Media Monarchy plays Groove Armada, Sofia Kourtesis, Lice (Aesop Rock x Homeboy Sandman) and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for March 24, 2026. ♬
Video: Media Monarchy’s Spring DJ Marathon
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Faithless – “We Come 1” (Wookie Remix // Vinyl)
‘We Come 1’
Cheeky Records – Aug. 2001
*Faithless – “We Come 1” (Wookie Remix // Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfCf6LlQaYU // https://www.discogs.com/release/132607-Faithless-We-Come-1 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Come_1 // https://x.com/mediamonarchy/status/1639329504341393426 // “We Come 1” is a song by British electronic band Faithless from their third studio album, ‘Outrospective’ (2001). “We Come 1” reached number three in the United Kingdom, making it the joint-highest-charting Faithless song on the UK Singles Chart along with the 1996 re-release of “Insomnia”. The single also reached the top three in Denmark, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands, Norway, and Romania.*
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Groove Armada – “Love’s Theme”
Digital Single
Glitterbox Recordings – March 13, 2026
*Groove Armada – “Love’s Theme” https://youtu.be/8gM_dD_AaH4 // https://groovearmada.com // https://defected.com/glitterbox // Here’s the new single and Glitterbox Recordings debut by UK duo, Groove Armada. The single is available now.*
Sofia Kourtesis – “Los Poemas No Siempre Riman”
‘DJ-Kicks: Sofia Kourtesis’
!K7 Records – March 27, 2026
*Sofia Kourtesis – “Los Poemas No Siempre Riman” https://sofiakourtesis.bandcamp.com/track/los-poemas-no-siempre-riman-dj-kicks-4 // From ‘DJ-Kicks: Sofia Kourtesis,’ the upcoming various artists compilation album curated by Peruvian DJ and producer, Sofia Kourtesis. Due on March 27th via !K7 Records. The title translates to “Poems Don’t Always Rhyme”.*
DJ Heartstring & Baugruppe90 – “What Music Felt Like In 2007”
Digital Single
Steel City Dance Discs – March 12, 2026
*DJ Heartstring & Baugruppe90 – “What Music Felt Like In 2007” https://djheartstring.bandcamp.com/track/what-music-felt-like-in-2007 // Here’s the new single by German producers DJ Heartstring & Baugruppe90, available now via Steel City Dance Discs.*
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Lice (Aesop Rock x Homeboy Sandman) – “Who Sent You?”
‘Miami Lice: Season Four’
Rhymesayers Entertainment – March 11, 2026
*Lice (Aesop Rock x Homeboy Sandman) – “Who Sent You?” https://aesoprockhomeboysandman.bandcamp.com/track/who-sent-you // From ‘Miami Lice: Season Four,’ the just-released fourth installment in the ongoing Miami Lice series by Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman. Available now via Rhymesayers Entertainment.*
Mandy, Indiana – “Sicko!” (w/Billy Woods)
‘URGH’
Sacred Bones Records – February 6, 2026
*Mandy, Indiana – “Sicko!” (w/Billy Woods) https://mandyindiana.bandcamp.com/track/sicko-ft-billy-woods // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy,_Indiana // From ‘URGH,’ the just-released album and Sacred Bones debut by Manchester quartet, Mandy, Indiana. Available now via Sacred Bones Records.*
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Alinka – “It’s Magic”
‘Changes’
!K7 Records – February 26, 2026
*Alinka – “It’s Magic” https://alinka.bandcamp.com/track/its-magic-2 // https://linktr.ee/alinkatwirl // Some weird house from ‘Changes,’ the just-released EP by Berlin-based, Chicago-native producer, Alinka. Available now via !K7 Records.*
Promising/Youngster – “Nevermind” (Inst.)
‘Navaras’
Analogical Force – February 20, 2026
*Promising/Youngster – “Nevermind” (Inst.) https://analogicalforce.bandcamp.com/track/nevermind // From ‘Navaras,’ the just-released four-song 12″ by Spanish producer, Promising/Youngster. Available now via Analogical Force.*
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Makeup and Vanity Set – “RAVE2DEATH”
‘CHIPPY’
Makeup and Vanity Set – March 3, 2026
*Makeup and Vanity Set – “RAVE2DEATH” https://makeupandvanityset.bandcamp.com/track/rave2death // From ‘CHIPPY,’ the just-released digital EP by Nashville’s Makeup and Vanity Set, available now as an independent release via the artist.*
Midori Hirano – “Illuminance” (Inst.)
‘OTONOMA’
Thrill Jockey Records – February 20, 2026
*Midori Hirano – “Illuminance” (Inst.) https://midorih.bandcamp.com/track/illuminance // https://www.midorihirano.com // From ‘OTONOMA,’ the just-released 10-song album by Berlin-based Japanese musician, composer and sound designer, Midori Hirano. Available now via Thrill Jockey Records.*
Charles Manier – “Bang Bang Lover” (Inst. James T. Cotton’s Dance Mix)
‘Bang Bang Lover’
Ghostly International – May 6, 2022
*Charles Manier – “Bang Bang Lover” (Inst. James T. Cotton’s Dance Mix) https://ghostly.bandcamp.com/track/bang-bang-lover-james-t-cottons-dance-mix // https://www.discogs.com/release/57111-Charles-Manier-Bang-Bang-Lover // From the debut 12″ by Michigan electro-funk producer, Charles Manier, originally released on Ghostly International in 2002.*