Media Monarchy plays Nation of Language, Windows96, VNV Nation and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for June 3, 2025. ♬
Stereolab – “Fluorescences” (Vinyl)
‘Fluorescences’
Duophonic Ultra High Frequency Disks – Nov. 18, 1996
*Stereolab – “Fluorescences” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwJ8jeslPlM // https://www.discogs.com/release/223488-Stereolab-Fluorescences // https://genius.com/Stereolab-fluorescences-lyrics // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorescences // Released in November 1996, ‘Fluorescences’ was an EP released in-between studio full-lengths, 1996’s ‘Emperor Tomato Ketchup’ and 1997’s ‘Dots and Loops’. All four of its tracks were later re-released on the ‘Oscillons from the Anti-Sun’ compilation, not a part of their beloved ‘Switched On’ compilation series. I most likely got this at the Intergalactic Garage, the over-priced record store in my college town from where I got most of my mid 90’s Stereolab – this 12″, the ‘Jenny Ondioline’ 10″ and the “Cybele’s Reverie” 7″.*
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Nation of Language – “Inept Apollo”
Digital Single
Sub Pop Records – May 15, 2025
*Nation of Language – “Inept Apollo” https://nationoflanguage.bandcamp.com/track/inept-apollo // The new single by Brooklyn trio Nation Of Language, released as the band announced they’ve signed with Sub Pop Records, available now.*
Sofia Kourtesis & Daphni – “Unidos”
‘Volver’ (EP)
Ninja Tune – August 1, 2025
*Sofia Kourtesis & Daphni – “Unidos” https://sofiakourtesis.bandcamp.com/track/unidos // https://sofiakourtesis.lnk.to/volverAN // The lead single, (a collaboration with Caribou’s Dan Snaith under his moniker, Daphni) to preview ‘Volver,’ the upcoming EP by Berlin-based artist, Sofia Kourtesis. Due on August 1st via Ninja Tune.*
Pretty Girl – “Innadream”
‘fabric presents Pretty Girl’
fabric Records – June 20, 2025
*Pretty Girl – “Innadream” https://pgprettygirl.bandcamp.com/track/innadream // https://ffm.to/pg-higher // The lead single to preview ‘fabric presents Pretty Girl,’ the upcoming album by Melbourne-born, London-based artist, Pretty Girl. Due on June 20th via fabric Records.*
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Windows96 – “Nostalgia” (Inst.)
‘Awkward Dance Music’
Windows96 – May 9, 2025
*Windows96 – “Nostalgia” (Inst.) https://windows96.bandcamp.com/track/nostalgia // From ‘Awkward Dance Music,’ the just-released album by Brazilian band Windows96, available now via the artist.*
OWLS – “Give Me Your Stare”
‘Death Games’
Negative Gain Productions – June 6, 2025
*OWLS – “Give Me Your Stare” https://owls-emee.bandcamp.com/track/give-me-your-stare-2 // The lead single to preview ‘Death Games,’ the upcoming 8-song album by Irish producer, OWLS. Due on June 6th via Negative Gain Productions.*
Slikback – “Taped” (Inst.)
‘Attrition’
Planet Mu – July 11, 2025
*Slikback – “Taped” (Inst.) https://slikback.bandcamp.com/track/taped // https://bleep.com/release/503699-slikback-attrition // The lead single to preview ‘Attrition,’ the upcoming album by Nairobi-based producer, Slikback. Due on July 11th via Planet Mu.*
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VNV Nation – “Close to Heaven”
‘Construct’
Anachron Sounds – May 9, 2025
*VNV Nation – “Close to Heaven” https://vnvnation.bandcamp.com/track/close-to-heaven // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VNV_Nation // From ‘Construct,’ the just-released album by German alternative-electronic project, VNV Nation. Available now via Anachron Sounds with thanks to Monarchy member, The Big H, who gifted us the track!*
Sermons By the Devil – “Electroshock” (Inst.)
‘Exorcismo Electronico’
Library Of The Occult – May 2, 2025
*Sermons By the Devil – “Electroshock” (Inst.) https://libraryoftheoccult.bandcamp.com/track/electroshock // From ‘Exorcismo Electronico,’ the just-released album by composer-musician, Tom Hall – aka Sermons By the Devil. Available now via Library Of The Occult.*
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Lisa Bella Donna – “The Messenger” (Inst.)
‘Counterpoints’
Lisa Bella Donna – May 8, 2025
*Lisa Bella Donna – “The Messenger” (Inst.) https://lisabelladonna.bandcamp.com/track/the-messenger // From ‘Counterpoints,’ the just-released 8-song album by Lisa Bella Donna, available now via the artist.*
Stereolab – “Pinball” (Vinyl)
‘Fluorescences’
Duophonic Ultra High Frequency Disks – Nov. 18, 1996
*Stereolab – “Fluorescences” (Vinyl) https://open.spotify.com/track/67uHOsTm9ZqiGl5n06fAYP // The second track from the ‘Lab’s 1996 EP, ‘Fluorescences’.*