Media Monarchy plays Larkin Poe, Brooks & Dunn x Morgan Wallen, Charley Crockett and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for December 11, 2024. ♬
Wynonna Judd – “Tell Me Why” (Cassette)
https://www.discogs.com/release/9972022-Wynonna-Tell-Me-Why // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tell_Me_Why_(Karla_Bonoff_song) // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO5IHS__WYY
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Larkin Poe – “If God Is A Woman”
‘Bloom’
Trick-Woo – January 24 2025
*Larkin Poe – “If God Is A Woman” https://soundcloud.com/larkinpoe/if-god-is-a-woman // https://larkinpoe.os.fan // From ‘Bloom,’ the upcoming album by Larkin Poe, due on January 24, 2025 via Trick-Woo.*
Sam Outlaw – “Up All Night”
Digital Single
Black Hills Recordings – December 2, 2024
*Sam Outlaw – “Up All Night” https://soundcloud.com/sam-outlaw/up-all-night // https://www.samoutlaw.com // Here’s the new single by South Dakota-born singer-songwriter, Sam Outlaw. Available now via Black Hills Recordings.*
Ella Langley – “Weren’t For The Wind”
‘Still Hungover’
Columbia – November 1, 2024
*Ella Langley – “Weren’t For The Wind” https://soundcloud.com/ellalangley/werent-for-the-wind // https://ellalangley.lnk.to/stillhungover // From ‘Still Hungover,’ the just-released album by Ella Langley. Available now via Columbia.*
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Brooks & Dunn – “Neon Moon” (w/Morgan Wallen)
‘Reboot II’
Sony Music – November 15, 2024
*Brooks & Dunn – “Neon Moon” (w/Morgan Wallen) https://youtu.be/UHn1S_mWZFE // https://brooksdunn.lnk.to/Reboot2AY // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Moon // From ‘Reboot II,’ the just-released Brooks & Dunn album (featuring a bunch of guests helping out on re-recorded versions of Kix & Ronnie’s songs – this one from their 1991 debut, ‘Brand New Man’). Available now via Sony Music.*
Kathleen Edwards – “Hello In There” (John Prine Cover w/Lauren Morrow)
Digital Single
Dualtone Music Group – November 20, 2024
*Kathleen Edwards – “Hello In There” (John Prine Cover w/Lauren Morrow) https://kathleenedwards.bandcamp.com/track/hello-in-there-feat-lauren-morrow // https://www.kathleenedwards.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello_In_There_(song) // Here’s the new single by Canadian folk singer and songwriter, Kathleen Edwards. Available now via Dualtone Music Group.*
John R. Miller – “Borrowed Time” (“Fireside” Version)
‘Fireside Sessions Vol. 1’
Rounder Records – November 8, 2024
*John R. Miller – “Borrowed Time” (“Fireside” Version) https://johnrmiller.bandcamp.com/track/borrowed-time-fireside-sessions-vol-1 // https://jrmillermusic.com // From ‘Fireside Sessions Vol. 1,’ the just-released 5-song EP by West Virginia native singer-songwriter, John R. Miller. Available now via Rounder Records.*
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Benjamin Tod & Jesse Daniel – “A Few Ole Country Boys”
‘Turn The Devil Away’
Lightning Rod Records – November 21, 2024
*Benjamin Tod & Jesse Daniel – “A Few Ole Country Boys” https://youtu.be/L8evpwiD7Po // https://ffm.to/turnthedevilaway // From ‘Turn The Devil Away,’ the just-released digital single by Benjamin Tod & Jesse Daniel, available now via Lightning Rod Records.*
Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms – “Same Little Heart”
‘Gold In Your Pocket’
Free Dirt Records – November 15, 2024
*Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms – “Same Little Heart” https://calebklauder.bandcamp.com/track/same-little-heart-2 // https://calebklauder.com // From ‘Gold In Your Pocket,’ the just-released album by Portland-based duo Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms, available now via Free Dirt Records.*
Charley Crockett – “Lonesome Feeling”
‘$10 Cowboy Chapter II: Visions Of Dallas’
Son Of Davy / Gulf & Western – November 29, 2024
*Charley Crockett – “Lonesome Feeling” https://youtu.be/_8SnSgc5OD4 // https://www.discogs.com/release/32423163-Charley-Crockett-10-Cowboy-Chapter-II-Visions-Of-Dallas // From ‘$10 Cowboy Chapter II: Visions Of Dallas,’ the just-released album by Charley Crockett, available now via Son Of Davy / Gulf & Western.*
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Dale Watson – “Country My Ass” (Live)
‘Live in London…England!’
Audium Records – 2002
*Dale Watson – “Country My Ass” (Live) https://youtu.be/vKUIoIW_8aw // https://www.discogs.com/release/7038199-Dale-Watson-Live-in-LondonEngland // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Watson_(singer) // From ‘Live in London…England!,’ the 2002 album by Dale Watson. (Ed. note: I heard this on the local classic country station – and it was oops unedited!)*
Gospel III With Alvis – “The Devil’s Got Your Number”
‘Hey, Mr Devil: Apocalyptic Gospel And Rapture Rockabilly From Private Press Prophets (1964-1984)’
Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility / The Omni Recording Corporation – 2024
*Gospel III With Alvis – “The Devil’s Got Your Number” https://youtu.be/G5KgPhkN7rg // https://www.discogs.com/release/32375769-Various-Hey-Mr-Devil-Apocalyptic-Gospel-And-Rapture-Rockabilly-From-Private-Press-Prophets-1964-1984 // https://www.discogs.com/release/10387600-Gospel-III-With-Alvis-Home-Again // A track originally released in 1972 by the quartet of married couples Alvis Barnett and Arleigh Barnett – along with Densel Alvey and Joy Alvey. Here comped on the just-released, various artists compilation album, ‘Hey, Mr Devil: Apocalyptic Gospel And Rapture Rockabilly From Private Press Prophets (1964-1984)’. Available now via Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility / The Omni Recording Corporation.*
Merle Haggard – “Set Me Free”
‘Ramblin’ Fever’
MCA Records – May 9, 1977
*Merle Haggard – “Set Me Free” https://youtu.be/8_Fi3OQbO9U // https://www.discogs.com/release/11532380-Merle-Haggard-Ramblin-Fever // From ‘Ramblin’ Fever,’ the 1977 album by the poet of the common man.*
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