Media Monarchy plays Social Distortion, Pig, The Real McKenzies and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for April 20, 2026. ♬
Envy – “I Believe In You” (Vinyl)
‘I Believe In You’
Atco – 1987
*Envy – “I Believe In You” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOJ3msKtDn4 // https://www.discogs.com/release/7732835-Envy-I-Believe-In-You // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Stile // Gina Stile got into a band with her sister when she was 13. At 19, she opened up for Aerosmith and by 21, Stile got back together with her sister in Envy, and they were signed to Atlantic Records’ sub-label, Atco. Snider produced the record, titled ‘Ain’t It a Sin’. It was Envy’s lone album and is the only one in Stile’s career that was released by a major label. Promotion Copy Not For Sale. Same stereo track on both sides (but the sleeve is for the commercial single release b/w “Hurt Me”). Gifted by Danny!*
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Girl Scout – “Dead Dog”
‘Brink’
Human Garbage Records – March 20, 2026
*Girl Scout – “Dead Dog” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56feDVNomSI // https://www.girlscouttheband.com // Here’s another track from ‘Brink,’ the just-released album by Swedish rock band Girl Scout, available now via Human Garbage Records.*
Spencer Thomas – “The World Is Fucked And I Love You”
‘Cynical Vision’
Strolling Bones Records – March 20, 2026
*Spencer Thomas – “The World Is Fucked And I Love You” https://spencerthomassongs.bandcamp.com/track/the-world-is-fucked-and-i-love-you // https://lnk.to/spencer-thomasWE // From ‘Cynical Vision,’ the just-released album by Atlanta-based singer-songwriter, Spencer Thomas. Available now via Strolling Bones Records.*
Social Distortion – “Partners In Crime”
‘Born To Kill’
Epitaph – May 8, 2026
*Social Distortion – “Partners In Crime” https://youtu.be/L0CEyLzCVHc // https://socialdistortion.ffm.to/borntokill // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_to_Kill_(album) // From ‘Born To Kill,’ the upcoming eighth studio album by Social Distortion, due on May 8th via Epitaph.*
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Marmozets – “Cut Back”
‘CO.WAR.DICE.’
Nettwerk Music Group – May 22, 2026
*Marmozets – “Cut Back” https://youtu.be/Yi9eIaVrGF4 // https://marmozets.ffm.to/cowardice.OYD // From ‘CO.WAR.DICE.,’ the upcoming album by UK band, Marmozets. Due on May 22nd via Nettwerk Music Group.*
Pig – “Sex & Suicide”
Digital Single
Metropolis Records – April 10, 2026
*Pig – “Sex & Suicide” https://open.spotify.com/album/2OxJMu2qQqvyhJ8366R51Q // https://pigindustries.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_(musical_project) // Here’s the new single by Pig, the long-running (1988) project of KMFDM founding member, Raymond Watts. Available now via Metropolis Records.*
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The Real McKenzies – “I Wanna Eat Sardines (With Yer Mother)”
‘Paul McKenzie Sings…On Yer Bike’
Stomp Records – May 29, 2026
*The Real McKenzies – “I Wanna Eat Sardines (With Yer Mother)” https://therealmckenzies.bandcamp.com/track/i-wanna-eat-sardines-with-yer-mother // The lead single to preview ‘Paul McKenzie Sings…On Yer Bike,’ the upcoming album by Canadian Celtic punk band, The Real McKenzies. Due on May 29th via Stomp Records.*
The Cheats – “The Only Thing I’m Fucking Is Up”
‘The Cheats Split It Up With Wayward Brigade’
Screaming Crow Records – May 8, 2026
*The Cheats – “The Only Thing I’m Fucking Is Up” https://thecheats412.bandcamp.com/track/the-cheats-only-thing-im-fucking-is-up // https://www.therealcheats.com // From ‘The Cheats Split It Up With Wayward Brigade,’ the upcoming split single featuring Pittsburgh punk band, The Cheats, and Maryland punk rockers, Wayward Brigade. Due on May 8th via Screaming Crow Records.*
Wine Lips – “Semi-Detached Furnished Home”
‘Semi-Detached Furnished Home’
Stomp Records – March 20, 2026
*Wine Lips – “Semi-Detached Furnished Home” https://winelips.bandcamp.com/track/semi-detached-furnished-home // The A-side and the title track of the just-released 7″ by Toronto punk band, Wine Lips. Available now via Stomp Records.*
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Teen Suicide – “Suffering (Mike’s Way)”
‘Nude Descending Staircase Headless’
Run For Cover Records – April 17, 2027
*Teen Suicide – “Suffering (Mike’s Way)” https://teensuicide.bandcamp.com/track/suffering-mike-s-way // https://linktr.ee/teensuicide // From ‘Nude Descending Staircase Headless,’ the just-released album by Portland, Oregon band, Teen Suicide. Available now via Run For Cover Records.*
Lavalove – “Messing With The Man”
‘Tan Lines’
Pure Noise Records – April 3, 2026
*Lavalove – “Messing With The Man” https://lavalove.bandcamp.com/track/messing-with-the-man // From ‘Tan Lines,’ the just-released album by Los Angeles pop punk trio, Lavalove. Available now via Pure Noise Records.*
Little Wilderness – “One of the Good Ones”
‘Janus’
Flak Records – May 29, 2026
*Little Wilderness – “One of the Good Ones” https://flakrecords444.bandcamp.com/track/one-of-the-good-ones // The lead single to preview ‘Janus,’ the upcoming album by Colorado rock band, Little Wilderness. Due on May 29th via Flak Records.*
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Elizabeth and the Catapult – “Responsible Friend”
‘Responsible Friend’
Compass Records – April 3, 2026
*Elizabeth and the Catapult – “Responsible Friend” https://elizabethandthecatapult.bandcamp.com/track/responsible-friend // https://elizabethandthecatapult.com // The title track of the just-released album by Elizabeth and the Catapult, the project of Brooklyn singer-songwriter, Elizabeth Ziman. Available now via Compass Records.*
Jayler – “Need Your Love”
‘Voices Unheard’
Silver Lining Music – May 29, 2026
*Jayler – “Need Your Love” https://youtu.be/TV4hvUAhV30 // https://lnk.to/JAYLERVoicesUnheard // From ‘Voices Unheard,’ the upcoming album by UK rockers, Jayler. Due on May 29th via Silver Lining Music.*
Aerosmith – “Somebody” (2024 Mix)
‘Aerosmith’
UMe / Capitol Records – March 20, 2026
*Aerosmith – “Somebody” (2024 Mix) https://youtu.be/dGe5CqqNeY8 // https://www.discogs.com/release/36827887-Aerosmith-Aerosmith // From the just-released remastered remix of the 1973 self-titled debut album by Aerosmith, available now via UMe / Capitol Records.*