Media Monarchy plays Hot Chip x Sleaford Mods, Franz Ferdinand, Conor Oberst x Craig Wedren and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for December 6, 2024. ♬
Tears For Fears – “Break It Down Again” (Cassette)
https://www.discogs.com/release/3584486-Tears-For-Fears-Elemental // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elemental_(Tears_for_Fears_album) // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mLp-yq2SwQ
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Hot Chip x Sleaford Mods – “Nom Nom Nom”
‘Nom Nom Nom / Cat Burglar’
Domino Recording Co – November 26, 2024
*Hot Chip x Sleaford Mods – “Nom Nom Nom” https://hotchip.bandcamp.com/track/nom-nom-nom // https://hotchip.komi.io // https://www.warchild.net // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Child_(charity) // From ‘Nom Nom Nom / Cat Burglar,’ the just-released 7″ single by two Monarchy favorites, Hot Chip and Sleaford Mods, available now via Domino Recording Co. Sales of the single benefit War Child.*
The Wombats – “Blood On The Hospital Floor”
Digital Single
AWAL Recordings – November 21, 2024
*The Wombats – “Blood On The Hospital Floor” https://youtu.be/8CWus326c6g // https://thewombats.ffm.to/bloodonthehospitalfloor.OYD // Here’s the new single by rising UK band, The Wombats, available now via AWAL Recordings.*
Franz Ferdinand – “Night Or Day”
‘The Human Fear’
Domino Record Co. January 10, 2025
*Franz Ferdinand – “Night Or Day” https://youtu.be/PC1r33iVFAQ // https://franzferdinand.ffm.to/thehumanfear // The new single to preview ‘The Human Fear,’ the upcoming album by Franz Ferdinand, due on January 10, 2025.*
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Father John Misty – “Josh Tillman and the Accidental Dose”
‘Mahashmashana’
Sub Pop Records – November 22, 2024
*Father John Misty – “Josh Tillman and the Accidental Dose” https://youtu.be/e-aPRow5Fi0 // https://fjm.ffm.to/fatherjohnmisty_mahashmashana // From ‘Mahashmashana,’ the just-released album by Father John Misty, available now via Sub Pop Records.*
Patterson Hood – “A Werewolf And A Girl” (w/Lydia Loveless)
‘Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams’
ATO – February 21, 2025
*Patterson Hood – “A Werewolf And A Girl” (w/Lydia Loveless) https://youtu.be/PPK_8udP28o // https://atorecords-ffm.com/etaas // From ‘Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams,’ the upcoming first solo album in 12 years by Drive-By Truckers co-founder Patterson Hood, due on February 21, 2025 via ATO. New album will feature guests Waxahatchee, Wednesday, Lydia Loveless, and more.*
Blossoms – “So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings” (Caroline Polachek Cover)
Digital Single
ODD SK Recordings – November 22, 2024
*Blossoms – “So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings” (Caroline Polachek Cover) https://youtu.be/U_AEuM7AkE0 // https://blossoms.orcd.co/bio // This cover of Caroline Polachek is the new single (and the first follow up to their 2024 album, ‘Gary’) by English quintet, Blossoms, available now via ODD SK Recordings.*
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Conor Oberst x Craig Wedren – “Justice To A Scream”
Digital Single
Tough Lover – November 20, 2024
*Conor Oberst x Craig Wedren – “Justice To A Scream” https://youtu.be/n26k9GiPg4w // https://open.spotify.com/album/7shQC0UfEPqfSHTXP2QpQz // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29134283/ // The end title song, co-written by Craig Wedren and Conor Oberst, from the 2024 short documentary film ‘ALOK,’ available now via Tough Lover. Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think, ‘The State’ Theme Music) scored the documentary.*
The Mekons – “You’re Not Singing Anymore”
Digital Single
Fire Records – November 19, 2024
*The Mekons – “You’re Not Singing Anymore” https://mekons.bandcamp.com/album/youre-not-singing-anymore // https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Ag6UM6dow2OH9V06mxzV5 // Here’s the new single by long-running Chicago collective, Mekons, who have just signed with Fire Records, and have more music on the way in 2025. Available now via Fire Records.*
Natalie Imbruglia – “Wishing I Was There” (Live)
‘London – Live’
Demon Music Group – November 22, 2024
*Natalie Imbruglia – “Wishing I Was There” (Live) https://youtu.be/riLFSBBVEF8 // https://natalieimbruglia.com // From ‘London – Live,’ the just released album by Natalie Imbruglia available now via Demon Music Group.*
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My Chemical Romance – “Sleep”
‘The Black Parade’
Reprise Records – October 23, 2006
*My Chemical Romance – “Sleep” https://youtu.be/RSAoJJzVXYY // https://www.discogs.com/master/724992-My-Chemical-Romance-The-Black-Parade // From ‘The Black Parade,’ My Chemical Romance’s most commercially successful album, released in 2006 on Reprise. Offered in tribute to the band’s former drummer Bob Bryar who passed away late last month at the age of 44.*
Jarv Is… – “House Music All Night Long” (Vinyl)
https://www.discogs.com/release/15627419-JARV-IS-Beyond-The-Pale // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_the_Pale_(Jarv_Is_album) // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75wFi5IizQc