Media Monarchy plays The Castellows, Jesse Welles, Oliver Anthony and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for December 18, 2024. ♬
America – “Sandman” (Cassette)
https://www.discogs.com/release/14136060-America-History-Americas-Greatest-Hits // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America_(America_album) // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShYuNe5z0NU
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Sam Barber – “Better Year” (Live)
Digital Single
Lockeland Springs / Atlantic – December 9, 2024
*Sam Barber – “Better Year” (Live) https://soundcloud.com/sam-barber-321841066/better-year-live // https://sambarber.lnk.to/BetterYearLiveID // Here’s the official live version of the song originally released this year on Sam Barber’s album, ‘Restless Mind’. The single is available now via Lockeland Springs / Atlantic.*
Cody Jinks – “Saginaw, Michigan” (Lefty Frizzell Cover)
‘Cody Jinks Sings Lefty Frizzell’
Cody Jinks & Late August Records – December 6, 2024
*Cody Jinks – “Saginaw, Michigan” (Lefty Frizzell Cover) https://soundcloud.com/codyjinks/saginaw-michigan // https://codyjinks.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saginaw,_Michigan_(song) // From ‘Cody Jinks Sings Lefty Frizzell,’ available now via Cody Jinks & Late August Records.*
Jackson Dean – “Still Ragin'”
Digital Single
Big Machine Label Group – December 6, 2024
*Jackson Dean – “Still Ragin'” https://soundcloud.com/thejacksondean/still-ragin // https://linktr.ee/thejacksondean // Here’s the new single by Jackson Dean, available now via Big Machine Label Group.*
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The Castellows – “Alabama Stone”
‘Alabama Stone’
Warner Music Nashville – December 6, 2024
*The Castellows – “Alabama Stone” https://soundcloud.com/thecastellows/alabama-stone // https://linktr.ee/thecastellows // The title track of the just-released EP by The Castellows, available now via Warner Music Nashville.*
Evan Horner – “High School Reunion”
‘Annabelle’
Cloverdale Records – December 13, 2024
*Evan Horner – “High School Reunion” https://soundcloud.com/user-83708411/high-school-reunion // https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GERDglQrxe4ynLzcdG6qP // From ‘Annabelle,’ the just-released EP by Evan Horner. Available now via Cloverdale Records.*
Tanner Usrey – “26th of December”
Digital Single
Atlantic – December 3, 2024
*Tanner Usrey – “26th of December” https://soundcloud.com/tannerusrey/26th-of-december // https://site.tannerusreymusic.com // Here’s the new dark Christmas single by Texas-native singer-songwriter, Tanner Usrey. Available now via Atlantic.*
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J.R. Carrol – “Never Knew Your Name”
‘Dark Cloud’
J.R. Carrol – December 6, 2024
*J.R. Carrol – “Never Knew Your Name” https://soundcloud.com/jrvcarroll/never-knew-your-name // https://linktr.ee/jrcarroll // From ‘Dark Cloud,’ the just-released album by Oklahoma native singer-songwriter, J.R. Carrol. Available now via the artist.*
Braxton Keith – “Blue”
‘Blue’
Warner Music Nashville – December 6, 2024
*Braxton Keith – “Blue” https://soundcloud.com/braxtonkeith/blue // https://braxtonkeith.lnk.to/Blue-EP // The title track of the just-released 5-song EP by Texas-based singer-songwriter, Braxton Keith. Available now via Warner Music Nashville.*
Carriers – “Sometimes”
Digital Single
Brassland – December 3, 2024
*Carriers – “Sometimes” https://carrierstheband.bandcamp.com/track/sometimes // https://www.carrierstheband.com // Here’s the just-released single by Carriers, the Cincinnati-based project of Curt Kiser, available now via Brassland.*
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Jesse Welles – “Forever, Whatever” (Live)
Digital Single
Jesse Welles – November 5, 2024
*Jesse Welles – “Forever, Whatever” (Live) https://youtu.be/w_5s2QBZh9I // https://open.spotify.com/artist/366xgdzfRGQoiDRGidGlDJ // Here’s a new single by Jesse Welles, available now via the artist’s YouTube channel.*
Oliver Anthony – “Momma’s Been Hurting” (Live)
Digital Single
Oliver Anthony Music – December 6, 2024
*Oliver Anthony – “Momma’s Been Hurting” (Live) https://youtu.be/IlEYCWv0KKI // https://oliveranthonymusic.com // Here’s the just-released live version of the song originally released on Oliver Anthony’s 2024 album, ‘Hymnal Of A Troubled Man’s Mind’. Available now via the artist’s YouTube channel.*
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Bobby Bare – “Drinkin’ And Druggin’ And Watchin’ T.V.”
‘Drunk And Crazy’
CBS – 1980
*Bobby Bare – “Drinkin’ And Druggin’ And Watchin’ T.V.” https://youtu.be/nct6GjKf4iE // https://www.discogs.com/release/16009248-Bobby-Bare-Drunk-And-Crazy // A song written by Shel Silverstein included on ‘Drunk And Crazy,’ the 1980 album by Bobby Bare. Producer Shawn’s copy has matrix numbers in the runout that indicate a CBS release, though the record has a Columbia label, all other variants of the album are on Columbia.*
Don Foster – “Don’t Shake Hands With The Devil” (Cowboy Copas Cover)
‘Hey, Mr Devil: Apocalyptic Gospel And Rapture Rockabilly From Private Press Prophets (1964-1984)’
The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility / The Omni Recording Corporation – 2024
*Don Foster – “Don’t Shake Hands With The Devil” (Cowboy Copas Cover) https://youtu.be/lX6Pho9eJpI // 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/12373824-Don-Foster-Its-Gotta-Be-Love // https://www.discogs.com/release/5704323-Cowboy-Copas-Any-Old-Time // This cover of Cowboy Copas (1955) was included on gospel singer Don Foster’s independently-released 1972 album, ‘It’s Gotta Be Love,’ here comped on the various artists compilation album, ‘Hey, Mr Devil: Apocalyptic Gospel And Rapture Rockabilly From Private Press Prophets (1964-1984)’. Available now via The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility / The Omni Recording Corporation.*
Merle Haggard And The Strangers – “When My Last Song Is Sung”
‘A Working Man Can’t Get Nowhere Today’
Capitol Records – 1977
*Merle Haggard And The Strangers – “When My Last Song Is Sung” https://youtu.be/zFDZ1aePL_U // https://www.discogs.com/release/3497080-Merle-Haggard-And-The-Strangers-A-Working-Man-Cant-Get-Nowhere-Today // From ‘A Working Man Can’t Get Nowhere Today,’ the 1977 Capitol Records album by Merle Haggard And The Strangers.*