Mood Muzik #13: Burn and Rebirth
What is “Mood Muzik”? If you have created playlists or mixtapes before, chances are you have created one of these. It’s that collection of moody, slow, stripped, dark, dreamy acoustic music you put on when the days and the mood just calls for it no matter what stress or heartbreak is in your life. You put this collection of music to help you get through. That is what this playlist series is all about. Easy listening with a moody edge.
While recently updating our playlist library sequentially, we realized this is the 13th edition of our playlist. This edition features music from artists new to EYP like KATZROAR and Ramona Shulz, as well as EYP staples such as Arum Rae and Mar Lamar. It also includes tracks created for this playlist by previously featured artists like Marisa and Moths, Slow Funeral, Anders Jörnesten, The Sherlocks, Talker, and Internet Sasha.
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PLAYLIST: Mood Muzik #13: Burn and Rebirth
INFO: 10 Songs / 38m 28s
GENRES: Indie Rock / Indie Folk / Pop / Alternative Rock / Modern Soul / Dream Pop / Moody
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Music in this playlist by…
INTERNET SASHA
“Sincerity”
Sincerely, (2025)
@internetsasha
internetsasha.com
Internet Sasha is a rising alternative‑rock duo from Los Angeles, built around the creative partnership of singer‑songwriter Sasha Daniels and producer‑guitarist Daniel Guaico. Their sound blends ’90s grunge grit, ’70s soul warmth, and Beatles/Radiohead‑style melodies, giving their songs a nostalgic edge with a modern punch. They’ve been gaining momentum through singles like Cuddles, Girl’s Girl, and Talk Less, all part of the rollout for their debut EP. Known for rich harmonies, distorted guitars, and emotionally direct songwriting, the band is carving out a distinct lane in LA’s alt‑rock scene.
Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“What’s In Your Head?” – (2025)
“Attention Whore” – (2025)
KATZROAR
“Make Anything, Everything”
UNDERWORLD (2025)
@katzroar
katzroar.bandcamp.com
dothekatzroar.com
KATZROAR is a Los Angeles–based indie psych‑rock project led by a songwriter‑producer who leans into mysticism, ethereal vocals, and lush, atmospheric arrangements. Her music blends psychedelic rock, poetic lyricism, and emotive, spell‑like vocal delivery, creating songs that feel more like immersive rituals than traditional tracks. Releases such as “Invocation“, “Evolution“, and “Underworld“ showcase her focus on transformation, inner journeys, and soulful intensity, positioning Katzroar as a distinctive voice in the modern psych‑rock scene.
MARISA AND THE MOTHS
“Gaslight” – Stripped
@marisaandthemoths
mariaandthemoths.com
Marisa and the Moths are one of the UK’s most compelling modern alt‑rock bands—heavy, emotionally raw, and built around the powerhouse voice of Marisa Rodriguez. This is the Stripped (acoustic) of their recent hard rock hit “Gaslight”. This version takes Marisa and the Moths’ heavy, emotionally charged rock song and turns it into something far more intimate. Instead of big riffs and aggression, it leans into acoustic instrumentation, raw vocals, and open space, letting the lyrics about manipulation and self‑doubt hit with a quieter, deeper sting. It feels less like a confrontation and more like a confession — fragile, exposed, and incredibly human.
Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Skin” – (2019)
“Choke” – (2020)
“Needy” – (2020)
“How Did You Get So Weak?” – (2020)
“Pedestal” – (2023)
“Borderline” – (2024)
“Gaslight” – (2025)
SLOW FUNERAL
“Run”
Conditions Of Trust (2025)
@slowfuneral
slow-funeral.com
“Run” by Slow Funeral is a stark, emotionally charged alt‑rock track from the 2025 album Conditions of Trust. The song confronts cycles of manipulation, abuse, and the façade of the “nice guy,” delivered through Mary Norris’s raw, trembling vocal performance and unflinching lyrics. It blends grunge‑leaning intensity with intimate storytelling, turning the chorus refrain—about recognizing harm and choosing to escape—into something both cathartic and haunting.
Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“What You Want” – (2025)
“This Might Be It” – (2025)
“Run” – (2025)
THE SHERLOCKS
“Heart of Gold”
Unplugged Vol. 1 (2025)
@thesherlocks
thesherlocksmusic.co.uk
The Sherlocks are an English indie‑rock band known for sharp guitar work, energetic rhythms, and a clean, anthemic sound that fits alongside bands like The Courteeners or early Arctic Monkeys. Their song “Heart of Gold”—featured on their debut album Live for the Moment (2017)—is a driving, emotionally earnest track built around themes of regret, honesty, and trying to hold onto someone before things fall apart. They re-recorded the song acoustically in 2025, amongst others, for their album “Unplugged, Vol. 1”.
Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Sirens” – (2023)
“Don’t Let It Out” – (2023)
“Everything Must Make Sense” – (2025)
ANDERS JÖRNESTEN
“Castles of Sand”
@andersjornesten
andersjornesten.bandcamp.com
Anders Jörnesten is a Swedish singer‑songwriter from Stockholm whose music blends folk, Americana, and classic country influences. He began writing songs in 2021 during the pandemic, turning a lifelong guitar hobby into a creative outlet that quickly grew into a full catalog of intimate, narrative‑driven tracks.
“Castles of Sand” by Anders Jörnesten is a gentle, melancholy folk‑Americana track released on January 31, 2025. Built around soft acoustic guitar and Jörnesten’s warm, understated vocals, the song reflects on nostalgia, impermanence, and the way life’s efforts can feel as fragile as sand sculptures washed away by time. Its simplicity is its strength — a quiet, reflective piece that captures longing and the bittersweet weight of memory.
ARUM RAE
“Look at You Now”
Made For Love (2025)
@arumrae
arumrae.com
Arum Rae’s new EP “Made For Love” continues her signature blend of dark Americana, soul‑tinged indie, and moody, minimalist production — the kind of nocturnal, emotionally heavy atmosphere she’s known for. Her song “Look at You Now” stands out as a slow‑burn, intimate track built around smoky vocals and a tense, aching lyric about conflicted attachment and letting go. It leans into her strengths: raw delivery, sparse but haunting arrangement, and a sense of emotional honesty that feels both fragile and powerful.
Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Heaven” – (2016)
“Proof” – (2017)
“Wasn’t My Time” – (2017)
“Sit Down, Who’s Been Loving You” – (2019)
“Should I?” – (2020)
“Follow No Leader” – (2020)
“Blurry Eyes” – (2020)
“Loose Ends” – (2023)
“Country Road” – (2023)
“Let’s Shake” – (2025)
“Tennessee Hills” – (2025)
TALKER
“Return To Sender” – Stripped
I’m Telling You The Truth (Deluxe Version) (2025)
@talkerceleste
talkerceleste.com
Talker’s stripped version of “Return to Sender” takes the emotionally tense indie‑rock track and distills it down to its barest, most vulnerable core. With the full production peeled away, Celeste Tauchar’s voice sits front and center—soft, wounded, and unguarded—letting the song’s themes of heartbreak, self‑reflection, and unresolved attachment hit with sharper intimacy. The acoustic arrangement highlights the lyrical ache, turning the track into something quieter, more fragile, and deeply human.
Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Everything Is Something (I Never Saw Coming)” – (2024)
“Return To Sender” – (2024)
“Say My Name – Live at The Regent Theatre – (2024)
“Old Enough” – (2024)
“Smile Like You Mean It” – (2025)
“TWENTYSOMEHTING” – (2025)
MAR LAMAR
“The Bandaid”
@marlamarrr
marlamar.com
Mar Lamar is a Nashville‑based singer‑songwriter whose work blends emotional honesty, resilience, and a quietly powerful sense of rebirth. After more than a decade fronting the indie‑alt project Highland Kites, she stepped into a solo chapter shaped by healing from severe neurological Lyme disease, motherhood, and a renewed creative fire.
Her music leans into raw storytelling, warm melodies, and a message of turning pain into purpose — a theme reflected in her debut solo single “Someone to Blame,” which marks her shift toward fearless authenticity and artistic reinvention. She return to EYP with her third solo single “The Bandaid”.
Previously Featured Songs & Featured Year
“Someone To Blame” – (2025)
“To The Moon” – (2025)
RAMONA SCHULZ
“The Light In Me”
@ramona.musicandpoetry
Ramona Schulz is a singer‑songwriter whose work leans into emotional clarity, introspection, and a gentle, piano‑driven style. Her song “The Light in Me” (released May 2024) is a reflective, empowering piece built around soft piano and heartfelt lyrics about trusting your intuition and following your inner voice despite doubt or outside pressure. It’s written as an encouragement to reconnect with one’s purpose and inner strength, giving the track a warm, uplifting tone.
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