Media Monarchy plays Brian Tyler, Jalen Ngonda, Joe Jackson and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for April 16, 2026. ♬
Joe Jackson – “Breakdown” (Inst. // Vinyl)
‘Memphis b/w Breakdown’
A&M Records – 1983
*Joe Jackson – “Breakdown” (Inst. // Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MwHpOfNvu8 // https://www.discogs.com/release/2204006-Joe-Jackson-Memphis // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike’s_Murder // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087722/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike%27s_Murder_(soundtrack) // Mike’s Murder is the 1983 motion picture soundtrack album from the film ‘Mike’s Murder’ that features original music by Joe Jackson. When Jackson was asked to compose a song for the film, he composed several pieces that were released as an album in September 1983. The film was eventually scored by John Barry, with little of Jackson’s music retained.*
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Scott Twynholm – “Theme From Spilt Milk” (Inst.)
‘Spilt Milk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’
Scott Twynholm / Carrel Records – March 27, 2026
*Scott Twynholm – “Theme From Spilt Milk” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/3SfJpkGEuAo // https://open.spotify.com/album/3kBNh1wclCv77LyNE4d79X // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15222426/ // https://youtu.be/s39pI9LBAhw // From ‘Spilt Milk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack),’ available now via Scott Twynholm / Carrel Records.*
Blitz//Berlin – “Blood Of Man” (Inst.)
‘Deathstalker (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’
Raven Banner Releasing – March 27, 2026
*Blitz//Berlin – “Blood Of Man” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/kvAXK-gAu3U // https://open.spotify.com/album/3E3dig9WdNStVEZEDBW0z7 // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33996087/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathstalker_(1983_film) // From ‘Deathstalker (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack),’ available now via Raven Banner Releasing.*
Brian Tyler – “Super Mario Galaxy” (Inst.)
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’
Back Lot Music – April 1, 2026
*Brian Tyler – “Super Mario Galaxy” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/juc8bzyNSY4 // https://open.spotify.com/album/4iexP0v3Nax6gDm2gkgIw8 // https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28650488/ // From ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack),’ available now via Back Lot Music.*
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Jesse Davis – “Choctaw Alley” (Inst.)
‘Reflections’
La Reserve Records – April 3, 2026
*Jesse Davis – “Choctaw Alley” (Inst.) https://youtu.be/0tdVFy2gP5w // https://open.spotify.com/album/7EOFqTkSD5jBrcwZeWCDKl // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Davis_(saxophonist) // From ‘Reflections,’ the just-released album by New Orleans jazz saxophonist, Jesse Davis. Available now via La Reserve Records.*
Caity Gyorgy – “Loads of Love”
‘Loads of Love’
La Reserve Records – April 3, 2026
*Caity Gyorgy – “Loads of Love” https://youtu.be/VKvshEyx1kM // https://www.caitygyorgy.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caity_Gyorgy // The title track of the just-released three-song single by Canadian jazz singer, Caity Gyorgy, available now via La Reserve Records.*
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Joey Quiñones – “Driftin'”
‘Inna Soul Steady Situation’
Colemine Records – May 29, 2026
*Joey Quiñones – “Driftin'” https://joeyquiones.bandcamp.com/track/driftin // From ‘Inna Soul Steady Situation,’ the upcoming album by Los Angeles soul singer, Joey Quiñones. Due on May 29th via Colemine Records.*
PM Warson – “You Gotta Understand” (w/Carmy Love)
‘You Gotta Understand / Thinking Of Leaving’
Acid Jazz Records – April 3, 2026
*PM Warson – “You Gotta Understand” (w/Carmy Love) https://pmwarson.bandcamp.com/track/you-gotta-understand // The A-side of ‘You Gotta Understand / Thinking Of Leaving,’ the just-released 7″ by the duo of rising UK soul singer, Carmy Love, and UK musician, producer and songwriter, PM Warson. Available now via Acid Jazz Records.*
Jalen Ngonda – “Doctrine of Love”
‘Doctrine of Love’
Daptone Records – May 31, 2026
*Jalen Ngonda – “Doctrine of Love” https://jalenngonda.bandcamp.com/track/doctrine-of-love // Last seen on our #BestOf2025, here’s the title track of the upcoming album by London soul singer, Jalen Ngonda. Due on May 31st via Daptone Records.*
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Joe Jackson – “The Face”
‘Hope and Fury’
earMUSIC – April 10, 2026
*Joe Jackson – “The Face” https://open.qobuz.com/track/367529144 // https://open.spotify.com/track/60hzvUQCUAES7eMnCE7atA // http://joejackson.com // From ‘Hope and Fury,’ the just-released album by Joe Jackson, available now via earMUSIC.*
Joe Jackson – “Memphis” (Inst. // Vinyl)
‘Memphis b/w Breakdown’
A&M Records – 1983
*Joe Jackson – “Memphis” (Inst. // Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfvi8CEsrxA // https://search.brave.com/search?q=Joe+Jackson+Memphis // Joe Jackson the Musician released the song “Memphis” in 1983 as a single from the soundtrack of the film ‘Mike’s Murder’. The track peaked at number 85 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and is characterized by a rockabilly style with an organ intro VERY reminiscent of the Spencer Davis Group’s “Gimme Some Lovin'”. Joe Jackson the Basketball Player is a former guard for the University of Memphis Tigers who was named the 2013 Conference USA Player of the Year.*
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Frank Sinatra – “You Make Me Feel So Young” // “Old Devil Moon”
‘Songs For Swingin’ Lovers’
Capitol Records/UMe/Signature Sinatra – March 27, 2026
*Frank Sinatra – “You Make Me Feel So Young” // “Old Devil Moon” https://open.spotify.com/track/2WaYW84yWij5NSCpgSeU2R // https://open.spotify.com/track/0AykdQHQQv8GFTcWCRa9q9 // https://www.discogs.com/release/36893461-Frank-Sinatra-Songs-For-Swingin-Lovers // https://store.bluenote.com/products/frank-sinatra-songs-for-swingin-lovers-lp-tone-poet-vinyl-series // Here’s two from the 2026 reissue of Frank Sinatra’s 1956 smash hit LP, ‘Songs For Swingin’ Lovers’. Kevin Gray remastered the well-recorded gem from the original mono master tape and the result must be heard to be believed!*