Media Monarchy plays Lorne Balfe, Steve White Trio, Vaiano’s Paisanos and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for March 12, 2026. ♬
Gene Kelly And Georges Guetary – “‘S Wonderful” (Vinyl)
‘An American In Paris’
MGM Records – 1951
*Gene Kelly And Georges Guetary – “‘S Wonderful” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Dfi5QS6cIw // https://www.discogs.com/release/3410043-Various-An-American-In-Paris // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_American_in_Paris_(film) // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/’S_Wonderful // https://mediamonarchy.com/20250109pumpupthavolume/ // An American in Paris is a 1951 American musical romantic comedy film inspired by the 1928 jazz-influenced symphonic poem (or tone poem) An American in Paris by George Gershwin. Starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron (her film debut), Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary, and Nina Foch, the film is set in Paris and was directed by Vincente Minnelli from a script by Alan Jay Lerner.*
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Antony Partos – “Dodger’s Theme” (Inst.)
‘The Artful Dodger (Original Series Soundtrack)’
Milan Records – February 12, 2026
*Antony Partos – “Dodger’s Theme” (Inst.) // https://youtu.be/DyInj-FqPW0 // https://open.spotify.com/album/6sfSwu5NJNyc0KGU6jWNbZ // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20285780/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artful_Dodger // From ‘The Artful Dodger (Original Series Soundtrack),’ available now via Milan Records.*
Lorne Balfe – “Life & Death” (Inst.)
‘The Dinosaurs (Soundtrack from the Netflix Documentary Series)’
Netflix Music – March 6, 2026
*Lorne Balfe – “Life & Death” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/W5tHa0ZhSTM // https://open.spotify.com/album/0MWq3vkrnx809T0DQ8dQBQ // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32493765/ // From ‘The Dinosaurs (Soundtrack from the Netflix Documentary Series),’ available now via Netflix Music.*
Chris Benstead – “The What And The Why” (Inst.)
‘Young Sherlock (Prime Original Series Soundtrack)’
Lakeshore Records – March 6, 2026
*Chris Benstead – “The What And The Why” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/lLyazi8kEsc // https://open.spotify.com/album/7LhfuFtyAwxEtmePrgAFVt // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8599532/ // From ‘Young Sherlock (Prime Original Series Soundtrack),’ available now via Lakeshore Records.*
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Matt Dwonszyk – “Morning Dreams” (Live Inst.)
‘Matt Dwonszyk – Live At The Side Door’
Dwonz – March 6, 2026
*Matt Dwonszyk – “Morning Dreams” (Live Inst.) https://youtu.be/xpGPKQRDHfo // https://www.mattdwonszyk.com // From ‘Matt Dwonszyk – Live At The Side Door,’ the just-released album by Connecticut-born, New York-based bassist, composer, arranger, bandleader and educator, Matt Dwonszyk. Available now via the artist. Recorded live at The Side Door Jazz Club, Old Lyme, Connecticut June 14, 2024.*
Carsten Dahl, Reuben Rogers & Gregory Hutchinson – “Minoring Together” (Live Inst.)
‘Into The Storm (Live)’
Storyville Records – March 6, 2026
*Carsten Dahl, Reuben Rogers & Gregory Hutchinson – “Minoring Together” (Live Inst.) https://storyvillerecords.bandcamp.com/track/minoring-together // From ‘Into The Storm (Live),’ the just-released live album (recorded in Copenhagen in 2013), by Danish bassist, Carsten Dahl – and the rhythm section of bassist, Reuben Rogers, and drummer Gregory Hutchinson. Available now via Storyville Records.*
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Steve White Trio – “My Ever Changing Moods” (Inst. Style Council Cover)
‘Soul Drums’
Acid Jazz Records – March 20, 2026
*Steve White Trio – “My Ever Changing Moods” (Inst. Style Council Cover) https://acidjazz.bandcamp.com/track/my-ever-changing-moods // From ‘Soul Drums,’ the upcoming album by prolific UK drummer, Steve White, who is releasing his first album as a bandleader. Due on March 20th via Acid Jazz Records.*
Vaiano’s Paisanos – “Ardo D’amore” (Inst. Frank Fazio and Nullo Romani Cover)
‘Vaiano’s Paisanos’
Jalopy Records – May 1, 2026
*Vaiano’s Paisanos – “Ardo D’amore” (Inst. Frank Fazio and Nullo Romani Cover) https://vaianospaisanos.bandcamp.com/track/ardo-damore // https://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2026/02/vaianos-paisanos-revive-1920s-new-york-on-ardo-damore.html // This cover of the song originally recorded in the 1920’s by banjoist Frank Fazio and violinist Nullo Romani is included on the upcoming self-titled album by Louisville, Kentucky band, Vaiano’s Paisanos – reviving songs by 1920’s and 1930’s immigrant string bands on the album. Due on May 1st via Jalopy Records.*
Motherhood – “Kyle Hangs Ten” (Inst.)
Digital Single
Forward Music Group – February 25, 2026
*Motherhood – “Kyle Hangs Ten” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/CrMHqe7OL-8 // https://bfan.link/kyle-hangs-ten // Here’s the new single by Canadian art/surf rock band, Motherhood, available now via Forward Music Group.*
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Elizabeth and the Catapult – “50/50”
‘Responsible Friend’
Compass Records – April 3, 2026
*Elizabeth and the Catapult – “50/50” https://elizabethandthecatapult.bandcamp.com/track/50-50 // The lead single to preview ‘Responsible Friend,’ the upcoming album by Elizabeth and the Catapult, the solo project of New York-based singer-songwriter, Elizabeth Ziman. Due on April 3rd via Compass Records.*
Marie Fjeldsted – “Like I Was Never Mine”
Digital Single
Celebration Records – February 27, 2026
*Marie Fjeldsted – “Like I Was Never Mine” https://mariefjeldsted.bandcamp.com/track/like-i-was-never-mine // Here’s the new single by Danish pop star, Marie Fjeldsted, available now via Celebration Records.*
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The Chambers Brothers – “All Strung Out Over You” // “Uptown”
‘The Time Has Come’
Music On Vinyl / Columbia – January 13, 2026
*The Chambers Brothers – “All Strung Out Over You” // “Uptown” https://open.spotify.com/track/0euIaQTOwQmFlB2KLoY5Kv // https://open.spotify.com/track/7jdaancLRhdfIU8Ujawi9i // https://www.discogs.com/release/36324553-The-Chambers-Brothers-The-Time-Has-Come // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_Clark // Here’s two from the 2026 Music On Vinyl reissue of ‘Time Has Come,’ originally released on Columbia in 1967 by The Chambers Brothers. The album’s 11-plus minute title track, written by Joe and Willie Chambers, is still a staple on classic rock stations in its two and a half minute single version. The new reissue is available only via your favorite record importer, and it’s well worth the effort to obtain, as it sounds fantastic!*