Santino Le Saint
Santino Le Saint is a London-based R&B and alternative soul artist known for his dark, cinematic sound that weaves together elements of rock, emo and contemporary R&B. Born Santino Bucknell and raised in Brixton, he grew up around music thanks to his father, hip-hop producer Charlie “Parker” Bucknell of 57th Dynasty, and began learning piano and guitar from a young age. His early work includes EPs like Cloud 304 and Xeno, and the mixtape A Girl Is a Gun, showcasing his haunting vocals, guitar-driven production and introspective lyricism. Tracks such as Maria Don’t Call Me, Bullet With My Name On It and I Know have helped build his cult following on streaming platforms. With influences ranging from Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana to Frank Ocean and Post Malone, he blends alternative rock and soul into expressive, moody music.