Tag: Melodic Punk
January 18, 2017
You can now officially pre-order the new ep from Nor. Cal. pop-punk band, Light The Way, on iTunes / Amazon / Google Play. Read the official press release below. Look for a limited tshirt to be sold in our StoreFrontier site soon. The release will be on all Digital Networks beginning January 26th.… Continued →
January 17, 2017
The Old-timers to Release Final Album "Old Dogs New Tricks"
Thumper Punk Records and ZAP Records are proud to announce the joint release of “Old Dogs New Tricks” by the punk band The Old-timers. This final album will release on February 1st. You can see the track listing, art, and further info below.… Continued →
January 6, 2017
Light The Way Sign to Indie Vision Music, Pre-Orders Launch January 16th for Debut Ep
New Northern California Pop-Punk act Light The Way sign to Indie Vision Music for exclusive digital distribution of their debut Ep recording "Grace". Read on for news about this new band and other info on the pre-order.
December 21, 2016
Craig's Brother - Meilynn's Song (Demo)
New footage of Ted Bond and Juice of Craig’s Brother working on a new demo called “Meilynn’s Song”. Check it out below. There is talk of the band doing a crowd funding campaign to go towards a NEW album. Would you support this? Don’t forget about the Craig’s Brother “Lost at Sea: Revisited” and “Logo” shirts/hoodies/tanks/women’s t’s on sale now right here.
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Tickets for MxPx with Five Iron Frenzy and Dogwood Selling Fast
Tickets to the Mxpx, Five Iron Frenzy, and Dogwood show in San Diego on January 13th are almost sold out, get tickets here. Tickets to the Ventura show are about half sold, get tickets here. Now is the perfect opportunity to get your tickets so order fast before they are gone for good! Check out the ultra cool posters for both shows, below.… Continued →
December 12, 2016
Mainsail Reveal Album Cover for Debut
So. Cal. pop-punk band Mainsail, have revealed the cover for their debut album, check it out below. The album will be out in January 2017!… Continued →
December 5, 2016
New Pop-Punk Band Light The Way Releases Debut Ep
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 →
December 3, 2016
New Albums Added to IVM Bandcamp
I have added a couple old albums from last decade to the IVM Bandcamp page. You can find albums from Short 4 Robert (Third Wave Ska), Terra Firma (Spirit Filled Hardcore), and The Distance Between (Melodic Punk Rock). I still have a few other independent releases here in my collection that I’ll be posting soon so stay tuned to that page. There are a ton of other great “FREE” albums up on that page so be sure to check them out.
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Slick Shoes to Join MxPx For Shows On February 17th and 18th in Dallas Texas
Slick Shoes will be supporting MxPx for two shows in February at The Trees in Dallas, Texas on the 17th and 18th. Tickets go on sale next Friday. Any of our readers in Texas planning to go?… Continued →
A Bright Sky Looking For a New Drummer
So Cal. pop-punk band A Bright Sky, are looking for a new drummer. If you have what it takes and can relocate to Southern California then send the band a message here.… Continued →
December 2, 2016
Tickets on Sale Now for Mxpx, Five Iron Frenzy, and Dogwood in January
Tickets are on sale now for Mxpx, Five Iron Frenzy, and Dogwood on January 13th in San Diego, CA. and January 14th in Ventura, CA. More info can be found below or click here. Anyone going to this? Speaking of Five Iron Frenzy, have any of you pre-ordered their classic album “Upbeats and Beatdowns” on Vinyl yet?… Continued →
November 29, 2016
Dogwood Comes Out of Retirement to Play Epic Shows With Mxpx and Five Iron Frenzy in January 2017
You’re reading that right and NO, you are not stuck in some strange past dimension. January 2017 is going to go off with two shows from everyone’s favorite melodic punk band Dogwood along with epic sets by Mxpx and Five Iron Frenzy. Shows take place on January 13th at The Observatory in San Diego CA. and January 14th at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am PST, more info at Mxpx.com. I’d like to think that I somehow played a small part in making this reunion/show happen.… Continued →
November 25, 2016
At The Wayside - Inside Of My Mind
We are proud to bring you a brand new stream of the song “Inside of My Mind” by pop-punk act At The Wayside. This song will appear on the band’s upcoming album “The Breakdown and The Fall”. If you would like to download the song, click here.… Continued →
November 21, 2016
Heart Like War "Crazy Christmas" Coming December 1st
So. Cal. Pop-Punk band Heart Like War, will release a brand new Christmas themed song titled “Crazy Christmas” on December 1st 2016. The band released their new full length “Fired Up” this past summer.
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November 14, 2016
MxPx - They
MxPx released the political anthem “They” last week. The song is available for free download if you sign up for their mailing list. The band is celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Life in General” in which they re-recorded and re-released the album a few months back for free. Do any of you have special memories of this album/time period? Next year is the band’s 25th anniversary and they already have some big plans in store. Prepared to be amazed.
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November 12, 2016
Blank Pages Return
An independent pop-punk band that I had connected with 5 years ago is BACK! The band Blank Pages last released their “Self Titled” EP in 2011 which spawned a few “singles”. The band played for a few years following the release of their Ep then went on hiatus for 3 years. Now they are back and have a new single which you can view below. Look for a new release soon. You can also check out two of their older music videos below. [Website]
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November 10, 2016
Heart Like War - Bring it On
Los Angeles based pop-punk band Heart Like War released this fun little music video for their new song “Bring it On” a few months back and I wanted to spotlight it for those of you that didn’t know who these guys are. The band released their 2nd full length album titled “Fired Up” on Thumper Punk Records back in June of this year. Fans of Mxpx, Sum 41, Blink 182, and old Hawk Nelson will find something to appreciate in this new album.
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November 9, 2016
ForeverAtLast - Shoreline
Another band I want to highlight is the melodic punk band ForeverAtLast which released an explosive collection of songs last year in the album “Ghosts Again”. The band is touring constantly and you may have caught them at a show this past year. Think of Paramore meets Children 18:3 meets Anberlin meets Heartsounds and you’ve got a good impression of what this female led punk band sounds like. “Ghosts Again” available now wherever fine music is sold. Check out this music video for the song “Shoreline”.… Continued →
October 26, 2016
C:28 Signs to No Pants Records and Will Release New Ep November 8th
Arizona based punk band C:28 have signed with a label called “No Pants Records” and will release their new ep “Never Taste Death” on November 8th. Check it out below. Recommended for fans of Lagwagon, Pennywise, NoFx.… Continued →
October 17, 2016
Much The Same Reunite, Plan New Release in 2017
Chicago based Melodic punk rock band – Much The Same, have reunited for some shows recently and already has a couple of new songs they wrote together that they’ve begun playing. Listen to their two albums on Spotify below and a sneak peek at a new track. Look for the band’s first new recorded music in 10 years in 2017.… Continued →
February 20, 2014
The Social Threat - Strong and Free
The Social Threat have released a music video for their new track “Strong and Free”. Check it out below. You can pre-order the band’s new ep “Even Honest Talk is Cheap” on iTunes here (releases on March 11th).… Continued →
February 10, 2014
The Social Threat - Even Honest Talk is Cheap (Ep Stream)
[Update: Pre-order this ep here on iTunes] Indie Vision Music Presents: Ep stream from Canada’s own The Social Threat. The ep is titled “Even Honest Talk is Cheap” and features some of the most riveting and catchy melodic punk songs you’ve heard since Dogwood went away. This ep is sure to please fans of Good Riddance, Dogwood, The Flatliners, False Idle, No Trigger, Much the Same, Craig’s Brother, and Man Alive. If you enjoy quick paced melodic punk songs with brash attitude and diy spirit, you’re going to love this new ep.… Continued →
August 10, 2013
REVIEW : Christ's Sake - Christ's Sake
This self-titled album is driving and pairs the basic elements of melodic punk with the old-school stylings of their musical influences, to create a specific, tailored sound that makes Christ's Sake such a good listen.
July 27, 2013
REVIEW : Goodnight Wednesday - The American Nightmare
I think Goodnight Wednesday has a lot of potential to be a good, perhaps great, band.