Eurotrash visions, heartland rallies and sped limits + this day in history w/Wolfowitz resigns and our song of the day by Cheekface on your #MorningMonarchy for May 18, 2026.
Notes/Links:
Gen Z grads face toughest job market in decades
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/gen-z-grads-face-toughest-job-market-in-decades/ss-AA23pdjs
Have Ticket Prices Finally Gotten Too High? As Artists Pull Major Tours, Experts Say Problems Run Deeper; As Post Malone, Zayn, Pussycat Dolls and more cancel or postpone their tours, experts say elevated ticket prices and market competition are creating problems.
https://archive.is/KsqaN
Artists are canceling tours in droves amid ticket sales crisis
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/artists-are-canceling-tours-in-droves-amid-ticket-sales-crisis/ss-AA22BQhZ
Is There Too Much Music? Inside the Impact of 100,000-Plus Songs Being Uploaded Daily; On Billboard On the Record, Stem’s Milana Lewis explains how the “long tail” of music uploads has impacted the industry — and why it’s becoming harder for artists to break through.
https://archive.is/Almxb
Eurovision 2026 Live Updates: Bulgaria Wins. Israel Takes Second.; Dara and her catchy dance track, “Bangaranga,” secured Bulgaria the victory with a big surge from the audience vote.
https://archive.is/iAX8o
#MorningMonarchy: May 13, 2024 – Images: Eurovisión was created by NATO. Source: Committee on Information and Cultural Relations (1953-1974) Credit: NATO Archives Online
https://mediamonarchy.com/20240513morningmonarchy/ // https://x.com/SoyEkho/status/1537777123439497217
Cover Image: Eurotrash Vision’s ‘Trash Vision Thing’
https://mediamonarchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260518_MorningMonarchy.jpg // https://sillylines.art/ // https://ko-fi.com/sillylines
#MorningMonarchy: March 16, 2026 – Eurotrash Vision’s ‘Culture Unites’
https://mediamonarchy.com/20260316morningmonarchy/
Video: Israel Faces Controversy at Eurovision Song Contest Finals (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNf9JluCLSw
Crocodiles – “In Love With A Ghost” (Audio)
‘Greetings From Hell’
Wild Honey Records – April 24, 2026
*Crocodiles – “In Love With A Ghost” https://crocodilesband.bandcamp.com/track/in-love-with-a-ghost // https://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2026/04/27/news-crocodiles-unveil-video-for-in-love-with-a-ghost/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodiles_(band) // From ‘Greetings From Hell,’ the just-released album by San Diego-based duo, Crocodiles. Available now via Wild Honey Records.*
Judge rules Trump administration’s cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/judge-rules-trump-administration-s-cancellation-of-humanities-grants-was-unconstitutional/ar-AA22Evhy
Trump Administration Pushes Narrative of Christian Founding at Rally; The day-long prayer event featured speakers from President Trump’s cabinet and a program that drew connections between the nation’s founding and Christianity.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/trump-prayer-rally-national-mall.html
Video: ‘Rededicate 250’ event on National Mall: Prayer rally or church-state collision? | NewsNation Prime (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJZFPSu0JwY
Anthrax – “It’s For The Kids” (Audio)
‘Cursum Perficio’
Megaforce Records – Sep. 18, 2026
*Anthrax – “It’s For The Kids” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqQk5e6z2js // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Ian // Anthrax has released “It’s For The Kids”, their first new music in ten years and the lead single from their upcoming 12th studio album, ‘Cursum Perficio’. The single was released on May 15, 2026, and the album is scheduled for release on September 18, 2026, via Megaforce Records in North America and Nuclear Blast in Europe. Produced by Jay Ruston, the album marks the band’s first studio effort since 2016’s ‘For All Kings’. The accompanying music video, directed by Don Argott, is a throwback to their classic “Madhouse” video, filmed in frigid conditions at the Pennhurst Asylum. The album title, Cursum Perficio, is Latin for “My journey has come to an end,” a phrase found at Marilyn Monroe’s former home, which drummer Charlie Benante interpreted as the band completing a significant chapter of their career.*
Police Have Reportedly Used License Plate Readers to Stalk Romantic Interests at Least 14 Times in Recent Years
https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/
Wisconsin road adds a decimal point to its speed limit. It’s not a joke; Such specific speed limits are unusual but have been implemented in other places across the country
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/wisconsin-decimal-point-speed-limit-recycling-facility-b2968519.html
Video: Bridget Phetasy – Americans (thanks to West Virginians) will spend more energy getting around the rules than it would’ve taken to just follow them. God bless them for it. (Audio)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYM_6oqumgZ/
Shockwire – “I Drive The Speed Limit Cause There’s Drugs In The Car” (Audio)
‘Loudness Across The Valley’
Shock Records – Jul. 6, 2023
*Shockwire – “I Drive The Speed Limit Cause There’s Drugs In The Car” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOMB7GbnaeI // https://shockwire.bandcamp.com/album/loudness-across-the-valley // “Sure driving fast is cool but sometimes ya gotta obey the traffic rules to not attract heat when there’s drugs in the car”*
Video: The alternative to 🎶 I Can’t Drive 55 🎶
https://x.com/Gnome4308/status/2047113427244425306 // https://mediamonarchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shockwire_speedlimit_short.mp4
#ThisDayInHistory: Media Monarchy Episode027 – After bitter battle, Wolfowitz resigns from World Bank (May 18, 2007 // Audio)
https://mediamonarchy.com/media-monarchy-episode027/ // https://www.theguardian.com/business/2007/may/18/imf.economics1
Cheekface – “You Always Want To Bomb The Middle East”
‘Too Much To Ask’
Cheekface – August 2, 2022
*#PumpUpThaVolume/#TruthMusic: Cheekface – “You Always Want To Bomb The Middle East” https://youtu.be/y0k5DQ3OPeg // https://linktr.ee/cheekface // https://mediamonarchy.com/20260403morningmonarchy/ // Indie rockers Cheekface released this song on their 2022 album, ‘Too Much To Ask,’ and, of course – we’re still bombing the Middle East! Available now via the band. We heard “Black Site” last month on Monarchy!*