Media Monarchy plays Moaning Lisa, The 69 Eyes x Dead Boys, Sonic Boom x Dean & Britta and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for December 16, 2024. ♬
White Lion – “Radar Love” (Golden Earring Cover // Cassette)
https://www.discogs.com/release/12468082-White-Lion-The-Best-Of-White-Lion // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radar_Love // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFMyJxluMYQ
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Moaning Lisa – “getting over you is on my list of things to do (but not at the top)”
‘Fainter’
Farmer & The Owl – November 22, 2024
*Moaning Lisa – “getting over you is on my list of things to do (but not at the top)” https://moaninglisaband.bandcamp.com/track/getting-over-you-is-on-my-list-of-things-to-do-but-not-at-the-top // https://www.moaninglisa.band // From ‘Fainter,’ the just-released album by Australian band Moaning Lisa, available now via Farmer & The Owl.*
Nick Frater – “One Minute”
‘Oh Contraire!’
Think Like A Key Music – February 28, 2024
*Nick Frater – “One Minute” https://nickfrater.bandcamp.com/track/one-minute // https://www.nickfrater.com // The lead single to preview ‘Oh Contraire!,’ the upcoming album by UK songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Nick Frater. Due on February 28, 2025 via Think Like A Key Music.*
Amusement – “Holding On”
‘Holding On’
Dirt Cult Records – March 1, 2025
*Amusement – “Holding On” https://dirtcultrecords.bandcamp.com/track/holding-on // https://dirtcultrecords.bandcamp.com/album/holding-on // The lead single and the title track of the upcoming EP by Portland band, Amusement, available now via Dirt Cult Records.*
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Fernando Perdomo – “Waffle House In California”
Digital Single
Fernando Perdomo – December 6, 2024
*Fernando Perdomo – “Waffle House In California” https://fernandoperdomo.bandcamp.com/track/waffle-house-in-california // https://www.fernandoperdomo.com // This new single by guitarist Fernando Perdomo is a protest against the lack of Waffle Houses in California. Available now via the artist.*
The Abruptors – “Such A Mess”
‘Everything You Know Is Wrong’
Asian Man Records – December 6, 2024
*The Abruptors – “Such A Mess” https://theabruptors.bandcamp.com/track/such-a-mess-1 // https://theabruptors.bandcamp.com/album/everything-you-know-is-wrong // From ‘Everything You Know Is Wrong,’ the just-released album by Buffalo reggae/alternative band, The Abruptors, available now via Asian Man Records.*
Build Us Airplanes – “I Know It’s Time”
‘All Things Expire’
Sell The Heart Records – December 6, 2024
*Build Us Airplanes – “I Know It’s Time” https://buildusairplanes.bandcamp.com/track/i-know-its-time // https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/build-us-airplanes-all-things-expire-12-lp // From ‘All Things Expire,’ the just-released album by California-based punk band, Build Us Airplanes, available now via Sell The Heart Records.*
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Year of the Cobra – “War Drop”
‘Year Of The Cobra’
Prophecy Productions – February 28, 2025
*Year of the Cobra – “War Drop” https://yearofthecobra.bandcamp.com/track/war-drop-2 // https://yearofthecobra.bandcamp.com/album/year-of-the-cobra // The lead single to preview the upcoming eponymous album by Seattle duo, Year Of The Cobra, due on February 28, 2025 via Prophecy Productions.*
Dead Pioneers – “My Spirit Animal Ate Your Spirit Animal”
Digital Single
Hassle Records – November 29, 2024
*Dead Pioneers – “My Spirit Animal Ate Your Spirit Animal” https://deadpioneers.bandcamp.com/track/my-spirit-animal-ate-your-spirit-animal // https://www.deadpioneers.band // Here’s the new single by Denver band, Dead Pioneers, available now via Hassle Records. The band is led by its vocalist, an indigenous artist of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Gregg Deal.*
Girlpuppy – “Champ”
Digital Single
Captured Tracks – December 3, 2024
*Girlpuppy – “Champ” https://girlpuppy.bandcamp.com/track/champ // https://girlpuppymusic.com // Here’s the just-released single by Atlanta-based singer-songwriter, Becca Harvey aka Girlpuppy. Available now via Captured Tracks.*
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The 69 Eyes – “Sonic Reducer” (Dead Boys Cover w/Dead Boys)
Digital Single
Cleopatra Records – September 27, 2024
*The 69 Eyes – “Sonic Reducer” (Dead Boys Cover w/Dead Boys) https://youtu.be/-4Hbjlrxc-c // https://orcd.co/the69eyesdeadboys_sonicreducer // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Boys // Finnish metal band The 69 Eyes team up with punk legends Dead Boys to recreate “Sonic Reducer,” available now via Cleopatra Records.*
PYPY – “Lonely Striped Sock”
‘Sacred Times’
Goner Records – October 18, 2024
*PYPY – “Lonely Striped Sock” https://pypy.bandcamp.com/track/lonely-striped-sock // https://pypy.bandcamp.com/album/sacred-times // From ‘Sacred Times,’ the recently-released album by Montreal based quartet PYPY, available now via Goner Records.*
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The Asteroid No.4 – “Caroline’s Gone”
‘Several Shapes Of Solar Flares’
Little Cloud Records – August 5, 2024
*The Asteroid No.4 – “Caroline’s Gone” https://theasteroidno4.bandcamp.com/track/carolines-gone-2 // https://theasteroidno4.com // From ‘Several Shapes Of Solar Flares,’ the recently-released album by San Francisco alternative/shoegaze band, The Asteroid No.4, available now via Little Cloud Records.*
Sonic Boom – “Pretty Paper” (Roy Orbison Cover w/Dean & Britta)
‘A Peace of Us’
Carpark Records – November 22, 2024
*Sonic Boom – “Pretty Paper” (Roy Orbison Cover w/Dean & Britta) https://sonicboomspacemen3.bandcamp.com/track/pretty-paper // https://sonicboomspacemen3.bandcamp.com/album/a-peace-of-us // This cover of the Roy Orbison hit (written by Willie Nelson) is included on the just-released album by UK artist, Sonic Boom – with guests, Dean & Britta! Available now via Carpark Records.*