Media Monarchy plays Lamb Of God, Black Label Society, Skindred and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for February 2, 2026. ♬
Arctic Monkeys – “Pretty Visitors” (Vinyl)
‘Humbug’
Domino Recording Co. – March 6, 2009
*Arctic Monkeys – “Pretty Visitors” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7rkCHBHPN8 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Visitors // “Pretty Visitors” is a song by British band Arctic Monkeys, featured as the ninth song off of their 2009 album, ‘Humbug’. It is noted for its organ intro and rapid-fire drums, as well as its enigmatic and quick-spoken lyrics. It was debuted on the AU/NZ legs of the ‘Humbug’ tour, where lead singer Alex Turner would play a Vox Super Continental Organ; these keyboard duties were then handed down to touring musician John Ashton for the remainder of the tour. The song has become a fan favorite and is frequently played during live performances. Originally intended to be the third and final single released for the album, it was switched out for “My Propeller” shortly before release.*
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The Black Crowes – “It’s Like That”
‘A Pound Of Feathers’
Silver Arrow Records – March 13, 2026
*The Black Crowes – “It’s Like That” https://youtu.be/OijKt39iE9M // https://shop.theblackcrowes.com // Here’s the latest single to preview ‘A Pound Of Feathers’, the upcoming album by The Black Crowes, due on March 13th via Silver Arrow Records.*
Bloodworm – “Bloodlust”
Digital Single
Your Childhood Records – January 21, 2026
*Bloodworm – “Bloodlust” https://youtu.be/CNOLrbHxeZw // https://open.spotify.com/artist/2l4nW5oXWqgGxKWOTzvqQs // Here’s the first single of 2026 by Nottingham band, Bloodworm, a new trio that is now playing in support of Suede on their current UK tour. Available now via Your Childhood Records.*
Fort Not – “Stationary”
‘You On Repeat’
Meritorio Records – February 27, 2026
*Fort Not – “Stationary” https://fortnot.bandcamp.com/track/stationary // The lead single to preview ‘You On Repeat,’ the upcoming album by Swedish indie-pop band, Fort Not. Due on February 27th via Meritorio Records.*
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Lamb Of God – “Into Oblivion”
‘Into Oblivion’
Epic – March 13, 2026
*Lamb Of God – “Into Oblivion” https://youtu.be/QIKEy_xgBjk // https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/IntoOblivionAlbum // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_Oblivion_(album) // The title track of the upcoming twelfth album by Lamb Of God, due on March 13th via Epic.*
Overpass – “Union Station”
‘Elsewhere Always’
Communion Music Group – June 5, 2026
*Overpass – “Union Station” https://youtu.be/Kt6Myd3xOHE // https://www.overpassband.com // From ‘Elsewhere Always,’ the upcoming debut album by UK rock band, Overpass. Due on June 5th via Communion Music Group.*
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Poppy – “Time Will Tell”
‘Empty Hands’
Sumerian Records – January 23, 2026
*Poppy – “Time Will Tell” https://open.spotify.com/track/1v9OAyGabSeIOH2VWIJ0wx // https://sumerian.lnk.to/emptyhands // From ‘Empty Hands,’ the just-released album by Poppy, available now via Sumerian Records.*
Kid Kapichi – “Worst Kept Secret”
‘Fearless Nature’
Spinefarm Music Group – January 16, 2026
*Kid Kapichi – “Worst Kept Secret” https://youtu.be/WSiaWglmAm4 // https://kidkapichi.lnk.to/WorstKeptSecret // From ‘Fearless Nature,’ the just-released album by UK rock band, Kid Kapichi. Available now via Spinefarm Music Group.*
Outfit – “Autopoiet”
‘Preservers Of The Pearl’
You’ve Changed Records – March 13, 2026
*Outfit – “Autopoiet” https://danielromano.bandcamp.com/track/autopoiet // https://www.danielromanomusic.com // From ‘Preservers Of The Pearl,’ the upcoming debut album by Outfit, the new project of Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Romano, due on March 13th via You’ve Changed Records.*
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Black Label Society – “Name In Blood”
‘Engines Of Demolition’
MNRK Records – March 27, 2026
*Black Label Society – “Name In Blood” https://youtu.be/u4C0g5gFr1Y // https://blacklabelsociety.ffm.to/enginesofdemolition // From ‘Engines Of Demolition,’ the upcoming album by Black Label Society, due on March 27th via MNRK Records.*
The Sophs – “Goldstar”
‘Goldstar’
Rough Trade Records – March 13, 2026
*The Sophs – “Goldstar” https://thesophs.bandcamp.com/track/goldstar // https://thesophs.com // The lead single and the title track of the upcoming debut album by Los Angeles alternative rock band, The Sophs. Due on March 13th via Rough Trade Records.*
Skindred – “This Is The Sound”
‘You Got This’
Earache Records – April 17, 2026
*Skindred – “This Is The Sound” https://youtu.be/nZ95k_EWiHA // https://earache.com/collections/skindred // The lead single to preview ‘You Got This,’ the upcoming album by Skindred. Due on April 17th via Earache Records.*
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Nothing – “Toothless Coal”
‘A Short History of Decay’
Run For Cover Records – February 27, 2026
*Nothing – “Toothless Coal” https://youtu.be/ruY5GhJb6eg // https://bandofnothing.lnk.to/toothlesscoal // From ‘A Short History of Decay,’ the upcoming album by Philly shoegazers, Nothing. Due on February 27th via Run For Cover Records.*
Europe – “Cherokee”
‘The Final Countdown’
Epic – 1986
*Europe – “Cherokee” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvBmSTLn7A0 // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzmJrVSA3Mg (Music Video Version) // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherokee_(Europe_song) // See? We had multiculturalism in the year pop achieved perfection! “Cherokee” is a single by the Swedish rock band Europe, released in 1987. It was the fourth single released internationally from their third studio album ‘The Final Countdown,’ and reached number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The music video is very historically inaccurate.*