Media Monarchy plays Chappell Roan, The Beatles, Pulp and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for December 20, 2024. ♬
Melissa Etheridge – “2001” (Cassette)
https://www.discogs.com/release/8938200-Melissa-Etheridge-Never-Enough // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_Enough_(Melissa_Etheridge_album) // https://genius.com/Melissa-etheridge-2001-lyrics // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbmqPJp_4Hs
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Benjamin Booker – “Same Kind Of Lonely”
‘Lower’
Fire Next Time Records / Thirty Tigers – January 25, 2025
*Benjamin Booker – “Same Kind Of Lonely” https://youtu.be/ot1gwFJ-QJU // https://orcd.co/benjaminbooker // From ‘Lower,’ the upcoming first new album in seven years by singer, songwriter and guitarist Benjamin Booker, due on January 25, 2025 via Fire Next Time Records / Thirty Tigers.*
Oracle Sisters – “Riverside”
‘Divinations’
Wizard Artists – February 14, 2025
*Oracle Sisters – “Riverside” https://youtu.be/H27YzfVmWuY // https://oraclesisters.ffm.to/divinations // From ‘Divinations,’ the upcoming sophomore album by Parisian trio, Oracle Sisters, due on February 14, 2025 via the band’s own label Wizard Artists.*
Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham – “Without A Leg To Stand On”
‘Cunningham Bird’
Loma Vista Recordings – December 13, 2024
*Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham – “Without A Leg To Stand On” https://youtu.be/MDD6ci2RlYY // https://i.andrewbird.net/CunninghamBird // From ‘Cunningham Bird,’ available now via Loma Vista Recordings.*
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Cymande – “Only One Way” (w/Celeste)
‘Renascence’
BMG UK – January 31, 2025
*Cymande – “Only One Way” (w/Celeste) https://youtu.be/EtoOA8WTa2c // https://cymande.lnk.to/RenascenceID // Here’s the second single to preview ‘Renascence,’ the upcoming album by Cymande, due on January 31, 2025 via BMG UK.*
Robbie Williams – “Angels” (w/Adam Tucker)
Digital Single
Sony Music – December 6, 2024
*Robbie Williams – “Angels” (w/Adam Tucker) https://youtu.be/-UULlnQ6kY8 // https://robbiewilliams.lnk.to/AngelsBetterMan // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14260836/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angels_(Robbie_Williams_song) // This new version of Robbie Williams’ 1997 hit song will be featured on ‘Better Man (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack),’ due on December 27th via Sony Music. The single is available now.*
Guided By Voices – “The Great Man”
‘Universe Room’
GBV – February 7, 2025
*Guided By Voices – “The Great Man” https://youtu.be/Zqgi-V18thY // https://www.rockathonrecords.com/guided-by-voices // The second single to preview ‘Universe Room,’ the upcoming album by Guided By Voices. Due on February 7, 2025 via GBV.*
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Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”
Digital Single
Island Records – April 5, 2024
*Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!” https://soundcloud.com/chappellroan/good-luck-babe // https://chappellroan.lnk.to/GoodLuckBabeSingle // Here’s the Grammy-nominated song (Record Of The Year) by Chappell Roan, available now via Island Records.*
Billie Eilish – “Birds Of A Feather”
‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’
Darkroom / Interscope Records – May 17, 2024
*Billie Eilish – “Birds Of A Feather” https://soundcloud.com/billieeilish/birds-of-a-feather // https://billieeilish.lnk.to/HITMEHARDANDSOFT // Here’s the Grammy-nominated song (Record Of The Year) by Billie Eilish, from her 2024 album, ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft.’ Available now via Darkroom / Interscope Records.*
Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
‘Short n’ Sweet’
Island Records – August 23, 2024
*Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” https://soundcloud.com/sabrinacarpenter/sabrina-carpenter-espresso // https://open.spotify.com/album/3iPSVi54hsacKKl1xIR2eH // Here’s the Grammy-nominated song (Record Of The Year) by Sabrina Carpenter, from her 2024 album ‘Short n’ Sweet,’ available now via Island Records.*
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The Beatles – “Now And Then”
‘1962-1966 / 1967-1970’ (Box Set)
Apple Records / Universal Music Group International – November 10, 2023
*The Beatles – “Now And Then” https://open.spotify.com/track/4vziJcnB2Qyi9o4nIRUeN7 // https://www.discogs.com/release/28859380-The-Beatles-1962-1966-1967-1970 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Now_and_Then_(Beatles_song) // Here’s the Grammy-nominated song (Record Of The Year) by The Beatles, recorded by John Lennon in 1977, who’s vocals were extracted from the original tape via A.I.. The song was completed in 2023 by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Available now via Apple Music / Universal Music Group International.*
Video: Pulp – “Spike Island” (Live Fan Recording)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIxVz_Y47xw