Tag: Indie Pop

Lauren Daigle is on fire with these new songs off her forthcoming new album “Look Up Child” which is out September 7th. This new song “Still Rolling Stones” can be heard below. Lauren’s voice has never been stronger than it is now and this strength is clearly evident on “Still Rolling Stones”. This song truly captures her talent and showcases an artist on the rise. There is just something entirely unique and original with her new songs. Her voice captures the heart of the song and proves that “worship” doesn’t have to be a mundane, stale, and overrated “Christian” term.… Continued →

Check out the brand new music video for Jordan Feliz jam “Changed”. The song appears on Jordan’s recent album, “FUTURE” which is available now through Centricity Music. Video can be found below. Parental Advisory: This video may cause uncontrollable urge to dance. Catch Jordan at So Cal Harvest Free Event next weekend.… Continued →

The now “classic” pop-alternative rock band, Dakoda Motor Co., have announced plans to play more dates in 2018. Hopefully I’m right and this materializes. Personally, I’d love to hear a new album by this fine group of gentlemen and lady. Who’s with me in wanting this to happen? Did any IVM friends make it to one of their two shows in Anaheim and Nashville recently?… Continued →

For King & Country have just dropped another music video off their upcoming new full length album “Burn The Ships”. The emotionally charged new track “God Only Knows” connects with the listener in more ways than one. It is a beautiful song with a much deeper message. It balances words of hope and peace in the storm of doubt and pain with an underlying message of mental health awareness. Maybe I’m wrong but I haven’t seen this issue done with this caliber of quality in quite some time.… Continued →

As you might have heard California has been struck by a series of destructive fires that have torn through towns with such force that people are left feeling broken. It’s terrible and unfortunately someone we have talked quite a bit about here on IVM, has lost his home and belongings as a result of these fires. Jeff Schneeweis, his wife, and 3 daughters made it out safely but their home, belongings including Jeff’s recording equipment and instruments, did not. Jeff was a founding member of the band Number One Gun, went on to produce a bunch of great band albums over the years and more recently began recording “solo” under the project name “Lael”.… Continued →

Vocal Few which is the project of Matt MacDonald of The Classic Crime and his wife Kristie, has a new ep coming out titled “Grand Pre” on August 17th. Check out 2 new songs below.… Continued →

for KING & COUNTRY have just revealed their music video for the new song/single titled “Pioneers”. The song features Joel & Luke Smallbone alongside their wives Moriah and Courtney, filmed against the volcanic backdrop of an otherworldly Icelandic landscape. This professionally filmed video truly captures the heart and soul of the song and showcases their vocal talents in an unprecedented manner. I have always been a fan of for KING & COUNTRY and I really enjoy this new song. I wish this group all the success in the world and I believe their new album with take them to new heights above what we’ve seen from them thus far.… Continued →

Haiva ru is a new indie rock band from Santa Barbara, CA featuring vocalist Allie Merrill. If that name sounds familiar it might be because of her work with Isla Vista Worship or her solo worship project under the name Allie Paige. And if it doesn’t sound familiar, you now have three artists to check out instead one. You’re welcome. The four-piece outfit released their first single “Work It on out” in the spring of 2017. The song has garnered over a quarter-million listens on Spotify to date.… Continued →

Singer/Songwriter Matthew Thiessen who is also the frontman, guitarist, and pianist for Relient K, has a solo project called “Matthew Thiessen & The Earthquakes“. Well he is releasing a new “solo” album and you can pre-order on vinyl right here via the SMLXL Vinyl website. Catch his solo act on tour with Owl City this fall, dates below.… Continued →

Appearing out of nowhere is a new indie pop/edm project from Aaron Sprinkle and Jessie Villa called “Luna Wave”. They just released the 5 song self titled debut ep through digital networks. Get a sample of it via Spotify below. This well produced and composed little ep features 5 songs that bridge the divide between indie pop, edm, and what remains of alternative rock. If you enjoyed some of the sounds on the last Aaron Sprinkle album “Real Life”, he takes it a step further into pop territory and you’re going to be a fan.… Continued →

I’d like to point our readers in the direction of this really great new project from Ray Torres called “Forum Blue”. Ray has been a tremendously talented young guy who released prior projects as “Ray Torres & The Mercy” and under his name (solo). Now he is back with more songs as Forum Blue and you can take a listen to these “home demos” right here on bandcamp (or listen below). Think Dashboard Confessional, Secondhand Serenade, Vocal Few, Hall & Oates, etc. A soulful singer with a powerful voice.… Continued →

New singer by the name of “Adelaide” has just released her new single titled “UNFORSAKEN” and it is an uplifting, spiritual awakening set to pop rock music. Adelaide has a strong, commanding voice perfect for this style of music. I know there have been two other artists by the name of “Adelaide” that we have covered since the zine launched in 2005 but this is totally different and quite well done. Recommended for fans of: Evanescence, Fireflight, LEDGER, and Lauren Daigle.… Continued →

Talkie, the band comprised of a few former members of the great Blood & Water, has returned with their 2nd full length effort called “Fundamental Things”. Right now for next 48 hours you can download the album for $1 via their bandcamp here. Great production quality and catchy indie-pop songs but I seriously want one more Blood & Water album. It probably won’t happy but whatever I’ll hold out hope 😉… Continued →

Eager Seas drop new music video for the song “Fade Away”. Check it out below. The video features Will Brill of the Netflix show “The OA”.… Continued →

Indie Pop/Alternative group and a survivor of the myspace/purevolume days (RIP) – “HE IS WE” – is back with a brand new song titled “All I Need”. The song appears on their new independent 5 song ep “Hold My Heart” which is now available through all digital networks.… Continued →

Plumb has just released her brand new single “Beautifully Broken” which you can stream/purchase right here. Read the full post by Plumb, below. Thanks Synnr Sainte Jebbeau for the news.… Continued →

Eleventyseven in all their synth-pop glory have released a new music video for the track “Inside Out” which you can view below. The new album “Rad Science” is now available wherever you purchase fine music.… Continued →

Check out the new Vocal Few music video for their Christmas music themed song, “Cheers To Your Holiday”, below. The song appears on the duo’s “Snowdrift Ep” which came out last year. Check out more info on “Snowdrift” right here at the group’s website.… Continued →

I love “best of” lists. But I hate waiting until the end of the year for them. Hence my new monthly feature “What Did You Listen To?” Leave a comment and let me know what you listened to this month. Here are few of my favorite releases from November 2017: Kingslynn – Into the White LightWhat Did You Listen to? – November 2017 Into the White Light is the debut album from the indie pop band from Miami, FL. After two EPs, Kingslynn has hit their stride with this album of 80’s influenced synth-pop.… Continued →

Plumb just dropped her powerful new music video for the song “God Help Me”. Check it out below. This song can be purchased as part of the 5 song “God Help Me Ep” on iTunes today. [Thanks to synnr sainte jebbeau for news submission]… Continued →

Lauren Daigle and the band Switchfoot have teamed up on the new song titled “I Won’t Let You Go”. Check it out below. You can also download the song for FREE over on the Switchfoot website here (do it!).… Continued →

Christian alternative-pop band for KING & COUNTRY will be streaming their Priceless film from 2016 via Facebook LIVE for Free this Thursday evening at 8pm ET. You can either watch on your mobile device/desktop OR you can log in on your mobile device and CAST the video to your TV (if you have a smart tv). It’s a pretty cool feature on Facebook. In other for KING & COUNTRY news, the band is on their “A Glorious Christmas Tour” with Casting Crowns and Rebecca St. James, for dates click here.… Continued →

A super cool, HOT track called “Hope Lives Here” by the duo Leo & Meagan Flores which features up and coming hip hop artist, Lil Dre, laying down rhymes on this catchy Christ centered song. This kind of message is what the world needs most right now especially in times of profound hatred and brokenness. Check out the song via our soundcloud page below.… Continued →

Check out this excellent cover of Tauren Well’s song “Hills and Valleys” as done by dance-pop-R&B artist, Davii. The song is in music video format.… Continued →

The really great UK indie-pop artist Pyramid Park has released his latest song “Born to Be Brave” which you can listen to below. The song will appear on Pyramid Park’s new full length “Vulnerability” due out September 8th through all digital networks. Fans of Bastille, Keane, and Owl City will love Pyramid Park.… Continued →

Check out the new music video from Lael for the new song “Drive”. Fans of indie-pop will dig it.… Continued →

I mentioned this new group CHPTRS a few weeks ago right here on IVM and would like to tell you about their new “cinematic indie rock” release “Chapter One” that is now available on iTunes. The duo now has an official website right here AND you can stream this new Ep, below. Make sure to purchase on iTunes / MusicBed.com… Continued →

Jess Penner’s new ep “Imagination” is now available wherever fine digital music is sold [iTunes] [Google Play] [Amazon] … Continued →

I’d like to introduce you readers to a new UK Producer by the name of WYLD. This musically entertaining DJ has been making music for a few years in the UK and recently signed with new label The Amen Collective which will release his new single “Found You” featuring the talented New Zealand singer CASS. Find out more info here and check out the single below. Recommended for fans of Calvin Harris, ZEDD, Capital Kings, and even Justin Bieber. … Continued →

I am pleased to bring you a very special Jess Penner free song download of the track “Imagination” off her new Ep of the same name. Check it out below (or click here) and soak in the sunny side of indie pop cloaked anthems for the entire family. This entire Ep is a perfect representation of a pop artist that can reach everyone from adults to children with her pleasing melodies and strong, leading voice. This Ep is chalk full of sing-a-long tracks perfect for those breezy summer days.… Continued →