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![[New Music Monday] Lucid Vision Releases Remix of Chet Faker’s ‘Gold’](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lucidvisionGOLD.png?resize=490%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Denver’s Lucid Vision gives the classic Chet Faker track, ‘Gold’ a crunchy twist with his freshest remix released today! Original guitar pairs like perfection with the R&B tone of the song and Faker’s raspy vocals throughout. ‘Gold’ was undoubtedly a huge hit from the Australian singer’s debut album, and Lucid Vision more than does the […]
![[Festival Review + Photo Gallery] F.A.R.M. Fest 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC_0004.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
In the past few years, music festivals have had a huge upswing in popularity. It seems like every weekend from May to September there’s at least one festival taking place in any given region of the country. But finding one that still manages to bring together a sense of unity and freedom for the […]
![[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Elder Grown + Dopapod at Animas Theatre in Durango, Colorado | July 22nd 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_34961.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Originating from Denver, one of the most progressive cities for music, I was skeptical and admittedly naïve to the talent that not only passes through, but roots itself to the city of Durango as well. My night at the Animas Theatre forever wavered my biased opinions and became one of my most redefining moments. Nestled […]
Festival Coverage
Join us in getting our Mulberry Mountain fix with this year’s Phases of the Moon, taking place over October 16th – 18th in Ozark, Arkansas. Phases of the Moon Music Festival features some of the world’s most talented bluegrass, jam band and feel-good musicians with the 2nd annual grassroots fest bringing us huge acts from STS9 […]
![[Album Review] Terra Bella Release Self-Titled EP Via Jumpsuit Records | July 31st, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/terrabella.jpg?resize=547%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Spreading consciousness through soul satisfying sounds has always been what Jumpsuit Records does best; the California based label was founded by The Polish Ambassador back in 2013 and has been a resourceful platform for new artists since its’ inception. The funky diplomat/eco-sustainability crusader is always making moves, but his newest release with group Terra Bella […]
Electronic
In a world where first year festivals are popping up everywhere you look, and long time festivals are battling to keep their place, it’s difficult to say what the deciding factors are for a festival success. Of course you’ve gotta bring in some headliners, a good property, and supply the fundamentals for thousands of people […]
![[Photo Series] Barcelona Street Artist Pez](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Pez2.jpg?resize=500%2C333&ssl=1)
Art
Famous for his artwork featuring expressive and goofy smiling characters, Pez (or ‘El Pez’) was originally born in Barcelona. Meaning ‘Fish’ in Spanish, Pez initially began tagging his signature in several European cities, and the signature has now evolved to a full line of characters and doodles that are instantly recognizable. From street art to […]
![[Photo Gallery] Alt-J at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado | July 27th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ALTJ1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Feast your eyes on these incredible captures from our photographer Stacey Rupolo of Alt-J at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater Monday night. Their performance literally blew us away; these guys are amazingly talented! After giving praise to their sold out audience, Alt-J members gushed about the momentum of playing at Red Rocks. ‘We’ve been looking […]
![[Festival Review + Photo Gallery] Northern Nights Music Festival 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/NN3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
We came, we saw and now we will never fest the same! Having attended fests of all shapes, sizes, genres, locations and vibes, it’s hard not to have certain expectations of a new gathering. I wasn’t sure what to expect when arriving at Northern Nights, but I was not let down. In fact, I left […]
![[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Jurassic 5 at the Mishawaka Theater | July 19th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/NfeSDCmujLK0NB9v2H-9-FCfamMyYDZ0kDLW2EhzQUITHSQ8y5FxN-XFu3ae3sFmuMnxA2CG-bFETVsHq2FuXo.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
The Mishawaka Amphitheatre’s beauty has long been a staple in Colorado’s outdoor music scene, and it holds a strong reputation as an intimate venue where larger than life artists such as Phil Lesh, George Clinton, and more have performed in years past. This night’s show had me experiencing the Mish for the very first time, […]