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Sitting Down For A Quinnterview With Rapper/Producer 5ve | New Album Facetious Out Now Hip-Hop

Sitting Down For A Quinnterview With Rapper/Producer 5ve | New Album Facetious Out Now

With the release of his new project, Facetious, Boulder artist Quinn Lynch better known as 5ve is helping pave the way for lyrical MCs in the Colorado rap scene. With a plethora of talented features on Facetious, 5ve is shining light on plenty of Colorado talent while simultaneously telling his story over instrumentals with influences ranging from jazz, […]

Jan 6, 2019 Read →
Staring Deep into ‘Empath Eyes’ with Founder Jeff Warnock [Interview] Interviews

Staring Deep into ‘Empath Eyes’ with Founder Jeff Warnock [Interview]

Pursuing a passion in music and digital media, Empath Eyes founder Jeff Warnock has proved his commitment to learning his trade over years of practice. Elevating his homemade studio into a full-service digital marketing agency, Warnock has found that adapting to change is the key to success. Not only has Warnock created a comfortable life […]

Jan 4, 2019 Read →
An Inside Look At The Crown of Horns Tour With Mark Of The Floozies Electronic

An Inside Look At The Crown of Horns Tour With Mark Of The Floozies

The Floozies’ genre-bending sound is best appreciated up close and personal. Their ability to blend live instruments with electronic mixing and appealing samples is unparalleled. Like most great artists, the live experience offered by the Kansas City duo, made up of brothers Matt (guitar) and Mark (drums), adds a whole new dimension that cannot be […]

Dec 5, 2018 Read →
Maddy O’Neal and Cherub Take On Denver This Weekend For a Two Night Double Header Electronic

Maddy O’Neal and Cherub Take On Denver This Weekend For a Two Night Double Header

The Cherub boys and Maddy O’Neal have been smashing stages in cities across the country on their Free Form tour since early September; the crew is continuing their streak this weekend in Denver at the Globe Hall tonight and the Ogden Theatre tomorrow night. With deep musical roots within her family, Denver producer Maddy O’Neal […]

Nov 2, 2018 Read →
Cleveland MC, Savo, Releases Politically Reflective Project “Savo Season” New Music

Cleveland MC, Savo, Releases Politically Reflective Project “Savo Season”

Cleveland rapper, Savo, released his latest project “Savo Season,” yesterday. The narrative tale about his upbringing in Cleveland, and the socioeconomic inequalities he experienced growing up as a kid on 76 Street Clair are major topics of the tape. The incredibly cohesive project has overlying political connotations, and touches on injustices involving police, and the criminal justice […]

Oct 25, 2018 Read →
Diving into Shuj Roswell’s Sonic Experience | Compose Yourself Artist Spotlight Interviews

Diving into Shuj Roswell’s Sonic Experience | Compose Yourself Artist Spotlight

Shuj Roswell is the soulful brainchild of Denver resident Mark Cooley. Sporting a spot on Michal Menert’s label, Super Best Records, Cooley brings a refreshingly melodic sound to the electronic world. Fitting in well with his label mates, Cooley’s flavorful sampling style breathes life into decades of overlooked music; clashing ‘70s funk with boom-bap hip-hop […]

Oct 16, 2018 Read →
Fleek Lord Debuts ‘Chase A Bag’ | Compose Yourself Premier New Music

Fleek Lord Debuts ‘Chase A Bag’ | Compose Yourself Premier

Born in New York, IamFleekLord is a new age artist with musical elements tracing to his roots growing up in NY and his migration to North Carolina. His style blends elements of Southern artistry and New York-based rap acts, while introducing his comedic personality to social platforms. Fleek Lord’s creative journey started as a videographer […]

Oct 3, 2018 Read →