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Relient K

By Brandon J. in Video Flashback | Comments closed

Today’s Video Flashback is from Relient K and features five videos. First video is “Must Have Done Something Right” off the album “Five Score and Seven Years Ago” (Capitol 2007). I love this song. The second song is “Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been” off “Mhmmm” (2004 Gotee/Capitol). The third song is “Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like…” (2003 Gotee Records). Third video is “Pressing On” off “Anatomy of Tongue and Cheek”. Finally, the fifth video is “Marilyn Manson Ate My Girlfriend off their 2000 “Self Titled” release (Gotee Records).… Continued →

Man Alive - Say What You Want

By Brandon J. in Video Flashback | Comments closed

Today’s Video Flashback is from Man Alive. This Israel based pop-punk band and I go way back. I remember carrying their early albums in my store and connecting with them through email. The band even played my “I’m Biggest Fan Vol. 2” show back in 2002 here in Orange County (no, they were not on I’m Your Biggest Fan Vol. 2 unfortunately). “Foreign Concepts” was my first introduction to the band back in 2001 (I still have the album). I followed them through each label they signed to and finally to The Militia Group which put out “Open Surgery” back in 2005.… Continued →

REVIEW : Mxpx - Plans Within Plans

By Brandon J. in Reviews | Comments closed

Check out my review for Mxpx "Plans WIthin Plans" due out April 3rd on Rock City Recordings

The O.C. Supertones - Supertones Strike Back

By Brandon J. in Video Flashback | Comments closed

Today’s double dose Saturday Video Flashback is from The O.C. Supertones and their song “Supertones Strike Back” from the album of the same name, “Supertones Strike Back” (1997 BEC Recordings). If you don’t know who The OC Supertones are, this is a perfect introduction.… Continued →

Slick Shoes - Alone

By Brandon J. in Video Flashback | Comments closed

Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Slick Shoes and their song “Alone” off the “Self Titled” 2002 release on Tooth & Nail Records. The band had/has such a catchy pop-punk sound as evidenced on this track. Their Tooth & Nail albums were all great. It’s also interesting to note that when the band released their first ep on T&N, the singer (Ryan) was only 14! Crazy. The band has recently reunited and have begun playing shows. There is even talk of a new album.… Continued →

Olivia the Band - Saturday

By Brandon J. in Video Flashback | Comments closed

Today’s video flashback is from the Hawaiian pop-punk band, Olivia the Band. The song is “Saturday” off their “Self Titled” 2005 release (Provident/Sony BMG). I talked with these guys on multiple occasions and caught them live. They were a great band and great guys from one of my favorite states, Hawaii. Enjoy!… Continued →

Off the Record - Death of Me

By Brandon J. in Video Flashback | Comments closed

I am giving you a double dose of Video Flashback today since it’s Saturday and I am sure many of us are bored 😉 Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Off the Record. This band released one album on Tooth & Nail Records (Remember When) before splitting and then signed with New School Records. They released a full length “Mulligan” (2002) and their finest release to date the “Nothing New” ep which released in 2004. This band had that So. Cal. skate punk sound down and really started going places with their last and final ep.… Continued →

Dogwood - Building a Better Me

By Brandon J. in Video Flashback | Comments closed

Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Dogwood with their video/song “Building a Better Me”. The song appears on the band’s album of the same name, “Building a Better Me” (2000 Tooth & Nail Records).… Continued →

Mxpx - Far Away

By Brandon J. in Music Videos | Comments closed

New music video for “Far Away” from long running pop-punk band, Mxpx. Video can be seen below. “Plans Within Plans” is due out April 3rd on Rock City Recordings. You can also sample every song on the new album via Amazon here.… Continued →

Close Your Eyes - Erie

By Brandon J. in Music Videos | Comments closed

Another new Close Your Eyes music video can be seen below. This video is for the track “Erie” off of “Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts”… Continued →

REVIEW : The Feel Good Drag - demo

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The Feel Good Drag is a three-piece rock group based in Germany. They have released a 3-track demo EP on bandcamp for free that features their style of sunshine-infused rock’n’roll

Close Your Eyes - Carry You

By Brandon J. in Music Videos | Comments closed

Check out this brand new music video from Close Your Eyes for their song “Carry You”.… Continued →

An Honest Mistake - If I Told You This Was Real Would You Believe Me?

By Brandon J. in Music Videos | Comments closed

It’s finally here, the official music video for “If I Told You This Was Real, Would You Believe Me?” by Malaysian pop-punk band, An Honest Mistake. Check it out below. If you want to download this song for free, click here (Punk Never Dies).… Continued →

REVIEW : The Kings Kids - Set Sail and Seek...

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

The Kings Kids release their 2nd full-length album Set Sail and Seek... full of Oi / Street punk songs for fans of Flatfoot 56, Swingin Utters, Street Dogs and Rancid.

REVIEW : From The Eyes of Servants - From The Eyes of Servants EP

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

Check out From The Eyes of Servants and their 6-song self-titled EP on Red Cord Records. For fans of Take It Back / Close Your Eyes

REVIEW : Absolved - This One Goes to Seven

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SoCal punk band Absolved release their 7-song album This One Goes To Seven on Thumper Punk Records.

REVIEW : Grave Robber - You're All Gonna Die!

By Rob J in Reviews | Comments closed

Check out this review of Grave Robber's new album "You're All Gonna Die!"

INTERVIEW : 20 Questions with Wretched of Grave Robber!

By Rob J in Interviews | Comments closed

Many of our readers here at IVM are familiar with Grave Robber. I was first introduced to the band via a myspace friend request a few years ago and my first impression was simply “whoa”. After checking out the songs, reading the lyrics, and so on it was impossible for me not to love what they’re doing. After catching a live show I can honestly tell you they have one of the best live shows around and if you have the opportunity to see them don’t miss out!… Continued →