PLAYLIST: THE LISTENING STATION #34 – AUGUST 2025
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10 Songs – 31 minutes 58 seconds
Genres: Indie, Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Alt, Folk, Indie Rock
* Every song is also added to the EYP RADIO 2025 playlist

All songs were also added to the EYP RADIO 2025 Playlist.

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DISCOVERING INDIE SONGS FOR AUGUST

Curated and compiled by Ed Gomez

Plug in or pair up your favorite headphones and join us as we remember the days when record stores were common, and they all had displays, booths, and/or counters where you can sample new music called, The Listening Stations. They also had communal headphones that we shiny and oily from the constant use of others. This is our version of those stations, but in playlist form, and minus the used headphones.

HOT FOR AUGUST
In this new edition of the Listening Station playlist, we uncover 10 new songs to listen to and possibly add to your playlist. In this 34th edition, you have NEW TO EYP musicians such as The Young Fables, Nieve Ella, and 3LH. You also have returning artists such as Tom Morello, Nep, Talk In Waves, Mar Lamar, Girl Tone, Madeline Edwards, and Desperate Hauswives.

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We hope you not only enjoy the music we selected for this playlist but that you enjoy our new format in which we are presenting these songs to you as you scroll below. If you have any questions or if you would like to submit music to be on a future EYP playlist, message us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (X) @eyplaylist or email us at expandyourplaylist@yahoo.com.

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NEW TO EYP

Note: Gold box color denotes first time Bands / Artists on EYP.

EYP STAPLE ARTISTS

Note: Blue box color denotes artists who have been featured on EYP for more than 10 times. These are our “EYP Staple Artists”.

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PLAYLIST BREAKDOWN

TOM MORELLO
“Pretend You Remember Me”
@tommorello

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“Soldier In The Army of Love” (2024)

Tom Morello’s “Pretend You Remember Me” is a searing, politically charged anthem that blends his signature guitar work with a deeply emotional narrative. Released in July 2025, the song is a direct response to the trauma inflicted by immigration raids and family separations in the U.S. Morello, known for his activism and fiery musical style, uses this track to spotlight the human cost of these policies.

Tom Morello continues to prove that music can be a weapon for justice. “Pretend You Remember Me” isn’t just a song—it’s a statement, a memorial, and a rallying cry. Tom directed the video to this song. View below.

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GIRL TONES
“Got It”
@girl.tones

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“Again” (2025)

Girl Tones is a rising rock sister-duo known for their punchy lyrics, retro-inspired sound, and unapologetic energy. Their latest single, “Got It,” released in July 2025, is a fiery anthem of defiance and self-worth that’s quickly gaining traction across platforms. Produced by Brad Shultz, “Got It” blends gritty guitar riffs with emotionally charged vocals.

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NEP
“Girls On TV”
@snottynep

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“Cottontail” (2025)

Nep is an emerging indie artist whose music blends dreamy nostalgia with sharp lyrical wit—and her single “Girls On TV” is a perfect showcase of that style. Released on July 18, 2025, the track explores themes of longing, miscommunication, and the surreal beauty of watching someone from afar, almost like they’re part of a cinematic dream.

“Girls on TV” leans into a lo-fi, alt-pop aesthetic with soft vocals layered over hazy instrumentals. It evokes the feeling of late-night channel surfing, where every flicker of the screen carries emotional weight. The song’s refrain—“You belong on the TV screens / Next to Doris Day, next to LAPD”—juxtaposes classic Hollywood glamor with gritty modern imagery, creating a sense of timeless yearning.

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MADELINE EDWARDS
“American Psycho”
@makingmadeline

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“Wait By the Line” (2020)

Madeline Edwards’ song “American Psycho” is a haunting, poetic exploration of grief, mental illness, and the emotional wreckage left behind by someone who’s disappeared—physically or emotionally. It’s one of the standout tracks from her 2025 album “Fruit“, which she wrote in the wake of her brother Jonah’s death by suicide. The song is raw, deeply personal, and unflinchingly honest. “American Psycho” paints vivid scenes of spiritual trauma, broken family dynamics, and the ache of absence.

Edwards captures the feeling of watching someone unravel while the people around them struggle to make sense of it. The song blends religious imagery with emotional devastation, reflecting her experience growing up in a faith-filled but fractured environment.

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THE YOUNG FABLES
“Second Time Around”
@theyoungfablesofficial

NEW TO EYP

The Young Fables—a Nashville-based duo made up of Laurel Wright and Wesley Lunsford—are known for their heartfelt storytelling and rich blend of country and pop. Their song “Second Time Around” is a standout track from their 2024 album Short Stories, and it’s a tender, emotionally resonant reflection on love, growth, and second chances.

Written by Wright, Lunsford, Jennifer Adan, and Doug Green, and produced by Bobby Hamrick, the song captures the bittersweet beauty of rekindled love. It opens with nostalgic imagery—“You and me in an old park swingin’ / Nothin’ more free than a first love feelin’”—and builds into a chorus that’s both hopeful and vulnerable.

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TALK IN WAVES
“Dopamine Dreams”
@talkinwaves

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“Wake The Dawn” (2020)
“It’s You” (2020)
“Sleep” (2020)
“Like You Do” (2024)
“Feels Right” (2025)

Talk In Waves is a genre-blending artist formerly known as The Frontier, whose music fuses indie rock, dream pop, and introspective lyricism. His track “Dopamine Dreams” is a shimmering, emotionally rich single that explores the tension between escapism and emotional vulnerability.

Released in 2022, “Dopamine Dreams” is a sonic dive into the highs and lows of chasing emotional release—whether through love, fantasy, or the chemical rush of dopamine itself. The lyrics evoke a surreal, almost cinematic atmosphere, where the narrator is caught between reality and the dreamlike allure of what could be.

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3LH
“Darlin’”
@3lh_official

NEW TO EYP

3LH (short for Three Lonely Hearts) is a Chicano garage-punk band from Southern California that blends surf rock, punk energy, and Latinx soul into a gritty, infectious sound. Their song “Darlin’” is a standout single released in early 2024 that channels vintage heartbreak with a modern edge—think The Strokes meet Richie Valens in a smoky dive bar.

“Darlin’” is a raw, emotionally charged track that captures the ache of longing and the sting of romantic disillusionment. With jangly guitars, driving drums, and a vocal delivery that’s equal parts swagger and sincerity, the song feels like a love letter written on the back of a torn concert flyer.

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MAR LAMAR
“To The Moon”
@marlamarr

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“Someone To Blame” (2025)

Mar Lamar (from Highland Kites) is a Nashville-based indie artist whose music blends poetic introspection with dreamy, cinematic soundscapes. Her song “To The Moon”, released on August 15, 2025, is a heartfelt journey into childhood wonder, emotional vulnerability, and the longing to reconnect with one’s inner self.

Written by Mar Lamar and produced by Nick Bullock, the track is a delicate mix of ambient textures and lyrical storytelling. It opens with a sense of emotional paralysis—“When did I become like this, holding on so tight?”—and unfolds into a whimsical yet poignant narrative about escaping the noise of adulthood and rediscovering the magic of imagination.

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NIEVE ELLA
“Good Grace”
@nieveella

NEW TO EYP

Nieve Ella is a rising UK indie-pop artist whose music blends sharp lyricism with shimmering production and unapologetic attitude. Her 2025 single “Good Grace” is a fiery, self-assured anthem that channels frustration, empowerment, and a healthy dose of sass.

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DESPERATE HAUSWIVES
“Hot For Mike”
@thedesperatehauswives @fionagrey @talkerceleste

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“Another Dead Husband” (2024)
“BOYJOY” (2025)

Desperate Hauswives is a punk-pop band with a flair for satire, sass, and suburban chaos. Their track “HOT FOR MIKE” is a cheeky, high-energy tribute to Desperate Housewives heartthrob Mike Delfino—yes, the fictional plumber played by James Denton. But this isn’t just fan service—it’s a full-blown anthem of lust, longing, and lawn-chair rebellion.

The band features Fiona Grey and talker. Released in 2023, the track is part of the band’s album “Welcome to the Lane“, which riffs on themes from the iconic TV show while flipping them into feminist punk bangers.

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Hello everyone! I’m Ed from Expand Your Playlist. Join me as I navigate the vast online world and music algorithms in search of fresh tunes. Nine years into this quest, I’m dedicated to discovering underplayed artists, independent talents, and new tracks that deserve airtime. My goal is to Expand My Playlist without charging for inclusion or excluding based on follower count. Our playlists are more than just a collection of songs for views, likes, or streams. They are thoughtfully compiled on Spotify and through our blog posts, offering you, the listener, an exceptional playlist experience to uncover new music and, in turn, Expand Your Playlist!

Thank You and Enjoy!
Ed Gomez
EYP Creator