Chicago based singer and multi-instrumentalist virtuoso Gayun Cannon has released an eclectic new track titled “Ai-Ya!” This is Gayun’s first release of 2023, following the house-inspired “Heal My Soul” dropping in the latter end of last year, which caught the attention of some notable Chicago publications and creatives. […]
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FWB FEST will be returning for its 2023 edition with a lineup that includes Caroline Polachek, DOSS, Yves Tumor, and CFCF, to name a few. FWB FEST is taking place on a historic arts campus in the forests of Idyllwild, CA the weekend of August 4-6. Tickets are available now here.
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Lana Del Rey debuted the enchanting cinematic video for her song “Candy Necklace,” directed by Richard Lee, and featuring Grammy winning artist Jon Batiste. Already famous for her vintage aesthetics and dazzling visuals, the Born to Die singer channels a darker side of icons like Marilyn Monroe and
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Chicago was lucky to have blink-182 for a two-night stint at the United Center, which was just the second stop on their North American 2023 tour after headlining Coachella. With Tom DeLonge back in the band and Turnstile opening for them, this past weekend was a riot for
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Harold’s Chicken Shack has been a longstanding staple in Chicago’s hip-hop scene, having been name-dropped by some of the genre’s greatest artists, such as Common, Chance The Rapper, Chief Keef, Lupe Fiasco, and many more. Be that as it may, a love song with Harold’s being the focal
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Based out of West Lafayette, IN, Psychedelic Rock band The Ironed Curtain has just released their new EP titled Empty Paradigm. After a year in the works, this highly anticipated three-track tape marks their second independent project following Orange Skies in 2022, and it truly does not disappoint. With
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Ruido Fest is coming back for its 8th annual edition, and they’re bringing Kali Uchis and Juanes to headline the 2023 roster. The rest of the lineup is also strong with the inclusion of Alemán, Division Minúscula, Los Bunkers, Sabrina Claudio, and Allison. Let’s not forget, Silverio! Another
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‘Princess Forever,’ the long-awaited sophomore effort from Chicago’s own Dreamer Isioma has finally arrived. This album comes after a lengthy yet incredibly immersive rollout that featured singles, videos, a tour announcement and practically everything in between culminating in an art installation-esque album release party. We at Pursuit of
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French 79, acclaimed international Electronic artist from France, discusses his forthcoming album Teenagers, the inspiration behind it, his favorite song on the album, and recording at Miraval Studios. French 79 is the musical alias of French producer, remixer and songwriter Simon Henner. Under the French 79 moniker, Henner
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South Side Chicago artist Kaylo has released a new EP titled ‘48 HRS (B4AL),’ a predecessor to upcoming album ‘Almost Loaded.’ This tape has been anticipated by all of us at Pursuit of Dopeness after the electric singles in “Woke Up (FLM$)” and “What A Coincidence.” Since we
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From 10 Day to 10 years of Acid Rap, it’s beyond dope to be able to say that we’ve been around for it all but this feeling is even better now that we’re getting a better way to celebrate that milestone with today’s announcement that Chance The Rapper will be putting together
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Julie Byrne has announced her new album The Greater Wings, her first in six years which will also mark her debut with Ghostly International. The announcement also brings the music video for lead single “Summer Glass.” The album’s recording started with the late Eric Littmann (Phantom Posse, Steve Sobs),
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