Tag: rock

So excited to announce that the brand new Stavesacre full length “MCMXCV” is finally here. Take a listen to the songs on all digital networks including YouTube, below. If you don’t have this Stavesacre album yet and aren’t listening to it right now then I’ve lost all faith in humanity 😉 Seriously though, drop what you are doing and give a listen to the new album from Stavesacre, their first new music since 2009. It’s more than nostalgia and longing for past glory, this is a step above all the other “rock” records of 2017.… Continued →

I have decided to revisit the much adored IVM Release from Pennylane titled “From Paradise to Parking Lots“. Seth Stephen of Simpul Studio is working on a digital remaster of the original files (before it was mastered for CD release back in 2004). This 6 track 2017 remaster will go live in September sometime. I am decided to cut the 3 “Live” tracks from this remaster and just have the original studio files as they were intended to be heard. I am also going to get new artwork designed for the album cover and possible limited tape release of this Ep, the first physical print of this Ep since the 2004 (out of print) CD.… Continued →

Pax217 announced their LIVE album (from The O.C. Supertones final show) as well and have provided an update on it which you can view (in video form) below.… Continued →

Check out new electronic-rock (industrial?) artist David Pataconi. He has released his new album “Testament” which has a song called “Surrender” featuring the mighty Klank. Check out the song below. [thanks synn’r sainte jeb’beau for the news submission]… Continued →

Long running rock band, Spoken, will release their brand new record titled “IX” on September 8th through all digital networks and physical media as well. Check out the first two singles via YouTube below. You can also listen on Apple Music. There are a total of TWO singles available on iTunes right now. You can catch the band on some dates with Skillet and Art of Dying this September. Order some sweet merch direct from the band here.… Continued →

The Ongoing Concept will release their third album, “Places,” October 6th on Solid State Records. Preorders are available here and you can check out one of the singles, “The Print,” on the free Starter Pack sampler.… Continued →

Thrice did an interview back in July with OC Weekly about the recent reunion, the tour they’d been on, and new music they are working on. According to the article, the band have been writing new songs on this most recent outing with Rise Against and Deftones. They hope to put out this new new album in summer 2018 which will be the first proper follow up to last year’s incredible record, “To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere”. Catch the band on tour this fall with Circa Survive, Balance and Composure, and Chon.… Continued →

I mentioned this new group CHPTRS a few weeks ago right here on IVM and would like to tell you about their new “cinematic indie rock” release “Chapter One” that is now available on iTunes. The duo now has an official website right here AND you can stream this new Ep, below. Make sure to purchase on iTunes / MusicBed.com… Continued →

Thousand Foot Krutch are gearing up to release a new LIVE Record called “Untraveled Roads” and have dropped the first music video from this recording for the track “Untraveled Road”. Check out the video below and if you like TFK, buy the album here.… Continued →

The Wedding and SMLXL Vinyl are releasing the band’s debut and “Polarity” on vinyl for the first time. Check both of those releases out here (you can buy both for $44).… Continued →

I am very proud and humbled to present this brand new track titled “Accelerating Into Brake Lights” from the band Stavesacre off their brand new full length record “MCMXCV”. You can listen and stream the track below. Make sure to pre-order the new record here for all of you that couldn’t get in on the crowd funding campaign. I am totally floored with the new Stavesacre album. It’s everything I had hoped for when I first signed up to contribute to their campaign. There are so many rushed reunion campaigns these days and I’m glad the guys really took their time in perfecting their craft to put out their best material in a decade.… Continued →

I am super thrilled to bring you an exclusive stream of the new TAKE Ep. This independent Las Vegas, NV. metal-hardcore-rock hybrid band were around for a few years last decade. They went on hiatus and a member went on to front The Forerunner. Well after several years off this explosive heavy band is back and with a brand new ep to prove once again how powerful their music can be. It’s edgy, it is abrasive, and it is going to hit you over the head like a two ton brick of pure adrenaline.… Continued →

mewithoutYou will embark on an exciting 15th anniversary trek in honor of their debut album “[A–B] Life” throughout the U.S. this fall. Get tour tickets and special merch like Vinyl, Tapes, Shirts, Posters, Patches, and more for the album anniversary, right here. View the dates, below. How many of you are going to check this out?… Continued →

Check out this diverse band’s music and captivating new music video for the track “Summer”, below. Islander is back with a new lineup and has recently parted ways with Victory Records becoming free agents. This band would appeal to fans of P.O.D., Papa Roach, Deftones, Memphis May Fire. … Continued →

Stavesacre has resurfaced with a mysterious image and the date of August 11th. Could it be news on the new album? Maybe the new album itself? We will all just have to wait and see. I for one am totally excited and thrilled for ANY news to come from this classic band. Oh and 2017 is the 20th anniversary of the band’s huge album “Absolutes”. Just listen and soak in their music preparing for the news. Check out their lyric video for “It’s Beautiful Once You’re Out Here” off their 2006 full length “How To Live With A Curse”.… Continued →

If you’ve missed checking out the music of Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, you’re doing yourself a huge disservice. Please head on over to NoiseTrade right here and listen through every Drew Holcomb release that has come out in the past decade. Some really good Americana Rock n’ Roll can be found here. I’ve been a fan since I first heard “Chasing Someday” through the NoiseTrade site years ago. Really inspirational, thought provoking, and beautiful music. Drew Holcomb last released “Souvenir” back in March of this year.… Continued →

Seventh Day Slumber have released their aggressive, melodic, and completely enjoyable new hard rock release, “Found”. You can find it wherever fine music is sold. The VSR Music Group/Capitol Christian Music Group release is some of the strongest music the band has created in recent years. I encourage all of you to go find this record and buy it.… Continued →

Check out the new Stephen Christian solo album titled “Wildfires” now wherever fine music is sold/streamed. The 10 track album on BEC Recordings is full of haunting and beautiful worship anthems with cutting edge production to make a highly enjoyable listening experience. Stephen has been making music as part of the independent music scene since the mid-90s (Sagoh) all the way through Anberlin, and Anchor & Braille. This man has come a long way over the past two decades. This album is a perfect representation of someone redefining who he is and what he believes in.… Continued →

Canadian post-hardcore heroes, Secret and Whisper, recently shared this photo on their Facebook page. While there is only speculation at this point, the posting seems notable as the possibility of a future album and tour was mentioned in this note published six years ago. Secret and Whisper’s last album, Teenage Fantasy, was released in 2010 on Tooth & Nail Records.… Continued →

As The Showdown ramps up rehearsal and preparations for new music (?), they slowed it down a bit and did an impromptu cover of Dustin Kensrue’s song “Consider The Ravens” (‘Please Come Home’/2007). Check out the cover below. … Continued →

NJ based rockers, Silent Culture, have released a new single called “7:30” for you to check out. Take a listen below and let us (and them!) know what you think! The song is available for download at https://silentculturemusic.bandcamp.com/track/7-30.… Continued →

This is my only comment on “the tragedy of mental illness” and the passing of Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. Read below … Continued →

As We Ascend are filming a video for their current single “Tell Me”. They will also be playing the Alive Music & Outreach Festival this Friday.… Continued →

White Collar Sideshow posted an announcement to Facebook this morning detailing their plans for the future including the departure of Phil/Herr Schwein and Tristen/The Leech, their new show/album Valley of the Skull, and a reunion show for T’s old band Uttermost.… Continued →

NEEDTOBREATHE has announced a new b-sides EP called “HARD CUTS: SONGS FROM THE H A R D L O V E SESSIONS” to be released on August 11, 2017. There will also be a deluxe version of H A R D L O V E released on vinyl that will include the HARD CUTS EP. You can listen to two of the new songs from the upcoming EP below on Spotify.… Continued →

Ilia is no more. But the good news is their former vocalist is still making music. Zahna is the new solo project from Suzy Martinez. If you’re a fan of female fronted rock like Lacey Sturm and Fireflight you will want to watch the lyric video for Zahna’s debut single “Underneath” below.… Continued →

The O.C. Supertones are finishing up work on their final Live recording which will be called simply, “Live Vol. 2”. It was recorded and filmed at their final show on June 3rd 2017. There is also going to be a film to go along with it. It was a great show and a wonderful farewell to a band whose ministry has touched many across the globe. I am sure this recording and film will combine all the best elements of their final show and make it an unforgettable listening experience.… Continued →

Orange County, CA. rockers PAX217 will be releasing a very special LIVE album soon. It will be a pay what you want type release so make sure you check this one out. … Continued →

Unteachers (featuring Stephen Sarro formerly of Tantrum of the Muse) has posted a video clip from their practice space of a new track titled “Cusp” and I think it sounds pretty cool. Check it out below. Make sure to check out their last releases over on bandcamp here. … Continued →

Thousand Foot Krutch will be releasing their second live album “Untraveled Roads” on September 15th.… Continued →