Media Monarchy plays Blackwater Holylight, The All-American Rejects, The Laissez Fairs and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for December 15, 2025. ♬
Fishbone – “Just Call Me Scrooge” (Vinyl)
‘It’s A Wonderful Life (Gonna Have A Good Time)’
Columbia – Nov. 30, 1987
*Fishbone – “Just Call Me Scrooge” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLcTJ2iWLhE // https://www.discogs.com/release/1804418-Fishbone-Its-A-Wonderful-Life-Gonna-Have-A-Good-Time // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It’s_a_Wonderful_Life_(EP) // ‘It’s a Wonderful Life (Gonna Have A Good Time)’ is a four-song Christmas extended play (EP) release by the alternative rock band Fishbone in 1987. The EP quickly went out of print (Vinyl copies on Discogs right now range from $7 to $45), but its four songs were preserved on the 1996 retrospective ‘Fishbone 101: Nuttasaurusmeg Fossil Fuelin’ the Fonkay’ and the title track was featured on the 2003 greatest hits compilation album, ‘The Essential Fishbone’. Label variation: dated 1988 on labels. Probably bought at the late, great Everyday Music NE PDX.*
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Alter Bridge – “Playing Aces”
‘Alter Bridge’
Napalm Records – January 9, 2026
*Alter Bridge – “Playing Aces” https://soundcloud.com/alterbridgeofficial/playing-aces // https://alterbridge.com // From the upcoming self-titled album by Alter Bridge, due on January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records.*
Blackwater Holylight – “Involuntary Haze”
‘Not Here Not Gone’
Suicide Squeeze Records – January 30, 2026
*Blackwater Holylight – “Involuntary Haze” https://youtu.be/eLtg7NRiKko // https://lnk.to/bhnot // Here’s the second single to preview ‘Not Here Not Gone,’ the upcoming album by Los Angeles trio, Blackwater Holylight. Due on January 30, 2026 via Suicide Squeeze Records.*
The All-American Rejects – “Get This”
Digital Single
The All-American Rejects / Slick Shoes – November 28, 2025
*The All-American Rejects – “Get This” https://soundcloud.com/the-all-american-rejects/get-this // https://drop.cobrand.com/d/TheAllAmericanRejects/GetThis // This new single by Oklahoma rock band, The All-American Rejects, is a preview of ‘Sandbox,’ their upcoming fifth album, due next spring (TBA). The single is available now via The All-American Rejects / Slick Shoes.*
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Angel Du$t – “DU$T”
‘Cold 2 The Touch’
Run For Cover Records – February 13, 2026
*Angel Du$t – “DU$T” https://angeldustmoney.bandcamp.com/track/du-t // https://angeldustmoney.lnk.to/COLD2THETOUCH // From ‘Cold 2 The Touch,’ the upcoming album by Baltimore hardcore punk band, Angel Du$t. Due on February 13, 2026 via Run For Cover Records.*
Hoaxed – “Where the Seas Fall Silent”
‘Death Knocks’
Relapse Records – February 13, 2026
*Hoaxed – “Where the Seas Fall Silent” https://hoaxed.bandcamp.com/track/where-the-seas-fall-silent // https://www.hoaxedband.com // Here’s the lead single to preview ‘Death Knocks,’ the upcoming album by Portland dark rock band, Hoaxed. Due on February 13, 2026 via Relapse Records.*
Tiger’s Jaw – “Head Is Like a Sinking Stone”
‘Lost on You’
Hopeless Records – March 27, 2026
*Tiger’s Jaw – “Head Is Like a Sinking Stone” https://tigersjaw.bandcamp.com/track/head-is-like-a-sinking-stone // https://ffm.to/tjlostonyoualbum // The lead single to preview ‘Lost on You,’ the upcoming album by Pennsylvania rock band, Tiger’s Jaw. Due on March 27, 2026 via Hopeless Records.*
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The Haunt – “Nervous Wreck”
Digital Single
Nettwerk – December 5, 2025
*The Haunt – “Nervous Wreck” https://thehauntband.bandcamp.com/track/nervous-wreck // https://www.thehauntband.com // Here’s the new single by Florida duo, The Haunt, available now via Nettwerk*
Suds – “Quietly Feeling”
‘Tell Me About Your Day Again’
Big Scary Monsters – November 21, 2025
*Suds – “Quietly Feeling” https://sudsband.bandcamp.com/track/quietly-feeling // From ‘Tell Me About Your Day Again,’ the just-released album by Norwich, UK band, Suds. Available now via Big Scary Monsters.*
Kind Beast – “In It To Win It”
‘Familiars From Another Life’
Don Giovanni Records – November 21, 2025
*Kind Beast – “In It To Win It” https://kindbeast.bandcamp.com/track/in-it-to-win-it // From ‘Familiars From Another Life,’ the just-released album by Detroit rockers, Kind Beast. Available now via Don Giovanni Records.*
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Beneath You – “Summer Days”
‘General Hermitude’
Sell The Heart Records – November 21, 2025
*Beneath You – “Summer Days” https://selltheheartrecords.bandcamp.com/track/summer-days // From ‘General Hermitude,’ the just-released debut album by Bay Area pop-punk quartet, Beneath You. Available now via Sell The Heart Records.*
Swim School – “On & On”
‘Swim School’
LAB Records – October 31, 2025
*Swim School – “On & On” https://soundcloud.com/swimschool-music/on-on // https://linktr.ee/swimschool // From the just-released, self-titled debut album by Scottish alternative rock band, Swim School. Available now via LAB Records.*
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The Laissez Fairs – “Smashing Windows”
‘Smashing Windows’
The Laissez Fairs – November 11, 2025
*The Laissez Fairs – “Smashing Windows” https://thelaissezfairs.bandcamp.com/track/smashing-windows // Here’s the title track of the just-released two-song single by Las Vegas garage psych outfit, The Laissez Fairs. Available now as an independent release via the artist.*
Coral Fuzz – “You’re So High”
‘You’re So High / Mystic Eyes’
Sunnyboy66 Records – October 31, 2025
*Coral Fuzz – “You’re So High” https://sunnyboy66records.bandcamp.com/track/youre-so-high // The A-side of ‘You’re So High / Mystic Eyes,’ the just-released 7″ by Greek garage rockers, Coral Fuzz. Available now via Greek label Sunnyboy66 Records.*