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Art Outside Artist Spotlight | Emancipator Electronic

Art Outside Artist Spotlight | Emancipator

Birthed from the creative mind of producer Doug Appling, Emancipator is an ambient trip that guides the listener through a wave of sound and emotion, creating an ethereal and surreal sense of nostalgia. Emancipator’s meticulous soundscapes and euphoric effects are merely amplified when the live band is in tow, aptly named Emancipator Ensemble. Featuring the […]

Sep 22, 2014 Read →
Two Days of Rowdytown III September 26 + 27| Rager on The Rocks Electronic

Two Days of Rowdytown III September 26 + 27| Rager on The Rocks

As the bittersweet end of Red Rocks season nears, we can only look ahead to the rad handful of shows we have left to choose from in hopes that we can prolong our Red Rocks love beyond the summer. Luckily, Rowdytown is the only party on the Rocks that has more than enough funk to […]

Sep 16, 2014 Read →
[Artist Interview] Dirtwire Talk Latest Release, ‘The Carrier’, Environmental Issues, and What Makes Colorado Special Electronic

[Artist Interview] Dirtwire Talk Latest Release, ‘The Carrier’, Environmental Issues, and What Makes Colorado Special

The auditory mission of Dirtwire is to take the listener on a spiritually guided excursion through ancient roots and worldly sounds, creating dynamically appealing compositions unlike any you’ve heard before. Comprised of David Satori from Beats Antique and Evan Fraser of Hamsa Lila, these two musical geniuses have successfully conquered uncharted territory when it comes to their […]

Sep 16, 2014 Read →
[Review] Keeping The Irie Vibes Alive | Tribal Seeds in Dallas 8/28/2014 Live Music Coverage

[Review] Keeping The Irie Vibes Alive | Tribal Seeds in Dallas 8/28/2014

Review and Photos by Brooke Stalker. Some may say to “Never Go Full Irie”. Luckily, Dallas turned a deaf ear to those foolish souls this past Thursday August 28, at local hot spot, The Gas Monkey, successfully pulling off a full Rasta Welcome for the talented guys apart of the Tribal Seeds. Kicking off their […]

Sep 3, 2014 Read →
Art Outside Artist Spotlight | Lynx Electronic

Art Outside Artist Spotlight | Lynx

The love I’ve got for Lynx is mad real. There’s something about the singer-songwriter that I can’t pinpoint, simply because it’s all so good. This soft spoken yet powerful multi-instrumentalist and beat-boxing badass is only 29 years old, and has already performed around the world, as well as hitting a slew of large-scale festivals recently […]

Sep 2, 2014 Read →
ARISE Music Festival | Rising the Souls of Colorado Festival Coverage

ARISE Music Festival | Rising the Souls of Colorado

Sunrise Ranch served as a perfect host for this year’s ARISE Music Festival, where thousands of music lovers from Colorado and beyond gathered to spend three days under the stars, surrounded by all-encompassing views of the Front Range. Eccentric performances by gypsy Afro-beat trio Beats Antique as well as an enigmatic party set by none other […]

Aug 13, 2014 Read →
Love Your Skin! | Olive Oil Miracle Social Culture

Love Your Skin! | Olive Oil Miracle

Keeping your skin moisturized seems like an easy enough job, given the wide variety of lotions, salves and other products we can find at nearly any supermarket. But, like most things in life, it feels so much better when YOU’RE the one calling the shots. It’s a refreshing feeling to know all of your ingredients, […]

Aug 12, 2014 Read →
NADASTAGE | The Latest from 3D Mapping Projection Artist NADASOUND Interviews

NADASTAGE | The Latest from 3D Mapping Projection Artist NADASOUND

There’s a reason an entire crowd can become transfixed with a particular stage at a festival or concert, completely mesmerized by titillating sensory delights, pulsating sounds and the overall extreme production and detail such events need to come to fruition. We revel in the musical goodness that our favorite performers release from the stage, but the […]

Aug 11, 2014 Read →
#DroolMode: The Best Way To Spend Halloween This Year | Hulaween 10/31-11/2, 2014 East Coast

#DroolMode: The Best Way To Spend Halloween This Year | Hulaween 10/31-11/2, 2014

Located just north of Live Oak, Florida lies a venue unlike any other: Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. Covered in large Spanish moss-drenched oak trees and featuring stunning details such as an natural amphitheater, we’ve yet to see the 800 acre venue for ourselves, but have already heard of its infectious charm. Rapidly approaching on CYM’s calendar […]

Aug 10, 2014 Read →