Media Monarchy plays The Bug Club, PUP x Jeff Rosenstock, Melvins and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for April 7, 2025. ♬
The Dollyrots – “Holding Out For a Hero” (Bonnie Tyler Cover // Vinyl)
https://www.discogs.com/release/31026139-The-Dollyrots-Wrapped-In-Sunshine // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Billboard_200_number-one_albums_of_1984 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holding_Out_for_a_Hero // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Steinman // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqHaBXMmBTo
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House Of Protection – “Fire”
‘Outrun You All’ (EP)
Red Bull Records – May 23, 2025
*House Of Protection – “Fire” https://soundcloud.com/houseofprotection/fire // https://hop.ffm.to/outrun // From ‘Outrun You All,’ the upcoming sophomore EP by fast-rising band, House Of Protection (the project of former Fever 333 members Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison). Due on May 23rd via Red Bull Records.*
Honey I’m Home – “Wishful Thinking”
Digital Single
Honey I’m Home – March 27, 2025
*Honey I’m Home – “Wishful Thinking” https://youtu.be/i1U0Trjp4Rk // https://share.amuse.io/track/honey-im-home-wishful-thinking // Here’s the debut single by Dutch shoegaze outfit, Honey I’m Home, available now via the band.*
The Bug Club – “Jealous Boy”
‘Very Human Features’
Sub Pop Records – June 13, 2025
*The Bug Club – “Jealous Boy” https://thebugclub.bandcamp.com/track/jealous-boy // https://megamart.subpop.com/products/the-bug-club_very-human-features // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bug_Club // The lead single to preview ‘Very Human Features,’ the upcoming fourth album by Welsh band, The Bug Club. Due on June 13th via Sub Pop Records.*
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Ricky Warwick – “Angels of Desolation”
‘Blood Ties’
Earache Records – March 14, 2025
*Ricky Warwick – “Angels of Desolation” https://rickywarwick.bandcamp.com/track/angels-of-desolation // https://earache.com/collections/ricky-warwick // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Warwick // From ‘Blood Ties,’ the just-released solo album by Irish vocalist and guitarist, Ricky Warwick (Thin Lizzy, The Almighty, Black Star Riders). Available now via Earache Records.*
Little Low – “Dark Beer Archives”
‘Sunshine Guilt’
Thousand Islands Records – May 9, 2025
*Little Low – “Dark Beer Archives” https://thousandislandsrecords.bandcamp.com/track/dark-beer-archives // https://thousandislandsrecords.com/2025/03/21/little-low-sunshine-guilt/ // The lead single to preview ‘Sunshine Guilt,’ the upcoming debut album by Bay Area emo band, Little Low. Due on May 9th via Thousand Islands Records.*
Wynona – “Flowers to Arrows”
Digital Single
HoboKawaii – March 26, 2025
*Wynona – “Flowers to Arrows” https://wynonauk.bandcamp.com/track/flowers-to-arrows // https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oy7blpOzOCXEUDtrF0Snd // The just-released single by UK indie pop/rock duo, Wynona, available now via HoboKawaii.*
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Career Woman – “Piano Song”
‘Lighthouse’
Lauren Records – June 6, 2025
*Career Woman – “Piano Song” https://careerwomanmusic.bandcamp.com/track/piano-song // https://careerwomanmusic.bandcamp.com/album/lighthouse // The lead single to preview ‘Lighthouse,’ the upcoming eleven-song album by Career Woman, the project of Los Angeles singer-songwriter, Melody Caudill. Due on June 6th via Lauren Records.*
PUP – “Get Dumber” (w/Jeff Rosenstock)
‘Who Will Look After The Dogs?’
Rise Records – May 2, 2025
*PUP – “Get Dumber” (w/Jeff Rosenstock) https://puptheband.bandcamp.com/track/get-dumber-feat-jeff-rosenstock // https://store.puptheband.com // The latest single to preview ‘Who Will Look After The Dogs?,’ the upcoming album by PUP, due on May 2nd via Rise Records.*
Melvins – “King of Rome”
‘Thunderball’
Ipecac Recordings – April 18, 2025
*Melvins – “King of Rome” https://melvinsofficial.bandcamp.com/track/king-of-rome // https://themelvins.lnk.to/Thunderball // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melvins // From ‘Thunderball,’ the upcoming album by Melvins, due on April 18th via Ipecac Recordings.*
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Jools – “97%”
‘Violent Delights’
Hassle Records – June 6, 2025
*Jools – “97%” https://joolsbandjools.bandcamp.com/track/97-3 // https://jools.ffm.to/violent-delights // From ‘Violent Delights,’ the upcoming debut album by UK six-piece, Jools. Due on June 6th via Hassle Records.*
Device – “Hanging On A Heart Attack”
’22B3′
Chrysalis – 1986
*Device – “Hanging On A Heart Attack” https://youtu.be/tqED_NN5o3Y // https://www.discogs.com/release/429279-Device-22B3 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanging_on_a_Heart_Attack // Here’s a fun throwback track by pop-rock band, Device – from their lone album ’22B3,’ issued by Chrysalis in 1986. Thanks to Danny for the heads up on this track!*
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Wings – “Rock Show”
‘Venus And Mars’
MPL, Capitol Records, UMe – March 21, 2025
*Wings – “Rock Show” https://youtu.be/BLU1XrH1M4Q // https://www.discogs.com/release/33444371-Wings-Venus-And-Mars // From the just-released half-speed mastered 50th anniversary reissue of Wings’ 1975 album ‘Venus And Mars,’ available now via MPL, Capitol Records, UMe. Cut by Miles Showell at half-speed using high-resolution transfers of the original 1975 master tapes, at Abbey Road Studios, 28th August 2024.*
Alice Cooper – “Is It My Body”
‘Love It To Death’
Rhino Records, Warner Records – March 14, 2025
*Alice Cooper – “Is It My Body” https://youtu.be/MP4fYZtgOW8 // https://www.discogs.com/release/33449453-Alice-Cooper-Love-It-To-Death // From the just-released remastered reissue of ‘Love It To Death,’ the 1971 album by Alice Cooper, available now via Rhino Records, Warner Records. AAA release, cut from the original master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio. Limited numbered edition of 5000 copies. Number 4797.*