Media Monarchy plays Alexandre Desplat, Darling West, Wolfgang Valbrun + Manic Street Preachers, The Mayflies USA, Sam & Dave and more on a super-sized #PumpUpThaVolume for January 24, 2025. ♬
Alice Faye – “Never Say No” (Vinyl)
https://www.discogs.com/release/24509168-Alice-Faye-Alice-Faye-Sings-Her-Famous-Movie-Hits // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Faye // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZTZzfLT-5c
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Guillaume Ferran – “Main Theme (‘In The Name Of Blood’ aka ‘Brûle le Sang’)” (Inst.)
Digital Single
Music Box Publishing – January 12, 2025
*Guillaume Ferran – “Main Theme (‘In The Name Of Blood’ aka ‘Brûle le Sang’)” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/JcblB2RN2ZU // https://open.spotify.com/track/7cIQrHBnH0c6V1nqGj8PXU // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14907564/ // This digital single featured in the just-released French film, ‘In The Name Of Blood’ aka ‘Brûle le Sang’. The single is available now via Music Box Publishing.*
Alexandre Desplat – “High School Match” (Inst.)
‘Unstoppable (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’
Lakeshore Records – January 17, 2025
*Alexandre Desplat – “High School Match” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/JzBJZc8Saoo // https://open.spotify.com/album/5IvjBNXfONBcxawMve2RVB // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3864060/ // From ‘Unstoppable (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack),’ available now via Lakeshore Records.*
Joe Virus – “Dark Sanctuary Theme” (Inst.)
‘Dark Sanctuary: The Story Of The Church (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’
Cleopatra Records – January 17, 2025
*Joe Virus – “Dark Sanctuary Theme” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/WOQ-aD39pPI // https://open.spotify.com/album/3TY8DlzZPPRYAYLMqrrQ6P // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19387380/ // From ‘Dark Sanctuary: The Story Of The Church (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack),’ available now via Cleopatra Records.*
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Darling West – “Oh Maria”
Digital Single
Jansen Records – January 17, 2025
*Darling West – “Oh Maria” https://darlingwest.bandcamp.com/track/oh-maria // https://www.darlingwest.no // Here’s the just-released single by Oslo-based quartet, Darling West. Available now via Jansen Records.*
Julie Kuhl – “Damage”
‘Clouds Of Grief’
Jakarta Records – November 1, 2024
*Julie Kuhl – “Damage” https://juliekuhl.bandcamp.com/track/damage // https://juliekuhl.bandcamp.com/album/clouds-of-grief-2 // From ‘Clouds Of Grief,’ the recently-released album by German singer-songwriter, Julie Kuhl. Available now via Jakarta Records.*
OneWerd – “Ghost In The Attic”
‘Spend Your Blood’
Fake Four Inc. – December 20, 2024
*OneWerd – “Ghost In The Attic” https://fakefour.bandcamp.com/track/ghost-in-the-attic // https://fakefour.bandcamp.com/album/spend-your-blood // From ‘Spend Your Blood,’ the just-released 5-song EP by California singer and rapper, OneWerd. Available now via Fake Four Inc.*
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Wolfgang Valbrun – “Paris”
Digital Single
Jalapeno Records – January 17, 2025
*Wolfgang Valbrun – “Paris” https://wolfgangvalbrun.bandcamp.com/album/paris // https://wolfgangvalbrun.lnk.to/paris // Here’s the first single of 2025 by #MediaMonarchy favorite Wolfgang Valbrun, available now via Jalapeno Records.*
Kelly Finnigan – “Trust In Me”
Digital Single
Colemine Records – January 14, 2025
*Kelly Finnigan – “Trust In Me” https://kellyfinnigan.bandcamp.com/album/trust-in-me // https://open.spotify.com/artist/0gdEDrF1Fve7FIBYcmX7W4 // This new single by Kelly Finnegan is a bonus track from the sessions of his 2024 album, ‘A Lover Was Born’. Available now via Colemine Records.*
Allison Miller with the One O’Clock Lab Band – “Big and Lovely” (Inst.)
‘Big and Lovely’
Royal Potato Family – January 14, 2025
*Allison Miller with the One O’Clock Lab Band – “Big and Lovely” (Inst.) https://allisonmiller.bandcamp.com/track/big-and-lovely // https://royalpotatofamily.com/product/allison-miller-big-lovely/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_Miller_(drummer) // From ‘Big and Lovely,’ the just-released album by jazz drummer Allison Miller and University of North Texas’ One O’Clock Lab Band. Available now via Royal Potato Family.*
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Frederick Knight – “Take Me On Home Witcha” // “Pick’um Up, Put’um Down”
‘I’ve Been Lonely For So Long’
Stax Records – February, 2021
https://www.discogs.com/release/17270755-Frederick-Knight-Ive-Been-Lonely-For-So-Long // https://open.spotify.com/track/3b3UiDgFchlhdNUrIm0zIi // https://open.spotify.com/track/086ehtHPi9cmxoodyZH283
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INXS – “Love Is (What I Say)” (Vinyl)
https://www.discogs.com/release/564466-INXS-The-Swing // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swing_(album) // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA7u3Rs9_O0
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Manic Street Preachers – “People Ruin Paintings”
‘Critical Thinking’
Columbia – January 31, 2025
*Manic Street Preachers – “People Ruin Paintings” https://open.spotify.com/track/2CqvMjkMP1YXLVdK0zBLCQ // https://manicstreetpreachers.lnk.to/critical-thinkingAY // From ‘Critical Thinking,’ the upcoming album by Manic Street Preachers, due on January 31st via Columbia.*
The Lumineers – “Same Old Song”
‘Automatic’
Dualtone Music Group – February 14, 2025
*The Lumineers – “Same Old Song” https://the-lumineers.bandcamp.com/track/same-old-song // https://www.thelumineers.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MNRK_Music_Group // The lead single to preview ‘Automatic,’ the upcoming album by The Lumineers, due on February 14th via Dualtone Music Group.*
Mekons – “Mudcrawlers”
‘Horror’
Fire Records – April 4, 2025
*Mekons – “Mudcrawlers” https://mekons.bandcamp.com/track/mudcrawlers // https://mekons.lnk.to/HorrorTW // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mekons // From ‘Horror,’ the upcoming album by Chicago-based British-American band, Mekons. Due on April 4th via Fire Records.*
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Teddy Swims – “Are You Even Real” (w/GIVĒON)
‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)’
Warner Records – January 24, 2025
*Teddy Swims – “Are You Even Real” (w/GIVĒON) https://soundcloud.com/teddyswims/are-you-even-real // https://teddyswims.lnk.to/ITEBTpt2 // From ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2),’ the upcoming album by Teddy Swims, due on January 24th via Warner Records.*
Dean Wareham – “You Were the Ones I Had to Betray”
‘That’s the Price of Loving Me’
Carpark Records – March 28, 2025
*Dean Wareham – “You Were the Ones I Had to Betray” https://deanwareham.bandcamp.com/track/you-were-the-ones-i-had-to-betray // https://deanwareham.bandcamp.com/album/thats-the-price-of-loving-me // The lead single to preview ‘That’s the Price of Loving Me,’ the upcoming album by former Galaxie 500 front man (Luna leader and one-half of Dean & Britta), Dean Wareham, due on March 28th via Carpark Records.*
Great Grandpa – “Junior”
‘Patience, Moonbeam’
Run For Cover Records – March 28, 2025
*Great Grandpa – “Junior” https://greatgrandpa.bandcamp.com/track/junior // https://greatgrandpa.lnk.to/junior // The third single to preview ‘Patience, Moonbeam,’ the upcoming first new album in five years by Seattle quintet Great Grandpa, due on March 28th via Run For Cover Records.*
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The Mayflies USA – “Calling All The Bad Ones Home”
Digital Single
Yep Roc Records – January 7, 2025
*The Mayflies USA – “Calling All The Bad Ones Home” https://themayfliesusa.bandcamp.com/track/calling-the-bad-ones-home // https://mayfliesusa.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mayflies_USA // Here’s the first new song in 22 years by North Carolina indie pop band, The Mayflies USA. Available now via Yep Roc Records.*
Runnner – “Coinstar”
Digital Single
Run For Cover Records – January 9, 2025
*Runnner – “Coinstar” https://runnner.bandcamp.com/track/coinstar // https://runnner.lnk.to/coinstar // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runnner // Here’s the just-released single by Runnner (aka singer-songwriter Noah Weinman), available now via Run For Cover Records.*
Fust – “Spangled”
‘Big Ugly’
Dear Life Records – March 7, 2025
*Fust – “Spangled” https://fust.bandcamp.com/track/spangled // https://lnk.to/bigugly // The lead single to preview ‘Big Ugly,’ the upcoming album by Durham, North Carolina band, Fust. Due on March 7th via Dear Life Records.*
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zzzahara – “In Your Head”
‘Spiral Your Way Out’
Lex Records – January 10, 2025
*zzzahara – “In Your Head” https://soundcloud.com/zzzahara-music/in-your-head // https://zzzahara.lnk.to/spiralyourwayout // From ‘Spiral Your Way Out,’ the just-released album by Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter zzzahara, available now via Lex Records.*
Neal Francis – “What’s Left Of Me”
‘Return To Zero’
ATO – March 14, 2025
*Neal Francis – “What’s Left Of Me” https://nealfrancis.bandcamp.com/track/whats-left-of-me // https://www.nealfrancis.com // The second single to preview ‘Return To Zero,’ the upcoming album by Chicago-based singer-songwriter Neal Francis, due on March 14th via ATO.*
Franz Ferdinand – “Hooked”
‘The Human Fear’
Domino Recording Co – January 10, 2025
*Franz Ferdinand – “Hooked” https://franzferdinand.bandcamp.com/track/hooked // https://linktr.ee/franz_ferdinand // From ‘The Human Fear,’ the just-released album by Franz Ferdinand. Available now via Domino Recording Co.*
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Mogwai – “Fanzine Made of Flesh”
‘The Bad Fire’
Temporary Residence Ltd. / Rock Action Records – January 24, 2025
*Mogwai – “Fanzine Made of Flesh” https://mogwai.bandcamp.com/track/fanzine-made-of-flesh // https://rockaction.scot/products/mogwai-the-bad-fire-pre-order // From ‘The Bad Fire,’ the new album by Mogwai that is available today via Temporary Residence Ltd. / Rock Action Records.*
My Morning Jacket – “Time Waited”
‘is’
ATO – March 21, 2025
*My Morning Jacket – “Time Waited” https://mmorningjacket.bandcamp.com/track/time-waited // https://atorecords-ffm.com/mmj-is // The lead single to preview ‘is,’ the upcoming album by My Morning Jacket. Due on March 21st via ATO.*
Peter Doherty – “Felt Better Alive”
‘Felt Better Alive’
Strap Originals – May 16, 2025
*Peter Doherty – “Felt Better Alive” https://soundcloud.com/peter-doherty-official/felt-better-alive // https://peterdoherty.orcd.co/feltbetteralive-single // The lead single and title track of the upcoming first solo album in nine years by The Libertines’ Peter Doherty, due on May 16th via Strap Originals.*
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Rialto – “No One Leaves This Discotheque Alive”
‘Neon And Ghost Signs’
Fierce Panda Records – April 25, 2025
*Rialto – “No One Leaves This Discotheque Alive” https://youtu.be/6KejdccSxBU // https://linktr.ee/rialto_neonandghostsigns // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rialto_(band) // The lead single to preview ‘Neon And Ghost Signs,’ the upcoming first new album in 24 years by English rock band, Rialto. Due on April 25th via Fierce Panda Records.*
Deep Sea Diver – “Shovel”
‘Billboard Heart’
Sub Pop Records – February 28, 2025
*Deep Sea Diver – “Shovel” https://thedeepseadiver.bandcamp.com/track/shovel // https://www.thisisdeepseadiver.com // The second single to preview ‘Billboard Heart,’ the upcoming album by Deep Sea Diver, the project of Seattle-based singer-songwriter Jessica Dobson, due on February 28th via Sub Pop Records.*
The Velveteers – “Bound In Leather”
‘A Million Knives’
Easy Eye Sound – February 14, 2024
*The Velveteers – “Bound In Leather” https://thevelveteers.bandcamp.com/track/bound-in-leather // https://click.ees.link/tv_amk // Here’s the latest single to preview ‘A Million Knives,’ the upcoming album by The Velveteers, due on February 14th via Easy Eye Sound.*
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Divorce – “Pill”
‘Drive To Goldenhammer’
Gravity / Capitol – March 7, 2025
*Divorce – “Pill” https://youtu.be/GXtnvB2HSIA // https://divorce.lnk.to/drivetogoldenhammer // https://www.divorcehq.co.uk // The lead single to preview ‘Drive To Goldenhammer,’ the upcoming debut album by UK quartet, Divorce. Due on March 7th via Gravity / Capitol.*
bdrmm – “Infinity Peaking”
‘Microtonic’
Rock Action Records – February 28, 2025
*bdrmm – “Infinity Peaking” https://youtu.be/kieWDh2NAiE // https://bdrmm.lnk.to/microtonic // The second single to preview ‘Microtonic,’ the upcoming album by UK quartet, bdrmm. Due on February 28th via Rock Action Records.*
Eric Clapton – “Smile”
‘Meanwhile’
Surfdog Records – October 4, 2024
*Eric Clapton – “Smile” https://soundcloud.com/ericclapton/smile-2 // https://orcd.co/ecmeanwhile // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfdog_Records // From ‘Meanwhile,’ the just-released album by Eric Clapton, available now via Surfdog Records. (Parent company: Warner Music Group)*
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Jim E. Brown – “I’m Quitting Prozac to Continue Drinking”
‘Shame’
Didsbury Parsonage – December 25, 2024
*Jim E. Brown – “I’m Quitting Prozac to Continue Drinking” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lckf6aOA0Ps // https://jimebrown.bandcamp.com/album/shame // From ‘Shame,’ the just-released album by English alcoholic, Jim E. Brown. Available now via Didsbury Parsonage.*
Sam & Dave – “Soul Man”
‘The Best Of Sam & Dave’
Atlantic – January 17, 1969
*Sam & Dave – “Soul Man” https://open.spotify.com/track/6ECpa1HsMbKV6x1Tit6KWv // https://www.discogs.com/release/858058-Sam-Dave-The-Best-Of-Sam-Dave // https://apnews.com/article/obituary-sam-moore-bcdf09de45e2475a8c016d30b4297709 // The 1967 hit by Sam & Dave, offered as a tribute to Sam Moore – one-half of the legendary soul duo – who passed away on January 10th at the age of 89.*
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Ramones – “Let’s Dance” (Chris Montez Cover) // “I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You” // “Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World” (Uncensored Vocals)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramones_(album) // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD3QKLOjKGM // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcPtpTwYU2E // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4diWTrdeAw // https://genius.com/Ramones-today-your-love-tomorrow-the-world-lyrics