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Essentials: “facts up” – sobhhï

Singer-songwriter sobhhï is set to release his 3rd EP, Black I, later this month. His first single, “facts up,” is available now, and is familiar in style to R&B fans while offering something new. The primal, slow beat paired with his sultry voice makes for the perfect combination on this track. But what really makes it [continued]
Album Review: Mirror – Balms

As I sat down to listen to Balms’ first full length album, Mirror, my thoughts turned to the importance of constantly stretching our tastes and of experimentation in the experience of music. We all go through many phases of listening, and, even if we are more comfortable within certain genres, it does not mean that [continued]
Album Review: soul trash – Toro y Moi

In terms of music, we live in a time of great ease and accessibility. Almost anything you want to listen to is available at the push of a button. Find your music app of choice and type your desire into the search bar, and there it is, immediately. For those of us old enough to [continued]
Essentials: “I’m Alright (featuring R.LUM.R)” – Brasstracks

As Brasstracks sets to headline their “Vibrant” North American tour in the next month, they have also released a new single! “I’m Alright” (featuring R.LUM.R) melds the style of both contributors expertly. The horns that gently open the track have a classic jazz feel, a nod to Brasstracks’ school of music training. However, the pace [continued]
Saint Audio’s Best Songs and Albums of 2018

Members of our Saint Audio team picked their favorite songs and albums from 2018. Check out our Spotify playlist with selections from the best of the year! Claire Peacock SONGS “Drippy” – IAMDDB “leo season” – Chynna “Through Enough (feat. GoldLink)” – VanJess “Whipped Cream” – Ari Lennox “casablanco freestyle (feat Sango)” – Armani White [continued]
In Memoriam: Jóhann Jóhannsson

As 2018 winds down (finally!), it is the perfect time to take stock of what was gained and lost over the last 365 or so days. In many ways, pop ruled the landscape of music, probably due to how brutal and exhausting this year has been for many. When it comes to who we have [continued]
Album Review: A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships – The 1975

One of the great joys of experiencing art in all its forms is being able to witness, in almost real time, the evolution of an artist. We can see them experiment, push boundaries, and hopefully, discover something about themselves, and by connection, us, in the process of creation. When art succeeds in this task, it [continued]
Album Review: Oxnard – Anderson .Paak

If there is a negative that comes from releasing a piece of art that is both critically and commercially successful, it is that it comes with high expectations. There is a good reason that the term “sophomore slump” sticks in the cultural lexicon. With that in mind, Anderson .Paak’s new album Oxnard is one of [continued]
Remastering The Beatles’ Classic, The White Album

In a recent episode of the excellent podcast All Songs Considered, host Bob Boilen has a prolonged discussion with Giles Martin. Mr. Martin, son of famed Beatles producer George Martin, produced the latest remaster of The Beatles’ famed The White Album. This is a fantastic listen which discussed the importance of the band, what you [continued]
Thom Yorke’s Suspiria Score Is A Beautiful Nightmare

Suspiria holds a special place in the minds and hearts of horror fans. This is probably why, if you haven’t seen the original film, the number one thing you heard about the upcoming 2018 version was, “HOW DARE THEY REMAKE SUSPIRIA!” By all of the indications from early buzz, it seems that director Luca Guadagnino [continued]