Media Monarchy plays Dale Ann Bradley, James McMurtry, The Dead South and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for May 14, 2025. ♬
Ashton, Garnder & Dyke – “I’m Your Spiritual Breadman” (Vinyl)
‘Resurrection Shuffle b/w I’m Your Spiritual Breadman’
Capitol Records – November 1970
*Ashton, Garnder & Dyke – “I’m Your Spiritual Breadman” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjW0eRQbWko // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Resurrection_Shuffle // https://www.discogs.com/release/2687167-Ashton-Gardner-Dyke-Resurrection-Shuffle // Capitol decided to release “Resurrection Shuffle” as a single over the song “I’m Your Spiritual Breadman” (featuring George Harrison playing guitar, assisting with production and helping with some of the lyrics), which had been scheduled for single release. However, the record label Capitol instead decided that “The Resurrection Shuffle” should be the next single. Ashton, Gardner and Dyke went on tour with Deep Purple and shortly after this began, “The Resurrection Shuffle” was released as a single in November 1970. Within a few months, the single had gained significant popularity and by February the band were forced to leave the tour and to headline their own tour. Gifted by ???*
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Parker McCollum – “Big Sky”
‘Parker McCollum’
UMG Recordings – June 27, 2025
*Parker McCollum – “Big Sky” https://soundcloud.com/parkermccollum/big-sky // https://parkermccollum.komi.io // From the upcoming self-titled album by Parker McCollum, due on June 27th via UMG Recordings.*
Cody Jinks – “Found”
‘In My Blood’
Late August Records – July 25, 2025
*Cody Jinks – “Found” https://soundcloud.com/codyjinks/found // https://ffm.to/inmyblood-codyjinks // From ‘In My Blood,’ the upcoming album by Cody Jinks, due on July 25th via Late August Records.*
Chris Janson – “Me & A Beer”
Digital Single
Warner Music Nashville – April 25, 2025
*Chris Janson – “Me & A Beer” https://soundcloud.com/chris-janson-official/me-a-beer // https://linktr.ee/thechrisjanson // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Janson // The just-released single by Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Chris Janson, available now via Warner Music Nashville.*
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Dale Ann Bradley – “Uncle Jake”
Digital Single
Pinecastle Records – May 6, 2025
*Dale Ann Bradley – “Uncle Jake” https://soundcloud.com/syntaxcreative/dale-ann-bradley-uncle-jake // https://sc.lnk.to/dab-UncleJake // Dale Ann Bradley sings about her real-life uncle on this new single, available now via Pinecastle Records. “Uncle Jake” paints a vivid picture of a man who chose a life off the grid after working a factory job outside the Kentucky mountains he once called home. Though rough around the edges, Jake was a good and faithful man who would talk to the Lord when no one else was around. He was also a skilled wood craftsman, creating beautiful, handmade pieces that left a lasting impact.*
Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours – “Angel Dream” (Tom Petty Cover)
Digital Single
Bonfire Recording Co. – May 5, 2025
*Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours – “Angel Dream” (Tom Petty Cover) https://soundcloud.com/syntaxcreative/daniel-grindstaff-daniel-grindstaff-the-uptown-troubadours-angel-dream // https://sc.lnk.to/AngelDream // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_and_Music_from_%22She’s_the_One%22 // This cover of Tom Petty (‘She’s The One’ – 1996) is a preview of the upcoming album (TBA) by Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours. The single is available now via Bonfire Recording Co.*
Tidalwave Road – “Black Smoke Annie”
Digital Single
Pinecastle Records – April 21, 2025
*Tidalwave Road – “Black Smoke Annie” https://soundcloud.com/tidalwaveroadbluegrassband/black-smoke-annie // https://sc.lnk.to/trbb-BlackSmokeAnnie // This new single by Kentucky bluegrass band, Tidalwave Road, is a preview of their forthcoming album due later this year. The single is available now via Pinecastle Records.*
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Jesse Daniel – “Time Well Spent For A Man” (w/Charles Wesley Godwin)
‘Son Of The San Lorenzo’
Lightning Rod Records / Thirty Tigers – June 6, 2025
*Jesse Daniel – “Time Well Spent For A Man” (w/Charles Wesley Godwin) https://soundcloud.com/jessedaniel-music/time-well-spent-for-a-man-feat // https://orcd.co/jd-sotsl // From ‘Son Of The San Lorenzo,’ the upcoming album by Jesse Daniel, due on June 6th via Lightning Rod Records / Thirty Tigers.*
Carter Faith – “Grudge”
Digital Single
Capitol Records Nashville – April 11, 2025
*Carter Faith – “Grudge” https://soundcloud.com/carterfaith/grudge // https://carterfaith.komi.io // Here’s the new single by Carter Faith, available now via Capitol Records Nashville.*
Seth Walker – “Up On The Mountain”
‘Why The Worry’
Royal Potato Family – April 4, 2025
*Seth Walker – “Up On The Mountain” https://sethwalker.bandcamp.com/track/up-on-the-mountain // https://royalpotatofamily.com/product/seth-walker-why-the-worry/ // From ‘Why The Worry,’ the just-released album by North Carolina singer-songwriter, Seth Walker. Available now via Royal Potato Family.*
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James McMurtry – “The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy”
‘The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy’
New West Records – June 20, 2025
*James McMurtry – “The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy” https://jamesmcmurtry.bandcamp.com/track/the-black-dog-and-the-wandering-boy // http://newwst.com/blackdogEM / // The lead single and the title track of the upcoming album by James McMurtry, due on June 20th via New West Records. “The album features appearances by Sarah Jarosz, Charlie Sexton, Bonnie Whitmore, Bukka Allen, and more alongside his trusted backing band—BettySoo on accordion & backing vocals, Cornbread on bass, Tim Holt on guitar, and Daren Hess on drums.”*
The Dead South – “Joey” (Concrete Blonde Cover)
Digital Single
Six Shooter Records – April 16, 2025
*The Dead South – “Joey” (Concrete Blonde Cover) https://soundcloud.com/the-dead-south/joey // https://www.thedeadsouth.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_(Concrete_Blonde_song) // Cover of the 1990 Concrete Blonde hit is the new single by The Dead South, available now via Six Shooter Records.*
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Tom T. Hall – “A Whole Lot Of Love”
‘About Love’
Mercury – 1977
*Tom T. Hall – “A Whole Lot Of Love” https://youtu.be/3WaTo3XV7h8 // https://www.discogs.com/release/2926866-Tom-T-Hall-About-Love // A song written by Tom T. Hall from his 1977 Mercury album ‘About Love’.*
C.W. McCall – “Night Rider”
‘Diesel Smoke And Dangerous Curves: Big Rig Bustin’ Hits (1962-1976)’
The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility – 2025
*C.W. McCall – “Night Rider” https://youtu.be/GCfhKdvNkGw // https://www.discogs.com/release/33068220-Various-Diesel-Smoke-And-Dangerous-Curves-Big-Rig-Bustin-Hits-1962-1976 // C.W. McCall shows his dark side on this song, originally released on his 1975 MGM Records album, ‘Wolf Creek Pass’ It’s featured on the various artists compilation album, ‘Diesel Smoke And Dangerous Curves: Big Rig Bustin’ Hits (1962-1976),’ available now via The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility.*
Buck Owens And His Buckaroos – “A-11” (Live)
‘The Exciting Sound Of Buck Owens And His Buckaroos / Live From Richmond, Virginia, 1964’
Omnivore Recordings – March 28, 2025
*Buck Owens And His Buckaroos – “A-11” (Live) ANOTHER MONARCHY EXCLUSIVE! // https://omnivorerecordings.com/shop/live-from-richmond/ // Here’s another super fun track from ‘The Exciting Sound Of Buck Owens And His Buckaroos / Live From Richmond, Virginia, 1964,’ available now via Omnivore Recordings.*