Media Monarchy plays Blockhead, TWRP, Daniel Avery and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for September 9, 2025. ♬
Buffalo Daughter – “Counter Parrot” // “Cold Summer” (Vinyl)
‘Captain Vapour Athletes’
Grand Royal – Aug. 26, 1996
*Buffalo Daughter – “Counter Parrot” // “Cold Summer” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjPQEUIZJp4 // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CSGARJLi4E // https://www.discogs.com/release/68971-Buffalo-Daughter-Captain-Vapour-Athletes // https://www.allmusic.com/album/captain-vapour-athletes-mw0000080414 // The Japanese trio Buffalo Daughter spent their early career contributing to everything from commercials to video games soundtracks overseas. When all elements click, like the new wave robotics of “Cold Summer,” they prove themselves to be one of the more innovative and adventurous indie rock imports operating today.*
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The Shen – “Another Reason” (Inst.)
‘Another Reason’
Circuit Grooves – July 25, 2025
The Shen – “Another Reason” (Inst.) https://theshen.bandcamp.com/track/another-reason // Here’s the title track of the just-released two-song digital single by Scottish electronic music project, The Shen. Available now via Circuit Grooves.*
Dan English – “Pop Juice” (Inst.)
‘Tour De Traum 29’
Traum Schallplatten – July 4, 2025
*Dan English – “Pop Juice” (Inst.) https://traumschallplatten.bandcamp.com/track/pop-juice // A track by British DJ and producer, Dan English, from the just-released 40-song various artists compilation album, ‘Tour De Traum 29’. Available now via Cologne-based label, Traum Schallplatten.*
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Avalon Emerson – “E After Next” (w/Moby)
Digital Single
Dead Oceans – August 12, 2025
*Avalon Emerson – “E After Next” (w/Moby) https://avalonemerson.bandcamp.com/track/e-after-next-feat-moby // https://avalon-emerson.lnk.to/e-after-next // Here’s the new dance track by NYC producer, Avalon Emerson, available now via Dead Oceans. Self-proclaimed friend of the CIA, Moby, features on this cut!*
Blockhead – “Honestly, I Haven’t Danced In Decades” (Inst.)
Digital Single
Toneslap – August 14, 2025
*Blockhead – “Honestly, I Haven’t Danced In Decades” (Inst.) https://blockheadnyc.bandcamp.com/track/honestly-i-havent-danced-in-decades // https://blockheadmusic.store // Here’s the second “summer of 2025” single by Blockhead, available now via Toneslap.*
TWRP – “Critters”
Digital Single
TWRP – August 15, 2025
*TWRP – “Critters” https://twrp.bandcamp.com/track/critters // https://linktr.ee/twrpband // Here’s the second single of 2025 by Toronto’s TWRP, available now via the Tupper Ware Revenge Party.*
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Dedfela – “Stars Align” (Inst.)
Digital Single
Dedfela – August 13, 2025
*Dedfela – “Stars Align” (Inst.) https://dedfela.bandcamp.com/track/stars-align // Here’s the new single by Dedfela, available now via the artist.*
Daniel Avery – “Rapture In Blue” (Midnight Version)
Digital Single
Domino Recording Co – August 12, 2025
*Daniel Avery – “Rapture In Blue” (Midnight Version) https://danielavery.bandcamp.com/album/rapture-in-blue-midnight-version // https://danielavery.ffm.to/raptureinblue-midnight // Here’s the new single by UK producer, Daniel Avery, available now via Domino Recording Co.*
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Garden Of Magic – “The World Is Gently Gleaming” (Inst.)
‘Sensations’
Garden of Gardens – July 21, 2025
*Garden Of Magic – “The World Is Gently Gleaming” (Inst.) https://gardenofmagic.bandcamp.com/track/the-world-is-gently-gleaming // From ‘Sensations,’ the just-released album by the project of Toronto composer and musician, Daria Morgacheva. Available now via the artist.*
Joe Morris – “The Girl In The Dream” (Inst.)
‘Some Kind Of Paradise’
Shades Of Sound Recordings – July 8, 2025
*Joe Morris – “The Girl In The Dream” (Inst.) https://shadesofsoundmusic.bandcamp.com/track/the-girl-in-the-dream // From ‘Some Kind Of Paradise,’ the just-released album by the founder of the Leeds-based Shades Of Sound Recordings label, Joe Morris.*