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AFTERLIFE takes over LOS ANGELES state historic park: See the photos

Hugely popular melodic techno duo Tale of Us brought their breathtaking, state-of-the-art production and visuals to Los Angeles in a showcase of their prestigious label, Afterlife. Bringing the Afterlife experience to LA for the first time, Tale of Us were joined on Friday night by Argy, Kevin de Vries, Julya Karma, and a live set… [continued]
Essentials: Find The Key – Starya

Los Angeles-based musician Starya unlocks a new dimension of sound in her Find The Key EP, released through her label spells. Play this one loud during late-night dance parties—its buzzing bloghouse basslines and trance-inducing vocals are irresistible on the title track, as well as previously released singles “Clouds,” “I’ll Believe,” and “Jealous”. Starya employs a… [continued]
Essentials: “Plastic Phonk” – Nada5150

Los Angeles rapper, producer, and songwriter Nada5150 continues his evolution in “Plastic Phonk”, building off his previous experimentation with Japanese City Pop sampling in the Phonk genre. The cautionary tale he paints is illuminated by the sample, which comes from the song “Plastic Love” by Maria Takeuchi. Nada5150 expands on the symbolism, explaining that she… [continued]
Essentials: “Reflection” – Riordan

UK dance music producer Riordan is garnering attention with the release of his much-anticipated single, “Reflection”. Riordan began teasing the Latin-infused house cut in late 2022, racking up over three million views on TikTok and counting. Now, the independently-released tech house track has nearly a quarter-million plays on Spotify. “Reflection” came together after “a very… [continued]
Essentials: “I’ll Believe” – Starya

Warp your mind in the trippy techno thumper “I’ll Believe” from Los Angeles-based producer, songwriter, and DJ Starya. Bloghaus-era revivalism surrounds Starya’s laser-beam synths in “I’ll Believe,” with a vocal that exudes a commanding energy drawing crowds to the dancefloor. The hypnotic dark house track is out now via Starya’s independent label Spells. “I’ll Believe”… [continued]
The Best Songs and Albums of 2022

Discover hidden gems and revisit old favorites of 2022 in our best-of list. David Cedar, Will Dodd, Alex Donaldson, Staley Sharples, and Sophia Zengierski break down their favorite songs and albums from the year. Listen to the Saint Audio Best Songs of 2022 playlist via our Spotify. David Cedar Songs“Turned Turk” – KinAhau“A LITTLE BIT… [continued]
Essentials: “All I Want For Christmas Isn’t You” – Ksenia

“Santa baby, just block a fuckboy’s number for me“—that’s the vibe of Russian-born, LA-based comedian, singer, and writer Ksenia’s holiday single, “All I Want For Christmas Isn’t You”. Parodying a certain seasonal diva we all know and love, Ksenia flips the script and skewers the idea of romance in her cheeky Christmas tune. Featuring a… [continued]
Essentials: “Clouds” – Starya

After teasing it in her sets for months, Starya (formerly known as TuffGhost) finally drops her long-awaited ID “Clouds”. The euphoric dance track balances an atmospheric mood with airy vocals and light-filled lyrics. Starya wrote the track in her new studio, thinking about her childhood fascination with watching clouds go by. “Sometimes we are so… [continued]
HARD Summer 2022: Recap Three-Day Festival featuring Megan Thee Station and More

HARD Summer returned to NOS Events Center for a high-energy showing of hip hop and electronic talent over three days. The premiere west coast dance festival featured a lineup that spanned genres, bringing stars like Megan Thee Stallion, Koffee, Three 6 Mafia, and Porter Robinson together with fast-rising underground acts like ISOxo, Tom The Mail… [continued]
Prep for HARD Summer With Our Must-Hear Playlist + Packing List

With HARD Summer quickly approaching, we’re giving you the survival guide to this quintessential EDM festival. Our playlist features must-see artists for dance and hip hop fans alike, and our packing list will ensure you have your best HARD Summer experience. The legendary Los Angeles festival has expanded to three days this year, adding even… [continued]