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Electronic
Lovable funk band BoomBox are officially in Denver, Colorado for their three night run at the Gothic Theater, and we’re more than ecstatic to be joining the ride. Since Boombox collaborator Russ Randolph parted ways, we’ve already fallen head first in love with the new tunes. Two tracks released this year, ‘Right Around Two’, and […]
![Heroines, Heroes, and Big Sends from REEL ROCK 12 at the Nectar Lounge | December 27th, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Garage-Doors.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
A line wrapped around the corner of the Nectar Lounge and extended down the street in the Fremont District. The chilly weather posed no threat to Seattle’s climbing community who showed up in droves clad in state-of-the-art outdoor apparel, which namely comprised of poofy down jackets. The crowd ranged from toddlers to the elderly and […]
![Another Re:Search in the books: Jordan Polovina, Mikey Thunder, Daily Bread, and Toy Box at Cervantes’ Otherside | December 27th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/research1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Jordan Polovina, an accomplished cellist/MC and producer, has joined the ranks of Re:Search recently and has been kicking off every Wednesday. His stunning combination of talents keep the early birds mesmerized and locked on the dance floor, many with their jaws dropped and phones out. He also incorporated a unique instrument, a talk box, to […]
Jamband
Shortly after releasing their 11th studio album, it’s not us out January 12th. Umphrey’s McGee will embark on a huge winter tour in support of the new record. The initial tour announcement runs through March, and includes a plethora of dates from coast to coast. During the course of the lengthy 29-night headlining trek, the band […]
![Bass, Dads, Shlump AND MORE… at Denver’s The Black Box | December 15th, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/bigchocolate.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
I went down to the Black Box on Friday to see Meska, Mtn Menace, Big Chocolate, and Shlump. They have a chill outdoor area with lots of seating and a huge Chris Dyer painting on the wall. Inside they have vendors, a pool table and a lounge with djs all night, that happens to be […]
![HӒANA and Random Rab + Super Special Guest | December 9th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/H%C3%84ANA-Ophelias-Dec9-DarkMatterPhotography-16.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Walking into Ophelia’s Electric Soap Box in downtown Denver, I was immediately surprised by their size and set up. Ophelia’s is more of a bar than a true concert venue, and is very tiny for a show of Random Rab’s magnitude. It’s no wonder the show sold out days in advance. It has a small […]
![The Emerald Cup 2017: Keeping NorCal’s MMJ Industry Organic | December 9th + 10th, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/workingemerald.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Through a series of synchronicities, I ended up at the Emerald Cup in a working capacity. Offered a gig with Meadow MD by a friend, I was in charge of wristbanding all attendees with Proposition 215 credentials.
![Exmag Bring Love Funk Frequencies to the Great Northern in San Francisco, CA | December 7, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/greatnorthern-2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Exmag have always been favorites of mine, and when I stumbled on a show flier while traveling in San Francisco last week, I was ecstatic to catch them one more time before the new year. Always forging ahead with fresh musical styles, Exmag are one of the most creative bands on the circuit, and it […]
Electronic
HÄANA has crafted her unique musical style by mesmerizing crowds with her live performances. Armed with a beautiful violin and her commendable voice, Hanna’s inspiring talent truly makes her a must see. Opening as direct support for electronic producer Random Rab, we are so excited to see HÄANA continue to grace amazing bills. Her spine-tingling […]
![Fresh release from Templo, Shadows, drops today in anticipation of his headlining show at Denver’s Black Box | December 8th, 2017 [New Album Release + Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/templo1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Though Denver has yet to officially have our first real snow, the winter months draw us all indoors, and that includes our favorite producers as well. Liam Shea aka Templo has been hard at work perfecting his latest studio effort, Shadows, and will be dropping it to fans Thursday, December 7th. Highly anticipated, Shadows will […]