Media Monarchy plays Megadeth, The 5.6.7.8’s, Guppy and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for October 13, 2025. ♬
HeWhoCannotBeNamed – “Ghost Ride” (Vinyl)
‘Ghost Ride’
Rad Girlfriend Records – May 24, 2024
*HeWhoCannotBeNamed – “Ghost Ride” (Vinyl) https://hewhocannotbenamed1.bandcamp.com/album/ghost-ride // https://www.discogs.com/release/30999841-HEWHOCANNOTBENAMED-Ghost-Ride // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwarves_(band) // He Who Cannot Be Named has been playing punk rock for almost 30 years, most of that time with the legendary Dwarves. An original member of this San Francisco based combo, he wrote or cowrote many of your favorite tunes from the early Sub Pop albums. Vocals.Guitar: He Who Cannot Be Named; Lead Guitar: Krazy Keith Mueller; Bass: Bobby Ramone; Drums: Eric (Diablo) Borst; but I don’t think any of those dudes have been in Dwarves. Gifted by Producer Shawn!*
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Megadeth – “Tipping Point”
‘Megadeth’
Frontiers Records – January 23, 2026
*Megadeth – “Tipping Point” https://soundcloud.com/megadethofficial/tipping-point // https://shop.megadeth.com/collections/megadeth // Here’s the lead single to preview ‘Megadeth,’ the upcoming final album by the legendary heavy metal band. Due on January 23, 2026 via Frontiers Records.*
Snõõper – “Star 6 9”
‘Worldwide’
Third Man Records – October 3, 2025
*Snõõper – “Star 6 9” https://snooper7.bandcamp.com/track/star-6-9 // https://ffm.to/snooperworldwide // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/*69 // Here’s another track from ‘Worldwide,’ the just-released album by Nashville band, Snõõper. Available now via Third Man Records.*
Squint – “Overslept”
‘Drag’
Sunday Drive Records – November 7, 2025
*Squint – “Overslept” https://squintstl.bandcamp.com/track/overslept // From ‘Drag,’ the upcoming EP by St. Louis band, Squint. Due on November 7th via Sunday Drive Records.*
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Suede – “Broken Music For Broken People”
‘Antidepressants’
BMG – September 5, 2025
*Suede – “Broken Music For Broken People” https://open.spotify.com/track/69uuHp4zeBJBmx3DHPy4zY // https://linktr.ee/SuedeHQ // Here’s another great track from ‘Antidepressants,’ the just-released album by Suede, available now via BMG.*
Dust – “Restless”
‘Sky Is Falling’
Kanine Records – October 10, 2025
*Dust – “Restless” https://youtu.be/vSYGWex5C5U // https://dust25.lnk.to/Restless // From ‘Sky Is Falling,’ the just-released debut album by Newcastle, UK post-punk band, Dust. Available now via Kanine Records.*
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The Control Freaks – “FBI”
‘Get Some Help’
14th Floor Music / Dirty Water Records – October 1, 2025
*The Control Freaks – “FBI” https://thecontrolfreaksband.bandcamp.com/track/fbi // From ‘Get Some Help,’ the just-released album by Atlanta garage rockers, The Control Freaks. Available now via 14th Floor Music / Dirty Water Records.*
The 5.6.7.8’s – “Come See Me” (The Pretty Things Cover w/Miss Ludella Black)
‘Beat Girls (feat. Miss Ludella Black)’ (EP)
Spinout Nuggets – September 26, 2025
*The 5.6.7.8’s – “Come See Me” (The Pretty Things Cover w/Miss Ludella Black) https://spinoutnuggets.bandcamp.com/track/come-see-me-feat-miss-ludella-black // Here’s a cover of The Pretty Things by Japanese garage rock band The 5.6.7.8’s, featuring UK garage rocker Miss Ludella Black, of Medway bands The Delmonas and Thee Headcoatees. From the just-released 7″ ‘Beat Girls (feat. Miss Ludella Black),’ available now via Spinout Nuggets.*
The Out-Sect – “Where’s My Smokes”
‘Primitive Sound’
The Out-Sect – September 26, 2025
*The Out-Sect – “Where’s My Smokes” https://theoutsect.bandcamp.com/track/wheres-my-smokes // From ‘Primitive Sound,’ the just-released sophomore album by Philadelphia garage punks, The Out-Sect. Available now via the band.*
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Guppy – “Back to the Thing”
Digital Single
Lauren Records – October 3, 2025
*Guppy – “Back to the Thing” https://guppytheband.bandcamp.com/track/back-to-the-thing // Here’s the new single by Los Angeles quartet, Guppy (of “Texting & Driving” fame!), available now via Lauren Records.*
Daffo – “Habit”
‘Where the Earth Bends’
Concord Records – September 26, 2025
*Daffo – “Habit” https://gabigamberg.bandcamp.com/track/habit // https://www.daffomusic.com // From ‘Where the Earth Bends,’ the just-released album by singer-songwriter, Daffo. Available now via Concord Music.*
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PONY – “Superglue”
Digital Single
Take This To Heart Records – September 16, 2025
*PONY – “Superglue” https://ponyband.bandcamp.com/track/superglue // https://linktr.ee/ponytheband // Here’s the new single by Toronto grunge pop band, PONY, available now via Take This To Heart Records.*
Witchdoktors – “Before The War”
‘IZZATSO?’
Witchdoktors / Bomber Music – October 31, 2025
*Witchdoktors – “Before The War” https://witchdoktors.bandcamp.com/track/before-the-war-2 // The lead single to preview ‘IZZATSO?,’ the upcoming album by London rock band, Witchdoktors. Due on October 31st via Witchdoktors / Bomber Music.*
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T. Rex – “I’m Dazed”
‘I’m Dazed / Billy Super Duper (Take 2)’
Demon Music Group – November 7, 2025
*T. Rex – “I’m Dazed” https://youtu.be/oSdYwbYEDYM // https://trexbolan.lnk.to/imdazed // The A-side of ‘I’m Dazed b/w Billy Super Duper (Take 2),’ the upcoming 7″ by T. Rex – which features two recently-discovered, previously-unreleased tracks! Recorded by the band in Munich between the sessions for ‘Bolan’s Zip Gun’ in 1975 and ‘Futuristic Dragon’ in 1976. The single is due on November 7th via Demon Music Group.*
The Yardbirds – “Too Much Monkey Business” (Live Chuck Berry Cover)
‘Five Live Yardbirds’
Line Records – 1982
*The Yardbirds – “Too Much Monkey Business” (Live Chuck Berry Cover) https://youtu.be/cOWHescv8CI // https://www.discogs.com/release/2191084-The-Yardbirds-Five-Live-Yardbirds // From the 1982 reissue of ‘Five Live Yardbirds’ by German label, Line Records. The album, recorded at London’s Marquee Club in 1964, was originally released that year on Columbia. Offered as a tribute to The Yardbirds’ rhythm and bass guitarist Chris Dreja, who passed away on October 2nd following years of health problems that began with strokes suffered in 2012 and 2013.*