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Austin, Texas based director John Valley is producing some of the best music videos in town. Valley’s music videos are a bite sized morsels made from his proprietary blend of visually stunning dark comedy. They also have a quality about them that is erotic, emotional, and surreal. You can see his talent in his earliest […]
![Snakehips Perform in Denver, CO at the Gothic Theater | September 23, 2016 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/snakehips4.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It isn’t a surprise that Fridays are the sexiest night of the week for most Denver residents, and with such a plethora of beats in town, it makes a whole lot of sense. This was the case on the weekend of September 23rd, when UK duo Snakehips would be taking over the Gothic Theater for an […]
![Pretty Lights Live Brings Staggering Weekend of Talent to Northerly Island, Chicago [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/pl11.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Pretty Lights Live: An Episodic Festival lit up the First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago this past weekend for two unforgettable nights in the windy city. After a successful run at the Bank of New Hampshire followed by four dates in his home state of Colorado, we couldn’t wait to see what he […]
![GRiZ takes us on the Funkiest Journey yet with new LP ‘Good Will Prevail’ + ONE week until Red Rocks! [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/GWP.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The funk master GRiZ just released his newest LP Good Will Prevail on his label All Good Records and all we can do is yell out a huge ‘FUNK YEAH!’ The thirteen song journey of funk features the best of the best and we promise that you will not be able to stop listening to this […]
Live Music Coverage
#LouisianaStrong: Join the relief effort with Bassnectar, The Rolling Stones, Skrillex, Thievery Corporation, Saturday Night Live and more. As we continue to have tragedies occur throughout the globe and in our own backyards, it’s becoming increasingly more noticeable that the media only focuses on stories that will generate controversy, while crucial issues sometimes receive little […]
![KAABOO: San Diego’s ‘Premiere’ Festival Has Some Growing To Do [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kaaboo1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Having heard nothing but praises and excitement for the return of KAABOO this year, I was brimming with curiosity to experience it for myself. On the bill were not only legendary musical talents such as Aerosmith, Sugar Ray, Jack Johnson, Jimmy Buffet, The Chainsmokers and Ludacris – the list goes on. But also laughs from […]
![Picking Apart the Pigments with Collidoscope [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/collide.jpg?resize=600%2C310&ssl=1)
Electronic
Collidoscope is bringing the heat to the funk hungry masses with their fresh and sophisticated jam fusion. This Electro-funk, Jamtronica band from Austin, Texas, just recently relocated to colorful Colorado and have been settling right into this booming livetronica mecca. The band is composed of Hank Brigham (production/bass/sax), James Hatch (production/synth/keyboards) and the newest addition Jacob Muhle (drummer). We had a chance to sit down with the crew and ask them […]
![6 Sets Not to Miss at Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival Oct. 13th-16th in Eureka Springs, Arkansas [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/lineup-1.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival is THE festival to be at the weekend of October 13th-16th. Presented by Deadhead Productions and Railroad Earth, Hillberry happens at the unique private land dubbed The Farm in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Graced with the best in Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Soul and more, Hillberry’s lineup is every Bluegrass lover’s dream. The […]
![Pretty Lights in Telluride, Colorado | August 26th & 27th, 2016 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/4K9A7945.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Following a killer weekend of shows at the beautiful Red Rocks, the Pretty Lights team headed to Telluride, Colorado for another round. Derek Smith brought out another roster of incredible musicians, such as Marvel Years, Mikey Thunder, Manic Focus, Bass Physics, Maddy O’Neal and more for pre-parties and main show appearances. Pretty Lights gave us an […]
Electronic
Bass Physics are made up of two passionate musicians who have been bringing electro-soul to the Colorado masses since 2012. Arja Adair and Luke Sims have been crafting positive and dance-heavy melodies for years even before meeting, and their artistry shines through when these two hit the stage. They were the perfect act to join Late Night […]