as a whole. There is a lot of content floating around out there passing off as legitimate music but really lacks the meat and substance.… Continued →
December 12, 2022
Zahna Drops First Single Off New Album "Stronger Than Death"
ZAHNA has released her brand new hard hitting, gut punching, intense new rock song titled “Die For Something” and you can watch it below. The song will appear on her new full length record titled “Stronger Than Death” which is due to release on February 10th 2023. Check the song out and then click here to pre-order the record in several different options. This is a concept song of sorts and once you watch the full video below, you’ll understand.
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October 22, 2022
Song of the Day: Nurtured in Purple - Maynard
This song obviously references the vocalist for Tool. The Band is very hard to find anything on. I have a few of their songs. from what I remember a 5 song EP from circa early to mid 2000s. They were on Christian rock radio way back in the day when hard rock songs were on the “loud” charts? I am pretty sure Decrease Me, Day by Day & Strike Out were the ones. I think the band names comes from the following passage from Lamentations 4:4–5: “The tongue of the nursling cleaves to its palate in thirst. … Continued →
October 10, 2022
Song of the Day: Steadfast - Slip Away
Steadfast is an obscure pop punk band from Canada it appears. One fan remarked on my Youtube page that they changed their name to Out of the Monetary after this release at some point
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October 5, 2022
Song of the Day: Sacred Reign - I Wanna See Your Face
This cd that this song came from was nearly impossible to find. I finally was able to upload it so it wasn’t lost forever. If I find any songs elsewhere on YouTube then it probably wouldn’t be relevant to my channel as it’s dedicated to obscurity in the vast “Christian” realm of music. The man in the picture is my grandpa on my channel who passed away in his 90s & is an homage to him as I was able to obtain the last picture of him.… Continued →
October 3, 2022
Song of the Day: Geistkrieg-Peculiar Compulsion
Jeff Hansen is the man behind one man “unblack” metal band Geistkrieg. It’s German name translates to something like spiritual war. He also worked on P!g3on. Anyways, this song sounds so cool & you can read the lyrics on his Bandcamp page here.
https://jeffhansen.bandcamp.com/track/peculiar-compulsion
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October 1, 2022
Song of the Day: Naos Project - Transcend
Naos Project aka Naos was a nu-metal band in the mid 2000s. They are pretty obscure & I have very few songs from them. This song came from a CDR album & was also listed on the old mp3.com site. They have another song called You that’s really good also. From what I have gathered over the years is that they changed their name to The Heroine & dropped the nu-metal vibe. for a more southern rock tone. I did come across a San Antonio Herald article on a very brief history of the band, but not including due to the language included.… Continued →
September 29, 2022
Song of the Day: Elzakiah - Victory
I don’t write much on Hip Hop on here, but this song is very catchy. Elzakiah is based out of Fort Wayne, IN & appears he only released 4 songs.
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November 16, 2021
Spoken in Tongues Release "Ghosts" Ep
A really great newer indie rock band by the name of Spoken in Tongues have just dropped their brand new Covers ep titled “Ghosts” through bandcamp/digital networks. You can download the EP right here at Bandcamp. Spoken in Tongues are an impressive indie band rooted in everything from 80’s new wave, and 90’s underground indie music with post hardcore tendencies. It’s a diverse set of sounds and if you know the players on this release, you’ll understand instantly just why it is that they stand apart from the rest.… Continued →
May 7, 2021
Author Return With On An On
A band we’ve discussed right here at IVM quite a bit in the past, have returned with a new single titled “On An On”. That band is Author and this is their new song. You can download/stream/purchase right here on their bandcamp page. This indie pop-rock song is the perfect song for our oncoming HOT summer sure to topple even the most cold of climates. Great production can be found here and layers of textures that make one become enveloped with a massive wall of sound.… Continued →
May 1, 2021
New Music Video: Convictions - Wreckage
Convictions has dropped a new music video for their newest single, “Wreckage”. The song is off the band’s upcoming release, “I Won’t Survive”, out this Friday. Check out the video below. Will you be getting this album?
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January 4, 2021
At The Wayside - My Denial (New Song)
At The Wayside return after a long 3 year wait with BRAND NEW MUSIC! That’s right, the band just dropped their new single titled “My Denial” which will be the first song released from their upcoming independent EP that is due out this winter. Check out the song below and make sure to follow the band on social media.
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November 1, 2020
Arthur Alligood Returns With a New Kickstarter Funded Album (Make it Happen Folks)
One of my favorite indie singer/songwriters, Arthur Alligood, returns with a kickstarter campaign to fund his upcoming new full length record. He is working with a couple Toad The Wet Sprocket members (as well as other guest musicians) on this album and it’ll be produced by Mikal Blue who has worked with groups/artists like Five For Fighting, One Republic, Jason Mraz, and Colbie Caillat among others. This highly anticipated new album needs support from fans and new fans alike. Arthur is a talented songwriter and I know this will be his biggest and best album to date.… Continued →
July 5, 2020
Indie Vision Music Turns 20
20 years ago I launched a site called IndieVisionMusic.com. It was initially an online Webstore only but then morphed into a record label then webzine then label and now all 3. It wasn’t a huge behemoth by any means (never was). I still run almost all operations myself in my free time when I’m not working or spending quality family time. I have a great team of skilled writers on the webzine side that work so hard to keep you all updated and filled with inspiring content.… Continued →
March 20, 2020
A Mouthful of Thunder Release "Careful Now"
New indie-pop-rock group by the name of A Mouthful of Thunder present their new album titled “careful now”. The album is chock full of catchy, subtle (indie) rock anthems with real heart and soothing melodies meant to influence your soul. This is really great stuff and I encourage you to support them by picking the album up on their bandcamp page right now. You can stream the album below this message. Recommended for fans of Band of Horses, Limbeck, Silversun Pickups, Damien Jurado, Pedro the Lion, and Mae.… Continued →
March 2, 2020
Kevin Max Creates Special Larry Norman Tribute Album
World renown singer/songwriter and DC Talk member – Kevin Max, has been putting together a very special tribute to Larry Norman album. You can contribute and be the first to get your hands on it right here (plus watch some videos and get more insight behind this very special album). Here is what Kevin Max says, “Revisiting This Planet will be produced by my friend John Mark Painter of the group Fleming and John. My friend John has been producing my own solo albums for the last 5 years.… Continued →
June 15, 2019
REVIEW : Leem of Earth - Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3
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.