Tag: indie
July 22, 2017
Medic has unveiled “Smoke”, a hazy indie pop track, that you can check out below. For fans of Copeland, Author, Polyenso, and The Weeknd.
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July 19, 2017
Little Image Channels Bazan on New Single
Little Image has released the second single off their upcoming album, “Musings”, which you can listen to below:
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July 17, 2017
Introducing: Marshall Marshall
Marshall Marshall is a duo consisting of a DJ from Chicago and a producer from Nashville who’ve teamed up to create indie electronic music. Their debut full length album “Lost // Found” released June 23, 2017 and you can find it on Apple Music and Spotify. Check out the single “Guiding Light” below.… Continued →
July 5, 2017
Little Image Debut Single, Announce Album
In preparation of their upcoming album “Musings”, Dallas ambient indie quintet Little Image have debuted a new single, Cardboard Box Spaceship, available now on all major streaming outlets. Recommended for fans of SONS, The Rocketboys, Least of These, My Epic, and Come Wind.
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June 20, 2017
Stemson "Snuffaluvagus" Exclusive Stream
In preparation for his upcoming album “Weird World”, we are excited to bring you an exclusive stream of a brand new Stemson song. Preorder “Weird World” and check out three other pre-release tracks on Bandcamp.
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June 16, 2017
Coopertheband Releases New Single And Sets Release Date For New Album
Coopertheband released the first single off their upcoming album “Kingdoms” today. The song is titled “Rebels” and is the first track on the album. In addition to a new single Coopertheband announced that Kingdoms will be released on July 11, 2017. You can listen to the Rebels below and purchase it on iTunes.… Continued →
June 14, 2017
REVIEW : Cool Hand Luke - Cora
Cool Hand Luke emerges from the dead with an amazing blend of alternative, ambient, and indie that may serve as their strongest album to date.
May 20, 2017
REVIEW : Least of These - Wolves
Least of These' Wolves EP is a progressive powerhouse, showcasing a variety of new musical elements and thought-provoking lyrics.
May 12, 2017
Exclusive Stream: Least of These - Wolves
I am proud to bring you an exclusive stream of the incredible new Ep from Least of These titled “Wolves”. Check out the ep below and pre-order on iTunes here. The Ep releases everywhere on May 19th!
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April 18, 2017
Tiger Drive (ex OceanSpeak) Release Debut Single
It has been a few years since OceanSpeak’s eponymous EP, sea the same. It was certainly a great step forward for gritty progressive indie, but the band unfortunately didn’t last too long.
Tiger Drive stands as the rebellious stepchild of OceanSpeak. Though the groups share several members, the diverging style Tiger Drive displays on their first single is more akin to what we’ve grown to expect from Polyenso and Author – intelligent, ambient pop with groove sensibilities.
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April 15, 2017
REVIEW : Danen Kane - Flesh and Soul
I first discovered Danen Kane through a mutual friend when I lived up in Green Bay. There’s a coffee shop that draws in bigger acts like Disciple and Flatfoot 56, but they also host open mics and local acts. I hadn’t heard of him before, but I was curious enough to check out his music online and liked what I heard. His solo acoustic offerings were dripping with hints of soul. His lyrics were honest-yet-artful. Needless to say, I was an instant fan.
Flesh and Soul, Danen’s most recent full-length, may have been released in 2015 but certainly warrants a review because, well, Indie Vision Music was down during that time and more people ought to know this Wisconsinite writes some some pretty great songs.… Continued →
March 31, 2017
American Arson Waymaker EP Out Now!
American Arson has unleashed their aggressive, take-no-prisoners Waymaker EP. Listen below, support the band, and check out our review here for plenty of speculation regarding lyrical nuances.
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March 23, 2017
DENS - Hopebringer (Video Teaser)
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.
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March 18, 2017
Math-Rock Band Junior High Cheer Squad Debuts Single
Detroit math-rock/emo group Junior High Cheer Squad has released their debut single, Change, which you can listen to below. Be sure to keep an eye on the band on Facebook, as they’re sure to have more music to come.
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March 16, 2017
Throwback Review 4: You Only Live Forever - My Mantle
Welcome back to our throwback series. This week’s feature is more recent than our previous throwbacks, but after going on an indefinite hiatus, this band never got much exposure.
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My Mantle might be considered a forerunner of the strange blend of indie and post-hardcore we find from bands like My Epic, Wolves & Machines, and sosaveme. While the genre certainly has gained prevalence, it was certainly still on the rise in 2011, when they debuted their first EP, Giants. It’s a strong release that definite deserves its own proper listen, featuring powerful lyrics, moving instrumentals, and, well, it falls in line with the aforementioned bands so that should give you an idea of what to expect.… Continued →
March 11, 2017
REVIEW : American Arson - Waymaker EP
Waymaker is yet another strong release from American Arson, showcasing a blend of punk, pop-punk, alternative, and straight up rock. It's a passionate EP ripe with self-referential treasure from the rest of the band's discography and serves as a great starting point for new listeners to get acquainted with exactly what these two guys from Detroit can do.
March 4, 2017
PawnShop Kings "Give Love Vol. 1" Now Available
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
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February 19, 2017
REVIEW : Bjéar - Bjéar
You don't need to know how to pronounce Bjéar to enjoy their atmospheric folk debut. For fans of Bon Iver and The National.
February 15, 2017
Austin Livingood New Single Coming February 24th
Solo artist Austin Livingood, will be dropping his brand new single “Follow You” next Friday February 24th. This is his first new music in a few years. The single will be available on all digital networks release day. More news on upcoming album coming soon. Listen to his last two eps below.… Continued →
February 1, 2017
Monarch Unveils "Betrayed By A Kiss"
Electropop outlet Monarch has released a brand new single, Betrayed By A Kiss. Check it out below, along with some of their earlier tracks to get broken in – and expect great things on their next album.
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January 28, 2017
REVIEW : Olympia - Medic
Denver's Medic brings a blend of ambient, funk, pop, and acoustic on their 2016 LP.
January 26, 2017
Archabald Announces Live Stream for 1/27
Do not sleep on this – Archabald has announced a live stream Q&A tomorrow at 3 p.m. MST on Facebook. Their stellar 2016 release Relativity set the bar incredibly high, but new music certainly is on the way. Tune in to find out more!
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January 22, 2017
REVIEW : You Remain - Foreverlin
Foreverlin proves some risks are meant to be taken with an EP showcasing their renditions of some of the biggest songs in worship.
January 21, 2017
Stemson Unveils Three Songs from New Album
Experimental rap/indie/electronic project Stemson has posted a video showcasing material from the upcoming album, Weird World.
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REVIEW : 7 - Orion Walsh
Just what should you expect from an album whose first track is titled Planes, Trains, and Automobiles? Though 7 is Orion Walsh’s seventh album, it’s my first listen to any of his work.
Naturally, the first exposure to any artist comes with baggage. I can’t say I’ve ever met someone named Orion, but it’s definitely a masculine name and inherently reminds me of mythology first and astronomy second. The album art is a desaturated photo with a strong depth of field, with a central figure who we might assume to be Walsh himself.… Continued →
January 20, 2017
Coopertheband Launches Kickstarter To Fund New Album
The Coopertheband is back with a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new album! The album will be titled “Kingdoms” and is the follow-up to their last EP “Kings” (which you can download for free from IVM by the way). Kingdoms will pick up where the loosely based concept album Kings left, offering a conclusion to King David’s life of heartaches, joys, triumphs, and failures. Check out the live performance of the song “Invisible Man” below and consider funding the album on Kickstarter.… Continued →
January 19, 2017
Cool Hand Luke Unveils "Cora" Cover Art
If you haven’t heard the news yet, Cool Hand Luke has announced a new album. More recently, Mark revealed more information behind the recording the new album at Paraphonic Studio, along with the album’s title, Cora. See the album art below and be sure to keep up with Cool Hand Luke on Facebook.
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January 8, 2017
REVIEW : Watercolor Sidewalks - Anita Ranae
Grand Rapids' Anita Ranae has unleashed a lyrical powerhouse in the form of Watercolor Sidewalks.
January 4, 2017
REVIEW : Sensation - Devin Shelton
Devin Shelton returns with a new eclectic album, but will he be able to detach himself from the expectations set forth from him time with Emery?
December 21, 2016
Sow and Tether - Christ Incarnate, Word Made Flesh
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.
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