Media Monarchy plays Josh Ritter, Molly Tuttle, Alan Sparhawk x Trampled By Turtles and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for June 18, 2025. ♬
Soul Asylum – “Made To Be Broken” (Vinyl)
‘Made To Be Broken’
Twin/Tone – Jan. 18, 1986
*Soul Asylum – “Made To Be Broken” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K6usDHWQ-8 // https://www.discogs.com/release/1815426-Soul-Asylum-Made-To-Be-Broken // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Made_to_Be_Broken // Produced by Bob Mould, the second full-length album by Soul Asylum was the first of the three(!) albums released by them in 1986. I got my cassette of this in the early 90’s via mail order from Twin/Tone Records. The vinyl I got at some point in Portland, probably at a record show – going by the sticker/price. Turns out collecting records and crypto in the before times was a good idea!*
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Josh Ritter – “You Won’t Dig My Grave”
‘I Believe in You, My Honeydew’
Pytheas Recordings / Thirty Tigers – September 12, 2025
*Josh Ritter – “You Won’t Dig My Grave” https://soundcloud.com/josh-ritter/you-wont-dig-my-grave // https://joshritter.ffm.to/ywdmg // From ‘I Believe in You, My Honeydew,’ the upcoming album by Josh Ritter, due on September 12th via Pytheas Recordings / Thirty Tigers.*
Gasoline Lollipops – “Tennessee Nights”
‘Tennessee Nights’ (EP)
ALP – June 10, 2025
*Gasoline Lollipops – “Tennessee Nights” https://open.spotify.com/track/6W525IrbbAIogwo8zYmHxG // https://ffm.to/gaspops-tennesseenights // Here’s the title track of the just-released 3-song EP by Colorado roots music outfit, Gasoline Lollipops, available now via ALP.*
Zach Bryan – “Memphis; The Blues” (w/J.R. Carroll)
Digital Single
Warner Records – June 11, 2025
*Zach Bryan – “Memphis; The Blues” (w/J.R. Carroll) https://soundcloud.com/achane/memphis-the-blues-feat-j-r // https://www.zachbryan.com/tour // Here’s the new single by Oklahoma’s Zach Bryan, currently touring the UK, and who will return to gig in the US in mid-July. Available now via Warner Records.*
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Molly Tuttle – “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark”
‘So Long Little Miss Sunshine’
Nonesuch Records – August 15, 2025
*Molly Tuttle – “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark” https://mollytuttle.bandcamp.com/track/thats-gonna-leave-a-mark // https://mollytuttle.lnk.to/sllms // California nepo baby Molly Tuttle heads into pop territory on her upcoming album, ‘So Long Little Miss Sunshine,’ due on August 15th via Nonesuch Records.*
Bryan McDowell – “Winter Comin’ On”
Digital Single
Mountain Fever Records – May 30, 2025
*Bryan McDowell – “Winter Comin’ On” https://soundcloud.com/bryanmcdowell/winters-comin-on // https://mtfvrrec.lnk.to/bmd-WntrCmnOn // This new single by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Bryan McDowell, will appear on his forthcoming solo album that is due later this year (TBA). The single is available now via Mountain Fever Records.*
Red Camel Collective – “Dare To Dream”
‘Red Camel Collective’
Pinecastle Records – February 21, 2025
*Red Camel Collective – “Dare To Dream” https://soundcloud.com/redcamelcollective/dare-to-dream // https://sc.lnk.to/RCC-rcc // Here’s the new radio single from ‘Red Camel Collective,’ the recently-released album by the band of the same name. The album debuted at #1 on The Bluegrass Unlimited Album Chart earlier this year and held onto the top spot for three consecutive months. Available now via Pinecastle Records.*
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Alan Sparhawk – “Get Still” (w/Trampled By Turtles)
‘With Trampled Turtles’
Sub Pop Records – May 30, 2025
*Alan Sparhawk – “Get Still” (w/Trampled By Turtles) https://soundcloud.com/alansparhawk/get-still-1 // https://megamart.subpop.com/collections/alan-sparhawk/products/alan-sparhawk_with-trampled-by-turtles // The latest single to preview ‘With Trampled Turtles,’ the upcoming album by Low’s Alan Sparhawk, due on May 30th via Sub Pop Records.*
Phil Cooper – “Still Holding My Breath”
‘Playing Solitaire’
Phil Cooper – May 2, 2025
*Phil Cooper – “Still Holding My Breath” https://philcooper.bandcamp.com/track/still-holding-my-breath-2 // From ‘Playing Solitaire,’ the just-released album by UK singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Phil Cooper. Available now via the artist.*
Ashleigh Graham – “I’ll Just Drive”
‘I’ll Just Drive’
Pinecastle Records – June 6, 2025
*Ashleigh Graham – “I’ll Just Drive” https://soundcloud.com/ashleighgraham-music/ill-just-drive // https://sc.lnk.to/ag-IllJustDrive // The title track of the just-released debut album by East Tennessee-based singer, songwriter and mandolin player, Ashleigh Graham. Available now via Pinecastle Records.*
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Morgan Myles – “How Does That Sound”
Digital Single
Blue Élan Records – May 29, 2025
*Morgan Myles – “How Does That Sound” https://morganmyles.bandcamp.com/track/how-does-that-sound // https://morganmyles.lnk.to/hdts // Here’s the new single by Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Morgan Myles, available now via Blue Élan Records.*
Rrinaco – “Get Along Somehow”
Digital Single
Revel Records – May 2, 2025
*Rrinaco – “Get Along Somehow” https://rrinaco.bandcamp.com/track/get-along-somehow-single // https://rrinaco.com // Here’s the new single by singer, songwriter and fiddler, Corrina Rose Logston Stephens aka Rrinaco. Available now via Rebel Records.*
Seth Mulder & Midnight Run – “Heartbreak Express”
‘Coming On Strong’
Rebel Records – May 16, 2025
*Seth Mulder & Midnight Run – “Heartbreak Express” https://sethmulderandmidnightrun.bandcamp.com/track/heartbreak-express // From ‘Coming On Strong,’ the just-released album by Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, available now via Rebel Records.*
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Vanita Thompson – “You Always Break My Heart”
‘Barnyard Beehive’
Numero Group – 2025
*Vanita Thompson – “You Always Break My Heart” https://youtu.be/HPSL-1WmsEE // https://www.discogs.com/release/33109209-Various-Barnyard-Beehive // This song by “The Texas Sweetheart,” Vanita Thompson, was originally the A-side of her lone 45 that was released on the Dynamic Records label in 1965. Here featured on the various artists compilation album, ‘Barnyard Beehive,’ available now via Numero Group.*
Tammy Wynette – “The Phone Call”
‘Take Me To Your World / I Don’t Wanna Play House’
Epic – 1968
*Tammy Wynette – “The Phone Call” https://youtu.be/V053KmyDWBU // https://www.discogs.com/release/19755376-Tammy-Wynette-Take-Me-To-Your-World-I-Dont-Wanna-Play-House // From ‘Take Me To Your World / I Don’t Wanna Play House,’ the 1968 Epic album by Tammy Wynette.*
Moe Bandy – “I’m The Honky Tonk On Loser’s Avenue”
‘Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life’
Columbia – 1976
*Moe Bandy – “I’m The Honky Tonk On Loser’s Avenue” https://youtu.be/uztyaiQJsTU // https://www.discogs.com/release/8868456-Moe-Bandy-Hank-Williams-You-Wrote-My-Life // A #MediaMemes style song from ‘Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life,’ the 1976 Columbia album by Moe Bandy.*