Playlist: The Listening Station #145

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Since 2015, “The Listening Station” playlists have gone by different names, but the theme and spirit have stayed the same. The name comes from the days when music stores were everywhere, offering “Listening Stations” — kiosks or cozy spots where you could preview any CD before buying it or just explore new sounds. That’s exactly what these playlists aim to do: give you a chance to sample fresh music from up-and-coming artists, discover new sounds, and ultimately expand your own playlists.

We recently went back to the beginning, re-numbered, and organized all the playlists in this series, bringing us to the 145th edition of “The Listening Station” playlists.

In this edition, we present to you new music by previously featured artists that we have grown to love and build our playlists around with artists & bands such as Freedom Fry, Yonaka, Baker Grace, Inji, Durand Jones & The Indications, Brass Against, and The Beaches. We also feature older tracks from the catalogs of Karen Dió and Go Betty Go. Also, we give you brand new songs by Paris Jackson and “Artist New To EYP”, Victoria Canal.

If you enjoy this and other genre playlist series we create, and you’re curious about the current indie music scene, plus you’re in a band and want to be featured, send us your music!

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No Paper. No Scissors…. On Instagram!

Our Rock playlist series, known as “No Paper. No Scissors.”, now has it’s own presence on Instagram at @nopaper.noscissors . If this is your preferred playlist series, give it a follow as we dive deeper into the rock music we feature.

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PLAYLIST: The Listening Station #145
INFO: 12 Songs / 40m 04s
GENRES: Indie Rock / Indie Folk / Pop / Alternative Rock / Modern Soul / Electo-pop
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Music by…

VICTORIA CANAL
“DOG.”
@victoriacanal


As I randomly scrolled through Instagram, I saw a clip of Simon Pegg yelling his lungs out while recording something for a music project. The yelling was an excerpt for the song “DOG.” by Victoria Canal.

Victoria Canal is a Spanish‑American singer‑songwriter, born in Munich Germany, known for her soul‑piercing vocals, intimate songwriting, and bold vulnerability. She has become one of the most compelling voices in indie pop and alt‑soul, celebrated for turning personal adversity into deeply human, resonant art. Victoria is known for writing from lived experience. Born without her right forearm (amniotic band syndrome), raised across multiple countries, and openly queer, she often writes about identity, vulnerability, and belonging.

“DOG.” fits into her catalog as one of her most emotionally naked songs — similar in spirit to “Drama” and “Swan Song,” but even more self‑critical. It features a dramatic cameo by actor Simon Pegg.

PARIS JACKSON
“Zombies in Love”
@parisjackson
parisjacksonofficial.com

Paris Jackson is a model, actress, and singer-songwriter known for blending folk, alternative pop, and emotional storytelling in her music. Born into one of the most famous families in the world, she has steadily built a creative career, carving out her own identity and style that stands apart from her father’s legacy.

“Zombies in Love” (released March 13, 2026) marks her first new music since 2023 and serves as the lead single for her upcoming second studio album, produced by Linda Perry from 4 Non Blondes.

Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Bandaid” – (2023)
“Lighthouse” – (2023)
“Let Down” – (2023)

BRASS AGAINST
“Creep”
@brassagainst
brassagainst.com

Brass Against is a New York–based musical collective known for turning rock, metal, and hip‑hop protest anthems into explosive, brass‑driven performances. They blend tuba, trombone, trumpets, saxophones, guitar, bass, and powerful vocals to create a massive, cinematic sound designed to inspire activism and social awareness. They’ve built a global following through viral covers of Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Soundgarden, Run the Jewels, and more. This is their cover of Radiohead’s song “Creep” featuring Morgan James on Vocals.

Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Wake Up” – (2018)
“Mountain Song (w/ Maya Azucena)” – (2019)
“Show Me How To Love (w/ Amanda Brown)” – (2020)
“Take The Power Back (w/ Sophia Urista)” – (2020)
“Stinkfist (w/ Sophia Urista)” – (2020)
“Outshined” – (2023)
“Karma Police” – (2023)

FREEDOM FRY
“Dopamine”
@freedomfrymusic


EYP Staple Artists, Freedom Fry, return again to our playlists with their latest single “Dopamine”. Below you can see the various songs we have featured of theirs since 2016.

Freedom Fry is a French‑American indie pop duo based in Los Angeles, made up of Marie Seyrat (from Paris) and Bruce Driscoll (from the U.S.). Their music blends indie pop, folk‑pop, alternative rock, and breezy French influences, creating a warm, melodic, sun‑washed sound.

Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year

KAYLEE LAUREN
“Baby For The Night”
@kayleelauren_
kayleelaurenmusic1.wixsite.com/kaylee-lauren

Kaylee Lauren, an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, is making waves with her dark-pop sound, heartfelt lyrics, and striking visuals. Building a growing fanbase on TikTok and Spotify, she’s been releasing singles that dive into themes of heartbreak, self-doubt, and the challenges of growing up. Her newest track, “Baby For the Night,” is an indie pop gem and marks her fourth feature on Expand Your Playlist.

Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Killer in Disguise” – (2024)
“I Know You Miss Me” – (2025)
“What Friends Do” – (2025)

KAREN DIÓ
“Do It”
@karendioxx
karendio.com

Brazilian born, living in the UK Punk Rock singer-songwriter Karen Dió returns again to Expand Your Playlist with one of her older songs from 2017, “Do it”. This was recorded back in 2017 as a solo project while she was in the Brazilian Punk band “Violet Soda” before leaving the band in 2022 and returning two years later as the Punk Latin Riot Grrrl she is today.

Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Sick Ride” – (2024)
“So Funny” – (2024)
“Stupid” – (2024)
“3AM” – (2024)
“My World” – (2024)
“Casual” – (2025)
“Cut Your Hair” – (2025)
“I Hope You Know” – (2025)

GO BETTY GO
“I’m From LA”
@gobettygoofficial
gobettygo.com

Future EYP Staple Artists & L.A. Punk Pioneers since 2000, Go Betty Go, return to EYP with once again, but this time with one of their classic tracks, “I’m From LA.” The track is off their 2005 Album, “Nothing Is More”.

Go Betty Go is a Latina‑fronted pop‑punk band from Glendale, California, known for their high‑energy sound, tight musicianship, and deep roots in the Southern California Chicano punk scene. Formed in 2000 by sisters Nicolette and Aixa Vilar alongside guitarist Betty Cisneros and bassist Michelle Rangel, the band quickly gained attention with their melodic, fast‑paced style and releases on SideOneDummy Records, leading to national exposure on the 2004–2005 Warped Tours. After lineup changes and a hiatus, the original members reunited in 2012 and have continued performing and recording, most recently rallying around Cisneros during her battle with Stage 4 cancer, which she has since entered remission from — a moment that has renewed the band’s sense of purpose and strengthened their long‑standing DIY spirit.

Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“By Your Side” – (2015)
“Cemetery Stone” – (2015)
“It Haunts You Now” – (2015 / 2019)
“Tartamudo” – (2017)
“Keep Up” – (2023)
“We Talk A Lot” – (2023 / 2024)
“Party at Sea” – (2024)
“City Lights” – (2025)

THE BEACHES
“I Ran (So Far Away)”
@thebeachesband
thebeachesband.com


EYP Staple Artists, The Beaches return to EYP with their cover of “I Ran (So Far Away)” from A Flock of Seagulls. The Beaches are a Toronto‑born, all‑female rock band known for their punchy indie‑rock sound, dance‑rock energy, and confident, hook‑heavy songwriting. They’ve become one of Canada’s biggest contemporary rock acts, winning multiple Juno Awards, scoring viral hits like “Blame Brett,” and building a reputation for electric live shows.

Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year

YONAKA
“Eat You Alive”
@weareyonaka
weareyonaka.com


YONAKA has been recently added to our list of EYP Staple Artists which features bands and artists who have been featured on EYP for more than 10 times with individual songs.

YONAKA (Yo-nah-kah) are an English alternative rock trio known for their explosive energy, dark‑pop edge, and emotionally charged songwriting. Fronted by the powerhouse Theresa Jarvis, they blend alt‑rock, pop, electronic elements, and hip‑hop‑influenced rhythms into a sound that’s dramatic, cinematic, and intensely personal. Their song “Eat You Alive” is off their 2026 full-length album, “Until You’re Satisfied”.

Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Rockstar” – (2020)
“Seize The Power” – (2021)
“Panic” – (2023)
“Welcome To My House” – (2023)
“Give Me My Halo” – (2023)
“Predator” – (2024)
“Fight For The Right” – (2024)
“Problems” – (2025)
“Hit Me When I’m Sore” – (2026)
“Trouble Follows” – (2026)

BAKER GRACE
“Not So Sweet”
@bakergracemusic
bakergracemusic.com


Baker Grace, born Chloe Baker, is an American singer‑songwriter from Weehawken, New Jersey, celebrated for her haunting vocals, intimate lyrics, and a sound that fuses indie‑pop, alt‑pop, and singer‑songwriter storytelling. She began releasing music as a teenager and has steadily built a name for her emotionally honest, cinematic pop. We’ve been featuring her music since 2015, back when she performed under the moniker “Bitter’s Kiss.” Just about every year since, we’ve showcased her unique brand of indie pop, making her one of our first “EYP Staple Artists.” “Not So Sweet” marks the 22nd song featured on Expand Your Playlist.

Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year

DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS
“Witchoo”
@durandjonesandtheindications
durandjonesandtheindications.com


Durand Jones & The Indications are a retro-soul and contemporary R&B group from Bloomington, Indiana, celebrated for their warm analog vibe, dual lead singers, and deep love for classic ’60s and ’70s soul. Their music mixes vintage R&B, sweet soul, Chicago and Philly styles, and modern grooves, resulting in a sound that’s both timeless and fresh.

The band features Durand Jones on lead vocals, Aaron Frazer on drums and falsetto vocals, Blake Rhein on guitar, Steve Okonski on keys, and Michael Montgomery on bass. Their sound blends vintage soul with contemporary R&B, fitting perfectly into the “Oldies” vibe while sliding seamlessly alongside the R&B and soul classics of the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

“Witchoo” is off their 2021 album “Private Space” and it’s the 10th song featured on EYP, making them officially an EYP Staple Artists.

Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“How Can I Be Sure” – (2019)
“Listen To Your Heart” – (2019)
“Cruisin’ To The Park” – (2019 / 2024)
“Young Americans” – (2020)
“Power To The People” – (2020)
“Cruisin’ To The Parque (w/ Y La Bamba)” – (2021)
“Lovers’ Holiday” – (2025)
“Is It Any Wonder?” – (2026)
“Flower Moon” – (2026)

INJI
“Istanbul (slightly different)
@injiverse
inji.com

Taking the EDM, electro-pop, superlame world by storm is INJI, with two I’s. INJI (real name İnci Gürün) is a Turkish‑born, Philadelphia‑based singer‑songwriter who exploded onto the global pop scene in 2022 with her viral hits “Gaslight” and “Madeline.” She blends dance‑pop, electro‑pop, club beats, jazz influences, and cheeky, irreverent lyricism, making her one of Gen Z’s most exciting new pop voices. She hit our radar with her song “U WON’T” off her 2025 Mixtape Album “SUPERLAME.”. “Istanbul” is from that album. This is the “slightly different” version, as the original version on the album unfortunately did not get the legal permission with a sample used in the original version of the song. Original or “slightly different”, it is still a great and personal song from INJI.

You can listen to both versions of the song if you’re interested. Click Here for the original version. The “Slightly different” version in below with the video posted.

Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“U WON’T” – (2025)
“Good Time Girl” – (2025)
“Untz Untz” – (2025)
“Bellydancing” – (2025)
“In A Mood” – (2025)
“Teen Angst” – (2025)

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