Rock Beats Everything…
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If you enjoy listening to Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock, Metal, Grunge, or Punk music, and if you are also curious about the current indie music scene, 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!
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PLAYLIST: No Paper. No Scissors. Rock Playlist! #38
INFO: 10 Songs / 32m 49s
GENRE: Indie Rock / Alternative Rock / Grunge / Synth Rock
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DEATHBYROMY
“XXXHIBITIONIST”
@deathbyromy
deathbyromy.com
DeathbyRomy, also known as Romy Flores, is an American singer who mixes dark pop, industrial rock, alt‑pop, and emo‑tinged electronic sounds. Her music dives into themes like identity, mental struggles, desire, and the alluring danger of fame. She’s recognized for her powerful vocals, goth‑cinematic style, and intense, emotional performances.
“XXXHIBITIONIST” is one of her most bold, dramatic, and self‑mythologizing songs — a mix of dark‑pop glamour, industrial grit, and tales of Hollywood decay. It’s a defining piece of her HOLLYWOOD FOREVER era, where she fully embraces themes of fame, voyeurism, danger, and self‑destruction. This is her debut on EYP. There is more DeathbyRomy coming in future playlists. Stay tuned!
KAT VON D
“Illusion”
@thekatvond
katvond.com
Kat Von D’s evolution into a musician is one of the more striking artistic pivots of the last few years — a shift from tattoo icon and TV personality into a full‑fledged dark‑pop singer crafting dramatic, synth‑driven music with a strong emotional core. Her song “Illusion” is a centerpiece of that transformation, capturing both her aesthetic and her personal narrative. “Illusion” is one of the standout singles from the album “My Side of the Mountain“, released in July 2024. It’s a disco‑goth, synth‑pop track that blends melancholy with a shimmering, retro‑tinged groove. The album includes a lot of standout tracks that we will feature in future playlists.
Kat Von D (Katherine von Drachenberg) is best known for her work as a tattoo artist and for starring in LA Ink, but music has been part of her life since childhood. She was classically trained in piano from age six and grew up listening to punk bands like the Ramones and Misfits, influences that later shaped her darker, alternative musical style.
Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Truth In Reverse” – (2025)
LUCKYANDLOVE
“Run on Run”
@luckyandloveband
luckyandlove.com
Since 2015, we have been featuring LuckyandLove, a Los Angeles–based darkwave/synthwave duo blending analog synths, electro‑pop pulse, and moody, cinematic atmospheres. Their style of music opens up the world of modern darkwave with emotional depth, retro textures, and a strong visual identity. They have built a reputation for lush, analog‑driven production and evocative storytelling.
LuckyandLove is the project of Loren Luck and April Love, formed in 2014 in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Their name references The Good Luck Bar, where the two first met. They’ve carved out a niche in the LA electronic underground with a sound that merges synthwave nostaligia, darkwave moodiness, and eletcto-pop hooks.
“Run on Run” marks the 7th appearance on our playlists, and the 3rd track featured off their 2025 album “Humaura”. More tracks will be featured off the album and beyond, as they close in to reach and take their rightful place as one of our EYP STAPLE ARTISTS!
Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Sexy” – (2015)
“Venus” – (2015)
“Digging In The Earth” – (2017)
“Full Moon” – (2017)
“Telekinesis” – (2020)
“I Am Human” – (2025)
“Lonely At Night” – (2025)
SKYDXDDY
“Pretty Distraction”
@skydxddymusic
skydxddy.com
SkyDxddy is an alt‑pop / trap‑rock artist whose work blends raw emotional storytelling with aggressive, cathartic production. She’s become one of the most recognizable voices in the emerging “traumacore” movement — a term she uses to describe music that confronts trauma, survival, and emotional reclamation with unfiltered honesty. Her rise accelerated with the release of her album “Trauma‑Core”, which she describes as a space for listeners who’ve lived through the worst moments of their lives and need something to “scream and cry to.”
“Pretty Distraction” is one of SkyDxddy’s most powerful and socially charged songs — a sharp, emotionally loaded alt‑pop track that confronts misogyny, predatory behavior, and the everyday dangers women face. It’s a defining example of her traumacore style: vulnerable, furious, and unfiltered. This is SkyDxddy’s debut on EYP, with more tracks to be futured in future playlists. Stay Tuned!
THE VELVETEERS
“On And On”
@thevelveteers
thevelveteers.com
The Velveteers’ “On and On” is a snarling, swagger‑heavy rock track from their 2024 album “A Million Knives“, showcasing the band’s signature blend of primal energy, dual‑drummer ferocity, and gritty, blues‑punk attitude. It’s one of their most anthemic songs — sharp, defiant, and built around a hook that loops like a mantra.
The Velveteers are a Boulder, Colorado rock trio led by Demi Demitro, known for her raw guitar tone and commanding vocals. Their signature setup includes two drummers playing simultaneously, giving their music a thunderous, tribal backbone. They’re signed to Easy Eye Sound, the label run by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, who also produced their earlier work.
THE PILL
“Money Mullet”
@thepillband
thepillband.com
The Pill, made up of Lily Hutchings (vocals/guitar) and Lottie Massey (vocals/bass), are a rising punk/alt‑rock duo from the Isle of Wight, now based in the UK, known for their chaotic energy, sharp humor, and self‑described “jank punk” style — a mash‑up of scrappy riffs, bratty attitude, and tongue‑in‑cheek social commentary. They’ve quickly become one of the most talked‑about new UK bands, landing festival slots, BBC radio play, and building a growing cult following. In January 2026, Lily decided to step away from the band as the rapid rise and pressures became overwhelming, leading to burnout. In the meantime, Lottie will continue making music, and The Pill — along with future projects — will still have a home on Expand Your Playlist.
“Money Mullet” has been bouncing around in our personal playlists. The time was right to finally and officially feature the track!
Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Woman Driver” – (2025)
SLOE NOON
“Principle I”
@sloe_noon
sloenoon.com
Sloe Noon is a rising German–British dreampop and alt‑rock project led by songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Anna Olivia Böke. Their sound mixes shoegaze haze, British alternative rock, and Krautrock‑inspired rhythms, creating emotionally vivid songs with a dreamy yet gritty guitar‑driven edge. Formed in 2020 and based between Kiel, Germany, and the UK, the project has been steadily gaining attention in Europe’s indie underground. The core creative duo consists of Anna Olivia Böke on vocals, guitar, and songwriting, and Dennis Mielke on guitar, bass, and drums.
“Principle I” is the lead track off their upcoming EP, “Principles In The Way of Progress,” set to drop on March 20th, 2026. Blending dreampop, alt‑rock, and shoegaze influences, this release brings a sharper edge compared to much of their earlier work.
THIS IS A REVOLVER
“Machine Men”
@thisisarevolver
thisisarevolver.com
This Is a Revolver is a Los Angeles punk/alt‑rock quartet celebrated for their raw energy, dark humor, and emotionally charged songwriting. Since forming in March 2023, they’ve quickly made their mark on LA’s underground scene with a sound that shifts between hard‑hitting punk, grunge‑tinged melancholy, and cinematic, story‑driven alt‑rock. The lineup features Nikki Born on vocals and lyrics, Rudy Lopez on guitar, Matt Gossen on bass, and Taylor Frost on drums.
This Is A Revolver emerged from the Los Angeles underground scene, shaping a style that blends punk urgency with alt‑rock storytelling. Their official site and Bandcamp position them as a band with a strong thematic focus on emotional volatility, social tension, and personal catharsis. Their visual world—murals, stark color palettes, symbolic imagery—reflects their filmmaking background, which heavily influences their music videos and overall aesthetic. Their song “Machine Men” is off their 2025 EP “Machine Men. Machine Hearts.” and it is their debut to Expand Your Pplaylist!
ASH CASINO
“Playing House”
@ash__casino
linktr.ee/ashcasino
Ash Casino is an indie‑rock band from Basingstoke, UK, crafting a raw, DIY sound that fuses alt‑rock, post‑punk, and indie‑sleaze vibes. Their single “Playing House” stands out as one of their most notable releases, paired with an official lyric video and billed as part of “the official soundtrack of the cost‑of‑living era.” They call themselves “indie rock for the sleepless and the reckless,” a fitting tagline for their late‑night, rough‑edged style.
COGNITION
“The Game”
@cognition417
facebook.com/cognitionswitch417
Cognition are a five‑member rock band from Springfield, Missouri, known for intense energy, haunting melodies, and emotionally charged songwriting. Their debut single “The Game” (released December 2025) immediately positioned them as a rising force in modern rock, blending heavy riffs with atmospheric tension.
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