Tag: rock

CPR Band (a Petra-related project) have released their album “Back to the Rock II” on their website. “Back to the Rock II” is a continuation of Classic Petra’s 2010 album “Back to the Rock”, featuring 9 re-recorded Petra songs and an Aerosmith cover. CPR Band (not to be confused with the Thumperpunk Records band CPR) is a comprised of Petra members Greg X Volz, John Lawry, Louie Weaver, and Ronny Cates, as well as Kirk Henderson of Pieces of Eight. It all started when a friend of Louie’s approached him one day and said, “Louie, I believe God wants you guys to do another CD.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Dust to Dust – Circle of Dust [Single]
• Scarlet White – Worthy [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Chad Graham – Hills and Valleys [Single]
• Chris Howland – Simply Vanity [Single]
• David Dunn – Overwhelming [Single]
• Jordan Feliz – Faith [Single]
• LoveCollide – I Don’t Want It [Single]
• Owl City – Reel 1 [EP]

Dance & Electronic

• High Note – GAWVI [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Aaron Gillespie – Young, Loved & Dumb [Single]
• Narrow Skies – Seasons: in Hibernation [EP]
• Josh Gauton – The Squalor and the Saviour [Single]
• Paul McClure – Baby That’s You [Single]
• PawnShop kings – Give Love, Vol.

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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 →

Acoustic/spoken word/rock project Wind Words has released his debut album, Digging Up Earth, produced by Mark Nicks of Cool Hand Luke. … Continued →

Mark Mathis' latest EP is a refreshing blend of folk, alternative, and worship.

Blank Books a band that features world renown producer (and musician) Aaron Sprinkle and his legendary drumming/songwriter genius brother, Jesse Sprinkle, have announced their debut EP which is available digitally now and it is available on CD for pre-order right here. This is the band I told you about a few years ago and one i’ve eagerly been anticipating since Jesse shared a song stream with me quite a while ago. This band and its’ members have a quite a music pedigree so you can only expect the very best from these two.… Continued →

Harp & Lyre's aggressive 2012 finale deserves some time in the light.

Alternative & Rock

• Emery – Revival: Emery Classic Reimagined
• LUX28 – City on a Hill [EP]
• Scarlet White – The Other Side
• Skillet – Feel Invincible Remix EP
• Skillet – Unleashed Beyond (Special Edition)
• Sleeping At Last – Atlas: Two [Single]
• Marcy – Talkie [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Greg Attwells – No Other Love [Single]
• Joshua Micah – 20XX [EP]

Dance & Electronic

• David Thulin – Destiny (The Remixes) [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Aaron Gillespie – I’ll Just Wait [Single]
• The Gray Havens – City of David [Single]
• Josh Lovelace – Josh Lovelace and Friends Present: Young Folk
• The Oh Hellos – Torches [Single]
• Narrow Skies – You Won’t Find Me [Single]

Hard Rock & Metal

• For All Eternity – The Vacated [Single]
• Leah – Winter Sun [Single]
• Phinehas – Dark Flag.

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Eclectic electronic rap-rock project SMOTZ has resurfaced with a new single in anticipation of his new album, “Ghost Boy”. Listen below. WARNING: VIDEO CONTAINS FLASHING IMAGES … Continued →

A new Eager Seas music video/song has been posted over on the band’s website right here. The band is putting the finishing touches on their new full length right now. Thoughts?… Continued →

I am excited to announce (thank you Marco) that indie post-grunge/rock act, Eaves, have dropped their debut full length titled “As Deeply As You Do” via bandcamp here. Right now the album is available in digital format but physical media is coming soon according to the band. Check them out on Facebook here. Listen to the album below and make sure you purchase it. The album is only $5 and it’s pure quality entertainment meant to inspire and evoke emotion. Recommended for fans of Make Do and Mend, Hot Water Music, Incubus, Everything In Slow Motion, Attalus, Thrice, and My Epic.… Continued →

While Anberlin remain as a much loved personal favorite and staple of my music diet, I can’t help but wonder if it has been just too short of time for a “reunion” to happen. What say you, is 3 years not enough time to have a full Anberlin reunion, tour, and album or should they wait a couple more years? I guess if Underoath can come back so soon, so can Anberlin. The members of Anberlin can all have their own unique spin off projects and solo stuff but nothing will ever compete in the same fashion with the mighty music of Anberlin.… Continued →

Lauren Daigle and the band Switchfoot have teamed up on the new song titled “I Won’t Let You Go”. Check it out below. You can also download the song for FREE over on the Switchfoot website here (do it!).… Continued →

Everyone needs to drop what they are doing and immediately click below to view this new music video for the song “The In-Between” by up and coming indie rock band, Tiger Drive. It is excellent both musically and visually. Plus, how can you hate a little “Stranger Things”, right? Thanks to Ryan at TunedUp for sharing this with me, go visit their site here for further info.… Continued →

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 →

“Originality, I give up” screams Dawson Scholz on “The Print.” After two years since their last album, all band members leaving except for him, The Ongoing Concept returns with new members (Andy Crateau – guitar, vocals; Cody Rhodes – drums; Ian Nelson – bass) and their third full-length. I have an unpopular opinion to confess: I didn’t like Handmade all that much. Sure, it was beyond impressive that the band made their own instruments, and songs like “Amends” and “Unwanted” are very catchy, but I don’t find myself returning to the majority of songs. … Continued →

Project 86 have announced the name of their new album which is….. “Sheep Among Wolves”. The album will be available very soon from their very successful recent PledgeMusic campaign. Check out the tracklisting below.… Continued →

Starflyer 59 and Tooth & Nail Records are putting out a special 7″ titled “Terror”. All purchases include digital download. This vinyl is limited to 500 copies so get yours before they disapper. Purchase here.… Continued →

Hard Rock/Post Hardcore legends, Stavesacre, have updated all of us crowd funders with news on the physical media portion for their latest album “MCMXCV”. Read below. Also check out the lyric video for one of my personal faves off the new record, “On Being a Human”.… Continued →

In just a few days (October 6), The Ongoing Concept will release their new album, Places. In the mean time, they are premiering “Punisher” on SoundCloud. You can take a listen to the song below. … Continued →

PAX217 announced on Facebook that we can expect their live album to drop in the near future (see the album cover above). They also released some info on what we can expect to see on it, such as 8 tracks from their set on June 3, 2017 at the 20th Anniversary (final) O.C. Supertones show), as well as 2 surprise tracks from the PAX217 reunion show at the House of Blues in 2013. If this doesn’t sound good enough, this album is going to be released in the “pay what you want” format.… Continued →

I am excited to announce the 2017 remaster of the now classic Pennylane ep “From Paradise To Parking Lots” is finally here. Go download it off the IVM Bandcamp page/ for Free here. All 5 tracks and Intro have been carefully remastered by Sef Idle over at Simpul Studio from the original recording. Fans of Acceptance, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Armor For Sleep, and Taking Back Sunday will find something to appreciate about the early 00’s music of Pennylane. In addition to this free download, I am also thrilled to announce that I have decided to do a very limited run of this ep on Cassette Tape in Red.… Continued →

The Ongoing Concept has just released their second single “You Will Go,” taken from their upcoming album Places which will be available October 6th. The music video, directed by lead vocalist and guitarist Dawson Scholz, can be watched below. … Continued →

Maryland based Rock act, Ashes Remain, have signed with BEC Recordings. They will release their new album “Let The Light In” 10-27-17 through the label. Check out the first track “Rise” in lyric video form, below. Fans of RED, Skillet, Seventh Day Slumber, and Decyfer Down will love this band.… Continued →

My Epic are posting studio videos (see below) quite often from their current location at Glow in the Dark Studios with Matt Goldman at the helm. Who here is excited for the next ep to be released in 2018 on Facedown Records?… Continued →

South Jersey band, Silent Culture has released a new single with a music video for their new track, “7:30”. Check out the video below and pick up this track at any of your finer digital music retailers.… Continued →

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 →

This deeply personal song titled “Broken” from solo artist I Still Dream, is a true heart tugging track inspired by James’ personal trials with the loss of his father a year ago. Check out the song below via SoundCloud. Lyrics can also be found below. This isn’t the typical “solo” song you’d expect. Raging, aggressive guitar work, screaming out in agony, and yet held together with the threads of Faith interwoven throughout the song. This deeply personal track is sure to win over new fans all over the globe.… Continued →

RIYL: Emery, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Microwave, Kids in the Way, The Classic Crime In 2001, before anyone in the Tooth & Nail community and crowd realized, one of the most under appreciated bands formed for an 8 year existence. Far-Less put out a total of 2 EPs, 2 full lengths, and one final EP that was never released. Bands that ended too soon, Far-Less, it’s your turn. When Far-Less was signed, they were actually signed to Solid State Records. That’s a testament of how heavy they once were.… Continued →

Check out this new band called Saint Valletta out of the So. Cal. area. The band features Josh Hagquist (formerly of The Beautiful Mistake and Dogwood) along with Eric Campuzano (of The Prayer Chain, Stranger Kings, Starflyer 59, and a ton of other great acts). The band is currently recording music some of which you can taste on their Facebook/Instagram pages. Instagram: @saintvalletta. Speaking of Josh Hagquist, he has also been playing guitar for Project 86 on recent tours.… Continued →