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Essentials: “Ayikh ‘Indaw’ Enjengekhaya (Henrik Schwarz Rework) ” – Henrik Schwarz & Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The latest installment in the Gallo Remixed series sees German dance virtuoso Henrik Schwarz rework a track from legendary South African Choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo into a simmering dance number for a new generation. The idea came about thanks to Schwarz’s relationship with South African DJ Black Coffee, who himself had recently purchased a [continued]
Essentials: “I Was Neon” – Julia Jacklin

Fuelled by powerful guitars and driving drums, “I Was Neon” is the stomping indie anthem that we’ve become used to from Julia Jacklin. Coming hand in hand with the announcement of the Australian artist’s upcoming album Pre Pleasure, the track sees the always witty Jacklin at her introspective best. The track follows “Lydia Wears a [continued]
Essentials: Cave EP – Spor

On the Cave EP, British-born DJ Spor gifts us four tracks of hard-hitting, spine-tingling drum & bass. After two-years years off focusing on his alter ego Feed Me, Spor returns to drum & bass and the Mau5trap label with his first new music under this moniker since 2020’s Anachronic EP. “Let Me Be”, the opening [continued]
Essentials: “Shallow Water” – Mansionair

On “Shallow Water,” Australian indie trio Mansionair bring deeply personal lyrics to a head-nodding beat to give us an excellent final preview of their upcoming album. The latest in a string of singles released in the lead up to the release of Happiness, Guaranteed, the infectious hook of “Shallow Water” blended with its swirling atmospherics [continued]
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]
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]
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]
No Mana Releases Electromag Compilation + Sets Off On Accompanying Tour

Electro house is back with a bang on the new Electromag compilation from electro house savant No Mana. Preceded by singles “Can’t Say No” by No Mana and Tommy Trash, “The Original” from Wolfgang Gartner and EDDIE & Bad Disk‘s “Electro Forever,” the 19 track compilation is out now via Mau5trap. Bringing together established [continued]
Essentials: “Electro Forever” – EDDIE x Bad Disk

“Electro Forever” might be the most aptly titled song you hear this year. It might also be one of the most danceable. In aid of No Mana’s quest to make “electro house great again”, Australian producer EDDIE and South African producer Bad Disk combine for a trans-oceanic collaboration for the ages. The track itself combines [continued]
Essentials: “Lonely Light/Ping” – Lamorn

Lonely Light is a pair of vibrant, catchy, club ready anthems that showcase Lamorn’s bright talents. With his second release3 on the Mau5trap label, the 18 year old starlet again proves why he has been hailed as the future of the electronic genre. The double release opens with “Lonely Light” (feat. Molly Otto). It’s a [continued]