Tag: Independent

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.

Indie pop darlings – Lovelite, are officially changing their name to POLFER. You can find the official statement and information regarding this name change, below.… Continued →

The band Starfield are back and better than ever. The group last released an album back in 2012 and will embark on an upcoming tour (in Canada) with The Color and Brooke Nicholls. Dates for the tour as well as extra info can be found by clicking this link. More info can be found below as well. Who is pumped for this reunion?… Continued →

Check out this really great version of “After All” with Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer) by the band The Choir. You can find the song in lyric video form, below.… Continued →

Check out this great post-hardcore/rock band Rooted in Dust, from New York state. This band just released their debut ep titled “Like Fire Like Water” through all digital networks and streaming sites. This unique blend of post-hardcore, hard rock, and worship really shows potential for how far these guys can go in the future. The diverse sound would appeal to fans of: Attalus, Incubus, DENS, King’s Kaleidoscope, Sent by Ravens, Thursday, The Prayer Chain, Texas is the Reason, Stavesacre, and Manchester Orchestra.… Continued →

The independent rock act known as “Spoken” with long time vocalist, Matt Baird, have just launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with the new album process for what they are working on. You’ll get a new unreleased song and poster for contributing. Who is excited for new Spoken?… Continued →

Lovelite are back with a brand new song titled “Mercy Rain” off the upcoming release “Apocalypse Hymnal”. Check out the song below.… Continued →

Warmonger comes off the band's debut, self-titled album; due out June 1st

Check out this special song stream from the new group, Evergreen. The song is titled “Faithful” and appears on the band’s debut self titled ep, available now. This independent worship group features an ex-member of Attalus (John Mark Amos) on bass. Their deeply spiritual and on fire lyrics will inspire all those that have open ears to hear. Check out the song Faithful, below. The ep will be available on all digital networks in a few weeks but for now you can purchase on CDBaby here.… Continued →

Raging Storm has announced the signing of the indie rock band, Atlas Rhoads. Atlas Rhoads are from Lynchburg, Virginia and have been around since 2013. The band signed to the label, though they thought they would stay the unsigned/independent route, like many bands. The band describe their style as “Symphonic Indie Gospel-Inspired Rock”. Go follow the band and the label! … Continued →

The hard rock/indie label known as Raging Storm Records has resurfaced after their hiatus. And they have now signed their first band! BoughtXBlood is a metalcore band from Virginia, and have released an album and an EP, independently. BoughtXBlood are about to play show soon with big names like P.O.D., Alien Ant Farm and Fire From The Gods, if that tells you anything. Check out the posts made by the label and the band below! … Continued →

The Showdown, the southern metal/death metal band from Tennessee, is recording again! For the first time since 2010, the band is recording new material for a film that will be in production next year. The film is called Silo: Edge of the Real World. The film is a meditation on life in a small midwest farm town. When a grain entrapment shocks their small community, Adam Fox, a young farmer and Clay Althoff, a senior in high school, both consider the risks and rewards of a corn farmer’s life.… Continued →

2007 was definitely a strong year for music. As much as I enjoyed some of the more popular releases of the year, the lesser known albums certainly held a place in my heart. The albums listed below are a mix of independent, underground, and mostly over looked releases from the year 2007. Feel free to dissect and discuss below in the comments. Oh and I left off 2 important 2007 honorary IVM releases because that would be self-promotion am I right? Quick and the Dead “Going Home“, and “Hearts Bleed Passion Vol.… Continued →

The unblack metal band Hortor has a new album coming out. Though you probably never of the spanish speaking metal band, they’ve been around for years. Since 2004, the band has been releasing new material, the most recent in 2013, Dios de dioses. The new album will be called Dharma Essence of Impurity or Dharma Esencia de Impureza and it will most like be released independently. Check these guys out! … Continued →

One of my favorite indie/ambient post-hardcore bands, DENS, will be releasing their full music video for the song “Hopebringer” very soon. For now check out the teaser below and make sure you pick up their latest release on all digital networks or from the band here. … Continued →

Local Orange County, CA. indie roots rockin’ band PawnShop Kings have just released their brand new ep titled “Give Love Vol. 1“. This is the first of two eps to release in 2017. Check it out below. All links to where you can purchase/stream this fantastic new ep can be found in the embed below. Band website … Continued →

Check out this lyric video for the new Sow and Tether Christmas track “Christ Incarnate, Word Made Flesh”, below. The song is available on iTunes here. Don’t forget to download “Hearts Bleed Passion Vol. 6 Part 1 and get their song “What I Deserve” for free. … Continued →

Brand new independent act Good Garden, have released their debut 3 song Christmas ep titled “Rejoice”. Check it out below on Spotify or purchase on iTunes here. Recommended for fans of Copeland, My Epic, DENS, The Ember Days, Anchor & Braille. … Continued →

Today, I’m doing something a little different. These bands are bands that people should know and that are on the rise. Check them out! And here you go! 5. Saints Can Lie Metalcore acts have become very common in the United States. But Saints Can Lie seem to be doing something sort of fresh. The band formed in 2012 with the original lineup of brothers Vocalist Jake and Guitarist/Pianist Hunter Shaw, Guitarist John McDonough and Drummer Bryce Garland. The band comes from Texas, home to many amazing metal bands including Pantera and The Famine.… Continued →

A really great independent pop-punk band by the name of Light The Way has release a jaw dropping new ep titled “Grace” that is available on bandcamp here. You can listen/download the ep below. This phenomonal indie pop-punk act from Northern California features equal parts melody and angsty pop-punk, bringing back memories of the past while embracing the future. Think of bands along the lines of The Swellers, The Wonder Years, Yellowcard, (old) Over It, and even a little Blink 182. This new band is sure to bring all the goosebumps, nostalgic yearning and inspire listen after listen.… Continued →

Independent indie rock act Come Wind have released a brand new song titled “Upright”. Listen to the song below or an your favorite streaming site. Also don’t forget to check out their last album “Move In” which is available on Vinyl/CD from the band right here. … Continued →

Djent/Melodic Death Metal act Bloodline Severed released their first single, “Fire”, off of the long awaited album. The band began in 1998 as Markd, before switching names in 2003 to Bloodline Severed. Though the band has been signed to labels such as Red Cord and Bombworks, they are currently independent. The band worked with former guitarist Derek Corzine (ex-Aletheian, ex-Whisper from Heaven, Blood Thirsty) for the production and recording of the track, and I believe, the whole album. Go download the track for FREE here.… Continued →

Independent Thrashcore band, Spyker, has started to record and rehearse their debut album. The band started in 2009 and released two EPs, Sacred Rage (2010) and self-titled (2013). The band has been influenced by modern day metal bands including August Burns Red, Demon Hunter, As I Lay Dying, Haste the Day and even older bands including Tourniquet and Dream Theater. Which is pretty interesting, considering how most modern day bands that cite modern day bands as influences, they usually sound just like the aforementioned bands and just sound like every other band.… Continued →

Chaotic metalcore/mathcore band What We Do In Secret teased the soon-to-be-released album, Love | Chaos on the band’s Facebook. The band formed in 2012 with friends Vocalist Josh Adams, Guitarist Nathan Moody, Bassist Drew Nance and Drummer Devin Harris. Moody has since left the band and was replaced by Guitarist Clay Crenshaw. The band is currently independent and has released two EPs. The album was originally set to be released in the summer of 2016, but apparently, this was not the case.… Continued →

Chances are you might not have heard of Come and Rest. The metalcore group out of Atlanta, GA, recently released a new EP called Blacklist. This stuff is hard-hitting with dark melodies and a tone to match. Frontman Noel Alejandro was kind enough to chat with me over the phone to discuss the thought process behind their second independent release. Discover more about Come and Rest by checking out their Youtube page and enjoy the interview below. IVM: This is Vince and I’m so glad to be joined today by Come & Rest.… Continued →

Female-fronted fan favorite rock band Fireflight are back with a new album that explores new musical and lyrical territory. With this bold new sound, is it time to check out this well-loved band?

There's no shade being thrown at Sufjan Steven's latest album. Charlie Brown got it right when he said "good grief".

My review of Copperlily's first full-length album #PutABirdOnIt

Here is an e-mail interview between Dawn Michele, vocalist of Grammy-nominated rock band Fireflight, and Ian Zandi. However, most of these questions are actually adapted from our very own Brandon Jones. Be sure to check out their new independent album INNOVA when it drops on 5/5/15. The current single "Resuscitate" is Fireflight's eighth #1 hit.

Coming back from a short hiatus, Jason Wade and co. are back in action with a new single “Flight”. The alternative rock band is set to release their new album, Seven,  independently in Spring 2015. Anybody looking forward to more tunes from Lifehouse? Personally, I think their last album, Almeria, was very underrated.    … Continued →