Media Monarchy plays SNõõPER, The Cribs, Sammy Hagar and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for September 8, 2025. ♬
Van Halen – “Best Of Both Worlds” (Vinyl)
‘5150’
Warner Bros. – Mar. 24, 1986
*Van Halen – “Best Of Both Worlds” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TldVj-GHWiw // https://www.discogs.com/release/2736745-Van-Halen-5150 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5150_(album) // ‘5150’ (pronounced “fifty-one-fifty”) is the seventh studio album by American rock band Van Halen. It was released on March 24, 1986, by Warner Bros. Records and was the first of four albums to be recorded with lead singer Sammy Hagar, who replaced David Lee Roth. ‘5150’ is the first Van Halen album not to feature any instrumental tracks.*
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The Pretty Reckless – “For I Am Death”
Digital Single
Fearless Records – August 22, 2025
*The Pretty Reckless – “For I Am Death” https://soundcloud.com/the-pretty-reckless-official/for-i-am-death // https://ffm.to/tpr_foriamdeath // This new single by The Pretty Reckless is the first taste of their upcoming still-untitled fifth album (TBA). The single is available now via Fearless Records.*
Private Wives – “The Fool”
Digital Single
Farmer & The Owl – August 20, 2025
*Private Wives – “The Fool” https://privatewives.bandcamp.com/track/the-fool // Here’s the new single by Australian all-girl trio, Private Wives, available now via Farmer & The Owl.*
Wax Jaw – “Lace Up”
‘It Takes Guts!’
Born Losers Records – October 10, 2025
*Wax Jaw – “Lace Up” https://wax-jaw.bandcamp.com/track/lace-up // The lead single to preview ‘It Takes Guts!,’ the upcoming album by Philadelphia band, Wax Jaw. Due on October 10th via Born Losers Records.*
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SNõõPER – “Guard Dog”
‘Worldwide’
Third Man Records – October 3, 2025
*SNõõPER – “Guard Dog” https://soundcloud.com/snooper-music/guard-dog // https://ffm.to/snooperworldwide // https://www.dailyentertainmentworld.com/post/guard-dog-unleashed-sn%C3%B5%C3%B5per-barks-back-with-fiery-new-single // The latest single to preview ‘Worldwide,’ the upcoming album by Nashville band, SNõõPER. Due on October 3rd via Third Man Records.*
Action/Adventure – “URL”
‘Ever After’
Pure Noise Recordings – October 24, 2025
*Action/Adventure – “URL” https://actionadventureband.bandcamp.com/track/url // The lead single to preview ‘Ever After,’ the upcoming album by Chicago punk rockers, Action/Adventure. Due on October 24th via Pure Noise Recordings.*
The Maggie Pills – “Goths Of Disgrace”
‘Hearts Enduring Lingering Loss’
Cheersquad Records & Tapes – August 22, 2025
*The Maggie Pills – “Goths Of Disgrace” https://themaggiepills.bandcamp.com/track/goths-of-disgrace-2 // https://themaggiepills.com // From ‘Hearts Enduring Lingering Loss,’ the just-released album by Melbourne six-piece alternative rock band, The Maggie Pills. Available now via Cheersquad Records & Tapes.*
Video: ‘Got Milk?’ – “Who Shot Alexander Hamilton?” 1993 Michael Bay-Directed Ad Starring Sean Whalen (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gkqzxss8Ss
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Joyce Manor – “All My Friends Are So Depressed”
Digital Single
Epitaph – August 18, 2025
*Joyce Manor – “All My Friends Are So Depressed” https://soundcloud.com/joyce-manor-official/all-my-friends-are-so // https://joycemanor.ffm.to/amfasd // The Smiths on line one! Lol even the title sounds like Moz. This single is the first new music in three years by Southern California band, Joyce Manor, available now via Epitaph.*
The Cribs – “Summer Seizures”
‘Selling A Vibe’
PIAS – January 9, 2026
*The Cribs – “Summer Seizures” https://youtu.be/aE7nVhOMFA4 // https://thecribs.ffm.to/selling-a-vibe // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cribs // The lead single to preview ‘Selling A Vibe,’ the upcoming first new album in five years by UK band, The Cribs. Due on January 9, 2026 via PIAS.*
Gans – “Nightwalking”
‘Good For The Soul’
Strap Originals – September 19, 2025
*Gans – “Nightwalking” https://soundcloud.com/gansofficial/nightwalking // https://orcd.co/gansgfts // From ‘Good For The Soul,’ the upcoming album by UK newcomers, Gans. Due on September 19th via Strap Originals.*
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The Penske File – “Lions”
‘Reprieve’
Stomp Records – October 3, 2025
*The Penske File – “Lions” https://thepenskefileband.bandcamp.com/track/lions // “Hey you are Penske material!” The lead single to preview ‘Reprieve,’ the upcoming album by Ontario quartet, The Penske File. Due on October 3rd via Stomp Records.*
Scorpion Milk – “She Wolf Of London”
‘Slime Of The Times’
Peaceville Records – September 19, 2025
*Scorpion Milk – “She Wolf Of London” https://scorpionmilk.bandcamp.com/track/she-wolf-of-london // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She-Wolf_of_London_(film) // From ‘Slime Of The Times,’ the upcoming album by UK-based project, Scorpion Milk. Due on September 19th via Peaceville Records.*
Sammy Hagar – “Summer Nights” (Live Van Halen Cover)
‘Sammy Hagar & The Best Of All Worlds Band – The Residency’
Big Machine Label Group – October 10, 2025
*Sammy Hagar – “Summer Nights” (Live Van Halen Cover) https://soundcloud.com/sammyhagar/summer-nights-live // https://ffm.to/sammyhagartboawb // This was what i was gonna play as the vinyl opener! The lead single to preview ‘Sammy Hagar & The Best Of All Worlds Band – The Residency,’ the upcoming Sammy Hagar album recorded during his 2025 Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Included in The Best Of All Worlds Band were Michael Anthony (bass, vocals), Joe Satriani (guitar), Kenny Aronoff (drums) and Rai Thistlehwayte (keyboards, vocal, guitar). The album drops on October 10th via Big Machine Label Group.*