Media Monarchy plays Fred Again. x Danny Brown, Cosmic Gate x Pretty Pink, Lilly Palmer x Space 92 and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for March 3, 2026. ♬
Justice – “On’n’On” (Vinyl)
‘On’n’On’
Ed Banger Records/Because Music – Feb. 7, 2012
*Justice – “On’n’On” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6RqBUa3nq8 // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIW1m3jbEsg (Music Video Version) // https://www.discogs.com/release/3390937-Justice-OnnOn // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio,_Video,_Disco // Audio, Video, Disco[a] is the second studio album by French electronic music duo Justice, released on 24 October 2011 by Ed Banger Records and Because Music in France, and Elektra Records in the US. The album received positive reviews from critics and had a positive commercial performance. Five singles were released from the album, which were “Civilization”, the title track, “On’n’On”, “New Lands” and “Helix”. This is from my rare 10″ single of “On’n’On” – featuring Morgan Phalen (Diamond Nights) on vocals*
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Fred Again. – “OK OK” (Hamdi Remix w/Danny Brown x JPEGMAFIA)
Digital Single
Warner Music UK – Jan. 30, 2026
*Fred Again. – “OK OK” (Hamdi Remix w/Danny Brown x JPEGMAFIA) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5p1giJ2jlY // https://djmag.com/news/fred-again-drops-hamdi-remix-of-ok-ok-featuring-danny-brown-beam-parisi-and-jpegmafia-listen // The dubstep remix features guest vocals from Danny Brown, BEAM and JPEGMAFIA, as well as additional production from PARISI. Hamdi’s rework of ‘OK OK’ is the first taste of Fred again..’s upcoming ‘USB002 REMIXES’ project, which features seven remixes of tracks from his recent ‘USB002’ release. The full remix EP is out on 6th March, and the other artists who feature across it are under wraps.*
Cosmic Gate & Pretty Pink – “Bloom” (Inst.)
‘Perspectives’
Black Hole Recordings – February 13, 2026
*Cosmic Gate & Pretty Pink – “Bloom” (Inst.) https://cosmicgate.bandcamp.com/track/bloom // https://cosmicgate.lnk.to/perspectives // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_Gate // From ‘Perspectives,’ the just-released album by longstanding (1999) German duo, Cosmic Gate. Available now via Black Hole Recordings.*
Lilly Palmer – “Vicious Chords” (Inst. Ext. Mix)
Digital Single
Amanda Music / Kontor Records / Spannung Records – February 13, 2026
*Lilly Palmer – “Vicious Chords” (Inst. Ext. Mix) https://lillypalmer.bandcamp.com/album/vicious-chords // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilly_Palmer // Here’s the new single by German DJ and producer, Lilly Palmer, available now via Amanda Music / Kontor Records / Spannung Records. Plus whatever Space 72 is.*
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Ragger – “Sunflower Slow Drag” (Inst.)
‘Euphonic Sounds’
Hausu Mountain – February 10, 2026
*Ragger – “Sunflower Slow Drag” (Inst.) https://ragger.bandcamp.com/track/sunflower-slow-drag // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunflower_Slow_Drag // This cover of the 1901 ragtime composition by Scott Joplin and Scott Hayden is included on ‘Euphonic Sounds,’ the just-released debut album of ragtime covers by Ragger, the duo of Marc Riordan and Jon Leland. Available now via Hausu Mountain.*
Chapman Pond Music – “Way Down Home”
‘Way Down Home- Altered Sound Recordings from 1925’
Chapman Pond Music – January 15, 2026
*Chapman Pond Music – “Way Down Home” https://chapmanpondmusic.bandcamp.com/track/way-down-home-the-shannon-four // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Revelers // This altered version of The Shannon Four’s 1925 song is included on ‘Way Down Home – Altered Sound Recordings from 1925,’ the just-released album by Florida electronic music outfit, Chapman Pond Music. Available now via the artist.*
Scan 7 – “Random Soul” (Inst.)
‘Resurfaced’
Tresor Records – March 20, 2026
*Scan 7 – “Random Soul” (Inst.) https://tresorberlin.bandcamp.com/track/random-soul-2 // The lead single to preview the upcoming reissue of ‘Resurfaced,’ the 1999 album by Detroit techno producer, Scan 7. Due on March 20th via German label Tresor Records.*
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Orbital – “Chime” (Inst.)
‘Chime’
FFRR – December 1989
*Orbital – “Chime” (Inst.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAxB2EnJvtY // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chime_(Orbital_song) // “Chime” is the debut single from the British electronic group Orbital. It was originally recorded on cassette tape and allegedly cost less than £1 to produce. The track was originally released in December 1989 and was a big underground success.*
A Guy Called Gerald – “Cybergen” (Inst.)
‘Black Secret Technology’
Juice Box – Feb. 1, 1995
*A Guy Called Gerald – “Cybergen” (Inst.) https://aguycalledgerald.bandcamp.com/track/cybergen // https://aguycalledgerald.bandcamp.com/album/black-secret-technology-remastered // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Secret_Technology // Gerald’s role in the development of drum n’ bass cannot be over stressed. ‘Black Secret Technology’ is dreamy, ethereal, other-worldly even. Gerald’s sound has taken flight, soared away from street-tough realism and now dwells in the fluffy, weightless clouds of the imagination.*
Aphex Twin – “Acrid Avid Jam Shred” (Inst.)
‘…I Care Because You Do’
Warp Records – Apr. 24, 1995
*Aphex Twin – “Acrid Avid Jam Shred” (Inst.) https://aphextwin.bandcamp.com/track/acrid-avid-jam-shred // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…I_Care_Because_You_Do // ‘…I Care Because You Do’ marked James’s return to a beat-driven sound following the mostly ambient album ‘Selected Ambient Works Volume II’ (1994), and combines abrasive rhythms with symphonic and ambient elements. The cover artwork is a self-portrait of James. Thanks to Prince Moutai for the paintings of Frankie! https://www.brianoart.com*
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Justice – “On’n’On” (Video Village Remix // Vinyl)
‘On’n’On’
Ed Banger Records/Because Music – Feb. 7, 2012
*Justice – “On’n’On” (Video Village Remix // Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIDoa_ygzg4 // https://www.discogs.com/artist/2611469-Video-Village // The second cut from the A side is this remix by Video Village, underground remixers named after old VHS rentals stores, I assume. Ah, thanks to a commenter: “Video Village is So Me, Ed Banger’s graphic designer. So far he’s remixed MGMT, Justice and Breakbot.”*