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Spotify Releases Two Live Songs By Mac Miller

Almost three months after his untimely death, Spotify has released two live recorded songs from Mac Miller. The songwriter swaps melancholic strings for an intimate piano in this acoustic rendition of “Dunno,” the tenth track off his most recent album Swimming. Personally, this is my favourite song from the record, so I lost my shit when… [continued]
Album Review: Saturn – NAO

NAO is back with her second album Saturn, after releasing her debut album For All We Know in 2016. This record explores the unstable period of the singer’s late twenties, ranging from reflections on past relationships to new passion and growth. The sophomore album starts out with a powerful, almost gut-wrenching ballad describing the end of a long-term… [continued]
Essentials: “Beyond the Veil” – Ganesha Cartel

Ganesha Cartel leads us into an eight minute ethereal trip with a driving tribal beat, followed by addictive percussion that steadily builds as a muted synth in the background sneaks into the track. About “Beyond the Veil”, Ganesha Cartel says “I didn’t realize at the time I was producing it, but it has had a… [continued]
Essentials: “Clouds” – Harrison Lipton

A month after Harrison Lipton‘s release of “Pool” comes “Clouds,” as the band gears up for the release of their debut album, Loveliness, set to drop next month. Both singles embody the dreamy, bedroom pop brand of Harrison Lipton. The lush sound of “Clouds” is comprised of lazy bass chords complimenting the up-tempo snares in the… [continued]
Essentials: Time Fi Legalize 420 Remixes – WE CHIEF

Looking for some green-friendly tracks to keep that 420 celebration going? We Chief has released their annual set of remixes of their legalization anthem, “Time Fi Legalize.” This year features the talents of Mr. Kristopher, Alex Oka, Eneve, Reid Speed and Noah Issa. Starting off with the hard hitting Mr. Kristopher’s Cough Syrup Cure Remix, it has an upbeat tempo that seamlessly flows into… [continued]
Saint Audio’s Best Songs and Albums of 2017

Members of the Saint Audio team picked their favorite songs and albums from 2017. Listen to our Spotify playlist with selections from the best of the year. Elisha Chauhan SONGS “DNA” – Kendrick Lamar “LAND OF THE FREE” – Joey Bada$$ “See You Again” – Tyler the Creator feat. Kali Uchis “BLEACH” – BROCKHAMPTON “Just… [continued]
Essentials: “Made for Us” – ARK

English newcomer, ARK, released her ethereal debut single “Made For Us” earlier this month. The vocals and piano chords give off a serious London Grammar vibe, which I’m absolutely loving. The artist’s vocal range is pretty impressive—she starts the song with a deep, emotive tone which transitions to a siren-like falsetto at the chorus, which creates this amazing… [continued]
An Interview With: BEREL

Following up on his stripped down cover of JMSN‘s “Cruel Intentions,” I talked with Bay Area-based songwriter Berel about his musical influences and his upcoming debut EP. Who are your musical influences? You’ve said that you draw on music from the past—do you have any present-day influences? I’ve been super into Anderson .Paak since Malibu dropped, Bruno… [continued]
Albums Of The Month: Our Must-Hear Albums from October 2017

Another month has come and gone—recap some of October’s best albums with the help of the Saint Audio staff. Losing —Bully Imagine that we celebrated when people had a cathartic experience and gave each other those greeting cards that play music when you open them. That’s essentially what Bully’s Losing is. Songs about pain and… [continued]
An Interview With: Ben Dragon

Following the release of his sophomore EP, Supernatural Selection, Saint Audio caught up with Ben Dragon for a quick chat about his creative process and musical influences. There’s a significant stylistic change between your debut EP and your sophomore EP; how did the creative process differ for these two works? With the first EP, I wanted to see… [continued]