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![[Photo Gallery] Sweater Beats at 1Up in Denver, CO | March 11th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SweaterBeats_5.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The music rich residents of Denver, Colorado got a taste of the NYC’s sultry electronic vibe last week when Sweater Beats performed at the 1Up. Sexy and innovative reworks and original productions are this producer’s forte, and after his set in Denver it was clear that Sweater Beats is hellbent on making the best of […]
![[Festie Friday Spotlight] Thomas Jack at Euphoria Music + Camping Festival April 10th-12th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mIewxT3u.jpeg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Instantly bringing to mind tropical trees and sipping fruity drinks beachside, the fizzy productions that Thomas Jack creates are sweeping the electronic music scene by storm. Dubbed appropriately as ‘tropical house’, his tracks are upbeat, groovy and have dance heavy synths that ignite the dancefloor. Thomas Jack has a divine use of instrumentals in his tracks, […]
![[Photo Gallery] Kaytranada at 1Up March 12th, 2015 | Denver, CO](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kaytranada_21.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
KAYTRANADA, yes all capitals, is one of the most talked about names on the electronic bass scene right now. The Montreal beat maker, whose real name is Kevin Celestin, first blew up when he put his own spin to Janet Jackson’s ‘If’, creating an upbeat and irresistibly grooving track. Like the flames of a wild […]
![[Show Review] Rebelution at the Crystal Ballroom March 06, 2015 |Portland, Oregon](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/reb-3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Santa Barbara’s original reggae rock band, Rebelution, brought nothing but good vibes for a two-night showcase at Portland’s historic McMenamins’ Crystal Ballroom last Thursday and Friday night. The crowd was vibing from the very beginning when Jeremy Loops, a phenomenal artist skilled in guitar, harmonica, beatbox, ukelele and banjo, united with collaborator James Faull and brought a […]
Electronic
After being unveiled less than 24 hours ago, Foreign Family Collective is the label created by melodic bass champs Odesza, who, on top of now expanding their resumes to include the title of label owners, have been riding the delectable wave of success for over a year now. It comes as no surprise that the […]
![[New Music Monday] Turbo Suit Release New Album + Perform With Sonic Geometry at Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom March 27th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/turboo.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
2015 has been nothing short of a year of tremendous change for the funk group known as Turbo Suit. After officially changing their name from Cosby Sweater earlier this year, the Indianapolis bred group have upped the ante on producing some of the jazziest yet innovative tunes we’ve ever heard. Buzzing with energy from their […]
Festival Coverage
What began as a quirky hobby of cassette digging turned into a much bigger project than anyone could have foreseen, including Brian Shimkovitz, the brainchild behind Awesome Tapes From Africa. After spending several months in the South African town of Ghana, Shimkovitz soon became obsessed with the rare and incredible cassette tapes he would find […]
Electronic
Hot off the press with their newest album, titled Portraits, Maribou State will be hitting the road this April in support of the album, performing in cities such as Brooklyn, San Francisco, Denver, Toronto, and more. Comprised of producers Chris Davids and Liam Ivory, the two create ethereal yet hard rock riffs that dare to […]
![[Festie Friday Spotlight] Bass Physics at Euphoria Music Festival | April 10th-12th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/unnamed4.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
From playing in basements to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater, the Denver duo Bass Physics have blown up in a big way. This year, they make their national festival debut at Euphoria Music Festival in Austin, Texas next month. Bass Physics blends their cool electronic vibes with live guitar and keys. They eloquently weave together […]
![[Artist Interview] Lakefight: Slayers of Apathy | Seattle, WA](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Lakefight1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Interviews
Lakefight is among one of the most energetic acts in Seattle. Singer and piano player David Gladfelter has an ability to lose himself completely to the music. While playing he thrashes his fingers over the keys while screaming, squirming, and rolling his eyes into the back of his head like like a amped up Jerry […]