Year: 2014

Electronic

[Photo Gallery + Show Review] Flume at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, CO| Fat Beats and Double Rainbows August 5, 2014

Red Rocks Amphitheater has been synonymous with hosting top notch dance parties, and my long awaited chance to see Flume could not have been more picturesque in terms of scenery, and the fact that he was sandwiched by such amazing acts, Duke Dumont, Cut Copy, and headliners Chromeo made the night an unforgettable experience, ultimately exceeding my expectations of […]

Aug 13, 2014 Read →

Festival Coverage

ARISE Music Festival | Rising the Souls of Colorado

Sunrise Ranch served as a perfect host for this year’s ARISE Music Festival, where thousands of music lovers from Colorado and beyond gathered to spend three days under the stars, surrounded by all-encompassing views of the Front Range. Eccentric performances by gypsy Afro-beat trio Beats Antique as well as an enigmatic party set by none other […]

Aug 13, 2014 Read →

Social Culture

Love Your Skin! | Olive Oil Miracle

Keeping your skin moisturized seems like an easy enough job, given the wide variety of lotions, salves and other products we can find at nearly any supermarket. But, like most things in life, it feels so much better when YOU’RE the one calling the shots. It’s a refreshing feeling to know all of your ingredients, […]

Aug 12, 2014 Read →

Interviews

NADASTAGE | The Latest from 3D Mapping Projection Artist NADASOUND

There’s a reason an entire crowd can become transfixed with a particular stage at a festival or concert, completely mesmerized by titillating sensory delights, pulsating sounds and the overall extreme production and detail such events need to come to fruition. We revel in the musical goodness that our favorite performers release from the stage, but the […]

Aug 11, 2014 Read →

East Coast

#DroolMode: The Best Way To Spend Halloween This Year | Hulaween 10/31-11/2, 2014

Located just north of Live Oak, Florida lies a venue unlike any other: Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. Covered in large Spanish moss-drenched oak trees and featuring stunning details such as an natural amphitheater, we’ve yet to see the 800 acre venue for ourselves, but have already heard of its infectious charm. Rapidly approaching on CYM’s calendar […]

Aug 10, 2014 Read →

Hip-Hop

DJ Shadow + Cut Chemist Play Afrika Bambaataa | Renegades of Rhythm VINYL-ONLY Tour Kicks Off This Fall

There are fewer names that garner all around admiration and respect such as Afrika Bambaataa. Heralded as one of hip hop/break beat culture’s most influential forces, Afrika Bambaataa was one of the original turntablists who paved the way for many hip hop producers to come. He is widely renowned as ‘the Godfather’, and the father […]

Aug 10, 2014 Read →

East Coast

F.A.R.M. Fest Music | CYM’s Top 5 Performances

While F.A.R.M. Fest quickly proved itself to be more than just a weekend of music, that didn’t mean there wasn’t a fine selection of some of the hottest acts on the festival scene touring today. Featuring such illustrious stars such as EOTO, Papadosio, Desert Dwellers and Liquid Stranger, what set it apart from most other […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →

East Coast

[REVIEW] F.A.R.M. Fest | Just Like Coming Home

Since returning from F.A.R.M. Fest in Vernon NJ this past weekend, I’ve needed a few days to re-adjust to the banality of regular life after taking part in such an incredible atmosphere for three full days. Everything about this festival, from the artists, the staff, and especially the attendees, were like-minded with giving their all […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →

Electronic

ARISE Artist Spotlight| Marvel Years

In a span of just a few years, Marvel Years has carved a name out for himself in the electro-soul community as one of it’s freshest and most promising stars. Even though Cory Wythe isn’t able to legally drink in a bar yet, he has adopted a relentless touring schedule all around the country, headlining shows and […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →

Social Culture

Vegetarian Tex-Mex Enchiladas [Recipe]

 How to Make Delicious Tex-Mex at Home: I could (and may) write another “Why Texas is the Best State in America” post that focuses solely on this incredible style of food.  Tex-Mex, the stuff of dreams.  What defines Tex-Mex?  It’s simple: take your favorite Mexican recipe, then add a pile of cheese to it.  Alright, […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →