Saint Avangeline - "Carolina Creature"

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The power of Saint Avangeline is that the Atlanta based artist is going to appeal to true music fans regardless of what genre of music they prefer. Her latest single, "Carolina Creature," might define the adjective "ethereal." It's a hazy version of pop music blended with hints of dream pop or shoegaze. It has the strong, almost universal pop appeal of Chappell Roan with the moody charm of Lana del Ray. Plus, there is just enough of an edge and fuzziness to the song that even us staunch indie rock fans are going to be drawn in by Saint Avangeline. Just in case you needed any other reason to love the song, the vibe and the fact that it's called "Carolina Creature" also make it perfect for your Halloween playlists. If there is any justice left in the music business, Saint Avangeline will be huge in 2026.

Saint Avangeline says of her latest single:

“On our first date we went to a lake and had such a lovely day; I remember them spinning me around in the water and feeling so happy and warm. ‘Carolina Creature’ is about looking back on that day, but from a place of realizing how they turned out to be a completely different person than I thought they were.”

You can watch the video for "Carolina Creature" below. For more on Saint Avangeline, check out the artist's website. Upcoming live dates are below the video.


October 19 - The Roxy, Los Angeles, CA
October 26 - The Meadows, New York, NY
November 1 - The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA

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