Media Monarchy plays Black Keys x Beck, Lauren Mayberry, Tori Amos and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for November 8, 2024. ♬
Ozzy Osbourne – “Believer” (Vinyl)
https://www.discogs.com/release/2590670-Ozzy-Osbourne-Diary-Of-A-Madman // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diary_of_a_Madman_(album) // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6U-id_iUwQ
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The Black Keys – “I’m With The Band” (w/Beck)
‘Ohio Players (Trophy Edition)’
Nonesuch Records – November 15, 2024
*The Black Keys – “I’m With The Band” (w/Beck) https://theblackkeys.bandcamp.com/track/i-m-with-the-band-feat-beck // https://theblackkeys.komi.io // One of four previously-unreleased songs included on ‘Ohio Players (Trophy Edition),’ due on November 15th via Nonesuch Records.*
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard – “Phantom Island”
Digital Single
p(doom) Records – October 29, 2024
*King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard – “Phantom Island” https://youtu.be/1lR8VLt1Xlk // https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com // This orchestral single is the first preview of the forthcoming album (TBA) by King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard. Available now via p(doom) Records. (Ed. note: Just I was wavering on going to ABQ this weekend to see them, they just announced live dates with an orchestra in odd different towns next year near my birthday in Colorado Springs!)*
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Lauren Mayberry – “Crocodile Tears”
‘Vicious Creature’
Island Records – December 6, 2024
*Lauren Mayberry – “Crocodile Tears” https://youtu.be/EUYBHnBaLNs // https://laurenmayberry.co.uk // New single to preview ‘Vicious Creature,’ the upcoming debut solo album by Lauren Mayberry (CHVRCHES), due on December 6th via Island Records.*
Mary Timony – “Curious Tides”
Digital Single
Merge Records – October 30, 2024
*Mary Timony – “Curious Tides” https://youtu.be/1_qdbyaRmuk // https://lnk.to/CuriousTides // Here’s the just-released single by Mary Timony, a song written about 15 years ago and finally recorded during the sessions for her new album, ‘Untamed Tiger’. Available now via Merge Records. The first half of the song has the feel of the demo that Mary recorded 15 years ago, the second half is fully produced.*
The Cure – “All I Ever Am”
‘Songs Of A Lost World’
Universal Music – November 1, 2024
*The Cure – “All I Ever Am” https://youtu.be/85PeF_yBlt4 // https://thecure.lnk.to/SongsOfALostWorldYT // From ‘Songs Of A Lost World’, the new album by The Cure, available now via Universal Music.*
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Tori Amos – “Cornflake Girl” (Live)
‘Diving Deep Live’
Decca Records – December 6, 2024
*Tori Amos – “Cornflake Girl” (Live) https://youtu.be/3p509RS5Tsw // https://toriamos.lnk.to/DivingDeep-Live // The lead single to preview ‘Diving Deep Live,’ the upcoming album by Tori Amos, due on December 6th via Decca Records.*
Kings Of Leon – “M Television” (Live)
‘Can We Please Have Fun’
Capitol Records – May 10, 2024
*Kings Of Leon – “M Television” (Live) https://open.spotify.com/track/4D4L5X3E0Ql4dRnd4Cbrum // https://kingsofleon.lnk.to/CanWePleaseHaveFunID // Here’s the just-released official live-in-Boston version of the song from Kings Of Leon’s recent album (and first for Capitol after their entire career on RCA, ‘Can We Please Have Fun’. Both are available now via Capitol Records.*
Tears For Fears – “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” (Live)
‘Songs For A Nervous Planet’
Concord Records – October 25, 2024
*Tears For Fears – “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” (Live) https://tearsforfears.bandcamp.com/track/everybody-wants-to-rule-the-world-live-from-franklin-tn // https://tearsforfears.komi.io // From ‘Songs For A Nervous Planet,’ the just-re-released album by Tears For Fears featuring a few new songs and some live stuff – including this classic played live in Franklin, TN! Available now via Concord Records.*
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The Brothers Johnson – “Strawberry Letter #23” (Vinyl)
‘Right On Time’
A&M Records – 1977
*The Brothers Johnson – “Strawberry Letter #23” (Vinyl) https://youtu.be/CExygD1iEu0 // https://www.discogs.com/master/16844-The-Brothers-Johnson-Right-On-Time // From ‘Right On Time,’ the 1977 breakout album by The Brothers Johnson. Brothers George and Louis Johnson were discovered by Quincy Jones who hired them to play on the soundtrack of the TV mini-series, ‘Roots,’ placed them in his touring band – and _then_ produced and arranged their 1976 debut album, as well as their second album ‘Right On Time’ which spawned this hit song which reached number 13 on the charts amidst the disco boom of the 1970’s. Offered as a tribute to Quincy Jones, who passed away on November 3rd at the age of 91. (Ed. Note: Sourced from JEP’s 45 single.)*
Jarvis Cocker – “Fuckingsong”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Further_Complications // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOr2XEFH1XM