Elisha Chauhan

Best of the 2010s: Elisha’s Picks

As the decade comes to a close, the Saint Audio team is sharing the top ten albums that defined the 2010s for them. This week, Elisha Chauhan revisits his favorite albums from the 2010s. 10) A Moon Shaped Pool (2016) – Radiohead As a reflection of Thom Yorke’s recent divorce and societal issues, such as climate change, [continued]
Audien Announces ESCAPISM Tour & Teases New Album With Latest Single

In the realm of EDM music, the early 2010s is synonymous with the emergence of big room house and progressive house. During this era, a young EDM artist attained an audience that grew an affinity for his fusion of progressive house and trance music. As a pioneer of progressive trance, Audien inked major record deals [continued]
Premiere: “alright (feat. Dutch Melrose)” – rad cat

As his introduction to music, rad cat‘s love for a Fender Starcaster would allow him to discover a new passion: electronic dance music. Eventually, Christian Ariza’s strong musicality drew attention from several major record labels. As a young prospect to the music game, he garnered traction across streaming platforms with millions of streams for original [continued]
IGOR Becomes Tyler, the Creator’s First No.1 Album

After his departure from a much-grittier sound that connotates controversy, Tyler, the Creator attempts to bridge the gap between his shift in mellow production and a darker soundscape in his latest project, IGOR—and succeeds. IGOR recently reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart, proving a first-time chart-topping album and major career [continued]
Flume Makes “Friends” With Reo Cragun

After a surprise mixtape Hi This Is Flume dropped last week, Flume capitalizes on his momentum with another experimental rendition that reflects his dynamic shift in sound. In a recent documentary, Australian-born producer Harley Streten explains that he doesn’t conform to the normal conventions of song structure and instrumentation. As a prime example, “Friends” serves as an introduction [continued]
Artist Spotlight: Mahalia

If you were wondering who Genius-featured artist Mahalia is, then you’d have to trace her roots back to her hometown in Leicester. Based in Birmingham, the UK-born songstress honed in on her craft with songwriting and learning the guitar in her early years. At the age of 13, she garnered industry recognition and drew attention from [continued]
Cage the Elephant Announces Tour and New Single “Ready To Let Go”

After teasing the completion of their new album, Cage the Elephant announced that Social Cues is slated for release on April 19. The band has another surprise for fans: this summer, they’ll be hitting the road in a co-headlining North American tour with Beck. Spoon will support the duo. Serving as an initial taste of the forthcoming project, their [continued]
Essentials: “Unfair (Full Version)/Been A While” – 6LACK

After a successful sophomore effort, 6LACK ended 2018 on a high note with two singles that emphasize his signature sound. His fusion between hip hop and alternative R&B showcases his versatility that is unmatched by similar artists striving to find their niche. As an extended version of his initial track on East Atlanta Love Letter, “Unfair [continued]
Essentials: “Goku” – Jaden Smith

After dropping a remix EP and The Sunset Tapes: A Cool Tape Story this year, Jaden Smith is back with an ode that channels the main protagonist of Dragon Ball Z in music video form. As a self-directed effort, “GOKU” was filmed in Tokyo’s Akihabara District—a shopping district in Japan popularized for anime and manga. Visually, Jaden’s creative vision comes to [continued]
Album Review: Falcons and B. Lewis – DAYDRIFT

As the crisp autumn air turns into brisk winter nights, Falcons and B. Lewis concocted the perfect blend of R&B, future bass, EDM & hip hop to heat up a late night cruise. Based in Los Angeles, Falcons is a producer that garnered acclaim with his fusion of multiple genres. Utilizing elements of R&B, hip hop & EDM, his [continued]