Media Monarchy plays Morrissey, KMFDM, Tame Impala and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for February 13, 2026. ♬
B Rich – “Whoa Now” (Inst. // Vinyl)
‘Whoa Now’
Atlantic – 2002
*B Rich – “Whoa Now” (Inst. // Vinyl) ANOTHER MONARCHY EXCLUSIVE! // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-FV1s0kB68 (Music Video Vocals Version) // https://www.discogs.com/release/3034316-B-Rich-Whoa-Now // https://www.whosampled.com/sample/1640/B-Rich-Whoa-Now-Ja’net-DuBois-Movin’-on-Up-(Theme-From-the-Jeffersons)/ // Based off “Movin’ on Up (Theme From the Jeffersons)” by Ja’net DuBois in 1975, this poor Baltimore bastard doesn’t even get a Wikipedia page! B Rich, real name Brian Rich, is a rapper from Baltimore, Maryland. He emerged in 2003 after signing with Atlantic Records, gaining attention with his single, “Whoa Now.” Gifted by Danny!*
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Morrissey – “Notre-Dame”
‘Make-Up Is A Lie’
Sire Records – March 6, 2026
*Morrissey – “Notre-Dame” https://youtu.be/Q44JiUwa2Xg // https://morrissey.lnk.to/MakeUpIsALie // https://theneedledrop.com/news/morrissey-drops-new-single-notre-dame/ // The second single to preview ‘Make-Up Is A Lie,’ the upcoming album by Morrissey, due on March 6th via Sire Records.*
Jessie Ware – “I Could Get Used To This”
‘Superbloom’
Universal Music – April 10, 2026
*Jessie Ware – “I Could Get Used To This” https://youtu.be/RV-ONO_Ok5c // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessie_Ware // From ‘Superbloom,’ the upcoming album by British singer, Jessie Ware. Due on April 10th via Universal Music.*
Sombr – “Homewrecker”
Digital Single
Warner Records – February 5, 2026
*Sombr – “Homewrecker” https://youtu.be/mQezde_qeXw // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sombr // Here’s the new single by singer, songwriter and record producer, Shane Michael Boose – aka Sombr. Available now via Warner Records.*
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The Black Keys – “You Got To Lose”
‘Peaches!’
Easy Eye Sound / Warner Records – May 1, 2026
*The Black Keys – “You Got To Lose” https://youtu.be/4wDH7m-t33A // https://theblackkeys.lnk.to/Peaches // The lead single to preview ‘Peaches!,’ the upcoming album – not by Peaches – but by The Black Keys! Due on May Day via Easy Eye Sound / Warner Records.*
Maisie Peters – “My Regards”
‘Florescence’
Asylum Records UK – May 15, 2026
*Maisie Peters – “My Regards” https://youtu.be/x59r7Sy6jqA // https://maisiepeters.lnk.to/florescenceDE // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maisie_Peters // From ‘Florescence,’ the upcoming album by UK pop singer Maisie Peters, due on May 15th via Asylum Records UK.*
Ladytron – “A Death In London”
‘Paradises’
Nettwerk Music Group – March 20, 2026
*Ladytron – “A Death In London” https://youtu.be/BT3XbAFY71I // https://ladytron.ffm.to/paradises // Here’s the new single to preview ‘Paradises,’ the upcoming album by Ladytron, due on March 20th via Nettwerk Music Group.*
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KMFDM – “YOÜ” (w/Annabella Konietzko)
‘Enemy’
Metropolis Records – February 6, 2026
*KMFDM – “YOÜ” (w/Annabella Konietzko) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AnGCxfKmQA // https://youtu.be/Q3YqB1T1RHE (Teaser Video) // https://kmfdm.net // From ‘Enemy,’ the just-released 24th studio album by KMFDM. Available now via Metropolis Records.*
Tame Impala – “Dracula” (Jennie Remix)
Digital Single
Columbia – February 6, 2026
*Tame Impala – “Dracula” (Jennie Remix) https://youtu.be/0UPDBODtxzw // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennie_(singer) // Here’s s remix of Tame Impala’s 2025 hit single by Blackpink’s Jennie, available now via Columbia.*
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Melanie Martinez – “Possession”
‘Hades’
Atlantic – March 27, 2026
*Melanie Martinez – “Possession” https://youtu.be/47isS1blUiA // https://melaniemartinez.lnk.to/possession // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanie_Martinez // From ‘Hades,’ the upcoming fourth studio album by platinum-selling singer-songwriter, Melanie Martinez. Due on March 27th via Atlantic.*
Bruno Mars – “Locked Out Of Heaven”
‘Unorthodox Jukebox’
Atlantic – Dec. 7, 2012
*Bruno Mars – “Locked Out Of Heaven” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-fA-gBCkj0 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unorthodox_Jukebox // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locked_Out_of_Heaven // “Locked Out of Heaven” is a song by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars from his second studio album, ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ (2012). It was produced by the former three, under their alias, the Smeezingtons along with Mark Ronson, Jeff Bhasker and Emile Haynie.*
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – “Listen To Her Heart” // “I Don’t Know What To Say To You”
‘You’re Gonna Get It!’
Shelter Records – May 2, 1978
*Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – “Listen To Her Heart” // “I Don’t Know What To Say To You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij2zTre2FUw // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x49sFyOZFG4 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You’re_Gonna_Get_It! // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listen_to_Her_Heart // https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/question-tom-pettys-i-dont-know-what-to-say-to-you-b-side.786720/ // “Listen to Her Heart” is a song recorded by American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was released in August 1978 as the second single from their second album, ‘You’re Gonna Get It!’. It peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in October 1978. Petty wrote the song as a response to Ike Turner making advances toward Petty’s wife at the time.*