Media Monarchy plays Luke Combs, Brennen Leigh, Sammy Brue and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for January 14, 2026. ♬
Mink DeVille – “Soul Twist” (Vinyl)
‘Return To Magenta’
Capitol – 1978
*Mink DeVille – “Soul Twist” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rtNTIBA7k8 // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwqXjlNEOUg (Music Video Version) // https://www.discogs.com/release/12534839-Mink-DeVille-Return-To-Magenta // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_to_Magenta // ‘Return to Magenta,’ issued in 1978, is the second album by the rock band Mink DeVille. The album was the last to feature all the original members of the band. For this album the band was joined by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Steve Douglas on sax and Dr. John on piano, who would later collaborate with lead singer Willy DeVille after his move to New Orleans. On ‘Return to Magenta,’ however, Willy DeVille and producers Jack Nitzsche and Steve Douglas employed lavish string arrangements on several songs. Gifted by Danny.*
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Luke Combs – “Sleepless In A Hotel Room”
‘The Way I Am’
Sony Music – March 20, 2026
*Luke Combs – “Sleepless In A Hotel Room” https://youtu.be/qCbFhjLU-aM // https://lc.lnk.to/TheWayIAm // Here’s the new single to preview ‘The Way I Am,’ the upcoming album by Luke Combs, due on March 20th via Sony Music.*
Daniel Young – “Baby, Baby Blue”
‘Another Golden Hour’
Daniel Young – February 27, 2026
*Daniel Young – “Baby, Baby Blue” https://danielyoung.bandcamp.com/track/baby-baby-blue // https://www.danielyoungsongs.com // The lead single to preview ‘Another Golden Hour,’ the upcoming album by Utah singer-songwriter, Daniel Young. Due on February 27th via the artist.*
Leah Blevins – “Be Careful Throwing Stones”
‘All Dressed Up’
Easy Eye Sound – March 20, 2026
*Leah Blevins – “Be Careful Throwing Stones” https://leahblevins.bandcamp.com/track/be-careful-throwing-stones // https://easyeyesound.com/collections/leah-blevins // Here’s the second single to preview ‘All Dressed Up,’ the upcoming album by Leah Blevins, due on March 20th via Easy Eye Sound.*
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Della Mae – “Magic Accident”
‘Magic Accident’
Compass Records – January 23, 2026
*Della Mae – “Magic Accident” https://dellamae.bandcamp.com/track/magic-accident // https://www.dellamae.com // The lead single to preview ‘Magic Accident,’ the upcoming album by Boston all-female bluegrass band, Della Mae. Due on January 23rd via Compass Records.*
Emily Scott Robinson – “Hymn for the Unholy”
‘Appalachia’
Oh Boy Records – January 30, 2026
*Emily Scott Robinson – “Hymn for the Unholy” https://youtu.be/6SAetcyBKTM // https://ohboy.lnk.to/Appalachia // Here’s the new single to preview ‘Appalachia,’ the upcoming album by Emily Scott Robinson, due on January 30th via Oh Boy Records.*
Brennen Leigh – “I’m Easy To Love After All” (Acoustic Version)
Digital Single
Signature Sounds Recording – December 12, 2025
*Brennen Leigh – “I’m Easy To Love After All” (Acoustic Version) https://brennenleigh.bandcamp.com/track/im-easy-to-love-after-all-acoustic // https://www.brennenleigh.net // Here’s the fine acoustic version of the song from Brennen Leigh’s 2025 album, ‘Don’t You Ever Give Up On Love’. The single and full album are available via Signature Sounds Recording.*
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Kenny Feinstein – “Her Name Is” (George Jones Cover)
Digital Single
Gravy Records – January 1, 2026
*Kenny Feinstein – “Her Name Is” (George Jones Cover) https://youtu.be/xbRGrXSGr7A // https://www.watertowerband.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Tower_(band) // Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kenny Feinstein, (Water Tower) has given this new cover of George Jones’ “Her Name Is” the full bluegrass treatment, available now via Gravy Records.*
Sammy Brue – “Love At A Glance” (Justin Townes Earle Cover)
‘The Journals’
Bloodshot Records – January 23, 2026
Sammy Brue – “Love At A Glance” (Justin Townes Earle Cover) https://youtu.be/_yIHvSMsI8o // https://sammybrue.lnk.to/thejournals // This song, gleaned from unpublished lyrics by Justin Townes Earle, is the new single to preview ‘The Journals’, the upcoming Justin Townes Earle tribute album by Sammy Brue, due on January 23rd via Bloodshot Records.*
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Troy Campbell – “Sad Truth”
Digital Single
Chicken Ranch Records – November 23, 2025
*Troy Campbell – “Sad Truth” https://troycampbell.bandcamp.com/track/sad-truth-2 // Here’s the recently-released single by Austin-based singer-songwriter, Troy Campbell, available now via Chicken Ranch Records.*
Ruen Brothers – “Desert Showers”
‘Awooo’
Yep Roc Records – October 17, 2025
*Ruen Brothers – “Desert Showers” https://ruenbrothers.bandcamp.com/track/desert-showers // https://ffm.to/awooo // From ‘Awooo,’ the recently-released album by UK band, Ruen Brothers. Available now via Yep Roc Records.*
Tony Joe White – “Pour Me Another Memory”
‘The Real Thang (Deluxe Edition)’
Swamp Records – December 12, 2025
*Tony Joe White – “Pour Me Another Memory” https://youtu.be/H1w7rKbEnLo // https://www.tonyjoewhite.com // This previously-unreleased track is included on ‘The Real Thang (Deluxe Edition),’ the just-released expanded version of the album originally released in 1980 by Tony Joe White. Available now via Swamp Records.*
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Judy West – “Tomorrow (I’m Going Have A Talk With My Heart)”
‘Sassy And Strong – Forgotten Sides From Nashville’s Finest Ladies (1967-1973)’
The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility – 2021
*Judy West – “Tomorrow (I’m Going Have A Talk With My Heart)” ANOTHER MONARCHY EXCLUSIVE! // https://www.discogs.com/release/19117408-Various-Sassy-And-Strong-Forgotten-Sides-From-Nashvilles-Finest-Ladies-1967-1973 // This song by singer, songwriter and pianist Judy West, who became a Starday recording artist, while working in the publishing department of Starday & King Records, was originally the B-side of a Starday Records 7″, released in 1970. Here featured on the various artists compilation album ‘Sassy And Strong – Forgotten Sides From Nashville’s Finest Ladies (1967-1973),’ released back in 2021 via The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility.*
Dolly Parton – “I’m Running Out Of Love”
‘Just Because I’m A Woman’
RCA Victor / Sony Commercial Music Group – July, 2023
*Dolly Parton – “I’m Running Out Of Love” https://open.spotify.com/track/2j7WIusseYEk4LOZRWbfye // https://www.discogs.com/release/27649773-Dolly-Parton-Just-Because-Im-A-Woman // From the 2023 remastered reissue of ‘Just Because I’m A Woman,’ the 1968 album by Dolly Parton.*
Henson Cargill – “This Generation Shall Not Pass”
‘The Now Sound Of Nashville: Psychedelic Gestures In The Country Music Experience (1966-1973)’
The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility – 2023
*Henson Cargill – “This Generation Shall Not Pass” https://open.spotify.com/track/2NY1Di8MoelfS1ugvK6vBb // https://www.discogs.com/release/26528321-Various-The-Now-Sound-Of-Nashville-Psychedelic-Gestures-In-The-Country-Music-Experience-1966-1973 // This song by the socially conscious singer-songwriter Henson Cargill, first appeared on his 1969 Monument Records album ‘None Of My Business,’ here featured on the various artists compilation album, ‘The Now Sound Of Nashville: Psychedelic Gestures In The Country Music Experience (1966-1973)’. Released back in 2023 via The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility.*