Tag: punk rock

Adam Lohrbach of Home Grown fame returns with his latest creation, Radical Radical. He dropped his debut song titled “Misfit Toys” which is a wild, nostalgia driven ride through pop-punk soundscapes and grasping close at those heart strings. You can find this new song in music video format which fully expresses the joy, the hope, the past, and the future all rolled up into one tasty song meant to inspire. If you dig pop-punk of old with a little “EMOtion” thrown in for good measure all the while sharing this story from Adam’s view point, well then “Misfit Toys” is for you.… Continued →

I’ve been waiting for this for over 20 years. The classic Too Bad Eugene album, “At Any Rate”, is getting the vinyl treatment by People of Punk Rock Records. The album will be available on 2 different color options, and there is a test pressing available for purchase as well. Check out the great vinyl pics right here and pre-order as well. Released date for vinyl is June 25th 2021. Follow the band on social media for updates on new music in 2021: @toobadeugene… Continued →

Tennessee based punk band, Small Wars, are releasing their new EP “Cry Havoc!” on March 26th via Coffin Curse Records. I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to work with these guys on their debut and I am excited to see them move on to the next chapter. The Ep will be available on 10″ Vinyl bundle which is up for pre-order right here on Coffin Curse Records’ site. Stay tuned. Teaser below.… Continued →

MxPx are about to drop the most epic box set you have ever seen and it’ll be in the band’s own merch store sold by the band themselves. These are all CLASSIC MxPx albums going all the way from “Pokinatcha” (1994) to their last “Self Titled” release (2018). 10 albums, 14 Vinyl LP Set. No word on pricing just yet but save those pennies because this is a set you DO NOT WANT TO MISS OUT ON. This is limited to just 1500 Box Sets. For full details including what’s in them and colors, click the MxPx website link here or visit MxPx.com.… Continued →

Adam Lohrbach of the classic Southern California based pop-punk band Home Grown, has just launched his brand new song titled “Misfit Toys” under the band name Radical Radical. Check out this nostalgia drenched and super fun new song below. This is a song perfect for those summer drives of 2021 and one that helps usher in some much needed positivity in a time of great uncertainty. Check out Misfit Toys and make sure to follow Radical Radical on all socials. Also, buy merch from him right here.… Continued →

Today’s Song of the Day post (by me, Brandon) is none other than Value Pac, a short lived and mostly “90’s” exclusive, pop-punk act. The band got their humble beginnings in 1995 here in Orange County, CA. I first heard of the band with a demo tape under their original name, One by One at a show I went to in Tustin, CA. circa 1995. The band played raw (sometimes rough) pop-punk that would please punk purists and pop fans at heart. It was the perfect blend of poppy melodies over a garage-y like sound mixed with the sun soaked beaches and concrete jungle of Southern California.… Continued →

Light The Way will return this year with quite possibly, THE BEST pop-punk album in years. The band known for their high energy, spirit-filled, unique sound is quite remarkable in a scene with run of the mill relationship driven songs and profanity laden banter. The band seek to change things up by connecting with audiences in a deeply emotional, honest, and spiritual way. They make heads explode, bodies dance, and lips sing. If you haven’t heard Light The Way, you are doing yourself and the scene a huge disservice.… Continued →

The independent punk band, Small Wars, are like the little engine that could. Born from the remnants of bands like Joey’s Loss and The Hotshot Freight Train, the band has been charging forward with their politically led punk rock anthems since 2018 when they dropped their 4 song debut via Indie Vision Music. The band are teasing new songs and dropped a teaser of which you can listen to below (via Facebook/Instagram). Make sure to follow them on their socials and listen/stream their music on all digital networks now.… Continued →

This legendary 3 piece punk rock band known the world over as TOO BAD EUGENE, have just joined up and coming label, People of Punk Rock Records. The Adam Nigh (Ex-Craig’s Brother, Thrush) led band first burst on the scene with their nationally released debut, “At Any Rate” which was produced by Mike Herrera of MxPx through his label, Rock City Recordings back in the year 2000. The band followed that up with “Moonlighting” in 2002 as well as the unreleased track “In Memory Still” on “I’m Your Biggest Fan Vol.… Continued →

Officer Negative have returned, well, in the form of Merch that is. A couple former band members including Chad Wiggins, have put up a bunch of great designs like shirts, buttons, patches, and yes – Vinyl. You are buying direct from them so please hit up this link here if you are a ON fan or even just a casual lurker about to turn into an ON fan. Maybe with enough persuasion the band will reunite someday?… Continued →

Last Chance Marie have dropped their debut full length album 10 years in the making. The album is titled “This Is Just Sound” and features 10 insanely catchy and altogether AWESOME melodic punk rock jams. Check out the album on bandcamp right here and below this post. You can also stream or purchase on any digital service right now. It’s like the perfect combo of Alkaline Trio, Rise Against, AFI, The Ataris, and MxPx, with a fresh sound and positive outlook.… Continued →

That’s right, two giants in their own respective genres (Punk and Metal) are here to bring the fun and the noise on February 19th. You will be able to livestream an event featuring FLATFOOT 56 and THE BLAMED for one night only. Purchase your tickets in a few different options plus check out some great merch items right here. You don’t want to miss this great LIVE (from your living room) show. I’m all about The Blamed and Flatfoot 56 and I know this will be really great.… Continued →

Mainframe return with a catchy new, most definitely relevant, new song titled “Lockdown”. The band and IVM have released the song through IVM bandcamp right here (For Free) and it’ll be on all digital networks next Friday! It’s an exciting representation of the band, their message, and their experiences living here in the states during our very chaotic times. It’s got a great message and showcases their more punk rock n’ roll sound. Follow them on Facebook here and Instagram: @mainframepunk . Listen to the song, below.… Continued →

A new band, The Jericho Harlot, drop a brand new song titled “Snakes”. It’s a really awesome sounding, very timely, melodic punk rock song and you can watch the lyric video below. The band will release their debut full length on Rottweiler Records very soon.… Continued →

Adam Lohrbach who was a founding member and vocalist for So. Cal. pop-punk band – Home Grown, returns with a deeply personal new pop-punk project titled RadicalRadical. You can learn more at this link here and listen to some studio cuts of NEW songs that’ll be released on his debut album which is out this year. If these song samples are any indication of what’s to come on this debut recording, we are in for one heck of a surprise and quite possibly one of the BEST pop-punk albums of 2021!… Continued →

Punk rock developed somewhere in the 1970s when what had essentially been garage rock bands got louder, snarlier, and started playing shorter, faster songs. While critics argue about the official beginning of the genre (is proto-punk still punk?), it was fully fledged in the late 70s, and had already started giving way to what would become two new genres. New Wave was the poppier extension of punk (that would further develop into synth-pop and electronica). Post-punk was the darker, more introspective branch that would eventually give birth to goth and alternative rock.… Continued →

Sef Idle has dropped a really cool acoustic cover of the Craig’s Brother song “Follow Your Heart” that appeared on “Devils In The Details” in 2019. Check the video out below and make sure to lend a hand to the CB new album campaign here. Sef Idle is also dropping a special “Acoustic Split” that can be bought on Vinyl, Tape, and CD. More info here.… Continued →

Craig’s Brother will return this year with their 4th full length release following last year’s “Devils In The Details” EP. After the 5 songs released last year especially the single “Follow Your Heart”, you just know that this collection of songs will be nothing short of extraordinary. Click here to contribute to this new album campaign and help them finish it up. Celebrate 25 year years of legendary melodic punk rock from California’s own, Craig’s Brother. CB for life!… Continued →

Indie-Emo-Punk band, The August Guns, return with their best song yet. This too has just been released in the new year. I think many of you are going to dig this. Check out the song below and follow the band here. … Continued →

Adam Nigh of the bands Too Bad Eugene and original Craig’s Brother line up, has covered the song “My Annie” acoustically. “My Annie” was a song off Craig’s Brother now classic full length album, “Homecoming”, which released in 1998 via Tooth & Nail Records. This was the song Adam sang on off that album. Check it out below.… Continued →

Today’s perfect “Christmas” song is none other than MxPx “Christmas Day” from that cherished 1999 compilation album, “Happy Christmas Vol. 2”. This compilation was released on BEC Recordings / T&N which brought some classics from artists like MxPx, Sixpence None The Richer, All Star United, Plankeye, Hangnail, Flight 180, Starflyer 59, Fanmail, Element 101, Deluxetone Rockets, and so many more. First 3 Volumes are pure classics! MxPx brought it at a time where the band was exploding with “Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo”.… Continued →

Another Song of The Day from the great Happy Christmas series of the late 90’s. The first 3 Volumes still remain some of my favorite “Christmas” collections of songs, by far. My song of the day, which is the 2nd today, Christmas Eve. Fanmail came out swinging with a punk rock classic done with their (now) classic sound. Scott Silletta (Ex-Plankeye) was always in his best element by showing a bit of edge behind the guitar and mic. This song is certainly no exception to that rule.… Continued →

Sorry I’m a bit late on this. Nate Parrish just released his brand new music video through Indie Vision Music and you can watch the premiere below. Thanks to Nate and please check out his fabulous 2020 full length, “I’m A Wreck”, available now!… Continued →

This is a big year not only for music, anniversaries, but also Indie Vision Music in general. Yes, my friends, this year is the 20th Anniversary of the website/store/label and everything IVM means to me. I thought of a few different things I could do for the anniversary but due to time constraints and well, this pandemic which has completely changed EVERYTHING about our daily lives, I decided to keep it simple. I have put together this little write up on what I consider to be 20 of my favorite albums of that monumental year in music history.… Continued →

The pop-punk duo known as “Homeplate” are returning after just a few months from the release of their incredible debut EP, “Derby City”, to record MORE NEW MUSIC. That’s right friends, the guys will reconvene in the studio soon to lay down some new tracks for another EP. If you enjoyed “Derby City” as much as I did, you’re in for a real treat. No word yet on whether a label will pick these guys up and release future tunes but stay tuned. For now, pick up Derby City EP on CD from IVM or your favorite digital network.… Continued →

This band holds a special place in my heart. I’ve been a fan since 2001 or so when I first heard “Foreign Concepts” from Men of Israel Records. They were big time self promoters and got their music into my ears. I bought their early albums for sale in my store back in the day. The band was out from Israel touring the country and stopped in to play this store here in Orange County, CA. where I was putting on “I’m Your Biggest Fan Vol.… Continued →

A new group coming straight out of the North Pole called The Myrrhderers are here to spread some Christmas cheer and celebrate the holiday like only a punk rock band could. This super special group are releasing their debut Christmas only EP titled “The Myrrhderers Sleigh Christmas” on November 20th. You can download “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” right here via their bandcamp page. The band will follow this up with “The Myrrhderers Sleigh Some More” on December 11th. I have the EP and it absolutely rules.… Continued →

False Idle have emerged from their hiatus to drop a new song and music video for the skate punk anthem, “Eat, Sleep, Breathe”. Watch the music video below and make sure to check out the new benefit compilation “United We Skate Vol. 6” that this song appears on. You can also grab Vol. 7 while you’re at it.… Continued →

American Songwriter has just premiered the brand new Nate Parrish song, “Bullets and Blades”. Click this link here to check it out!… Continued →

For the first time in over 20 years, Officer Negative “Dead To The World” gets the vinyl treatment. Officer Negative’s 1998 debut full length on Screaming Giant Records has been meticulously remastered for vinyl with recreated art from the original photos, drawings, and graphics that inspired the original release. I had a hand in sharing this band with Screaming Giant Records founder, Kendall Nadeau, all the way back in 1996/1997 through their very early demos. I had originally wanted to do this re-release myself a few years back but just didn’t have the funds or resources to make it happen.… Continued →