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Essentials: “Woke Up In The Hills” – Denny

Electronic pop trio Denny just released a new track, “Woke Up In The Hills.” When listening closely to this track, it is clear that Denny are clearly processing their success and taking the time to think about what steps to take next. After forming in 2015, Denny has slowly been making their presence known by [continued]
Gig Review: Hotel Garuda at Audio SF

My decision to show up so early at Audio SF was probably a bit of a mistake, but let’s get the suspense out of the way—the wait was absolutely worth it. Audio is an intimate club, which made the experience even better. Upon entering, the audience has to climb up a staircase to get to [continued]
The Sounds Of International Women’s Day

The Saint Audio team highlights some of their favorite new female artists to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019. Read on, and listen to our Spotify sampler playlist for International Women’s Day! Rachel Fannan Rachel Fannan is fiercely independent, wildly prolific and enviously talented. She’s been in several bands such as Sleepy Sun, Black Mountain and [continued]
Ariana Grande and MNEK: Your Choices Matter

Regardless of follower count, having an opinion online can be a very dangerous game. Add fame to that mix, and it is a veritable minefield. Discussing diversity and certain amounts of privilege? Your mentions are about to get ugly, and quickly. This could be the very reason that many celebrities either do not post online [continued]
Gig Review – Brasstracks at The Mezzanine

As I walked up to the Mezzanine, in the SOMA district of San Francisco, I was mildly surprised at how tucked away the venue was, despite being just near some very busy areas of the city. I arrived early and was able to watch the crowd slowly build just before the doors opened. As I [continued]
Album Review: Ark Patrol – Ark Patrol

We are often fed the narrative that enduring through struggle—whether it be physical, mental, or emotional—will push us forward to a greater creative output as a reward for our suffering. That is the story that we are given because it is a pleasant way to look at the world; when we’re surrounded by chaos, finding [continued]
Essentials – “Showoff (Featuring Dylan Matthew)” – Rad Cat

Producer Rad Cat just released his debut Beartrap Sound record, “Showoff.” This track, featuring vocals from Dylan Matthew, is sure to work its way into your rotation right away. On “Showoff” the production and the vocals share the spotlight in almost perfect sync. The track puts words and emotion to the obsession of showing off online [continued]
Album Review: Betty – Betty Who

It should almost go without saying that a good pop album will touch on universal themes, particularly those involving love and romance. These are the foundations of the genre. But most pop albums are limited in scope—there are breakup albums, there are falling in love albums, and there are albums that focus on moving on [continued]
Essentials: “11 Minutes (Feat. Halsey and Travis Barker)” – Yungblud

English rocker Yungblud, fresh off of his first full-length album last year, brought along all-star guests Halsey (who is rumored to be dating Yungblud) and Travis Barker (of Blink-182 fame) for his new single. On “11 Minutes,” all three of the artists share the heavy lifting. The song opens with a simple guitar, but then [continued]
Serenity Gathering Announces First Wave of Lineup For 2019

Now getting ready for their sixth event, the Serenity Gathering Art and Music Festival announced the first wave of lineup announcements for 2019. The festival will be located at the Woodward Reservoir in Oakdale, California from April 26th to 28th, and there is a broad range of musical artists set to perform. Headlining the event [continued]