Saint Audio

  • Essentials: “Unforgettable” – MEDZ feat. Kings

    Essentials: “Unforgettable” – MEDZ feat. Kings

    Be Rich Records has released the collaborative single “Unforgettable” by New Zealand-based duo MEDZ and the rapper Kings. Kings in particular has been quite on the rise since his single “Don’t Worry ’Bout It” won him the “Best Breakthrough Artist of the Year” at the 2016 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. From the start the [continued]

  • Album Review: SweetSexySavage – Kehlani

    Album Review: SweetSexySavage – Kehlani

    Since Kehlani first announced the name of her debut album, SweetSexySavage, she placed herself within the R&B tradition drawing a parallel to TLC’s much-lauded CrazySexyCool. The video for “Distraction” continued this trend since she moves between different monochromatic rooms similarly to the video for Destiny Child’s 1999 hit “Say My Name”. Even though Kehlani’s You Should Be [continued]

  • Saint Audio’s Best of 2016

    Saint Audio’s Best of 2016

    Members of the Saint Audio team picked their favorite songs and albums from 2016. Listen to our Spotify playlist with selections from the best of the year. [continued]

  • Album Review: Nightride – Tinashe

    Album Review: Nightride – Tinashe

      Tinashe’s new video, released alongside the the new album Nightride, begins with her statement, “I’m so sick of appeasing people”. In a video which transitions from hands manipulating her face and her shouting trapped in plastic to her finally dancing unrestrained and alone, her message is very clear: she’s reclaiming control of her creativity, art, and [continued]

  • Essentials: “Pop Fly” – Jonah Baseball

    Essentials: “Pop Fly” – Jonah Baseball

    Jonah Baseball’s new track “Pop Fly”, released on All Good Records‘ Freshly Baked, Vol. 1, keeps you guessing as he seamlessly fits numerous movements into one tight piece. The song works like a multiple course meal, with each dish focusing on a different instrument fundamental to past funk, Motown, and disco classics. The chimes which open and close act more as [continued]

  • Essentials: “Cranes in the Sky (Kaytranada DJ Edit)” – Solange

    Essentials: “Cranes in the Sky (Kaytranada DJ Edit)” – Solange

    2016 Polaris Prize-winner Kaytranada has risked editing another seemingly untouchable track, Solange’s “Cranes in the Sky”. [continued]

  • Mix Review: “3AM O4W” – Ryan Hemsworth

    Mix Review: “3AM O4W” – Ryan Hemsworth

    Ryan Hemsworth has released a new mix, which is in many ways a memoir of this past summer. In classic Ryan Hemsworth fashion, there’s a lot to unpack, since he unsurprisingly dodges any singular genre label. Chances are you will repeatedly hear melodies that sound really familiar, but you can’t quite put a name to [continued]

  • Playlist Review: ‘My Preference’ – ZXPH

    Playlist Review: ‘My Preference’ – ZXPH

    When ZXPH’s new playlist appeared on my SoundCloud stream today, I’m not exactly sure what I was expecting, but I know I was pleasantly surprised. It is a quintessential short and sweet experience. The large variety of genre influences, which range from motown in ‘Gone’ to cut-up in ‘Star Zone’, are sure to keep your [continued]

  • EP Review: Petit Biscuit EP – Petit Biscuit

    EP Review: Petit Biscuit EP – Petit Biscuit

    Just in time for the approach of summer, French producer Petit Biscuit has released his premier EP. If you like Odesza and Gold Panda or are looking for new songs to add to your beach playlist, his fusion of alternative acoustic and chillwave is likely to satisfy. His tropic sound is ideal for warm nights [continued]

  • Album Review: 99.9% – Kaytranada

    Album Review: 99.9% – Kaytranada

    After listening to 99.9%, Kaytranada’s premiere LP with XL Recordings, I have to assume the title choice is more of a cheeky brag than a self-effacing comment. I can only imagine what he’d create if he gave that last .1%. The album as a whole shows off his talent and style in addition to his [continued]