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Premiere: “Deepika” – Kevin A

The dreamy, sexy croon of Kevin A is a perfect match for a humid summer evening; as evidenced on “Deepika,” the Canadian songwriter experiments with flittering guitar plucks that dot the hazy beat like fireflies in the summer night sky. Merging his Indian and Trinidadian heritage with inspiration from R&B greats across the decades, Kevin [continued]
Saint Audio Mixes #033: chromonicci

Fresh off the release of his new single “Just Push.”, chromonicci crafted a special guest mix for Saint Audio. We spoke to the Phuture Collective affiliated producer about experimenting with his sound and what it’s like to be religious in the music industry. Tune in to chromonicci’s guest mix, and get familiar with the creator [continued]
Corona Electric Beach Knows How To Throw A Party

Corona Electric Beach knows how to put on a great party, and they showcased that ability with the help of DJ 4B at their Spring Awakening Music Festival pre-party. With unbeatable views of Chicago, 4B played a heavy set to the intimate rooftop crowd at Joy District, while plenty of Corona flowed (and some tequila [continued]
The Ultimate Spring Awakening Music Festival 2019 Schedule

Headed to Spring Awakening Music Festival this weekend? With the number of artists booked this year, it can be overwhelming trying to determine who’s a must-see. But don’t fret—whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned festgoer, Saint Audio’s got you covered on everything you need to check out this weekend at SAMF. Friday, June 7th: [continued]
Mamby On The Beach Announces 2019 Lineup

One of Saint Audio’s favorite fests of the summer is making some big changes, and they’ve got a HUGE lineup to prove it. Mamby On The Beach has moved to a new weekend (August 23-24) and a new location (Montrose Beach). To celebrate their updates on their fifth anniversary, Mamby On The Beach is bringing [continued]
An Interview With: Kat Matutina

After I started following Kat Matutina on Instagram, I often wondered when she slept, because she literally does it ALL. Kat is a female entrepreneur, music curator, fitness instructor, wellness coach, podcast host, event coordinator, and quite possibly Superwoman. Here, I spoke with Kat about her story, and how her passion for health and fitness [continued]
North Coast Music Festival Announces Lineup For 10th Anniversary

New year, new location, and new dates: North Coast Music Festival is back to take Chicago by storm for the tenth year in a row. Revamping the fest by switching to a two-day schedule and moving to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, North Coast Music Festival is bringing some of the biggest names in [continued]
Tim Heidecker Feeds The Trolls in New Single, “When I Get Up”

If you’ve ever seen an episode of the cult-favorite sketch show Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, you’d know that Tim Heidecker is no stranger to the surreal. Though he’s most widely known for his work as a comedian, Heidecker been making and releasing both serious and comedic music intermittently for the better part [continued]
Celebrate Earth Day With Jaden Smith’s Playlist

Jaden Smith is something of a renaissance man. While he’s most widely known as a musician and actor, he’s also a passionate environmental activist. Not satisfied with simply discussing climate change through his large platform, Jaden started JUST Water, a sustainable bottled water company that uses 100% recycled materials in their packaging. In a 2018 [continued]
Essentials: “Whatcha Gon Do (feat. Bhad Bhabie, 24hrs, and Rich The Kid)” – Benzi

Benzi, your favorite DJ’s favorite DJ, is starting summer early with the features-heavy “Whatcha Gon Do”. Assists from 24hrs and Rich The Kid amplify the catchy-as-hell hook from Bhad Bhabie, while Benzi’s wavy production further establishes the murmurings that trap is back in vogue. Benzi notes that “Whatcha Gon Do” is the start of a [continued]