Media Monarchy plays Yellowjackets, Calibro 35, Pinkshift and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for January 8, 2026. ♬
The Beckley Gospel Belles – “It’s No Wonder I Sing” (Vinyl)
‘It’s No Wonder I Sing’
Not On Label – 1971
*The Beckley Gospel Belles – “It’s No Wonder I Sing” (Vinyl) ANOTHER MONARCHY EXCLUSIVE! // https://www.discogs.com/release/25004686-The-Beckley-Gospel-Belles-Its-No-Wonder-I-Sing // There’s no info online that I can find about this band from the birthplace of JEP (even the photos on Discogs are terrible), but I can read you the back cover liner notes. Gifted by RBL from West By God!*
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John Powell – “Test Driving Toothless” (Inst.)
‘How To Train Your Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’
Backlot Music – June 13, 2025
*John Powell – “Test Driving Toothless” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/aL1gJTPx1LM // https://open.spotify.com/album/4eWwSXYZZhc6zfTHPNSoEw // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26743210/ // From ‘How To Train Your Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’ by John Powell. This album has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media”.*
Theodore Shapiro – “Escape” (Inst.)
‘Severance: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)’
Lakeshore Records / Fifth Season Music – March 28, 2025
*Theodore Shapiro – “Escape” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/mNES6jNNC7U // https://open.spotify.com/album/43VDjlJRYsUnpJB0qCJjQK // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11280740/ // From ‘Severance: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)’ by Theodore Shapiro. This album has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media”.*
Kris Bowers – “Unauthorized Lifeforms” (Inst.)
‘The Wild Robot (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’
Backlot Music – September 27, 2024
*Kris Bowers – “Unauthorized Lifeforms” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/-oD3j15NYHE // https://open.spotify.com/album/5vPmhPPPAecZIMHzo4Al9i // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29623480/ // From ‘The Wild Robot (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’ by Kris Bowers. This album has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media”.*
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QOW Trio – “Egglet” (Inst.)
‘The Rule of Three’
Whirlwind Recordings – January 30, 2026
*QOW Trio – “Egglet” (Inst.) https://qowtrio-whirlwind.bandcamp.com/track/egglet // The lead single to preview ‘The Rule of Three,’ the upcoming album by London jazz band, QOW Trio. Due on January 30th via Whirlwind Recordings.*
Yellowjackets – “Swingmeister General” (Inst.)
‘Fasten Up’
Mack Avenue – February 21, 2025
*Yellowjackets – “Swingmeister General” (Inst.) https://yellowjacketsjazz.bandcamp.com/track/swingmeister-general // From ‘Fasten Up,’ the 2025 Mack Avenue album by California jazz quartet, Yellowjackets. This album has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Jazz Instrumental Album”.*
Calibro 35 – “Mister Magic” (Inst. Grover Washington Jr. Cover)
‘Mister Magic / Vitamin C’
Record Kicks – February 6, 2026
*Calibro 35 – “Mister Magic” (Inst. Grover Washington Jr. Cover) https://calibro35rk.bandcamp.com/track/mister-magic // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grover_Washington_Jr. // This cover of Grover Washington Jr. is the A-side of ‘Mister Magic / Vitamin C,’ the upcoming 7″ record by Calibro 35, due on February 6th via Record Kicks.*
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Rebecca Bangfield – “Bon Voyage”
‘Untangling’
Jansen Records – January 16, 2026
*Rebecca Bangfield – “Bon Voyage” https://rebeccabangfield.bandcamp.com/track/bon-voyage // From ‘Untangling,’ the upcoming four-song EP by Norwegian indie folk-pop singer-songwriter, Rebecca Bangfield. Due on January 16th via Jansen Records.*
Pinkshift – “Snow”
Digital Single
Hopeless Records – December 18, 2025
*Pinkshift – “Snow” https://pinkshift.bandcamp.com/album/snow // https://www.pinkshiftmd.com // Here’s the new single by Baltimore band, Pinkshift, available now via Hopeless Records.*
Fai Laci – “Grains Of Sand”
Digital Single
Easy Eye Sound – December 18, 2025
*Fai Laci – “Grains Of Sand” https://failaci.bandcamp.com/track/grains-of-sand // https://www.failaci.com // Here’s the new Dan Auerbach-produced single by Boston band, Fai Laci, available now via Easy Eye Sound.*
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Late Runner – “Feel Like Making Music”
Digital Single
Crunchy Frog – December 12, 2025
*Late Runner – “Feel Like Making Music” https://laterunnercph.bandcamp.com/track/feel-like-making-music // Here’s the new single by Danish duo, Late Runner, available now via Crunchy Frog.*
Floral Image – “On A Feeling”
‘Deeper Down Meadowland’
Fuzz Club Records – November 21, 2025
*Floral Image – “On A Feeling” https://floralimageband.bandcamp.com/track/on-a-feeling // From ‘Deeper Down Meadowland,’ the just-released 7-song EP by London psych-pop band, Floral Image. Available now via Fuzz Club Records.*
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The Thirteenth Committee – “Makin’ Love” // Terry Stafford – “Night Ride”
‘Wild Wheels’
RCA – 1969
*The Thirteenth Committee – “Makin’ Love” // Terry Stafford – “Night Ride” https://youtu.be/JRrxZWU-msc // https://youtu.be/bWeMCMtKOI4 // https://www.discogs.com/release/2642305-Various-Wild-Wheels // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181162/ // Here’s two tracks from the 1969 RCA album ‘Wild Wheels,’ the soundtrack of the film of the same name that is known as one of the worst biker movies ever made! The album’s 13 songs padded the film’s time owing to a rather thin script. The album is fun, the movie should be avoided!*