Tag: rock

April 18, 2017

Five Iron Frenzy Joins MxPx for Their 25th Anniversary Shows in Seattle July 7th

Five Iron Frenzy will be joining Slick Shoes for the 25th anniversary of the band MxPx in Seattle, WA. July 7th. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am. This will be one show you won’t want to miss out on. Speaking of FIF, have you ordered their vinyl press of “Upbeats and Beatdowns” yet? I hear the rest of their discography is getting pressed at some point by the fine folks at SMLXL Vinyl. I got my vinyl the other day and it absolutely rules.… Continued →

Mayfly Call it Quits

Sad news to report to you today. The quickly rising numetal/rock band Mayfly, have unfortunately called it quits. This was a band on the rise and had so much potential but I guess sometimes good stories have to meet their end. I wish all the guys the best and hope that vocalist/guitarist will continue making music in some capacity because he had a killer voice. Continued →

April 17, 2017

April 15, 2017

Danen Kane - Flesh and Soul

REVIEW : Danen Kane - Flesh and Soul

I first discovered Danen Kane through a mutual friend when I lived up in Green Bay. There’s a coffee shop that draws in bigger acts like Disciple and Flatfoot 56, but they also host open mics and local acts. I hadn’t heard of him before, but I was curious enough to check out his music online and liked what I heard. His solo acoustic offerings were dripping with hints of soul. His lyrics were honest-yet-artful. Needless to say, I was an instant fan. Flesh and Soul, Danen’s most recent full-length, may have been released in 2015 but certainly warrants a review because, well, Indie Vision Music was down during that time and more people ought to know this Wisconsinite writes some some pretty great songs.… Continued →

April 11, 2017

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April 5, 2017

April 1, 2017

Introducing: lalo

lalo is an alternative rock band from St. Louis, Missouri. The band consists of Caleb, Brad, Peter, and Alex. Their first single “Waiting” was featured on episode 49 of Tim Hawkins’ Podcast, Poddy Break. You can download Waiting now on Bandcamp for name your price and find it on other music platforms soon. Continued →

March 31, 2017

March 28, 2017

Introducing: Silent Culture

New Jersey isn’t one of the biggest states in the country, in fact it’s one of the smaller ones. Despite that, it’s still large enough, in it’s own right, to inspire surprise that there aren’t more Christian musicians here who are willing and able to take their gifting beyond the four walls of the church. However, inasmuch as NJ may lack Christian bands and artists in quantity, it’s something we certainly make up for in quality. In the southern part of our state, in a town called Vineland, there is a band called Silent Culture.… Continued →

Spoken Launches New Album Campaign

Spoken just launched a campaign for their upcoming 9th studio album. Check it out here. All pre-orders come with an instant download of their new single. Despite all the band changes over the years the one consistent thread that weaves the signature Spoken sound together is the unmistakable voice of lead singer Matt Baird. Since 2003 the band has put out a ton of quality material and will continue to do so. Check this out!… Continued →

Introducing: Diamonds to Dust

I’d like to thank our reader Shadi for sharing this awesome new artist with me. They are called Diamonds to Dust and their style ranges from Post-Hardcore to Rock and Metal. A totally refreshing take on a genre that has become oversaturated with stagnant sounds and a clone like circus. The band just released their new album titled “Aging of the Weary” through all digital networks and iTunes via Manifest Records. Check out their new music video for the song “Saturate” below. [Bandcamp]
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March 26, 2017

Consider Supporting Dallas Taylor After Horrible Accident

If you don’t know who Dallas Taylor is and haven’t heard the story of his horrific accident, then just read the facebook posts below and it’ll fill you in. Dallas has been a part of our music scene and hearts since the late 90’s first playing with Underoath on 3 releases and then with his band Maylene and the Sons of Disaster for 4 full length albums. He is in desperate financial need for his medical bills and is still suffering on a day to basis from his injuries.… Continued →

March 23, 2017

March 21, 2017

Introducing: Set For The Fall

Check out the aggressive rock sounds of North Carolina based band, Set For The Fall. They released their album “3 Nails” back in 2016 and have an official music video for the title track that can be viewed below. Fans of RED, Thousand Foot Krutch, Breaking Benjamin, Sevendust, and Skillet will enjoy this band. Album is available digitally from all your favorite digital stores or from the band here. Catch the band at RiseFest, Creation Festival Northeast, and Life Fest this summer!
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March 18, 2017

March 17, 2017

March 16, 2017

My Mantle - You Only Live Forever

Throwback Review 4: You Only Live Forever - My Mantle

Welcome back to our throwback series. This week’s feature is more recent than our previous throwbacks, but after going on an indefinite hiatus, this band never got much exposure. History My Mantle might be considered a forerunner of the strange blend of indie and post-hardcore we find from bands like My Epic, Wolves & Machines, and sosaveme. While the genre certainly has gained prevalence, it was certainly still on the rise in 2011, when they debuted their first EP, Giants. It’s a strong release that definite deserves its own proper listen, featuring powerful lyrics, moving instrumentals, and, well, it falls in line with the aforementioned bands so that should give you an idea of what to expect.… Continued →

March 14, 2017

March 11, 2017

American Arson - Waymaker

REVIEW : American Arson - Waymaker EP

Waymaker is yet another strong release from American Arson, showcasing a blend of punk, pop-punk, alternative, and straight up rock. It's a passionate EP ripe with self-referential treasure from the rest of the band's discography and serves as a great starting point for new listeners to get acquainted with exactly what these two guys from Detroit can do.

March 9, 2017

Royalty - The Dawn Retreat

Throwback Review 3: Royalty - The Dawn Retreat

Welcome to our third edition of throwback reviews. I know it has been a couple weeks since the last one, so I hope you’re ready for a good one. Today’s feature is The Dawn Retreat, who have recently reunited with a new single. While the new single shows a progression in sound and lyrical maturity, I invite you to follow me back to 2011 to the release of their first album. Royalty is 11 tracks (well, 12 if you have the CD with the acoustic bonus track) of late-teen, mid-to-late 2000s angst.… Continued →

March 7, 2017

March 6, 2017

Introducing: Army of Bones

This is one of the most talented new indie acts to grace our scene in recent memory. The band is called Army of Bones and the band features former Delirious vocalist/guitarist Martin Smith. The band just released their self titled debut on March 3rd and I think these guys definitely deserve a minute of your time. You Spotify listeners can check out the album below. Continued →