Tag: pop-punk
February 8, 2018
Mainsail have posted a new song titled “The Silence” and you can check it out below. “This song is for anyone who has been kept up at night, that has struggled with mental health, or that has battled depression or suicide. This is us fighting back. This is us breaking the Silence.”… Continued →
February 2, 2018
Kept On Hold "What We Buried Ep" IndieGoGo Campaign Launched
The Pop-Punk project of Andrew Alojipan called Kept On Hold is releasing a new ep titled “What We Buried” and has just launched a new crowd funding campaign for it. Check out the campaign here… Continued →
January 26, 2018
Eleventyseven - Inside Out (Music Video)
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 →
January 23, 2018
Aid & Effect - Making Things New (Ex-Hawk Nelson)
I am so excited to present to all of you, the very first single from Aid & Effect. Aid & Effect are a pop-punk band out of Canada that features former members of Hawk Nelson including Jason Dunn on vocals. Check out the song “Making Things New”, below. You can find out more info on the band here via Facebook.… Continued →
January 19, 2018
THRE3 Release New Album "Do or Die" Through Raven Faith Records
A really great pop/alternative punk band called THRE3 have released their new full length album “Do Or Die” through the independent label Raven Faith Records. Check out the full album below and make sure to support them by purchasing this via bandcamp.… Continued →
January 13, 2018
IVM "Family & Friends Sampler 1" Now Available on CD
The new IVM “Family & Friends Sampler 1” is now available on CD and in my hands. This CD will begin shipping on Tuesday next week. Anyone that orders the CD via Bandcamp gets the digital albums version with purchase. $3 for CD + Digital or $2 for digital only. Featuring 20 bands as seen in picture below. Tons of great music. Currently scouting bands for “2” due out in late spring/early summer. Order here. If you want merch only and don’t need the digital bandcamp files, I also have it in the official IVM store here.… Continued →
December 25, 2017
Best of 2017: Rob Jensen
2017 was a pretty decent year for music! Between finding newer bands, the resurgence of others from years of inaction, and great albums from bands we’ve come to love and depend on for great music, it was pretty tough to be disappointed. Below, are the 20 albums that I consider to be the year’s best. If there are bands there you haven’t heard of, I hope you check them out, you never know…maybe one of them would’ve made your top spot. And please, drop a line in the comments and let me know your thoughts!… Continued →
December 12, 2017
Must Build Jacuzzi - Swing Set Summer (Lyric Video)
Check out this brand new lyric video for “Swing Set Summer” by Must Build Jacuzzi. The band will drop their new full length release, “Last Place” in February on IVM. Lyric Video can be found below.… Continued →
December 11, 2017
Light The Way - Snapping Necks & Cashing Checks
Check out the new song “Snapping Necks & Cashing Checks” from Light The Way over on YouTube, below. The song appears on the band’s upcoming album “False Memory Syndrome” due out in March 2018 on IVM. Pre-Order the album right here.… Continued →
December 9, 2017
Introducing: Homestate
I can finally unveil the news I’ve kept secret for the past few weeks. Australian melodic punk band Available At The Counter which released a CD through IVM this past summer (‘A World of Second Chances‘) has just ended. In the ashes rises a new band called “Homestate“. More news to come in the weeks ahead regarding new music and such. Go like them on Facebook here. Official statement below.… Continued →
December 8, 2017
Introducing: Young Poet
I would like to take a moment and introduce all of you to this super cool Pop-Punk/Easycore band called Young Poet out of Baltimore, Maryland. They just released their debut full length named “Thrive In A Modern Era” and it one heck of a sweet ride! Check out the song “Stretch Armstrong” below and you can pick up this album on CD here or available through all digital networks now. RIYL: A Day To Remember, Four Year Strong, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Amber Pacific, and Neck Deep.… Continued →
December 5, 2017
2017 Music From IVM Now Free On Bandcamp
We are winding down an awesome year here at Indie Vision Music and what better way to celebrate than to give out all the 2017 releases for FREE via our bandcamp page. Head over there now till the end of 2017 and get free releases from At The Wayside, Mainframe, Light The Way, Mainsail, Available At The Counter, Pennylane (2017 Remaster), along with Dismissed (2017 Remaster), and Josiah (2017 Remaster). Expect big things and more push in 2018. Now representing artists such as 2Minute Minor, Must Build Jacuzzi, Fire The Sun, Delta Fleet + new music from Light The Way, Mainframe, Craig’s Brother, Dogwood, and more.… Continued →
November 30, 2017
What Did You Listen to? – November 2017
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 →
November 28, 2017
Support BrokenFM GoFundMe to Repair and Replace Burnt Equipment from the Nor Cal Fires
Please support my friends Tim Hopkins and Chris Kuhner in getting the incredible independent Christian alt-rock station BrokenFM back up on the air. I absolutely love this station and support their efforts at putting positive, hopeful music out there in the world. BrokenFM lost their transmitting towers/equipment. BrokenFM has been kind to IVM recently in playing tracks from some of our artists both on air and through internet streaming. It’s a tragedy what happened back a month or two ago with those fires up North.… Continued →
November 25, 2017
Light The Way & Must Build Jacuzzi Singles Now On Digital Networks
Awesome news courtesy of Indie Vision Music (sorry, self promotion here). Both singles by Must Build Jacuzzi and Light The Way (2 Songs) are now available for streaming/purchase via all Digital Networks. Head on over to your favorites like iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, and so many more to give these songs a spin. Please consider writing a little review on iTunes with your thoughts. Every little bit helps with promotion, good or bad. So go give “Swing Set Summer”, “Snapping Necks & Cashing Checks, and “Lost The Handle” a listen and make sure to add to all your playlists.… Continued →
November 17, 2017
Light The Way - Lost The Handle (New Music Video + Pre-Order)
I now present the brand new Light The Way music video for the new song “Lost The Handle”. You can pre-order the band’s upcoming full length titled “False Memory Syndrome” due out in March of next year, right here in the IVM webstore. All pre-orders coming with a sticker and will ship in March. First 30 people to pre-order this CD (or CD/Shirt bundle) in our webstore get a BONUS album, please see the store for details. This is a fundraising campaign of sorts and funds will go towards pushing us to release a quality album.… Continued →
Must Build Jacuzzi - Swing Set Summer (New Song Premiere)
We have two great song premieres to offer today and the first is by Illinois based ska pop-punk band, Must Build Jacuzzi. Check out the song “Swing Set Summer” below. The song will appear on the band’s forthcoming album “Last Place” due out in early 2018 on Indie Vision Music. Recommended for fans of: We Are The Union, Four Year Strong, Suburban Legends, Streetlight Manifesto, Five Iron Frenzy, and Less Than Jake. Song will be live on all digital networks within the next week.… Continued →
November 12, 2017
REVIEW : Eleventyseven - Rad Science
Eleventyseven create a near flawless set of songs as found on their new record "Rad Science". Read our review of this new album. Does it deserve the perfect score it has been given?
November 6, 2017
Skree Alleen "Deur Die Karoo" Now Available
Check out the new alternative acoustic pop-punk album from Skree Alleen right here. You can stream below. This 3 song ep is being released by ZAP Records. The artist is from South Africa and sung entirely in Afrikaans. It’s a refreshing and unique take on an often over saturated genre. Please give the ep a fair shot by listening to the songs below.… Continued →
October 31, 2017
Light The Way - Snapping Necks & Cashing Checks (New Song)
I am more than thrilled to introduce the brand new song/video from Nor Cal. Pop-Punkers, Light The Way. Check out the song below and get ready for a heavy dose of melodic awesomeness that’ll be coming soon in the form of new music. Visit the band on Facebook here and make sure you tell them what you think. You can pick up a Tshirt from the band in our store here or purchase the band’s “Dude, Lame: Deluxe Edition” CD here.… Continued →
October 28, 2017
REVIEW : Hotel Books - Equivalency
Hotel Books' latest release manages to hit me where it hurts the most.
October 25, 2017
Mxpx Announce December 16th Show at The Novo in Los Angeles
Mxpx have just announced a very special 25 years of Mxpx show at the big venue “The Novo” by Microsoft in Los Angeles at LA Live (Next to Staples Center). The show openers and guest lineup is being kept under wraps until Monday October 30th. General admission tickets have gone on sale early to email subscribers so make sure you head on over to Mxpx.com and sign up. I am sure the internet sleuths among you can figure out the promo code to buy tickets.… Continued →
October 21, 2017
New I Am Spartacus Video, "Hey Bro"
Pop Punkers I Am Spartacus have recently released a pretty great video for their new track “Hey Bro”. Good humored and sounding good! Give it a listen and share your thoughts!… Continued →
Ex Hawk Nelson Announce New Band!
Jason Dunn, Matt Paige, and David Clark (all originally of Hawk Nelson) have added Jake Goodman (of Wretch Like Me) and reformed under a new name, Aid & Effect. You can check out the band announcement below and hit up Jason’s Instagram page for a peek at one song they’re working on, which sounds like the old Hawk Nelson many of us came to know and love. You can also check out the Facebook Live the band did when they took over New Release Tuesday’s page here.… Continued →
October 20, 2017
Must Build Jacuzzi Offer Their 2016 Ep For Free Download
In celebration of their upcoming full length release “Last Place” , due out in February 2018 on Indie Vision Music, you can download Must Build Jacuzzi’s 2016 Ep “Chugz and Nugz” completely free via bandcamp here. Listen below. Fans of Ska-Pop-Punk will love this band and their catchy upbeat music. Get ready for all kinds of awesome when “Last Place” drops in 2018. The band’s first single will be released very soon and will stream right here on IVM as soon as it is ready.… Continued →
October 2, 2017
Must Build Jacuzzi Sign To Indie Vision Music For Release of New Full Length
Indie Vision Music is proud to announce the signing of Peoria, IL. based ska-pop-punk band, Must Build Jacuzzi to their growing roster of energetic, punk rock focused bands. Must Build Jacuzzi to Release “Last Place” on Indie Vision Music February 2018. Album to Be Available on CD/Tape/Digital and available through IVM Here (pre-orders launching November) Must Build Jacuzzi have been playing together for several years and released an ep late last year titled “Chugz and Nugz” (listen below).
Formed in a whirlpool of musical influences in central Illinois cornfields, Must Build Jacuzzi runs rampant with a wild live show and a unique take on the ska/punk genre.… Continued →
September 30, 2017
REVIEW : Sink In - Ordinary People, Extraordinary Things
Sink In's debut album is a perfect answer to long-time fans. If you're in denial and still looking for a summer soundtrack, keep OPET in mind.
September 11, 2017
Eleventyseven - New Rock Bottom
All you Eleventyseven fans let’s unite and check out the (rad) new track “New Rock Bottom”! If this doesn’t convince you to support their new kickstarter campaign then I don’t know what will. This is seriously good stuff and great pop-punk. Song below.… Continued →
September 10, 2017
The Best of 1997: Favorite Hits From 20 Years Ago
Yep, the list you’ve all been waiting for (not really) is finally here. Feel free to offer up some laughs and critical remarks for the music I listened to the most 20 years ago. You’ll notice a heavy T&N presence and I just couldn’t help myself. There were a lot of albums and releases I found myself spinning back then and still getting plays today. I think that’s where this list falls in place, it’s the albums that had the longest lasting impact with me and had a catchy sound that I just couldn’t get enough of.… Continued →
September 2, 2017
Light The Way Tease New Music
Light The Way have cryptically posted a pic with “Terminally Chill” on their page with the date of October 2017. What does this mean? You’ll just have to wait and see. I do know that new songs will appear on a full length to be released by Indie Vision Music in the future so maybe this has a little to do with it? Wait and see.… Continued →