Staley Sharples

In Memoriam: Nipsey Hussle

On Sunday, March 31st, rapper Nipsey Hussle was murdered outside of his clothing store, The Marathon, in the Crenshaw neighborhood of Los Angeles. To put it simply, his untimely death has sent shockwaves through all segments of the entertainment industry, as well as the community that Nipsey spent so much of his life giving back… [continued]
Gig Review: G Jones at Concord Music Hall

Since the 2018 release of his debut LP The Ineffable Truth, endless praise has been piled upon producer G. Jones. It’s the kind of fawning that makes one wonder if an artist can truly live up to the hype—something a skeptic like me was curious about as I prepared to check out his Chicago tour… [continued]
Premiere: “ISV” – CNJR

Go inside the mind of CNJR in his video for his new single, “ISV,” off his forthcoming EP releasing in June. Experimental electronica melds with a dark visual collage in the video, which CNJR explains further: “To be an exploration of this darkness and of the pain and struggle and trauma that all of us… [continued]
An Interview With: Crimson Apple

Yes, Crimson Apple is made up of four sisters, but they’re SO much more than just a girl group. The alt-pop band hails from Hawaii, and received acclaim at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards—the Hawaiian equivalent of the Grammys. Now, they’re based in LA and making music about their lives, their mental health, and everything… [continued]
Saint Audio Mixes #032: DJ Nayiram

Based in Seattle, Ghana-representing DJ Nayiram‘s known for his high-energy mixes as well as the two parties he’s founded: Afrobeat Global Seattle and EISH. DJ Nayiram expertly weaves Afrobeats, baile, Ghanian hip hop, and more into his guest mix for Saint Audio. Listen below, and follow DJ Nayiram on SoundCloud for more of his work.… [continued]
Premiere: “Under The Table (juuku Flip)” – Banks

A fresh new song hit my inbox the other day, and as soon as I heard it I knew we had to share it with you all. Not much is out there about juuku just yet, but with skills like these, his music tells us all we need to know. His flip of Banks‘ “Under… [continued]
Premiere: “Cerulean Eyes” – The Maya Spectra

Phoenix-based band The Maya Spectra dropped their new single “Cerulean Eyes”, and we’ve got all the details on how the song came to be. Listen to the track, and read our interview below. Tell us about how you decided to start your project, The Maya Spectra. We met in college and honestly didn’t really know… [continued]
Essentials: “Shire Party” (feat. Mike Fried)” – Manus

Now that’s what I’m Tolkien about—our favorite fanboy rapper Manus returns in the bouncy, Lord Of The Rings-inspired “Shire Party”. Over a jazzy piano riff, Manus “pulls up to the shire in that horse and buggy” and shouts out both Frodo and Gandalf. It’s a welcome return from the Vermont-born, LA-based rapper, and we’re excited to… [continued]
Essentials: “What Do U Want (feat. Sarah Skinner)” – Yetep

Man, this one is a total earworm. “What Do U Want”, Yetep‘s collaboration with vocalist Sara Skinner (who’s making a name for herself in dance music with some fantastic recent releases), lets Skinner’s ethereal voice build to unleash an effervescent storm of synths. Upon first listen, I was immediately reminded of M83‘s smash hit “Midnight… [continued]
Essentials: “Switch (feat. No Etiquette)” – Neo Fresco

Upgrade your Friday night pregame playlist with Neo Fresco and No Etiquette‘s new techno track, “Switch”. The second single off Neo Fresco‘s upcoming Apathy/Empathy EP, “Switch” opens to a minimalist 90s-house inspired melody as a dark bassline lurks below, before swiftly dropping you into organized chaos. The stabs of a high-pitched synth are undercut by… [continued]