Media Monarchy plays Temples, The Menzingers, Pro-Pain and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for March 9, 2026. ♬
Aerosmith – “Rats In The Cellar” (Vinyl)
‘A Big Ten Inch Record’
Columbia – 2002
*Aerosmith – “Rats In The Cellar” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvodHi2_FoQ // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQSZ5xwo3Jc (Live Texxas Jam ’78 Version) // https://www.discogs.com/release/2479902-Aerosmith-A-Big-Ten-Inch-Record // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocks_(Aerosmith_album) // True heads know it’s their best album, I said it back in the 90’s. “Rats In The Cellar” evolved from Fleetwood Mac’s “Rattlesnake Shake”, a staple of the band’s early setlists. Promo vinyl item was given away at selected retail outlets with the purchase of Aerosmith’s O Yeah! compilation collection (2002). It’s a 10-inch record _without_ their song, “Big Ten Inch Record” :eyeroll: Bought at Lost Padres, SFNM*
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Temples – “Jet Stream Heart”
‘BLISS’
Temples / V2 Records – June 26, 2026
*Temples – “Jet Stream Heart” https://youtu.be/hFYKPE68PgE // https://nfan.link/temples // The lead single to preview ‘BLISS,’ the upcoming fifth album by UK alternative rock band, Temples. Due on June 26th via Temples / V2 Records.*
The Wave Pictures – “Gained Lost”
‘Gained / Lost’
Bella Union – February 27, 2026
*The Wave Pictures – “Gained Lost” https://thewavepictures.bandcamp.com/track/gained-lost // https://bfan.link/gained-lost // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wave_Pictures // Here’s the title track of the just-released 20th album by British rock band, The Wave Pictures, available now via Bella Union. David Tattersall on guitar and vocals. A generational talent on guitar, listen to that solo!*
SLIP~ons – “Waiting For Johnny Marr”
‘Overtime’ (EP)
SLIP~ons – February 20, 2026
*SLIP~ons – “Waiting For Johnny Marr” https://slip-ons.bandcamp.com/track/waiting-for-johnny-marr // https://slipons.hearnow.com/overtime // From ‘Overtime,’ the just-released EP by Vancouver quartet, SLIP~ons. Available now via the artist.*
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Criteria – “You Maketh Me”
‘SEIZE!’
Spartan Records – May 22, 2026
*Criteria – “You Maketh Me” https://youtu.be/K8fPDaf7Dyg // https://spartanrecords.com/collections/criteriaband // The lead single to preview ‘SEIZE!,’ the upcoming album by Omaha-based band Criteria, who have just signed with Spartan Records. The band is the long-running (2003) project of ex-Cursive guitarist Steve Pederson. ‘SEIZE!’ is due on May 22nd via Spartan Records.*
Annie Taylor – “Lucidity”
‘Out Of Scale’
Clouds Hill – May 22, 2026
*Annie Taylor – “Lucidity” https://youtu.be/69tAczU8ln0 // https://annietaylor.lnk.to/Luciditynl // The lead single to preview ‘Out Of Scale,’ the upcoming album by Swiss rock band Annie Taylor, due on May 22nd via Clouds Hill.*
Mod Lang – “What I Can’t Have”
‘Borrowed Time’
Just Add Water Records – February 20, 2026
*Mod Lang – “What I Can’t Have” https://modlangdetroit.bandcamp.com/track/what-i-cant-have // From ‘Borrowed Time,’ the just-released debut album by Detroit quartet Mod Lang, available now via Just Add Water Records.*
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A – “Hello Sunshine”
‘PRANG’
Cooking Vinyl – May 22, 2026
*A – “Hello Sunshine” https://therockbandcalleda.bandcamp.com/track/hello-sunshine // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_(band) // The lead single to preview ‘PRANG,’ the upcoming first new album in 20 years by British rock band, A, due on May 22nd via Cooking Vinyl.*
The Menzingers – “Nobody’s Heroes”
Digital Single
Epitaph – February 24, 2026
*The Menzingers – “Nobody’s Heroes” https://themenzingers.bandcamp.com/album/nobodys-heroes // https://themenzingers.com // Here’s the new single by Scranton, Pennsylvania band, The Menzingers, available now via Epitaph.*
Rural France – “Lonely Heart Pyramid Scheme”
‘SLOTHS’
Meritorio Records – May 8, 2026
*Rural France – “Lonely Heart Pyramid Scheme” https://ruralfrance.bandcamp.com/track/lonely-heart-pyramid-scheme // The lead single to preview ‘SLOTHS,’ the upcoming album by UK jangle pop duo Rural France, due on May 8th via Meritorio Records.*
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Little Barrie – “More Bad Miles Of Road”
‘Gravity Freeze’
Easy Eye Sound – May 22, 2026
*Little Barrie – “More Bad Miles Of Road” https://littlebarrie.bandcamp.com/track/more-bad-miles-of-road // https://www.littlebarrie.com // The lead single to preview ‘Gravity Freeze’ (produced in the UK by Rupert Lyddon & Barrie Cadogan), the upcoming album by UK psych rock band, Little Barrie. Due on May 22nd via Easy Eye Sound.*
The Tammy Shine – “Junk Mail”
‘Ok Shine Ok’
Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records – February 20, 2026
*The Tammy Shine – “Junk Mail” https://hhbtm.bandcamp.com/track/junk-mail // https://www.hhbtm.com/product/the-tammy-shine-ok-shine-ok/ // From ‘Ok Shine Ok,’ the just-released debut solo album by Tammy Ealom, the creative force and frontwoman of Denver band, Dressy Bessy. Available now via Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records.*
Pro-Pain – “Oceans Of Blood”
‘Stone Cold Anger’
Napalm Records – May 15, 2026
*Pro-Pain – “Oceans Of Blood” https://pro-pain.bandcamp.com/track/oceans-of-blood // http://www.pro-pain.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro-Pain // The lead single to preview ‘Stone Cold Anger,’ the upcoming album by NYC rock band Pro-Pain, due on May 15th via Napalm Records.*