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Album Review: My Sober Daydream – Foamboy

My Sober Daydream, the debut album by Foamboy, is a succinct yet satisfying romp overflowing with danceable grooves and dazzlingly saturated soundscapes. The Portland-based duo, comprised of vocalist Katy Ohsiek and producer Wil Bakula, bring out a cavalcade of bright synth tones across the album whilst still finding time to lyrically tackle some prescient issues.… [continued]
Saint Audio Mixes #050: Beauweiss

For our 50th edition of the Saint Audio Mixes series, we had to do something special. We are so pleased to debut the first-ever mix from emerging hardcore artist Beauweiss. Listen to his signature “beaucore” sound in the mix, and catch up with the Los Angeles-based artist in our interview. When did you get started… [continued]
Essentials: “Don’t Worry My Love” – Kaivon

Rising LA electronic producer Kaivon shines in his newest single, “Don’t Worry My Love,” out now on Insomniac’s Lost In Dreams imprint. A euphoric combination of sugar-sweet vocals, uplifting synth progressions and sweeping strings, “Don’t Worry My Love” finds Kaivon at his otherworldly best. He’s been releasing music under his project August, where he provides vocals to his free-spirited,… [continued]
EP Review: archon – ell!psis

After two years of releasing several sample packs and numerous singles, Chicago-based producer ell!psis has finally quelled demand for a more comprehensive release with his debut EP, archon. The EP includes 6 multi-faceted tracks full of glitchy motifs, plangent drums, and frenetic percussion.Opening track “frenetic” evokes a certain je ne sais quoi, analogous to the… [continued]
The Best Songs of September 2021

This month I’m in charge of picking out some of our favourite new tunes. All these and more can be found on the Saint Audio Selects: September 2021 playlist. “Summer Begins” – JINTANA & EMERALDS A centrepiece from their new album Emerald City Guide, “Summer Begins” is a bright, doo-wop esque head-nodder. It sees the the… [continued]
Livestream: Soul Food Music Collective Hosts Tako Tomago Listening Party

Los Angeles music collective, Soul Food, along with wave music producer Jonathan Van Gils, also known as Tako Tomago, will be hosting a URL release party stream today to premiere his latest wave and trap-inspired album. The stream is also a showcase of several members of the collective’s current visual and musical projects. The 3-hour… [continued]
Album Review: Emerald City Guide – Jintana & Emeralds

Jintana & Emeralds‘ Emerald City Guide can best be described as doo-wop on a stroll through a variety of major Japanese musical influences, surrounded by an imagined, glowing vision of the past that channels the nostalgic romanticism of the ’50s and ’60s. Jintana & Emeralds utilizes these themes of Mad Men-era Americana in their accompanying… [continued]
Essentials: “Guilty / Kanjiru” – Kasra

Since its inception in 2002, Critical Music has been one of the premier labels in drum & bass music. They’ve made an indisputable imprint on the genre’s history throughout its run, helping launch the careers of veterans such as Icicle, Rockwell, and Ivy Lab, as well as rising newcomers like IMANU (then going by Signal)… [continued]
Essentials: “Prism” – VX Duse

In anticipation of his debut EP coming in October, rising London artist VX Duse releases “Prism.” A track grounded by its sincerity, “Prism” sees VX Duse get the most out of his uniquely tender voice. A London artist who’s parents hail from Colombia, Duse often performs in a mixture of Spanish and English. It’s the… [continued]
Essentials: “archon” – ell!psis

Following a string of standalone singles and collaborations with artists such as Tek Genesis, galva, and Mohawk Johnson, Chicago-based producer ell!psis is gearing up to release his debut EP archon on October 1st, and the instant standout is its title track. Despite being a relative newcomer to the scene, “archon” demonstrates ell!psis’ mastery of his… [continued]