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Cuco’s new record "Ridin’" takes lovers for a cruise

1 month ago | quipmag.com | Vidal N. Granados

Talented musician/songwriter Cuco returns with his latest album, Ridin’. Having seen Cuco’s growth on tours and festivals and this newest release does not disappoint. Being a Mexican-American from Hawthorne, California, Cuco’s soulful sound always had undertones of classic Chicano/LA style. Ridin’ doubles down on that inspiration with a plethora of laid-back tracks that you can vibe out to, especially as we head into the summer.
Lucette shares her stories on "Nice Girl From The Suburbs"

2 months ago | quipmag.com | Vidal N. Granados

Canadian singer-songwriter Lucette returns with a new EP, Nice Girl From The Suburbs. Just as spring has brought new changes, Lucette provides a breath of fresh air with this introspective, intimate album with a country flare. A follow-up from her 2019 project, Deluxe Hotel Room, Lucette feels invigorated more than ever as she takes full control of her career creating this autobiographical album with elements of clever self-deprecation.
Ginger Root’s "SHINGBANGUMI" is marvellous, both musically and visually

Oct 1, 2024 | quipmag.com | Vidal N. Granados

Cameron Lew, better known as Ginger Root, returns to drop a whimsical new LP, SHINBANGUMI. With this record, the Southern California multi-instrumentalist welcomes fans to his most ambitious project yet. Since 2017, Lew has carefully crafted works encompassing everything from songwriting and production to visual artistry. Combining his love for music and film, Ginger Root provides fans with an experience across different mediums.
A fantastic BeachLife weekend despite an abrupt end

May 22, 2024 | quipmag.com | Vidal N. Granados

BeachLife Music Festival is a wonderful yearly event that takes place in Redondo Beach, California. Last year’s festival was a grand showing so this year had a lot to live up to. However, the organizers put together a great lineup filled with stellar artists that had many fans both local and afar excited to have fun on the beach. Enthusiastic audiences entered the fairgrounds to find two large stages, Hightide set on the turf floor and Lowtide set on the sandy beach.
A spiritual force on Halima’s new record "EXU"

May 22, 2024 | quipmag.com | Vidal N. Granados

Sensational vocalist Halima is excited to release her latest EP EXU (pronounced Eshu). The London/Lagos-raised artist now residing in Brooklyn follows up her last project XYZ with a debut album on Drink Sum Wtr. Along with her life journey, Halima draws inspiration from her experience with theater, folk, and jazz and homage to her Nigerian heritage. The project’s title and concept EXU (Eshu), is the Yoruba deity of crossroads, seen as the messenger between gods and humans.
Five artists we are most looking forward to seeing at Sueños Music Festival

May 20, 2024 | quipmag.com | Vidal N. Granados

The city of Chicago’s music festival season begins at the end of May with the third annual edition Sueños Music Festival. Since its inception in 2022, co-founders Aaron Ampudia and Chris Den Ujil’s goal has been to bring the very best Latino artists from across the world to Grant Park. Past lineups included J. Balvin, Ozuna, Becky G, Myke Towers, and many others. Sueños also does a terrific job supporting local businesses and showcasing up-and-coming artists from nearby.
STRFKR wraps fans in surrealism with "Parallel Realms" live

May 2, 2024 | quipmag.com | Vidal N. Granados

One of the hottest new music venues in Chicago is the Salt Shedd. After renovating the old, iconic Morton Salt Shed factory off by the river with the skyline in the background makes for a wonderful ambiance. Walking into the main hall, there is plenty of space on the main floor to let loose but also bleacher seats should you need a rest. There wasn’t too much sitting though as fans came out in droves to support the spacey band known as STRFKR.
Kid Bloom brings “Inner Light” to Chicago on his latest tour

Mar 19, 2024 | quipmag.com | Vidal N. Granados

Spring has sprung in the Midwest and we Chicagoans can’t help but take every opportunity to enjoy it. Any excuse to go outside while the weather is nice is a must and this sudden arrival of spring conveniently fell in line with Kid Bloom‘s arrival to Chicago. Currently touring across the U.S. to promote his latest release Inner Light (Phase 1), Kid Bloom made Chicago’s Bottom Lounge home for a one-night show. Bottom Lounge is a staple in the windy city.
Revival Season expose fakes on "Golden Age of Self Snitching"

Feb 20, 2024 | quipmag.com | Vidal N. Granados

Georgia-based rapper Brandon “BEZ” Evans and producer Jonah Swilley work together to form Revival Season bringing forth their debut Golden Age of Self Snitching. The album is a follow-up to their 2021 mixtape Outernational, a beautifully orchestrated 28-minute fusion of beats, rhythm, and rhymes in collaboration with Raf Rundell (O.M. Days/The 2 Bears). Now the duo is focused on bringing the heat and calling out the phonies on the new project.
Oh Caroline bring colorful whimsy on "Monochrome"

Feb 10, 2024 | quipmag.com | Vidal N. Granados

The trio known as Oh Caroline is back with their latest album Monochrome. The combined international talents of William Breeuwsma Towerz, Lhasa Petik, and Thomas Bråttvik Hans come together forming a cohesive unit on Monochrome. Each member plays to their strengths making for a more polished sound while still keeping the rawness of the early days.