Blending The Future With The Past.
We begin the month of February with more new / old music, this time shifting from our Rock playlist to retro sounds of our past. This is the 3rd edition of the “Oldies But Newies” playlist series, all about celebrating the golden sounds of the 50s, 60s, and 70s—think doo-wop, rock ’n’ roll, R&B, soul, and jazz—but with a twist: every song is performed by recent and today’s artists. The Oldies vibe and genre didn’t fade with the 50s and 60s—it lives on in the hearts and souls of talented artists who not only honor the music of that era but also bring it into the present with their own unique style.
If you enjoy listening to Oldies, Soul, Jazz, and Doo-wop music, then this playlist is for you. Hopefully, this playlist and music series will help you discover your new favorite rock band while Expanding Your Playlist! If you are in a band and would like to be in this playlist music series, submit your music to us!
Playlist Channels Expanded
Each playlist will have or already has its own dedicated page or “Playlist Channels” which features current and past playlists catalog listings in the series to you can do a deep dive into you selected playlist series. Available now is the “Oldies But Newies” channel. Take a listen to the music you missed in previously released playlists.
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THE McCHARMLYS
“Tu Serás Mi Baby”
@themccharmlys_
themcharmlys.com
(7th song featured in EYP)
The McCharmlys are a Santa Ana, CA–based band with a retro‑leaning sound that blends rock, doo‑wop, surf, and indie pop aesthetics. They’re known for sharp vintage styling, tight harmonies, and a throwback sensibility that channels early‑’60s pop while still feeling modern. Their lineup features Angelica Monroy on lead vocals, Eddie Gutiérrez and David Valenz on guitars, Carlos Canovas on bass, Bobby Greenig on drums, and Eddie Guadiana on saxophone.
“Tu Serás Mi Baby” is The McCharmlys’ Spanish‑language take on the classic “Be My Baby,” originally written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector. Their version was released in 2023 through Nu‑Tone and appears both as a standalone single and as part of their “Always Be (My Baby) / Tu Serás Mi Baby” 45.
THE MELLOWS
“People Been Talkin’”
@the__mellows
NEW TO EYP
The Mellows are an Americana‑leaning group whose sound blends vintage rock ’n’ roll, early R&B, and classic pop sensibilities. Their track “People Been Talkin’” is one of their standout songs, written and performed by Colton Turner, who is credited as both performer and songwriter. The track appears on their album Satisfy Your Soul, and is also available on streaming platforms like Spotify.
BENNY TROKAN
“Hey Lover”
@bennytrokan
linktr.ee/bennytrokan
NEW TO EYP
Benny Trokan is a New York–based musician best known for his work in the garage‑soul and retro‑pop world, as well as for playing bass with Spoon. His solo releases on Daptone/Wick Records showcase a warm, analog‑leaning sound rooted in ’60s soul, teen‑beat, and garage pop.
“Hey Lover” is Trokan’s soulful, mid‑tempo cover of The Five Emprees’ 1960s track, originally written by Don Covay. It appears on his 2022 release Hey Lovers, a 45 and digital EP issued by Daptone’s Wick imprint.Words.
CUCO
“Troublemaker”
@cucopuffs
(5th song featured on EYP)
Cuco is an American singer‑songwriter and producer known for blending bedroom pop, indie pop, lo‑fi, and touches of bossa nova and psychedelia into a dreamy, emotional sound. Born Omar Banos on June 26, 1998, he grew up in Hawthorne, California, the son of Mexican immigrants. He began playing multiple instruments as a child and started producing music from his bedroom as a teenager.
“Troublemaker” is one of the standout tracks from his 2025 project Ridin’ (Deluxe), blending his signature dreamy alt‑pop with richer live‑instrumentation influences. The song was released on May 9, 2025 under Walk The Trail, Inc., in partnership with Interscope Records.
THE LOSTINES
“A Tear”
@thelostines
linktr.ee/thelostines
NEW TO EYP
The Lostines are a New Orleans–based group known for blending ’50s country, ’60s doo‑wop, and vintage Americana into a warm, harmony‑rich sound. Their music leans heavily on classic songwriting, tight vocal arrangements, and reverb‑soaked retro production. Fans often describe their work as nostalgic without being derivative, with a strong emotional core and beautifully blended voices.
“A Tear” is one of the standout tracks associated with The Lostines, appearing on their 2022 split EP Heart of Night (with Nick Shoulders & The Okay Crawdad) and later as the opening track on their 2024 album Meet the Lostines. The song also received an official music video released in November 2022.
THE CHARITIES
“Fatal Attraction”
@the.charities
linktr.ee/the_charities
NEW TO EYP
The Charities are a sweet‑soul band from California, signed to Colemine Records, known for blending soul, R&B, funk, and retro pop into a warm, vintage‑inspired sound. Their single “Fatal Attraction” is the A‑side of their 2025 45 release on Colemine, recorded at Penrose Recordings in Riverside, CA.
“Fatal Attraction” is a soulful, emotionally intense track that dives into the darker side of love—showing how the very traits that pull you in can end up causing the most pain. It tells the story of a partner who’s both magnetic and destructive: stunning, smart, and charming, but also narcissistic and cold to the hurt she leaves behind.
THEE SACRED SOULS
“Live For You”
@theesacredsouls
theesacredsouls.com
NEW TO EYP
Thee Sacred Souls are a modern sweet‑soul trio from San Diego, signed to Daptone Records, known for warm analog production, tender vocal performances, and a timeless blend of R&B, soul, and low‑rider slow‑jam aesthetics. Their music sits comfortably alongside classic soul traditions while feeling fresh and emotionally immediate. “Live For You” appears on their 2024 album Got a Story to Tell and was released by Daptone Records.
THE SEXTONES
“Here I Go Again”
@thesextones
thesextonesmusic.com
NEW TO EYP
The Sextones are a soul‑driven, analog‑leaning band from Reno, Nevada, known for blending classic Memphis‑style soul, northern soul energy, and modern funk into a polished, vintage‑inspired sound. Their lineup—Mark Sexton (vocals/guitar), Alexander Korostinsky (bass), Daniel Weiss (drums), and Chris Sexton (keys)—has been together since childhood, which gives their music a tight, intuitive chemistry.
“Here I Go Again” is The Sextones’ soulful reinterpretation of Jean Plum’s 1970s Hi‑Records classic, originally produced by Willie Mitchell. Their version was released in 2023 on the Record Kicks label.
DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS
“Is It Any Wonder?”
@durandjonesandtheindications
durandjonesandtheindications.com
(8th song featured on EYP)
Durand Jones & The Indications are one of the most beloved groups in the modern soul revival scene, known for their warm analog sound, rich harmonies, and a deep reverence for classic ’60s and ’70s soul. Their music blends retro aesthetics with contemporary emotional depth, and “Is It Any Wonder?” is one of the songs that helped cement their reputation.
Released in 2016, “Is It Any Wonder?” appears on their self‑titled debut album. The track was written and produced by drummer Aaron Frazer, whose falsetto vocals give the song its signature sweetness and vulnerability.
STEPHEN SANCHEZ
“Until I Found You”
@stephensanchezofficial
stephensanchezofficial.com
NEW TO EYP
Stephen Sanchez is an American singer‑songwriter whose music blends retro pop, ’50s/’60s rock‑and‑roll romanticism, and modern indie sensibilities. He broke out quickly thanks to his cinematic songwriting, vintage‑crooner vocal tone, and a strong visual identity built around nostalgic storytelling.
“Until I Found You” is Sanchez’s breakthrough hit and one of the defining songs of his career. It appears on his album Angel Face and has amassed hundreds of millions of views and streams.
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