Music Submitted For You Approval.
Welcome to the 12th edition of the Submitted For Your Approval playlist, where independent artists take center stage and your next favorite song is waiting to be discovered!
This playlist series is all about giving a voice to the musicians who deserve to be heard—the ones creating incredible music outside the mainstream spotlight. Every track in this collection has been personally submitted by artists from around the globe, and each one has earned its place through pure talent, passion, and authenticity.
No algorithms. No gatekeepers. No pay-to-play schemes. Just genuine music discovery, curated with care and an infectious love for independent artistry.
Whether you’re tired of hearing the same recycled hits on the radio or you’re an artist yourself looking for inspiration, Submitted For Your Approval is your gateway to the underground sounds that major labels are sleeping on. From unsigned bedroom producers to small indie label gems, these are the musicians building something real—and we’re here to champion every single one of them. Click Here To Submit Your Music!
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SEEDSQUATCH w/ MUCK STICKY
“You Could Change”
@seedsquatch – @mucksticky
seedsquatchnft.com
NEW TO EYP
Seedsquatch is an independent, persona-driven artist who released the single “You Could Change” (a collaboration with Muck Sticky) on August 9, 2024, available on major platforms and accompanied by an official music video directed by Nifty Goat.
Seedsquatch is an independent, persona-driven musical project (a Bigfoot/squatch character) that releases singles, music videos, and NFTs; his music is available on major streaming services in the U.S. and he actively promotes releases via Linktree, YouTube, and an official NFT site.
SPEAKING IS A GUN
“Nothing Ever Tasted So Good”
@speakingisagun
speakinghisagun.com
NEW TO EYP
Speaking Is A Gun is a Berlin‑based rock trio known for groove‑charged, breakbeat‑infused rock singles and cinematic videos; their recent single “Nothing Ever Tasted So Good” (released April 2025) marks a move toward full‑on rock ’n’ roll and has been covered by multiple music outlets. The track is available on major streaming platforms and accompanied by an official visual experience on the band’s YouTube channel.
MOM’S KNIFE
“Blueflame”
@momsknife_
knifelife.co
NEW TO EYP
Mom’s Knife is an independent Chicago‑rooted artist who blends alternative, electronic, and hip‑tinged production; his single “BLUEFLAME” was released as a standalone track on September 6, 2024 and is available on major streaming services.
THE SIRENS
“Texas Girls”
@the_siren_songs
thesirenssongs.bandcamp.com
The Sirens, a San Antonio‑based female singer‑songwriter duo with a love for harmony‑driven, 60s/70s‑inspired pop/rock, dropped their single “Texas Girls” on June 27, 2025. Produced by Dean Miller, the track can be found on Bandcamp, YouTube, and all major streaming platforms.
The Sirens made their EYP debut in September 2025 on playlist SFYA #9 with their song “Satisfied”.
GHOST OF YOU
“Southbound”
@ghostofyou_official
linktr.ee/ghostofyouofficial
Ghost of You is an Atlanta‑based rock supergroup known for high‑energy, guitar‑driven music, and “Southbound” is one of their standout singles—a fiery, apocalyptic rock track released in 2022. The band blends 70s classic rock, 80s metal, and 90s alternative into a modern, hard‑hitting sound.
Formed by Cleve Willis (vocals), Danny Silvestri (guitar), Blake Parris (bass), they debuted in 2022 and on EYP in 2025 with their single “Heartbreak Creepin’“. They appear on our playlist SFYA #9.
ETHO PATHOS
“Speed Racer”
@ethopathos
lnk.bio/ethopathos
NEW TO EYP
Etho Pathos is an independent artist from Florida known for his emotionally charged, genre‑blending sound. His 2025 single “Speed Racer” is a fast‑paced, high‑energy track released via DistroKid, available on all major streaming platforms. It’s part of a prolific streak of releases spanning 2024 and 2025. Blending alternative, indie, and electronic elements with heavy emotional atmospheres, his music often explores introspection, melancholy, surreal imagery, and late‑night moods. He’s highly active on Spotify, YouTube, Bandcamp, and Amazon Music, consistently dropping singles, EPs, and albums.
DELLA NOVA
“You Know”
@dellanovaofficial
dellanovaband.com
NEW TO EYP
Della Nova is a hard‑rock band with a modern edge, and their track “You Know” is one of the standout songs from their self‑titled debut album, showcasing gritty vocals, tight instrumentation, and a groove‑driven rock sound. The song is available across major streaming platforms and has an official music video
FORTUNE TELLER
“How To Cope”
@fortuneteller_music
linktr.ee/fortuneteller_music
NEW TO EYP
Fortune Teller is a rising South Wales alt‑rock/alt‑pop‑punk band known for emotionally raw songwriting, and their single “How To Cope” is one of their most personal and hard‑hitting releases, focusing on mental‑health struggles and self‑destructive cycles. The track has an official music video and was recorded at Stompbox Studios.
MONROE & SHE
“The End Where We Begin”
@monroeandshe
NEW TO EYP
Monroe & She is a post‑rock/alternative project recognized for its emotionally raw, atmospheric sound, with “The End Where We Begin” standing out as their most notable track — a cinematic, grief‑filled anthem about trust, collapse, and renewal. Set for release via DistroKid on September 5, 2025, the song delivers a fierce, immersive post‑rock experience that captures the moment faith or trust shatters.
SQUIRRELS FROM HELL
“Where Is Everyone”
@squirrelsfromhell
squirrelsfromhell.com
NEW TO EYP
Squirrels From Hell is a long‑running New York–based indie/alternative rock band known for raw, guitar‑driven songs, and “Where Is Everyone” is one of their 2024 releases—a sharp, riff‑forward track written by band member Will Duggan.
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