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Essentials: “Summer Girl” – HAIM

When California sister trio, HAIM, released their debut album Days Are Gone, I was thrilled to hear their fresh sound with its heavy drum instrumentals and R&B influences in addition to synth. Singles “The Wire,” “Don’t Save Me” and “Falling” were quick to catch attention and became favorites for a long highway drive. HAIM has dropped… [continued]
Album Review: 4201 – Mokita

Mokita’s album 4201 is soft, thoughtful easy listening that skillfully moves across the genres of pop, country and R&B. Named after a street address where the songs were written, the EP is intimate and soulful, reflective of it was produced, each drawn from a moment this past year in the artist’s life. The opening track, “More… [continued]
Essentials: “Time Voyage” – Just A Gent

Get ready for “Time Voyage,” the first single off Just A Gent’s upcoming EP. Featuring singer/songwriter and producer Hauskey, “Time Voyage” is a popping musically-diverse track sure to get into your head. Jiving electronic beats set the tone for what feels like a future space journey in line with the album art. In fact, the… [continued]
Essentials: “Motion” – Mielo

“Motion” is the latest release from Chicago artist, Mielo. Kicked off by a chance DM on Instagram, the track is a collaboration with a fellow Chicagoan, Mariya Stoeva. Stoeva had never previously sung on a record, but impressed by her vocals, Mielo began work with Stoeva and “Motion” came into being. Strong beats and a… [continued]
Essentials: Tropic EP – Kevin A

Toronto-based musician and songwriter Kevin A released his experimental EP, Tropic, earlier this month.This eight-track project explores different genres including R&B, electronic, ambient, and dancehall, highlighting the interconnectivity between them. The artist tells us that the EP is “a musical manifestation of the exploration of my identity in response to various real life experiences with my culture, upbringing,… [continued]
An Interview With: Ariana and the Rose

New York artist Ariana and the Rose is back with new tunes. We at Saint Audio had the opportunity to ask the New York-based artist about the recent debut of her EP, Constellations Phase 1. What got you thinking about doing a darker version of *NSYNC’s classic hit “Bye Bye Bye,” and how did you… [continued]
Essentials: Dreams Pt. 1 – Slow Magic

Aptly named Slow Magic has released an exciting double-single project, Dreams Pt. 1, which debuted on Billboard Dance. His first original release of the year, Dreams Pt.1 features a lyrically driven A-side in “Daydream” and an instrumentally driven B-side called “when it rains the sun comes out too.” Danceable yet earthy, “Daydream” features rhythmic synth and… [continued]
Essentials: “How This Feels” – R.LUM.R

After the success of his EP Afterimage and breakthrough track “Frustrated,” R.LUM.R returns with a new single, “How This Feels,” from his upcoming debut album via Island Records. This track aches with emotion; R.LUM.R sets heartfelt lyrics begging for the truth against a dark R&B melody, which is reminiscent of The Weeknd’s Trilogy. The music video perfectly portrays the distance… [continued]
Essentials: “All My Friends” – Madeon

French producer Madeon releases a spontaneous music video for his single “All My Friends” off of upcoming sophomore album Good Faith. In a Facebook comment about the video for “All My Friends,” the artist said he “wanted to capture the social anxiety theme of the lyrics.” The video is essentially a neon acid trip, depicting a group of… [continued]
Essentials: “Inevitable” – MEMBA

Dripping water sets the opening backdrop for MEMBA’s new single “Inevitable,” presented by the Foreign Family Collective. This exciting track will appear on their upcoming Saga II EP later this summer, but is being dropped in advance this month. Slowly, melancholic synth and rhythms overlay to build a transformative energy, which crescendos about a minute… [continued]