Quicksails is the moniker of Chicago-based musician Ben Billington, an artist deeply immersed in the realms of experimental and electronic music. Billington is a central figure in the Windy City's avant-garde music scene, often recognized for his dexterous synth work, inventive compositions, and the capacity to blend a plethora of genres including ambient, jazz, and noise into a singular, cohesive sound. His work under the Quicksails name is characterized by a unique synthesis of acoustic instrumentation and electronic production, wherein he seeks to explore the boundaries of sonic textures and rhythms.

With a prolific output, Quicksails has built an impressive discography that includes standout albums such as "Mayville Dream" and "Spillage," exhibiting Billington's penchant for dream-like soundscapes and his use of modular synthesizers to create complex auditory experiences. Albums like "Mortal" and "Blue Rise" further showcase his evolution as an artist, where his ethereal synths and pulsating beats offer immersive listening experiences. Despite the esoteric nature of his compositions, there's an undeniable emotional resonance to Quicksails' music that engages listeners and invites them into Billington’s introspective and otherworldly sonic universe.