Media Monarchy plays Kristen Wiig, Dames Brown, Grupo Um and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for February 5, 2026. ♬
The Beckley Gospel Belles – “Dip Your Finger In Some Water” (Vinyl)
‘It’s No Wonder I Sing’
Not On Label – 1971
*The Beckley Gospel Belles – “Dip Your Finger In Some Water” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_FW9bs-7y4 // https://namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics/viewtopic.php?t=12807 // https://mediamonarchy.com/20260108pumpupthavolume/ // We played the title cut back on the Jan. 8, 2026 PUTV! The phrase “Dip Your Finger In Some Water” originates from Luke 16:24 in the Bible, where the rich man, suffering in Hades, pleads with Abraham: “Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in agony in this fire.” This moment symbolizes his desperate, last-minute request for relief—so minimal it requires only a fingertip of water—highlighting the stark contrast between his former luxury and current torment.*
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Ian Arber – “Risks Worth Taking” (Inst.)
‘Red Eye: Season 2 (Original Series Soundtrack)’
Madison Gate Records – January 9, 2026
*Ian Arber – “Risks Worth Taking” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/LWU4MaBBvYI // https://open.spotify.com/album/0Ekygqhn5CVFyMZoDAcKQW // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23897504/ // From ‘Red Eye: Season 2 (Original Series Soundtrack),’ available now via Madison Gate Records.*
Anne Nikitin – “Stay Calm” (Inst.)
‘Hijack: Seasons 1 & 2 (Apple Original Series Soundtrack)’
Apple Video Programming – January 14, 2026
*Anne Nikitin – “Stay Calm” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/KlQuPT2oBGc // https://open.spotify.com/album/5C7bUkoyYAUxpbV2fVvJ2H // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19854762/ // From ‘Hijack: Seasons 1 & 2 (Apple Original Series Soundtrack),’ available now via Apple Video Programming.*
Kristen Wiig – “I Had A Ball”
‘Palm Royale Season 2 (Apple TV Original Series Soundtrack)’
Masterworks – January 14, 2026
*Kristen Wiig – “I Had A Ball” https://youtu.be/tjzOF5qb2_I // https://open.spotify.com/album/2YYzMYQCr9LF1105qkAXKT // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8888540/ // From ‘Palm Royale Season 2 (Apple TV Original Series Soundtrack),’ composed by Jeff Toyne, available now via Masterworks.*
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Joel Ross – “Wisdom Is Eternal (For Barry Harris)” (Inst.)
‘Gospel Music’
Blue Note Records – January 30, 2026
*Joel Ross – “Wisdom Is Eternal (For Barry Harris)” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/5-zHDVS9BIc // https://joelross.lnk.to/WisdomIsEternalID // From ‘Gospel Music,’ the just-released album by celebrated vibraphonist, Joel Ross. Available now via Blue Note Records.*
Lucía – “You Taught My Heart To Sing” (McCoy Tyner & Jackie McClean Cover)
‘Lucía (Deluxe Edition)’
La Reserve Records – January 30, 2026
*Lucía – “You Taught My Heart To Sing” (McCoy Tyner & Jackie McClean Cover) https://youtu.be/tRYSls4E6FY // https://open.spotify.com/album/4WfFQctJYnuRLusndI1lnx // https://downbeat.com/news/detail/lucia-from-mexico-with-jazz // This cover of McCoy Tyner & Jackie McClean (1985), written by Tyner and Sammy Cahn, is included on ‘Lucía (Deluxe Edition)’, the just-released expanded edition of the Mexican jazz singer’s 2025 debut album, available now via La Reserve Records.*
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Marva Von Theo – “The Self-Destructive Me”
Digital Single
Marva Von Theo – January 30, 2026
*Marva Von Theo – “The Self-Destructive Me” https://marvavontheo.bandcamp.com/track/the-self-destructive-me // https://music.marvavontheo.com/selfdestructive // Here’s the just-released single by dark pop singer and songwriter Marva Von Theo, available now as an independent release via the artist.*
Ruby and The Clumsy Dollies – “Right Through Me”
Digital Single
Cheersquad Records & Tapes – January 29, 2026
*Ruby and The Clumsy Dollies – “Right Through Me” https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/track/right-through-me // The second single to preview ‘New and Improved’, the upcoming debut album (TBA) by NYC rock band Ruby and The Clumsy Dollies, the single is available now via Cheersquad Records & Tapes.*
Michelle David & The True-Tones – “You’ll Never Know”
‘Soul Woman’
Record Kicks – February 27, 2026
*Michelle David & The True-Tones – “You’ll Never Know” https://michelledavidandthetruetones.bandcamp.com/track/youll-never-know // The new single to preview ‘Soul Woman’, the upcoming album by Michelle David & The True-Tones, due on February 27, 2026 via Record Kicks.*
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Dames Brown – “Take Me As I Am”
‘Take Me As I Am (Extended Mixes)’
Defected Records – January 21, 2026
*Dames Brown – “Take Me As I Am” https://dames-brown.bandcamp.com/track/take-me-as-i-am-3 // From ‘Take Me As I Am (Extended Mixes),’ the just-released debut album by Detroit trio, Dames Brown. Available now via Defected Records.*
Grupo Um – “Absurdo Mudo” (Inst.)
‘Nineteen Seventy Seven’
Far Out Recordings – January 30, 2026
*Grupo Um – “Absurdo Mudo” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/rMX7zJFFqy4 // https://www.faroutrecordings.com/artist/396914-grupo-um // https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grupo_Um // From ‘Nineteen Seventy Seven,’ the just-released album by Brazilian jazz/fusion outfit, Grupo Um. The album, which was recorded in 1977 and previously-unreleased, has resided in the band’s vault ever since and is being released as the band celebrates its 50th anniversary. Available now for the first time on LP, CD and digitally, via Far Out Recordings.*
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Carl Perkins – “Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby” // “Blue Suede Shoes”
‘Dance Album Of Carl Perkins’
Intervention Records – December, 2025
*Carl Perkins – “Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby” // “Blue Suede Shoes” https://open.spotify.com/track/75MzeS5tyJDX7a5ZytcqS8 // https://open.spotify.com/track/5d6ZRqgbz26Sg4bk1oifQw // https://www.discogs.com/release/36023110-Carl-Perkins-Dance-Album-Of-Carl-Perkins // Here’s two from the just-released mono reissue of ‘Dance Album Of Carl Perkins,’ originally released on the Sun label in 1957. Intervention Records is responsible for the reissue, mastered and cut all-analog by Kevin Gray, and pressed at 45 RPM on 180gr vinyl, by Gotta Groove Records. You’ll think Carl and his band are in the room with you! Well worth the purchase price.*