Sarantos: The DIY Music Maverick & Proud Nerd

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12 years and still getting away with it! 😏

Who says nerds can’t make hit music? Meet Sarantos—a Chicago-based solo artist, Recording Academy member and retired superhero who’s been redefining DIY artistry for over a decade. Known for his genre-blending creativity, sharp sarcasm and relentless monthly content drops, he has earned international acclaim racking up awards and hitting #1 on iTunes and Spotify charts in genres like Rock, Country and Christian in multiple countries.

This singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, book author, screenwriter, comic book fanatic, radio show host, and part-time spy delivers a sound described as “emotionally powerful,” fusing '80s rock energy, modern pop polish, and raw, heartfelt storytelling. Think Queen meets Ed Sheeran with a hint of Steve Perry and a dash of chaos. His 1.2M+ monthly YouTube views and fiercely loyal fanbase prove he’s doing something very right by inviting fans into his personal orbit—or he's an extraterrestrial nerd, sent to Earth to spread a sonic virus one song at a time.

From the Mind of Sarantos: Music, Stories & More

Since 2014, Sarantos has released a new song, lyric video, music video, book chapter and poem every single month. That’s 20 albums, 272 original songs and 11 books—all independently produced, fully authentic and refreshingly unfiltered. Every November, he releases two albums, a book and screenplay, adding to a growing collection of stories that inspire and entertain. He has had numerous placements for his songs including The Young & the Restless. Sarantos vows to keep this monthly creative cycle going until the day he dies. It’s all organic, raw and free from commercial influence.

The Sound & The Songwriter Show

Genre-defying and endlessly surprising, Sarantos blends rock, pop, country, folk and experimental vibes to keep listeners hooked. He also hosts The Songwriter Show—a #1-ranked program on 101 Reality Radio, syndicated on 60+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Music and iHeartRadio, reaching all 206 countries and giving artists a global spotlight.

Achievements & Recognition

From Grammy Award consideration (2017 & 2024) and 63 music and film awards to features in Billboard, BBC airplay and regular placement on the Digital Radio Tracker Top 200, Sarantos has built serious industry credibility, without ever compromising his vision. He remains a fixture at #1 on ReverbNation’s global rock charts, proudly releasing his music entirely on his own—no label, no manager, no middleman, no marketing machine. Just one nerd against the world.

Humanity, Humor & Heart

At his core, Sarantos is here to connect and committed to helping others. Each month, a portion of proceeds goes to fan-selected charities including the American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish, and St. Jude’s. His approach is as real as his performances, unpolished and human, never robotic. And while he’s a loner at heart with a love for sarcasm, his mission is to make music that leaves a lasting impact. And slowly, he’s become impossible to ignore.

His art speaks to nerds, outsiders, dreamers, anyone who’s ever felt too weird to fit in, those who crave something different, and those who believe in the power of a good song to change the world.
He is a storyteller who always has a story to tell…

You can’t buy happiness, but you can listen to Sarantos—and that’s kind of the same thing!

Sarantos Musical Mission:
When you listen to my songs, I want you to feel the need to:

  • Sing

  • Dance (or awkwardly bob your head)

  • Play the song on repeat

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Sarantos has taken the stage at multiple venues, including a sold-out live audience at the Toronto Music Festival.

Sarantos’ music videos and films have also made their mark across the international film circuit winning 18 awards including Fade In Awards, Hollywood Gold Awards, Las Vegas Independent Film Festival, Los Angeles Cinematography Awards, Paris Film Festival, International Indie Film & Screenplay Festival, World Class Film Awards and many more.

Not only is he a relentless workaholic, but he’s also an avid gamer, former “owner” of the Millennium Falcon, and skilled zombie slayer. Known for his quick wit and a love of sarcasm, Sarantos is more of a loner than a social butterfly—though he’s working on that. His unique style sparks conversations that challenge conventions in today’s music industry.

Writing since 3rd grade, Sarantos has an insatiable passion for words. With over 5,000 songs, 80 books, 8 musicals, 60 screenplays, and 240 poems, he’s always been unusually drawn to storytelling—a fascination that may have come at the expense of a “normal” personality development, as he jokes. Grounded by humor and humility, he admits he’s “made more mistakes than anyone else!”

Sarantos has faced a host of personal challenges, including the loss of his father in 2010 after a courageous fight with lung cancer. He also manages ongoing health issues like asthma, chronic allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis, dairy allergies, neck and back pain, anxiety, body dysmorphia, perfectionist tendencies and perpetual feelings of inadequacy. Despite it all, he’s embraced his journey, turning adversity into art that resonates with others facing similar struggles.

What do critics say about Sarantos?

“Sarantos is not your average songwriter and artist. In fact, he is a true musical powerhouse who embraces
a keen DIY edit. He is deeply connected to his music, and there is quite nothing that strikes as deeply
as an artist who seriously means what he focuses on with his music” – Band Camp Diaries

“Winning the hearts of worldwide listeners, emerging star Sarantos is spreading his creative aura!” – Daily Music

“Sarantos is possibly the most active singer-songwriter in the music industry right now. He’s someone who
performs how he wants, where he wants, and it gives him the freedom to showcase his creativity.” – Indie-Music

“His music is often described a blend of Queen, Michael Jackson and Ed Sheeran.” – Artist Central

“Sarantos is an internationally acclaimed independent artist who has the determination of a gazelle to
seek out each day with the strength of a lion to dominate the jungle.” – African Hype

“Leave it to Sarantos to find a voice for those who don’t seem to have one of their own.” – Honk Magazine

Read more reviews here: www.reverbnation.com/sarantosmelogia/press