Created in late 2024, the “Submitted For Your Approval” playlist series has been featuring music sent to us directly via social media and email submission, showcasing the untapped and ever-growing community of the true independent musician. This is the 8th edition of the playlist. If you missed any of the previous editions of this series, you could catch up on our newly updated Submitted For Your Approval Page. The music featured on these playlists have been submitted to us personally, either through our social media pages or via our Music Submission Page on the website.

If you are new to Expand Your Playlist, welcome! Our mission is to help you, the music fan and listener, to open your eyes and ears to music that is not widely played and featured on mainstream media. We are here to introduce you to musicians from various genres and walks of life that may not get the airplay and attention they deserve. Like always, we are always here to help you Expand your Playlist!

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SETTING THE MOOD

Curated by Ed Gomez

This is a special edition of “Submitted For Your Approval” as we join forces with a rarely used EYP music series, “Mood Muzik”. Mood Muzik is our playlist series featuring music with slower tempos and moody, stripped-down, acoustic, and melancholy tones, designed to capture the somber and introspective moods that is performed by the musical artists.

The goal of this playlist series is to introduce you to new sounds and talented musicians who are either just starting out or waiting for their big break. While this platform will never be famous for launching careers, we’d be thrilled to be the starting point.
Welcome to “Submitted For Your Approval”!

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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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PLAYLIST: SUBMITTED FOR YOUR APPROVAL #10
Spotify – Instagram – Facebook – Twitter – Threads
10 Songs – 42 minutes, 53 seconds
Genres: Indie, Pop, Rock, Folk, Electronic, Alt, Indie Rock

PLAYLIST BREAKDOWN

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RYAN NEWTON
“I Can See What You Can See”
@ryananewton

NEW TO EYP

Ryan Newton is an independent singer-songwriter from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. His music blends folk rock, britpop, and acoustic rock, often drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the natural beauty of his West Coast hometown. Known for introspective lyrics and soulful melodies, Newton’s work resonates with listeners who appreciate emotional depth and authenticity.

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COSMIC EUPHONY
“Signal Fire”
@cosmiceuphony

NEW TO EYP

Cosmic Euphony is the creative musical vision of Kim Krones. Her music speaks to the meditative mind & to popular indie romanticism. Her meditative music is known for crafting serene, emotionally resonant soundscapes that blend shimmering melodies with introspective textures. Her work is designed to foster inner peace, relaxation, and mindfulness, often drawing from her background in martial arts and holistic healing practices. This is her song “Signal Fire”.

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CONZEMIUS
“Be There”
@conzemius_music

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“You” (2025)

Conzemius is an emerging alternative artist whose music blends introspective lyrics with lush, atmospheric soundscapes. Her style is emotionally rich and intimate, often exploring themes of vulnerability, connection, and personal growth. Jill Conzemius is a classically trained singer-songwriter based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, known for her heartfelt vocals and intimate lyrical style. Her music blends alternative folk with emotional storytelling, often drawing inspiration from everyday moments and personal reflection. Today, we are featuring her song “Be There” off her EP “Of The Water”, released in August 2025.

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ART BLOCK
“California”
@artblockmusic

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“The Basement” (2020)
“Poorer Than Ever” (2024)
“Love Is A Fire” (2025)

Art Block is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter from East London, England, known for his emotionally rich alt-folk sound and poetic lyricism. His music blends acoustic textures with atmospheric arrangements, often drawing comparisons to artists like Radiohead, Nick Drake, and Tom Petty. “California” was inspired by Art Block’s youthful experiences in California, capturing a sense of nostalgia, longing, and emotional reflection.

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JUSTIN RANDOLPH
“What If We Make It”
@justinrandolph_

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“Oxygen” (2024)
“Open My Eyes” (2025)

Justin Randolph is a singer-songwriter whose music blends heartfelt lyrics with smooth, melodic arrangements. His single “What If We Make It”, released in 2025, showcases his emotive style and introspective songwriting.

Justin is a piano-driven indie rock artist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music explores themes of life, relationships, faith, and mental health. Based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, he brings heartfelt authenticity to his work, blending genres like indie rock, acoustic, folk-pop, and theatrical composition

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SWAS
“If I Could”
@swastik_siwakoti

NEW TO EYP

SWAS is the musical alias of Swastik Siwakoti, an emerging artist known for blending introspective lyrics with ambient, emotionally rich soundscapes. His work often explores themes of longing, transformation, and self-discovery. “If I Could” is one of SWAS’s standout tracks, released in 2025.

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ANDERS JÖRNESTEN
“Castles of Sand”
@andersjornesten

NEW TO EYP

Anders Jörnesten is a Swedish musician and composer whose work blends folk-inspired melodies with introspective lyricism and ambient textures. His music often features organic instrumentation and a reflective tone, appealing to fans of acoustic and indie genres.

“Castles of Sand” is one of his recent releases, released on January 31, 2025. The title “Castles of Sand” evokes themes of impermanence, memory, and emotional fragility—imagery often used to reflect the fleeting nature of relationships or dreams.

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JOHN PRONTO w/ STATELINERS
“Lights – Live”
@john_pronto

NEW TO EYP

John Pronto is an emerging artist whose music blends elements of country, indie, and live acoustic performance. While detailed biographical information about him is limited, his work is gaining traction on platforms like SoundCloud, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

“Lights (Live)” is one of his featured tracks, available for streaming on SoundCloud. The song falls under the country genre and showcases his raw, live performance style, emphasizing emotional delivery and stripped-down instrumentation.

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PEARL DIVER
“Only You”
@pearl.diver_

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“Love Me” (2025)
“Part-Time Lover” (2025)

Pearl Diver is an emerging artist in the Bakersfield, CA music scene whose music blends emotional depth with atmospheric soundscapes. While she maintains a relatively low public profile, her work has been steadily gaining attention for its poetic lyricism and haunting vocal style.

Her sound draws from folk, indie rock, and ambient pop, with a cinematic quality that evokes artists like Lana Del Rey, Phoebe Bridgers, or Mazzy Star. This is her latest single “Only You”.

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MAR LAMAR
“To The Moon”
@marlamarr

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SONGS
“Someone To Blame” (2025)
“To The Moon” (2025)

Mar Lamar is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose music blends introspective storytelling with ambient folk-pop textures. Her work often explores themes of childhood, emotional healing, and cosmic wonder, delivered through poetic lyrics and ethereal arrangements. Marissa Lamar is no stranger to Expand Your Playlist as she has been featured in various playlists over the years with her band Highland Kites.

“To the Moon” is her latest solo release. This track is a deeply personal journey into rediscovery and inner reflection. She describes it as part of a process of reconnecting with her inner child, and the lyrics evoke a dreamlike sense of longing and imagination.

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If you are a musician or in a band, or you represent a band and would like us to feature their music on a future playlist of Expand Your Playlist, simply just send us a message on social media, we are on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, and Facebook under @eyplaylist, or E-Mail us at expandyourplaylist@yahoo.com. Please include a link to the music, preferably on Spotify. All other formats and links are also accepted.

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
Expand Your Playlist Creator