Media Monarchy plays Real Lies, M.I.A., Flying Lotus and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for April 28, 2026. ♬
Robert Palmer – “You Are In My System” (The System Cover // Vinyl)
‘Addicted To Love’
Island – Jan. 1986
*Robert Palmer – “You Are In My System” (The System Cover // Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFQ_uQiGidA // https://www.discogs.com/release/387909-Robert-Palmer-Addicted-To-Love // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addicted_to_Love_(song) // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Are_in_My_System // Originally by The System (written by Mic Murphy and David Frank, released Aug. 1982), the song was covered by Robert Palmer in 1983 and reached No. 78 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was actually recorded after the rest of the ‘Pride’ album had been completed when Palmer heard the original 12″ promo copy at famous Paris private night club, l’Elysées Matignon, played by top DJ, Bernie Bernthaler. He quickly flew back to cut it as an extra track and it was recorded within 24 hours – even persuading David Frank to play on it. This was the album’s only successful single. Gifted by McGonegle!*
Real Lies – “A Land Beyond”
‘A Land Beyond’
TONAL Recordings – March 11, 2026
*Real Lies – “A Land Beyond” https://real-lies.bandcamp.com/track/a-land-beyond // https://open.spotify.com/album/200GsaA2d69XEgonktq1lr // The title track of the just-released EP by Real Lies, available now via TONAL Recordings.*
Om Unit – “Ripples” (Inst.)
‘Oracles’
Local Action – April 14, 2026
*Om Unit – “Ripples” (Inst.) https://omunit.bandcamp.com/track/ripples // From ‘Oracles,’ the just-released five-song digital EP by UK producer, Om Unit. Available now via Local Action.*
M.I.A. – “Prayer 777”
‘M.I.7’
OHNNIMUSIC – April 17, 2026
*M.I.A. – “Prayer 777” https://youtu.be/KdJmSviyNMY // https://ffm.to/mi7 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.I.A._(rapper) // From ‘M.I.7,’ the just-released album by indie polymath, M.I.A.. Available now via her own OHNNIMUSIC.*
Tristan Arp – “Shapeshifting Dub” (Inst.)
‘(re)weave’
Kapsela – April 17, 2026
*Tristan Arp – “Shapeshifting Dub” (Inst.) https://tristanarp.bandcamp.com/track/shapeshifting-dub // https://linktr.ee/tristanarp // From ‘(re)weave,’ the just-released EP by Detroit-born, London-based producer, Tristan Arp. Available now via German producer Objekt’s imprint, Kapsela.*
Felsmann + Tiley – “Memory” (Inst.)
‘Protomensch’
Mute – February 13, 2026
*Felsmann + Tiley – “Memory” (Inst.) https://felsmanntiley.bandcamp.com/track/memory // https://felsmanntiley.com // From ‘Protomensch,’ the just-released album by UK duo, Felsmann + Tiley. Available now via Mute.*
Mina Mills – “Dance Moms” (Inst.)
‘Negative Attitude’
Caustic Heap – April 17, 2026
*Mina Mills – “Dance Moms” (Inst.) https://causticheap.bandcamp.com/track/dance-moms // https://www.youtube.com/@dancemoms // From ‘Negative Attitude,’ the just-released debut 12″ EP by Chicago underground techno producer, Mina Mills. Available now via Chicago label, Caustic Heap. The samples on “Dance Moms” were ripped from episodes of the YouTube series of the same name.*
Marcel Dettmann – “Phase Sequence” (Inst.)
‘My Own Shadow: Faultline’
!K7 Records – May 15, 2026
*Marcel Dettmann – “Phase Sequence” (Inst.) https://marceldettmann.bandcamp.com/track/phase-sequence // The lead single to preview ‘My Own Shadow: Faultline,’ the upcoming EP by German house/techno producer, Marcel Dettmann. Due on May 15th via !K7 Records.*
ACRAZE – “Whatcha Do To Me”
Digital Single
Insomniac Records/Westwood Recordings – Apr. 7, 2026
*ACRAZE – “Whatcha Do To Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu9el0vg61Y // https://open.spotify.com/track/2B6NPa5xN0ktAoEFXC7Ar9 // First new single in five years as, “ACRAZE unleashes the highly anticipated ‘Whatcha Do To Me’ 😈”
The Funk Hunters – “Way U Walk”
Digital Single
Westwood Recordings – Mar. 27, 2026
*The Funk Hunters – “Way U Walk” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Qy7M67dFY // https://open.spotify.com/track/4R598MsO45frW8E9BRceAF // “We’re kicking off our first release of 2026 with WAY U WALK – a sleek step into tech house and a little taste of what’s to come with our upcoming album. We’ll be taking this one on the road all summer across North America – hitting festivals and cities throughout the US, Canada, and Central America. See you out there!”*
Flying Lotus – “1983” (Inst.)
‘1983’
Brainfeeder – April 17, 2026
*Flying Lotus – “1983” (Inst.) https://flyinglotus.bandcamp.com/track/1983 // https://flying-lotus.com // The title track of the just-released 20th anniversary reissue of the 2006 debut album by Los Angeles producer, Flying Lotus. Available now digitally and as a RSD 2026 release via Brainfeeder.*
Emergency Broadcast Network – “Super Zen State (Power Chant No.3)” // “State Extension” (Inst.)
‘Telecommunication Breakdown’
TVT – Aug. 1, 1995
*Emergency Broadcast Network – “Super Zen State (Power Chant No.3)” // “State Extension” (Inst.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dlwy9Qi4E0&list=PLpCOi1Rvb8FF0r_j2fO_Bd0TdK51CXoDm&index=9 // https://www.discogs.com/release/28434-EBN-Telecommunication-Breakdown // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunication_Breakdown // ‘Telecommunication Breakdown’ is the sole album by Emergency Broadcast Network, the CD includes three video tracks in addition to the audio and a floppy disc includes an interactive press kit. The music was produced by Jack Dangers, as a side project from his group Meat Beat Manifesto. The New York Times wrote: “Outrageous and aggressive… guaranteed to have you either laughing, dancing or running from the room in terror.”*