Media Monarchy plays Joyce Manor, Shoreline, Blackwater Holylight and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for January 19, 2026. ♬
Sleater-Kinney – “You Ain’t It!” (Vinyl)
‘You Ain’t It! b/w Surf Song’
Villa Villakula – 1994
*Sleater-Kinney – “You Ain’t It!” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfbx79-Q9Lw // https://www.discogs.com/release/33409703-Sleater-Kinney-You-Aint-It // https://www.allmusic.com/album/you-aint-it-mw0001080221 // This is where it all started. Before the magazine covers, before the “new riot grrrl sensation” hype, before the sold-out shows and MTV coverage, Sleater-Kinney were releasing singles on small obscure labels. This is not a big deal considering that everything else they’ve put out has been released independently and that the two songs on here don’t stray too far away from Sleater-Kinney’s sound of dueling guitars and vocals. It’s almost as if Carrie Rachel and Corin Tucker (guitar/vocals) are playing two completely different songs held together by Misty Farrell’s drumming. And with the not-so-shiny production, both songs sound as if the players are struggling to prevent them from falling apart; a nice added bonus in that minimal indie rock sort of way. Gifted by Cyclesaurus – along with other treats!*
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Joyce Manor – “I Know Where Mark Chen Lives”
‘I Used To Go To This Bar’
Epitaph – January 30, 2026
*Joyce Manor – “I Know Where Mark Chen Lives” https://youtu.be/gfgQZJQ-zUo // https://joyce-manor.com // https://x.com/markchen90 // Here’s the new single to preview ‘I Used To Go To This Bar,’ the upcoming album by California rock band, Joyce Manor. Due on January 30th via Epitaph. (Mark Chen @markchen90 Chief Research Officer at @OpenAI)*
Sahara Hotnights – “Vanishing Girl”
‘No One Ever Really Changes’
Universal Music – February 13, 2026
*Sahara Hotnights – “Vanishing Girl” https://youtu.be/6p4B1YYK_Hg // https://www.saharahotnights.com // From ‘No One Ever Really Changes,’ the upcoming album by Swedish all-female rock band, Sahara Hotnights. Due on February 13th via Universal Music.*
Alter Bridge – “Scales Are Falling”
‘Alter Bridge’
Napalm Records – January 9, 2026
*Alter Bridge – “Scales Are Falling” https://youtu.be/eAx0Td1lUy0 // https://alterbridge.com // From the just-released self-titled album by Florida rock band, Alter Bridge, available now via Napalm Records.*
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Shoreline – “Out Of Touch”
‘Is This The Low Point Or The Moment After?’
Pure Noise Records – March 13, 2026
*Shoreline – “Out Of Touch” https://purenoise.bandcamp.com/track/out-of-touch-3 // https://shorelineband.com // From ‘Is This The Low Point Or The Moment After?,’ the upcoming album by German emo-punk band, Shoreline. Due on March 13th via Pure Noise Records.*
Private Wives – “Tough Man”
‘Three Of Swords’
Farmer & The Owl – January 9, 2026
*Private Wives – “Tough Man” https://privatewives.bandcamp.com/track/tough-man // From ‘Three Of Swords,’ the just-released album by Australian trio, Private Wives. Available now Farmer & The Owl.*
Mylo Bybee – “I Wish You Well”
‘Revisions’ (EP)
Gold Ship Records – February 20, 2026
*Mylo Bybee – “I Wish You Well” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb6H9qP4g2Y // https://ffm.to/iwyw26 // From ‘Revisions,’ the upcoming EP by Idaho-based band, Mylo Bybee. Due on February 20th via Gold Ship Records.*
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Phil & the Spectras – “Every Night”
‘Every Night’
Sunnyboy66 Records – January 7, 2026
*Phil & the Spectras – “Every Night” https://sunnyboy66records.bandcamp.com/track/every-night // Here’s the title track of the just-released 7″ by Spanish garage rock band, Phil & the Spectras, available now via Greek label Sunnyboy66 Records.*
Muck & The Mires – “Tripping Out On Love”
‘Tripping Out On Love’
Rogue Records – December 10, 2025
*Muck & The Mires – “Tripping Out On Love” https://roguerecords.bandcamp.com/track/tripping-out-on-love // The title track of the just-released 7″ by Boston garage rockers, Muck & The Mires, available now via French label Rogue Records.*
The Basements – “Feelings”
‘Feelings’
Rogue Records – January 19, 2026
*The Basements – “Feelings” https://roguerecords.bandcamp.com/track/feelings // The title track of the just-released 7″ by Greek garage rock band, The Basements, available as of today via Rogue Records.*
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Final Gasp – “The Apparition”
‘New Day Symptoms’
Relapse Records – February 27, 2026
*Final Gasp – “The Apparition” https://finalgasp.bandcamp.com/track/the-apparition // https://www.relapse.com/collections/final-gasp // The lead single to preview ‘New Day Symptoms,’ the upcoming album by Boston rockers, Final Gasp. Due on February 27th via Relapse Records.*
Gladie – “Future Spring”
‘No Need To Be Lonely’
Get Better Records – March 20, 2026
*Gladie – “Future Spring” https://gladie.bandcamp.com/track/future-spring // https://www.gladie.net // From ‘No Need To Be Lonely,’ the upcoming album by Philadelphia band, Gladie. Due on March 20th via Get Better Records.*
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Blackwater Holylight – “Bodies”
‘Not Here Not Gone’
Suicide Squeeze Records – January 30, 2026
*Blackwater Holylight – “Bodies” https://youtu.be/3KlXRP4zUeQ // https://lnk.to/bhnot // Here’s the new single to preview ‘Not Here Not Gone,’ the upcoming album by Blackwater Holylight. due on January 30th via Suicide Squeeze Records.*
Bill McClintock – “She Goes Down In A Cold Sweat” (Mötley Crüe x James Brown)
Digital Single
YouTube – Dec. 29, 2025
*Bill McClintock – “She Goes Down In A Cold Sweat” (Mötley Crüe x James Brown) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0GG1yqVbFE // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Feelgood_(album)#Track_listing // What d’you get with deep cut single entendre ‘Feelgood’ Mötley Crüe – “She Goes Down” mashed with James Brown – “Cold Sweat” (Live at the Apollo Theater, 1967)? Mötley Bröwn!*