Tag: punk

Thumper Punk Records has released a special benefit compilation for Grave Robber singer and Rottweiler Records founder, Shawn Browning, to raise money for his medical expenses. The compilation titled “Kill The Ill” is a really cool one that features 80 tracks and spanning nearly 4 hours. Indie Vision Music is proud to have 3 songs on this compilation: Light The Way “BRKN”, Josiah “This Is The New War” (2017 Remaster), and Dismissed “Hard Day” (2017 Remaster). Check it all out below. … Continued →

Hey everyone. In case you missed last week’s introductory review (about Good Luck Varsity, which you should definitely read), I’m doing a throwback review series – mostly pertaining to bands who new made it into the spotlight before breaking up but who I think deserve a listen. If you have any examples who fit the mold, let me know! This week’s feature is the excessively-titled EP (or LP? I’m not really sure) (New Breath + New Heartbeat) = Change by This Armistice. History This Armistice was a short-lived ambient and post-hardcore band whose discography was a paltry two releases.… Continued →

Indie Vision Music band, Light The Way, are currently in heavy rotation at BrokenFM and playing every few hours. Their single is “BRKN” so request it at your favorite station and if they don’t know what you’re talking about, send them our way. Request “BRKN” on RadioU and let’s get this song played across the globe, you can also tweet @radiou on twitter and request our song that way. Don’t forget that we have a new merch design exclusively for the band on Teeblaster.com/lighttheway right now.… Continued →

The Dawn Retreat returns with Vampires in White Shoes Pt. II, a loud, fast, furious, and fun track which you can check out below: https://youtu.be/zYTpfXMlarI

False Idle is having a 50% off clearance sale at their online store, just enter the code CLEARANCE50 at checkout.  … Continued →

Sneaks. Peeks. Leaks. Yeeks. Quad cities hardcore/rock/punk group The Dawn Retreat have given us a taste of their new single which, at the time of this writing, is still unnamed. Check it out below and stay tuned for more updates. … Continued →

Long running Punk-Ska-Rock band Five Iron Frenzy have teased us all with a little video hinting at new music to come in 2017. Is it an ep? Is it a full length? What could it be? Rumors are that SMLXL Vinyl are re-releasing the band’s entire back catalog on Vinyl this year. You can pre-order “Upbeats and Beatdowns”, the band’s first official full length release (1996) right here. … Continued →

ZAP Records and Thumper Punk Records are pleased to announce the joint release of The Old-timers final release Old Dogs New Tricks. Featuring one new track and a greatest hits sampling of favorites and rarities, Old Dogs New Tricks brings it all together in one place re-mastered by Sef Idle at Simpul Studio. The album documents The Old-timers journey from friends exchanging home recordings to full-fledged thrash band with a notable supporting cast. It also continues the band’s story – to reflect mankind’s journey from sinner to repentance to reconciliation through Jesus.… Continued →

Real punk is harder to find these days – but hey, not everything will fit on a Tony Hawk soundtrack. Cristo Suburbano Volume 3 is equal parts overdriven, nostalgic, and Christ-focused. There’s a mix of punk, skate punk, hardcore, and other punk derivatives. Some of the songs are in English, though quite a few are in Spanish (as the title would indicate). If you’re looking for a culture experience to remind you that neither Christianity nor punk are dead, check out the 56-track compilation below.   … Continued →

Indie Vision Music proudly presents a special live in studio session from Acoustic Punk singer/songwriter Sef Idle. Sef Idle’s brand new 3 song ep is out now! Make sure to pick up this great 3 song ep that Sef Idle and Thumper Punk Records have released right here on Vinyl. The Ep is also available for purchase on Bandcamp, and all other digital networks. … Continued →

Denver based melodic punk rock band, Pleading Guilty, have signed with Thumper Punk Records and the label will release their new album “Defacto” on February 15th (February 7th for CD sales). You gotta check these guys out, they have that classic 90’s inspired melodic punk sound that would please fans of NoFx, Pulley, Face to Face, and The Bouncing Souls. Check out their new song “Breaking Out” below. … Continued →

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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 →

The Danger of Falling channels European melodic hardcore influences on this succinct-yet-power EP.

This fabulous new ep contribution from Sef Idle (Frontman/guitarist for False Idle) which is part of a 3 song accoustic series through Thumper Punk Records that will feature music from 3 different artists. The 1st ep is from none other than Sef Idle and features 3 acoustic, roots rockin’ punk songs that would please fans of The Bouncing Souls, Green Day, Brian Fallon, Joey Cape, and Tony Sly. The ep releases to the masses on January 26th through all digital networks. This ep will also be available to purchase on 7″ vinyl.… Continued →

Thumper Punk Records has announced their releases and new bands for first part of 2017. First up on January 26th is the first ep is a 3 ep series of acoustic songs is Sef Idle (False Idle) and his contribution that will please fans of Green Day “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)”, Tony Sly, Joey Cape, and Brian Fallon. Next up with be the acoustic offering from Lupe Gtrz of The Lonely Revolts, and then finally an ep from Jimmy Sisco of Platoon 1107.… Continued →

Check out this playlist featuring all the Indie Vision Music Releases currently available on Spotify. More on the way including the great Light The Way release that Indie Vision Music will be distributing. Exciting stuff on the horizon. Also, we are all working on our “Best of Lists” for 2016 and are hoping to have them up by end of year. All of these Indie Vision Music releases are available on Digital networks including iTunes, Amazon, Google, Emusic, and more plus will hopefully be available through Pandora soon.… Continued →

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. … Continued →

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 →

Chicago, IL. based celtic punk rockers Flatfoot 56, have just begun a new album campaign through PledgeMusic.com. Pre-order the record in several different options right here.… Continued →

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. … Continued →

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 →

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 →

Heart Like War have just released their Christmas themed punk rock song “Crazy Christmas”. Watch the video below and download the song here. … Continued →

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 →

Pop punk band eleventyseven launched eleventysevenisalive.com to announce a new album is on the way. In addition to new music the band has started a podcast called eleventylife to give fans a behind the scenes look into the history of eleventyseven. Check out the announcement video below and listen to the podcast on iTunes or Google Play.… Continued →

Fargo, ND based Ska/Punk band The Ska-Skank Redemption will be recording a new Ep in Minneapolis, MN. with Jeremy Tappero and have begun a Kickstarter campaign to help them along the way. Listen to their last ep “Wicked Bees” below. … Continued →

Huntingtons are teasing us with the possibility of a “new” album, check out their Facebook page here for the post. The band has a huge back catalog of music so be sure to get on it and give these (old) songs a listen. Also the band has some shirts available on StoreFrontier right here.… Continued →

The festivities of Five Iron Frenzy day (yesterday) has brought us news of the band’s now classic album “Upbeats and Beatdowns” getting the vinyl treatment. “Upbeats and Beatdowns” was this band’s eclectic debut record, released 20 years ago on 5 Minute Walk Records. This awesome vinyl pressing will be handled by SMLXL Vinyl and shipped out in March 2017. Pre-order now right here. I’m holding out hope for the rest of their discography on vinyl and can’t wait to own it all! This album will be mastered for vinyl.… Continued →

The Blamed have begun writing their new EP. This will be the first official new release since 2002. The band has taken a turn back towards more old school punk/thrash sound as found on their early albums. It’s much welcomed in this scene of jaded cynicism and a certain sort of safe complacency. Bring back the hard charging passionate songs of years past! This season is ripe for change. The band recently played Take Hold Fest and a show with Project 86 last night. The band features Wiley Willis (Vocals), Bryan Gray (Guitars), Sid Duffour (Bass), and Jim Chaffin (Drums).… Continued →