Media Monarchy plays Craig Finn, Ben Kweller, Bob Mould and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for February 7, 2025. ♬
The Get Up Kids – “Ten Minutes” (Vinyl)
https://www.discogs.com/release/8804867-The-Get-Up-Kids-Something-To-Write-Home-About // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Minutes_(The_Get_Up_Kids_song) // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_to_Write_Home_About // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNgTeHYF9es
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Craig Finn – “People of Substance”
‘Always Been’
Tamarac / Thirty Tigers – April 4, 2025
*Craig Finn – “People of Substance” https://craigfinn.bandcamp.com/track/people-of-substance // https://craigfinn.net // The lead single to preview ‘Always Been,’ the upcoming sixth solo album by The Hold Steady front man, Craig Finn. Due on April 4th via Tamarac / Thirty Tigers.*
Ben Kweller – “Optimystic”
‘Cover The Mirrors’
The Noise Company – May 30, 2025
*Ben Kweller – “Optimystic” https://youtu.be/KGYgrZHiXtc // https://benkweller.com/products/coverthemirrors?variant=49553518068018 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Kweller // From ‘Cover The Mirrors,’ the upcoming album by the Evan Dando-discovered former member of Radish, Ben Kweller. Due on May 30th via The Noise Company.*
Bob Mould – “Here We Go Crazy”
‘Here We Go Crazy’
Granary Music / BMG UK – March 7, 2025
*Bob Mould – “Here We Go Crazy” https://youtu.be/r9WNAhNrmEM // https://bobmould.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Mould // Uh oh! Orange Man’s bad again! Time to make your first album since 2019! From ‘Here We Go Crazy,’ the upcoming album by Bob Mould, due on March 7th via Granary Music / BMG UK.*
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Snow Patrol – “But I’ll Keep Trying”
‘The Forest Is The Path (Deluxe Edition)’
Polydor Records – March 14, 2025
*Snow Patrol – “But I’ll Keep Trying” https://youtu.be/7bzsrmgiPks // https://snowpatrol.lnk.to/ButIllKeepTrying // One of six new songs that will be included on ‘The Forest Is The Path (Deluxe Edition),’ the upcoming expanded edition of the 2024 album by Snow Patrol, due on March 14th via Polydor Records.*
Manic Street Preachers – “Brushstrokes Of Reunion”
‘Critical Thinking’
Columbia – January 31, 2025
*Manic Street Preachers – “Brushstrokes Of Reunion” https://youtu.be/kHZz14abQmU // https://manicstreetpreachers.lnk.to/brushstrokes-of-reunionAY // From ‘Critical Thinking,’ the just-released album by Manic Street Preachers, available now via Columbia.*
Fontaines D.C. – “Favourite” (Live)
‘Romance’
XL Recordings – August 23, 2024
*Fontaines D.C. – “Favourite” (Live) https://youtu.be/1UG31mpUnOg // https://fontainesdc.com // Here’s a ‘Later… with Jools Holland,’ live version of the song from Fontaines D.C.’s 2024 album, ‘Romance’. Available now via XL Recordings.*
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Everyone Says Hi – “Lucky Stars”
‘Everyone Says Hi’
Chrysalis Records – January 31, 2025
*Everyone Says Hi – “Lucky Stars” https://youtu.be/TZIUezW4fBI // https://esh.lnk.to/ESHID // From ‘Everyone Says Hi,’ the just-released debut album by the band led by former Kaiser Chiefs drummer, Nick Hodgson. Available now via Chrysalis Records. Nick wisely departed The Kaiser Chiefs in 2012, long before they became vaccine shills.*
Blue Violet – “Sweet Success”
‘Faux Animaux’
Me & My Records – January 24, 2025
*Blue Violet – “Sweet Success” https://youtu.be/SrJpTu0ELk4 // https://blueviolet.tmstor.es // From ‘Faux Animaux,’ the just-released album by UK pop duo Blue Violet, available now via Me & My Records.*
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Bill McClintock – “Whip My Lonely, Dark Heart” (Yes x Dazz Band x Dio x Devo x Van Halen x Lenny Kravitz)
Digital Single
Bill McClintock – January 28, 2025
*Bill McClintock – “Whip My Lonely, Dark Heart” (Yes x Dazz Band x Dio x Devo x Van Halen x Lenny Kravitz) https://youtu.be/RBZKHnmTJu4 // https://remix.audio/track/71278/yes-dazz-band-and-dio-whip-my-lonely-dark-heart // New mashup from Bill McClintock! Featuring Yes – “Owner of a Lonely Heart”, Dazz Band – “Let it Whip”, Dio – “Rainbow in the Dark”, Devo – “Whip It”, Van Halen – “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love” and Lenny Kravitz – “Are You Gonna Go My Way” (Craig Ross). Available now via the artist.*
Bill McClintock – “Sabbath Toxic Sabbath” (Britney Spears x Black Sabbath x Mötley Crüe)
Digital Single
Bill McClintock – January 8, 2025
*Bill McClintock – “Sabbath Toxic Sabbath” (Britney Spears x Black Sabbath x Mötley Crüe) https://youtu.be/s97E0y023Jw // https://remix.audio/track/70322/britney-spears-and-black-sabbath-sabbath-toxic-sabbath // New mashup from Bill McClintock was a month ahead of the announcement of the big final Black Sabbath festival! Featuring Britney Spears – “Toxic”, Black Sabbath – “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” and Mötley Crüe – “Girls, Girls, Girls”. Available now via the artist.*
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Ramones – “Now I Wanna Be a Good Boy” // “Pinhead” (Vinyl)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leave_Home // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRiGrH4E9hI // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6qTJbagDtE