WHERE IT BEGAN
Born and raised in Chicago, Suri began taking piano lessons at the age of 4. As a child, she ate, slept, sang,  and daydreamed. Throughout the years, she persisted in her growth as a musician and even went on to complete her Bachelor's in Piano Performance. Still, even after that, she felt lost in the world of classical music.  

It wasn't until she was on an airplane from Kunming, China to Chicago, when she realized she had her own heart to express. She was deciding whether she wanted to move to a strange place away from her familiar home in the States. As concerns about her sensitive skin condition (which she had since birth), fears of failure, and worries about her insecurities rose to the surface mid-flight, she knew she couldn't make a choice at that very moment, but she could write a song.  No, she HAD to write the song.   

Suri is still connected to her classical music roots, but has performed as a Jazz singer and as a folk/pop artist. She’s recently teamed up with producer, mixer Taylor K. Phipps for her latest Indie Synth-pop project “As I Am”.  The EP is a fusion of Suri’s sweet vocals, poetic lyrics, and piano themes with the electric, synth feel. She has been related to the likes of Lana Del Rey, Florence + the Machine, Aurora, & Daughter. 

Suri's melodies have emerged from uncomfortable times whether she was struggling with her health, going through a heartbreak, or when she was on a plane moving half way across the world. She’s familiar with the tension and the waiting. While she may not know your story, she hopes you will find hers resonant to yours.

Following an impressive debut at Lollapalooza 2019 which also included an Official Lollapalooza Aftershow headline performance at Chicago’s famed Park West, Scarypoolparty has released “Cholo Love” on August 9 along with a live performance within his official video for same. Co-written by Alejandro Aranda and TJ Routon and produced by Scarypoolparty X Sawyr, the song, beautiful and melodic in nature, is in direct contrast to the video which carries a dark and mysterious vibe while showcasing his undeniable piano prowess. 

Up next for Scarypoolparty will be performances at Life Is Beautiful and Austin City Limits festivals followed by his full-band US headline tour which kicks off October 10th in Berkeley, CA. 

Additionally, tickets for Scarypoolparty’s first-ever London show set for December 10, 2019 at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen sold out immediately during the presale earlier this week. Due to popular demand, a second show was added for December 9, 2019 and has also sold out.

Chillhop Essentials - Winter 2025 out now!
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