Media Monarchy plays Iceage, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, The Laissez Fairs and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for March 23, 2026. ♬
Big Guitars From Texas – “Chainsaw” (Inst. // Vinyl)
‘Trash, Twang And Thunder’
Jungle Records – Sep. 22, 1985
*Big Guitars From Texas – “Chainsaw” (Inst. // Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNi8lzWItgE // https://www.discogs.com/release/2820839-Big-Guitars-From-Texas-Trash-Twang-And-Thunder // https://bigguitarsfromtexas.bandcamp.com/album/trash-twang-and-thunder // Recorded and Re-Mixed at Austin’s Riverside Sound. Chainsaw provided by Quality Rental Equipment, South Austin, Texas. Big Guitars from Texas cassette features 14 sizzling instrumentals by six of Austin’s most renowned musicians: Denny Freeman, Evan Johns, Frankie Camaro, Don Leady, Mike Buck and Keith Ferguson. The Album received prestigious recognition and was widely recognized by the industry when in 1985 it was nominated for a Grammy Award. Gifted by Danny!*
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Iceage – “Star”
Digital Single
Mexican Summer – March 11, 2026
*Iceage – “Star” https://youtu.be/1rvqA8rMTu8 // https://iceage.ffm.to/star.oyd // This new single by Danish quintet, Iceage, is the first new music by the band since their 2021 album, ‘Seek Shelter’. The single is available now via Mexican Summer.*
Lowertown – “Big Thumb”
‘Ugly Duckling Union’
Summer Shade – May 22, 2026
*Lowertown – “Big Thumb” https://youtu.be/9nTVki1qyiQ // https://lowertown.lnk.to/bigthumb // From ‘Ugly Duckling Union,’ the upcoming album by NYC duo – Olivia Osby and Avsha Weinberg, aka Lowertown. Due on May 22nd via Summer Shade.*
Gouge Away – “Figurine”
Digital Single
Run For Cover Records – March 11, 2026
*Gouge Away – “Figurine” https://youtu.be/JczHnAfyjcA // https://gougeaway.lnk.to/figurine // Here’s the new single by South Florida punk band, Gouge Away (named for the closing track on Pixies’ ’89 sophomore album, ‘Doolittle’), who have just signed with Run For Cover Records. The single is available now.*
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Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – “Sunburned In London”
Digital Single
I OH YOU – February 3, 2026
*Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – “Sunburned In London” https://rollingblackoutscoastalfever.bandcamp.com/album/sunburned-in-london // https://rollingblackoutscoastalfever.lnk.to/SunburnedInLondon // Here’s the new single by Australian pop psych band, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, available now via I OH YOU – their first release in a decade (and only second release, period) to not be on Sub Pop.*
The Laissez Fairs – “Mustard Rust And Oxblood”
Digital Single
Wild Buffalo High Fidelity – February 13, 2026
*The Laissez Fairs – “Mustard Rust And Oxblood” https://thelaissezfairs.bandcamp.com/track/mustard-rust-and-oxblood // Here’s the new single by Las Vegas garage psych band, The Laissez Fairs, available now via Wild Buffalo High Fidelity.*
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Truthpaste – “Bus Song”
Digital Single
Dirty Hit / Memorials Of Distinction – March 16, 2026
*Truthpaste – “Bus Song” https://youtu.be/wysdb6RCblw // https://truthpaste.ffm.to/bussong // https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/tracks/truthpaste-bus-song // Best band name of the week, hands down! Here’s the new single by London band, Truthpaste, available now via Dirty Hit / Memorials Of Distinction.*
Really Good Time – “Bob Dylan Was On Pawn Stars In 2010”
Digital Single
Twin Music – March 10, 2026
*Really Good Time – “Bob Dylan Was On Pawn Stars In 2010” https://reallygoodtime.bandcamp.com/track/bob-dylan-was-on-pawn-stars-in-2010 // https://open.spotify.com/artist/69sUrcdEMJrukvF581bshp // https://search.brave.com/search?q=Bob+Dylan+Was+On+Pawn+Stars+in+2010 // Here’s the new single by Dublin-based power trio, Really Good Time, available now via Twin Music.*
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Huarinami – “Carried Away”
Digital Single
Huarinami – March 10, 2026
*Huarinami – “Carried Away” https://huarinami.bandcamp.com/track/carried-away // https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ofyQN1ZkLPZrn8PVTnhYd // Here’s the new single by London quartet, Huarinami, available now as an independent release via the band.*
Francis of Delirium – “Little Black Dress”
‘Run, Run Pure Beauty’
Dalliance Recordings – May 29, 2026
*Francis of Delirium – “Little Black Dress” https://francisofdelirium.bandcamp.com/track/little-black-dress // https://www.francisofdelirium.com // From ‘Run, Run Pure Beauty,’ the upcoming album by Luxembourg-based singer-songwriter, Francis of Delirium. Due on May 29th via Dalliance Recordings.*
Malinowski – “Shipwrecks” (w/Aimee Interrupter)
‘Under A Landslide Of Stars’
Dine Alone Records – April 3, 2026
*Malinowski – “Shipwrecks” (w/Aimee Interrupter) https://dinealonerecords.bandcamp.com/track/shipwrecks-feat-aimee-interrupter // https://www.malinowskiworld.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Malinowski // From ‘Under A Landslide Of Stars,’ the upcoming album by Canadian singer-songwriter, Jay Malinowski. Due on April 3rd via Dine Alone Records.*
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Avee Mana – “Exits”
‘Layers’
Howlin Banana Records – February 20, 2026
*Avee Mana – “Exits” https://howlinbananarecords.bandcamp.com/track/exits // From ‘Layers,’ the just-released album by French pop psych band, Avee Mana. Available now via Howlin Banana Records.*
Black Widows – “Shake Yer Body”
Digital Single
Black Widows Empire – February 14, 2026
*Black Widows – “Shake Yer Body” https://blackwidows.bandcamp.com/track/shake-yer-body-2 // https://linktr.ee/blackwidowsrocks // Here’s the new single by Minneapolis surf-psych-punk trio, Black Widows, available now via Black Widows Empire.*
CQ Wrestling – “Pacifico”
‘Resistance’
Truth Records – May 22, 2026
*CQ Wrestling – “Pacifico” https://youtu.be/thwJVYHd9Xo // https://cqwrestling.com/collections/all // The lead single to preview ‘Resistance,’ the upcoming sophomore album by Brighton, UK duo, CQ Wrestling (fka Chappaqua Wrestling). Due on May 22nd via Truth Records.*