Media Monarchy plays Three For Silver, Dirty Blonde, Fai Laci and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for March 16, 2026. ♬
Arctic Monkeys – “She’s Thunderstorms” (Vinyl)
‘Suck It And See’
Domino – Jun. 6, 2011
*Arctic Monkeys – “She’s Thunderstorms” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1sjJjmpQ6A // https://www.discogs.com/release/12127980-Arctic-Monkeys-Suck-It-And-See // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suck_It_and_See // https://genius.com/Arctic-monkeys-shes-thunderstorms-lyrics // https://mediamonarchy.com/20251208pumpupthavolume/ // This song came about when Alex Turner was looking for a new way to complement someone, at the time he was in New York and there was a… you guessed it, thunderstorm. We played another fookin’ “Shalalala” from their fourth album back in December – Arctic Mondays!*
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Three For Silver – “Long Way Down”
Digital Single
Three For Silver – February 20, 2026
*Three For Silver – “Long Way Down” https://threeforsilver.bandcamp.com/track/long-way-down // Here’s the new single – and the new sound – by the ever-changing Three For Silver, available now via the band.*
Basement – “Wired”
‘Wired’
Run For Cover Records – May 8, 2026
*Basement – “Wired” https://youtu.be/Sr-TsPc20N8 // https://basementuk.lnk.to/wiredbbd // The title track of the upcoming first new album in eight years by British alternative rock band, Basement, due on May 8th via Run For Cover Records.*
The Wave Pictures – “Alice”
‘Gained / Lost’
Bella Union – February 27, 2026
*The Wave Pictures – “Alice” https://thewavepictures.bandcamp.com/track/alice // https://bfan.link/gained-lost // Here’s another track from ‘Gained/Lost,’ the just-released album by UK rock band, The Wave Pictures. Available now via Bella Union.*
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Dirty Blonde – “Indie Sleaze”
Digital Single
Kartel Music Group – March 4, 2026
*Dirty Blonde – “Indie Sleaze” https://dirtydirtyblondeblonde.bandcamp.com/track/indie-sleaze // Here’s the hot new single by UK duo, Dirty Blonde, available now via Kartel Music Group.*
TV Star – “Out Of My Bag”
‘Music For Heads’
Father/Daughter Records – April 24, 2026
*TV Star – “Out Of My Bag” https://tvstar.bandcamp.com/track/out-of-my-bag // From ‘Music For Heads,’ the upcoming debut album by Seattle band TV Star, due on April 24th via Father/Daughter Records.*
Lucky Break – “City Lights”
‘Made It!’
Fire Records – May 8, 2026
*Lucky Break – “City Lights” https://luckybreakofficial.bandcamp.com/track/city-lights // From ‘Made It!,’ the upcoming debut album by San Francisco-based singer-songwriter, Lucky Break. Due on May 8th via Fire Records.*
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Fai Laci – “Elephant”
‘Elephant In The Room’
Easy Eye Sound – June 26, 2026
*Fai Laci – “Elephant” https://failaci.bandcamp.com/track/elephant // https://www.failaci.com // The second single to preview ‘Elephant In The Room,’ the upcoming Dan Auerbach-produced album by Boston band, Fai Laci. Due on June 26th via Easy Eye Sound.*
The Actions – “Take More”
‘Take More’
Stellato/Niteo Records – March 3, 2026
*The Actions – “Take More” https://theactions.bandcamp.com/track/take-more // https://linktr.ee/theactions // Here’s the title track of the just-released EP, and the first new music in five years by British duo, The Actions. Available now via Stellato/Niteo Records.*
Prism Shores – “I Didn’t Mean to Change My Mind”
‘Softest Attack’
Meritorio Records – April 10, 2026
*Prism Shores – “I Didn’t Mean to Change My Mind” https://prismshores.bandcamp.com/track/i-didnt-mean-to-change-my-mind // From ‘Softest Attack,’ the upcoming album by Montreal band, Prism Shores. Due on April 10th via Meritorio Records.*
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Wintersleep – “Stranger Now”
‘Wishing Moon’
Dine Alone Records – March 27, 2026
*Wintersleep – “Stranger Now” https://wintersleep.bandcamp.com/track/stranger-now // From ‘Wishing Moon,’ the upcoming album by Nova Scotia rock band, Wintersleep. Due on March 27th via Dine Alone Records.*
zzzahara – “I Can Be Yours” (w/Winter)
‘Distant Lands’
Lex Records – August 7, 2026
*zzzahara – “I Can Be Yours” (w/Winter) https://zzzahara.bandcamp.com/track/i-can-be-yours-feat-winter // From ‘Distant Lands,’ the upcoming fourth album by Los Angeles-based artist, zzzahara. Due on August 7th via Lex Records.*
Ultimate Fakebook – “She Don’t Even Know My Name”
‘This Will Be Laughing Week’
Noisome/Sony 550 – July 25, 2000
*Ultimate Fakebook – “She Don’t Even Know My Name” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXkzxgs1vbc // https://mediamonarchy.com/20250516morningmonarchy/ // “At my funeral, just play ‘Home Sweet Home'”*