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Mamby On The Beach Announces 2019 Lineup

One of Saint Audio’s favorite fests of the summer is making some big changes, and they’ve got a HUGE lineup to prove it. Mamby On The Beach has moved to a new weekend (August 23-24) and a new location (Montrose Beach). To celebrate their updates on their fifth anniversary, Mamby On The Beach is bringing [continued]
An Interview With: Kat Matutina

After I started following Kat Matutina on Instagram, I often wondered when she slept, because she literally does it ALL. Kat is a female entrepreneur, music curator, fitness instructor, wellness coach, podcast host, event coordinator, and quite possibly Superwoman. Here, I spoke with Kat about her story, and how her passion for health and fitness [continued]
North Coast Music Festival Announces Lineup For 10th Anniversary

New year, new location, and new dates: North Coast Music Festival is back to take Chicago by storm for the tenth year in a row. Revamping the fest by switching to a two-day schedule and moving to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, North Coast Music Festival is bringing some of the biggest names in [continued]
Tim Heidecker Feeds The Trolls in New Single, “When I Get Up”

If you’ve ever seen an episode of the cult-favorite sketch show Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, you’d know that Tim Heidecker is no stranger to the surreal. Though he’s most widely known for his work as a comedian, Heidecker been making and releasing both serious and comedic music intermittently for the better part [continued]
Celebrate Earth Day With Jaden Smith’s Playlist

Jaden Smith is something of a renaissance man. While he’s most widely known as a musician and actor, he’s also a passionate environmental activist. Not satisfied with simply discussing climate change through his large platform, Jaden started JUST Water, a sustainable bottled water company that uses 100% recycled materials in their packaging. In a 2018 [continued]
Essentials: “Whatcha Gon Do (feat. Bhad Bhabie, 24hrs, and Rich The Kid)” – Benzi

Benzi, your favorite DJ’s favorite DJ, is starting summer early with the features-heavy “Whatcha Gon Do”. Assists from 24hrs and Rich The Kid amplify the catchy-as-hell hook from Bhad Bhabie, while Benzi’s wavy production further establishes the murmurings that trap is back in vogue. Benzi notes that “Whatcha Gon Do” is the start of a [continued]
Essentials: “SIDEQUEST” – sejo

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUH. “SIDEQUEST,” the latest track from Arizona-based producer sejo, is a monster of a track. If you’re a fan of EPROM, TNGHT, or TYNAN, you NEED to start listening to sejo—based on the sound of “SIDEQUEST,” he’s got the potential to be huge. I’ve already listened to this song six times in a row already, [continued]
Essentials: “Boasty (Conducta Remix)” – Wiley, Sean Paul, Stefflon Don, & Idris Elba

Conducta transforms “Boasty,” AKA the unofficial song of the summer, into a dreamy UK garage moment. I know it’s only April, but this is something I want to bump poolside with a glass of rosé in my hand. It’s amazing how much the song changes in Conducta’s flip—and how well it works. The official “Boasty” [continued]
Essentials: “invite to the kingdom” – m4ch

Former guest mixer m4ch takes the trend of dark, reverb-heavy R&B vocals to new places in “invite to the kingdom”. Though it’s a more relaxed offering compared to his previous work, that doesn’t mean that m4ch neglects his kinetic sound. Vocal chops collide into sharp kicks and isolated stabs of big, industrial synths, somehow gelling [continued]
Pioneer Announces The DDJ-800 Performance Controller

Pioneer, manufacturer of the club-standard CDJs, has announced a new, more portable controller to accompany their wide range of gear. Meet the DDJ-800, the two-channel alternative to the DDJ-1000. A souped-up version of the elementary DDJ-400 controller, the DDJ-800 combines a CDJ-style layout into a compact controller that’s more lightweight than the DDJ-1000. Some of [continued]