Media Monarchy plays Michael Monroe, Cast, The Len Price 3 and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for November 10, 2025. ♬
Poison – “Play Dirty” (Vinyl)
‘Look What The Cat Dragged In’
Enigma/Capitol – May 23, 1986
*Poison – “Play Dirty” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuX-4cT8OBc // https://www.discogs.com/release/5589600-Poison-Look-What-The-Cat-Dragged-In // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Look_What_the_Cat_Dragged_In // Though not a success at first, it steadily built momentum and peaked at #3 on the US Billboard 200 on May 23, 1987. The record was described by vocalist Bret Michaels as a “glorified demo”. It was recorded in twelve days at Los Angeles’ Music Grinder Studios with producer Ric Browde,for a cost of US$23,000, part of which was funded from the pockets of the band members and their families.*
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Michael Monroe – “Rockin’ Horse”
‘Outerstellar’
Silver Lining Music – February 20, 2026
*Michael Monroe – “Rockin’ Horse” https://soundcloud.com/michael-monroe-official/rockin-horse // https://lnk.to/MichaelMonroeOuterstellar // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Monroe // The lead single to preview ‘Outerstellar,’ the upcoming album by veteran Finnish rock ‘n roller, Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks). Due on February 20, 2026 via Silver Lining Music.*.
Cast – “Calling Out Your Name”
‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’
Scruff of the Neck – January 30, 2026
*Cast – “Calling Out Your Name” https://soundcloud.com/cast-sc/calling-out-your-name // https://shop.castband.co.uk // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast_(band)#2010%E2%80%93present:_Reunion // From ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah,’ the upcoming album by long-running (1992) British rock band, Cast. Due on January 30, 2026 via Scruff of the Neck.*
GUV – “Let Your Hands Go”
‘Warmer Than Gold’
Run For Cover Records – January 30, 2026
*GUV – “Let Your Hands Go” https://guvofficial.bandcamp.com/track/let-your-hands-go // https://runforcoverrecords.com/collections/guv-products // The lead single to preview ‘Warmer Than Gold,’ the upcoming album by GUV – fka Young Guv – the project of singer, songwriter and guitarist Ben Cook. Due on January 30, 2026 via Run For Cover Records.*
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ALTARBOY – “Rave From The Grave”
Digital Single
Crusty Wrapper Records – October 17, 2025
*ALTARBOY – “Rave From The Grave” https://altarboypa.bandcamp.com/track/rave-from-the-grave // https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/altarboy3/rave-from-the-grave // Here’s the catchy new single by Philly punk band, ALTARBOY, available now via Crusty Wrapper Records.*
FreeFall. – “Fire”
‘Fire’
Aurum Music – September 12, 2025
*FreeFall. – “Fire” https://open.spotify.com/track/7hmxSbDJIrQciyAKZ7btdh // https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/freefall5/fire // Here’s the title track of the recently-released EP by new UK band, FreeFall, available now via Aurum Music.*
Half Dizzy – “Darkest Days”
‘Yard Sale’
Punkerton Records – December 12, 2025
*Half Dizzy – “Darkest Days” https://youtu.be/7_gQT88ODGY // https://ffm.to/halfdizzy_yardsale_album // Here’s the new single to preview ‘Yard Sale,’ the upcoming album by Long Island punk band, Half Dizzy. Due on December 12th via Punkerton Records.*
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Sadlands – “Die Young”
‘Try To Have A Little Fun’
Wiretap Records – October 17, 2025
*Sadlands – “Die Young” https://youtu.be/JqHSLABe1zQ // https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sadlands3/try-to-have-a-little-fun/ // From ‘Try To Have A Little Fun,’ the just-released album by Brooklyn band, Sadlands. Available now via Wiretap Records.*
Messiness – “Eternity Unbound”
‘Messiness’
Tarla Records / StoneFree Records – November 21, 2025
*Messiness – “Eternity Unbound” https://messiness.bandcamp.com/track/eternity-unbound // https://orcd.co/fatally // From the upcoming self-titled debut album by Italian psych-rock outfit, Messiness. Due on November 21st via Tarla Records / StoneFree Records.*
Fitzsimon and Brogan – “Hourglass Girl”
Digital Single
Booster Music France – October 10, 2025
*Fitzsimon and Brogan – “Hourglass Girl” https://fabmusic10.bandcamp.com/track/the-hourglass-girl // UK indie rock duo, Fitzsimon and Brogan (aka songwriter Neil Fitzsimon and vocalist Bee Brogan), take on modern day serial dating with a commentary on fly-by-night relationships on their new single. Available now via Booster Music France.*
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Daniel Takes A Train – “Just Like Patsy Cline”
Digital Single
Rosaville Music – October 10, 2025
*Daniel Takes A Train – “Just Like Patsy Cline” https://youtu.be/f8ODOGYe-9c // https://hypeddit.com/danieltakesatrain/justlikepatsycline-media // Here’s the new single by Dan Synge, aka Daniel Takes A Train, available now via Rosaville Music. Thanks to Dan for sending us the track!*
Daily J – “Hometown”
‘Scatterbrains (Deluxe Edition)’
Daily J – December 5, 2025
*Daily J – “Hometown” https://youtu.be/JuNz4J5HxZk // https://dailyjband.com // Here’s a bonus track that will appear on ‘Scatterbrains (Deluxe Edition),’ the upcoming album by New Zealand rockers, Daily J. Due on December 5th via the band.*
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The Len Price 3 – “Gypsy Magick”
‘Misty Medway Magick’
Wicked Cool Records – October 24, 2025
*The Len Price 3 – “Gypsy Magick” https://soundcloud.com/thelenprice3/gyspy-magick // https://orcd.co/lp3gypsymagick // From ‘Misty Medway Magick,’ the just-released album by UK garage rockers, The Len Price 3. Available now via Wicked Cool Records.*
Demian – “Face The Crowd”
‘Demian’
Riding Easy Records – February 14, 2025
*Demian – “Face The Crowd” https://ridingeasyrecords.bandcamp.com/track/face-the-crowd-2 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_Puppy // From the new reissue of the 1971 self-titled album by Texas heavy rock band, Demian – the title of a Herman Hesse book. Also known as Bubble Puppy! Available now via Riding Easy Records.*