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Festival Coverage
Colorado’s massive music scene just got hit with a healthy dose of New Orleans flavor in the form of Central Jazz! As the revival of the original Central City Jazz Festival, which ran from 1976 to 1992, we’re excited to experience the festival firsthand in this beautiful casino mountain town. Akin to the spontaneity of […]
![ESTA bestows latest EP, ‘Imagine: Beauty’, via Soulection [New Music Monday]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/94325609-img_3451.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Soulection is one of our favorite music collectives, and if you’ve yet to consider yourself a fan we hope that changes today. Esta., one of the labels’ chief producers, bestowed ‘Imagine: Beauty‘ this Friday and we’re stoked to share it for New Music Monday. This 6 track EP has been feverishly anticipated by fans of […]
![Renegade of Rhythm Cut Chemist at Cervantes, a Night to Remember | April 7th, 2018 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/389d5e9b-img_3452.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
“And the beat grew more complex” a voice remnant of old school hip hop affirms amid Cut Chemist’s complex drum scratching skills. Every dancing body resonates in his unmatched turntablism techniques, his hands barely leave the table. Legendary OG Lucas McFadden, also known as DJ Cut Chemist, put on an epic performance Saturday night at […]
Electronic
Kicking off another Re:Search Wednesday, residents Jordan and Mikey Thunder played a combination of melancholy instrumentals and a few of Polovina’s downtempo singles. Setting the vibe with their mellow tracks, the residents combined forces with Thunder taking control of the drum lines while Jordan offered his masterful cello strokes and clean rap bars. As always, […]
![Houston has a new spring favorite with In Bloom Music Festival [Concert Photography] | March 24th + 25th, 2018](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/e83bdca9-img_6040-copy.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Pulling off their first year in beautiful Eleanor Tinsley Park last weekend, In Bloom Music Festival was the perfect way to begin festival season. Warm blue skies blessed attendees for the two days and epic performances led the way. Enjoy the full photo gallery from our contributing photographer, Paula Horstman, here. Keep your eyes peeled […]
![Chicago drummer Cofresi delivers masterful 5 track EP, Faces [New Music Monday]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/352a5866-facesep.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
There are a lot of artists putting in work to be heard in the music scene, and it’s difficult to stand out amongst the rest. For Cofresi, a Chicago drummer and producer, he’s found a perfect spotlight when he began recording his live drumming remixes. With some of these videos gaining millions of views, it’s […]
Spotlights
Well known and loved within the visionary art realm, Morgan Mandala emanates an otherworldly talent through her unique squiggles on various mediums. During the on-site collaboration of a yet-to-be-named piece at Electric Forest last summer with Randal Roberts, Sweet Melis and Krystleyez, we experienced her charismatic energy in the moment. This work illustrates a story […]
![The Funk Hunters release their long awaited debut album, Typecast, via Westwood Recordings | March 26th, 2018 [New Music Monday]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/606d3bbe-funkhunter.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Vancity duo The Funk Hunters have blessed our ears with their long-awaited debut album, Typecast, officially released on Friday, March 23rd. I’ve seen the Funk Hunters dozens of times in different forms – featuring Chali 2na, live bands, and solo DJ sets, so I’ve become a big fan of their versatility. At one of their […]
Electronic
Arriving at the tail end of Mikey Thunder’s set, the OG was spinning some ambient, downtempo tracks to get the early crowd in the zone for what’s to come. The slow, deep bass poured from the speakers like molasses, only to have Mikey’s quick cuts slice through the thickness like a samurai blade dicing a […]
![Evolving in all the right ways: Getting caught up with The RunniKine [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/b4e26a12-runnikine.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The RunniKine are a trio hailing from Denver boasting savory funk that grooves the masses wherever they play. Their 3 song EP, Danger Close, is full of melodic soul tracks that will have you hooked. If you want an idea of what to expect from this infectious trio, check out a personal highlight from the […]