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Essentials: Find The Key – Starya

Los Angeles-based musician Starya unlocks a new dimension of sound in her Find The Key EP, released through her label spells. Play this one loud during late-night dance parties—its buzzing bloghouse basslines and trance-inducing vocals are irresistible on the title track, as well as previously released singles “Clouds,” “I’ll Believe,” and “Jealous”. Starya employs a [continued]
Saint Audio Mixes #054: HRNA

Los Angeles-based producer and DJ HRNA is revitalizing the golden age of SoundCloud-era beats through his own brand of trap that balances high-energy modern dance music with a sense of effortless cowboy cool. The “New Era Vaquero” is integrating that devil-may-care confidence into his music, which fluctuates from filthy bass to melodic, emotional melodies. In [continued]
Playlist: Don’t Miss These Artists at CRSSD 2023

Dance music fans rejoice: CRSSD will return to San Diego this spring with a lineup that highlights the hottest talent in house and techno. We’re eager to see acts like Bedouin, AMÉMÉ, Mall Grab, and KETTAMA—listen to our playlist for a sampler of the sounds you’ll hear at CRSSD over March 4-5. Two-day tickets are [continued]
Playlist: 5 Underground House Tracks Curated by Volaris

Ahead of his Printworks show alongside dance music supergroup Kx5 (Kaskade and deadmau5), UK-based producer and DJ Volaris is a name to know in 2023. Releasing music on Armada, Sola, and Off The Grid (OTG), Volaris has received support from Solardo, Dom Dolla, Camelphat, Above & Beyond, Nora En Pure, and John Summit. The steadily-ascending [continued]
Interview: First Day Of Spring Unpacks Their New Single “Moon Boy” and Teases Upcoming EP

Five-piece indie band First Day of Spring explores a swath of watercolor textures and warmly-lit melodies in their luminous EP Fly Over Apple Blossoms, which they will self-release on February 26th. The London-based group’s latest single “Moon Boy” is a sample of the sun-washed songs to come on Fly Over Apple Blossoms. First Day of [continued]
Essentials: “Plastic Phonk” – Nada5150

Los Angeles rapper, producer, and songwriter Nada5150 continues his evolution in “Plastic Phonk”, building off his previous experimentation with Japanese City Pop sampling in the Phonk genre. The cautionary tale he paints is illuminated by the sample, which comes from the song “Plastic Love” by Maria Takeuchi. Nada5150 expands on the symbolism, explaining that she [continued]
Essentials: Club Medicine – WERK

The doctor is in, and he’s prescribed a dose of Club Medicine, the latest EP from up-and-coming experimental dance producer WERK. A cocktail of genres influence the project, which came together over the course of the last year. Acid, house, techno, and more are all part of WERK’s genre-fluid treatment plan. “The concept behind the [continued]
Playlist: Must-Hear Acts at Lightning In A Bottle 2023

Lightning in a Bottle returns to Southern California’s Buena Vista Lake May 24-29, 2023. The festival celebrates its 20th year with a massive lineup meant to please fans of all electronic genres. Ahead of the music and arts festival, we’ve compiled the acts we’re most excited to see at Lightning in a Bottle this year. [continued]
The Best Songs and Albums of 2022

Discover hidden gems and revisit old favorites of 2022 in our best-of list. David Cedar, Will Dodd, Alex Donaldson, Staley Sharples, and Sophia Zengierski break down their favorite songs and albums from the year. Listen to the Saint Audio Best Songs of 2022 playlist via our Spotify. David Cedar Songs“Turned Turk” – KinAhau“A LITTLE BIT [continued]
Essentials: “Clouds” – Starya

After teasing it in her sets for months, Starya (formerly known as TuffGhost) finally drops her long-awaited ID “Clouds”. The euphoric dance track balances an atmospheric mood with airy vocals and light-filled lyrics. Starya wrote the track in her new studio, thinking about her childhood fascination with watching clouds go by. “Sometimes we are so [continued]