Media Monarchy plays The Pretty Reckless, Donnie Vie, UltraBomb and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for April 13, 2026. ♬
Coffin Hunters – “Skeleton Key” (Flexi)
‘Skeleton Key’
Hen House Brewing Co./The Next Record Store – Unknown Release Date
*Coffin Hunters – “Skeleton Key” (Flexi) ANOTHER MONARCHY EXCLUSIVE! // https://www.discogs.com/artist/6740540-Coffin-Hunters // https://coffinhunters1.bandcamp.com/ // This flexi song isn’t listed anywhere on the bands pages and it’s not on Discogs. “Heavy Metal Rock and Roll from the North Bay.” I’ve got another one from the same company to close the show and – I do really want to get into making flexis for Monarchy.*
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The Pretty Reckless – “When I Wake Up”
‘Dear God’
Fearless Records – June 26, 2026
*The Pretty Reckless – “When I Wake Up” https://theprettyreckless.bandcamp.com/track/when-i-wake-up-1 // https://link.theprettyreckless.com/deargod // The second single to preview ‘Dear God,’ the upcoming album by The Pretty Reckless, due on June 26th via Fearless Records.*
Kiss The Scientist – “I Gave You $10 to Buy Pringles But You Didn’t Give Me Change Back (Pringles Aren’t $10)”
‘Better In My Head’
Take This To Heart Records – March 13, 2026
*Kiss The Scientist – “I Gave You $10 to Buy Pringles But You Didn’t Give Me Change Back (Pringles Aren’t $10)” https://kissthescientist.bandcamp.com/track/i-gave-you-10-to-buy-pringles-but-you-didnt-give-me-change-back-pringles-arent-10-2 // https://linktr.ee/kissthescientist // From ‘Better In My Head,’ the just-released album by Los Angeles band, Kiss The Scientist. Available now via Take This To Heart Records.*
Florentenes – “Undiscovered Colours”
Digital Single
Florentenes / FAE – March 25, 2026
*Florentenes – “Undiscovered Colours” https://youtu.be/j5-Kp0bGuXc // https://orcd.co/undiscoveredcolours // https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-03-07/meet-up-and-coming-teenage-band-florentenes-with-one-member-still-in-school // We’re likely twenty minutes ahead of the rest of the world as we showcase the new single by teenage UK band, Florentenes, available now via Florentenes / FAE.*
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Marc Valentine – “NY UAP”
‘Uncommon Side Effects’
Wicked Cool Records – April 10, 2026
*Marc Valentine – “NY UAP” https://youtu.be/IXVG5z3sJKQ // https://orcd.co/marcvalentinenyuap // From ‘Uncommon Side Effects,’ the upcoming album by UK-based power-pop auteur, Marc Valentine. Due on April 10th via Wicked Cool Records.*
Donnie Vie – “Plain Jane”
‘Plain Jane’
Wicked Cool Records – February 6, 2026
*Donnie Vie – “Plain Jane” https://youtu.be/9qCVQoJIwwc // https://orcd.co/donnievieplainjane // Here’s the title track and the A-side of the just-released 7″ by Enuff Z’Nuff’s founding vocalist and primary songwriter, Donnie Vie. Available now via Wicked Cool Records.*
Banda AL9 – “She Can Do It All”
‘Hey! Hey! We’re Banda AL9’
Wicked Cool Records – July 17, 2026
*Banda AL9 – “She Can Do It All” https://youtu.be/AkyZnWAOUCk // https://orcd.co/bandaal9shecandoitall // From ‘Hey! Hey! We’re Banda AL9,’ the upcoming U.S. debut album by Brazilian band, Banda AL9. Due on July 17th via Wicked Cool Records.*
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Chief State – “April Showers”
‘Keep Your Friends Closer’
Mutant League Records – April 17, 2026
*Chief State – “April Showers” https://youtu.be/wUPOR0VN_0o // https://orcd.co/vzazpj2 // From ‘Keep Your Friends Closer,’ the upcoming album by Vancouver pop punk stalwarts, Chief State. Due on April 17th via Mutant League Records.*
Ultrabomb – “Checked Out”
‘The Bridges That We Burn’
DC-Jam Records – April 3, 2026
*Ultrabomb – “Checked Out” https://youtu.be/zHHcA5vGmNc // https://tlgent.ffm.to/ultrabomb-checked-out // From ‘The Bridges That We Burn,’ the just-released album by Ultrabomb – the trio of Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü), Derek O’Brien (Social Distortion, Agent Orange, Adolescents) and Ryan Smith (Soul Asylum). Available now via DC-Jam Records.*
Gottlieb – “Pipe Bomb”
‘The Far Fallen Fruit’
Quiet Panic – May 1, 2026
*Gottlieb – “Pipe Bomb” https://youtu.be/HG45SMZYpx0 // https://orcd.co/pipebomb // From ‘The Far Fallen Fruit,’ the upcoming album by Los Angeles anarcho-punk outfit, Gottlieb. Due on May 1st via Quiet Panic.*
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Mountain Head – “Bayonet”
Digital Single
Mountain Head – March 26, 2026
*Mountain Head – “Bayonet” https://youtu.be/TTOEKt5Olko // https://go.mountainheadmusic.com/bayonet // Here’s the new single by Canadian trio, Mountain Head, available now as an independent release via the artist.*
Basement – “The Way I Feel”
‘WIRED’
Run For Cover Records – May 8, 2026
*Basement – “The Way I Feel” https://basement.bandcamp.com/track/the-way-i-feel // https://basementuk.lnk.to/thewayifeel // The third single to preview ‘WIRED,’ the upcoming first new album in eight years by UK band, Basement. Due on May 8th via Run For Cover Records.*
TV Star – “Reality Cheque”
‘Music For Heads’
Father/Daughter Records – April 24, 2026
*TV Star – “Reality Cheque” https://youtu.be/LQF6AoD_lWM // https://bio.to/tvstar // From ‘Music For Heads,’ the upcoming album by Seattle band, TV Star. Due on April 24th via Father/Daughter Records.*
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Sloe Noon – “Principle I”
‘Principles In The Way Of Progress’
Dalliance Recordings – March 20, 2026
*Sloe Noon – “Principle I” https://sloenoon.bandcamp.com/track/principle-i // https://sloenoon.com // From ‘Principles In The Way Of Progress,’ the just-released EP by Sloe Noon, the project of German singer-songwriter, Anna Olivia Böke. Available now via Dalliance Recordings.*
Ulyssescfm – “Someday” (Flexi)
‘Someday’
Hen House Brewing Co./The Next Record Store – Sep. 27, 2023
*Ulyssescfm – “Someday” (Flexi) https://ulyssescfm.bandcamp.com/track/someday // This one’s not on Discogs either, but we do have a year and release number though! “recorded at home in August 2023 – play loud at 33 1/3 rpm – hhb flexi 005”. Both of these Bay Area flexis were, of course, gifted by Danny.*