Media Monarchy plays Garbage, Mclusky, Sleigh Bells and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for May 5, 2025. ♬
Steely Dan – “King Of the World” (Vinyl)
‘Countdown To Ecstasy’
ABC Records – July 1973
*Steely Dan – “King Of the World” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us0EsdiLBJY // https://www.discogs.com/release/6363238-Steely-Dan-Countdown-To-Ecstasy // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countdown_to_Ecstasy // https://genius.com/Steely-dan-king-of-the-world-lyrics // ‘Countdown to Ecstasy’ is the second studio album by American rock band, Steely Dan. After the departure of vocalist David Palmer from Steely Dan, the group recorded the album with Donald Fagen singing lead on every track. Although the album was a critical success, it failed to generate a hit single in the United States.*
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Garbage – “There’s No Future In Optimism”
‘Let All That We Imagine Be The Light’
BMG – May 30, 2025
*Garbage – “There’s No Future In Optimism” https://soundcloud.com/garbageofficial/theres-no-future-in-optimism // https://garbage.tmstor.es // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There’s_No_Future_in_Optimism // From ‘Let All That We Imagine Be The Light,’ the upcoming album by Garbage, due on May 30th via BMG.*
The Stems – “Deep Freeze”
‘Deep Freeze’
Cheersquad Records & Tapes – April 11, 2025
*The Stems – “Deep Freeze” https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/track/deep-freeze // Here’s the new single by Australian garage rock icons The Stems, the song will appear on the band’s upcoming album (TBA). The single is available now via Cheersquad Records & Tapes.*
Death Valley Girls – “Fire and Brimstone” (Link Wray Cover)
‘Sisters of the Moon b/w Fire and Brimstone’
Suicide Squeeze Records – April 8, 2025
*Death Valley Girls – “Fire and Brimstone” (Link Wray Cover) https://deathvalleygirls.bandcamp.com/track/fire-and-brimstone // https://linktr.ee/deathvalleygirls // This cover of Link Wray (1971) is the B-side of ‘Sisters of the Moon b/w Fire and Brimstone’ the just-released 7″ by Southern California band, Death Valley Girls, available now via Suicide Squeeze Records.*
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Mclusky – “Chekhov’s Guns”
‘The World Is Still Here And So Are We’
Ipecac Records – May 9, 2025
*Mclusky – “Chekhov’s Guns” https://mcluskymclusky.bandcamp.com/track/chekhovs-guns // https://mcluskymclusky.bandcamp.com/album/the-world-is-still-here-and-so-are-we // https://genius.com/Mclusky-chekhovs-guns-lyrics // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mclusky // From ‘The World Is Still Here And So Are We,’ the upcoming first new album in 21 years by Bristol, UK band, Mclusky. Due on May 9th via Ipecac Records.*
Scowl – “Fantasy”
‘Are We All Angels’
Dead Oceans – April 4, 2025
*Scowl – “Fantasy” https://scowl831.bandcamp.com/track/fantasy // https://scowl831.bandcamp.com/album/are-we-all-angels // From ‘Are We All Angels,’ the just-released album by Santa Cruz quintet, Scowl. Available now via Dead Oceans.*
Comet Gain – “Beat Of The Veins”
‘Letters To Ordinary Outsiders’
Tapete Records – June 6, 2025
*Comet Gain – “Beat Of The Veins” https://comet-gain.bandcamp.com/track/beat-of-the-veins-2 // https://comet-gain.bandcamp.com/album/letters-to-ordinary-outsiders // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comet_Gain // From ‘Letters To Ordinary Outsiders,’ the upcoming album by long running (1992) London indie pop band, Comet Gain. Due on June 6th via Tapete Records.*
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Lifeguard – “It Will Get Worse”
‘Ripped And Torn’
Matador Records – June 6, 2025
*Lifeguard – “It Will Get Worse” https://lifeguardband100.bandcamp.com/track/it-will-get-worse // https://lifeguardband100.bandcamp.com/album/ripped-and-torn // The lead single to preview ‘Ripped And Torn,’ the upcoming album by Chicago trio, Lifeguard. Due on June 6th via Matador Records.*
Momma – “Rodeo”
‘Welcome To My Blue Sky’
Polyvinyl Records – April 4, 2025
*Momma – “Rodeo” https://mommaband.bandcamp.com/track/rodeo // https://momma-band.ffm.to/welcome-to-my-blue-sky // From ‘Welcome To My Blue Sky,’ the just-released album by Los Angeles quartet, Momma. Available now via Polyvinyl Records.*
Man/Woman/Chainsaw – “Adam & Steve”
Digital Single
So Young Records – April 8, 2025
*Man/Woman/Chainsaw – “Adam & Steve” https://manwomanchainsaw.bandcamp.com/track/adam-steve // https://manwomanchainsaw.lnk.to/adamsteve // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men,_Women,_and_Chain_Saws // The just-released single by London six-piece, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, available now via So Young Records.*
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Ravagers – “Public Hell”
‘On The Loose’
Wanda Records – April 4, 2025
*Ravagers – “Public Hell” https://wandarecords.bandcamp.com/track/public-hell // https://wandarecords.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-loose // From ‘On The Loose,’ the just-released album by Baltimore band, Ravager. Available now via German label Wanda Records.*
Anika – “Walk Away”
‘Abyss’
Sacred Bones Records – April 4, 2025
*Anika – “Walk Away” https://anika.bandcamp.com/track/walk-away // https://lnk.to/AnikaAbyss // Here’s another track from ‘Abyss,’ the just-released album by Berlin-based artist, Annika Henderson. Available now via Sacred Bones Records.*
The Galileo 7 – “Look Away”
‘Look Away’
Rogue Records – April 17, 2025
*The Galileo 7 – “Look Away” https://roguerecords.bandcamp.com/track/look-away // The title track of the just-released 7″ by Medway, UK power pop-psych legends, The Galileo 7. Available now via Rogue Records.*
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Sleigh Bells – “Bunky Pop”
‘Bunky Becky Birthday Boy’
Mom+Pop – April 4, 2025
*Sleigh Bells – “Bunky Pop” https://sleighbells.bandcamp.com/track/bunky-pop-1 // https://tornclean.com // From ‘Bunky Becky Birthday Boy,’ the just-released album by NYC band, Sleigh Bells. Available now via Mom+Pop.*
Maurice Jarre – “Straighten Out The Rug” (w/Val Kilmer)
‘Top Secret!’
La-La Land Records – March 8, 2022
*Maurice Jarre – “Straighten Out The Rug” (w/Val Kilmer) ANOTHER MONARCHY EXCLUSIVE! // https://www.discogs.com/release/22503779-Maurice-Jarre-Top-Secret // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Secret! // Rock star Nick Rivers (as played by Val Kilmer) sang this song to prove that he was indeed THE Nick Rivers, from the 2xCD of 1984’s ‘Top Secret!,’ issued by La-La Land Records in 2022.*