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![Psymbionic X Esseks Present ‘Static’ Via Gravitas Recordings [New Release]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/psymbionicesseks.jpg?resize=480%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The latest track from a collaboration between two of our favorite bass hungry producers is the perfect grimy addition to your end of summer rotation. Psymbionic and Esseks come together on ‘Static’ to create an auditory journey that tickles your ear with weird synths, odd rhythms and some ratchet bass to ice the cake. Since […]
![Lafa Taylor Releases New Collab with Aabo + Music Video ‘Turn My Music Up’ [New Release + Music Video]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/lafa.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The latest from joker Lafa Taylor has us stepping into the world of his never ending shenanigans, this time involving his incessant desire to make everyone dance. As we jump between jail house scenes to hospital rooms to an airplane flying 30,000 feet in the air, there’s no way to resist the groove when Lafa’s […]
![Splash House Just Became Our New Favorite End of Summer Party | August 12th-14th, 2016 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/AV6-IMG_6363.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
.The sixth year of California’s Splash House took place this last weekend, and we’re still dreaming of our epic poolside getaway. Taking on new festival producers Goldenvoice, Splash House’s August edition of day shows and afterparties sold out to a crowd of 5,000 each day. The celebratory vibes were in full swing from morning […]
![Deitch, Porter and Sayers Turn Ophelia’s into a Funk Oasis | July 27th, 2016 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/unnamed-file.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
When three talented musicians decide to join forces it’s sure to be massive, even if it’s only for one night. That’s exactly what Denver was treated to on last week’s hump-day, July 27th, as Adam Deitch, Joey Porter and Garrett Sayers came together to create a melting pot of pure funkery. The intimate and sensual […]
Electronic
Our countdown begins for one of the sexiest lineups of the summer, the August edition of Palm Springs’ Splash House. Headliners like Gorgon City, SNBRN, Hudson Mohawke, Dom Dolla, DJDS and more are coming to heat up a pool near you, so it comes as no surprise that tickets sold out weeks ago. Get ready for […]
![For those of us who can’t get enough – Splash House returns to Palm Springs on August 12th-14th, 2016 [Event Preview + Festival Playlist]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13173775_1345400758810670_7319508059137079495_n.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
After this summer’s earlier installment, Splash House is making its triumphant comeback as the pool party of the year. Boasting a salacious lineup and a bangin’ location, Splash House has all the makings to be the perfect end of summer celebration for those of us wanting to say ‘hurrah’ to these last precious days. What […]
![Big Wild, Rufus Du Sol, Odesza at Red Rocks Amphitheater on June 18th, 2016 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/J4NPnlz28_506Qns_ttTO5_AWz7NYElayGZtf6J774Q.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The duo known as Odesza have been taking over the music world by storm since their debut, and only continue to reign supreme with each and every invigorating live show. We couldn’t have asked for a more magnificent performance at Red Rocks as Odesza was joined by Big Wild, Louis Futon and Rufus du Sol […]
![Four Tet, Jamie XX and Chromeo bring the FUNK to Red Rocks | June 2nd 2016 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/chromeo.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The sold-out spectacle of What So Not, Four Tet, Jamie XX and Chromeo was every bit of the party on the Rocks we’d anticipated, and we’ve already got our eyes set on next year’s! The lively diversity of 2016’s Funk On the Rocks brought a new energy to this installment, and having such a variety […]
![Five Sets We’re Dying to See in the Redwoods at Northern Nights Music Festival 2016 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/11402591_10152873372781714_2390587288285376659_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
We’re getting P-U-M-P-E-D. The epic festival known as Northern Nights will be making its triumphant return to the beautiful Redwoods on July 15th through the 17th. Marking our third year of coverage, it’s no wonder we’re itching to get back to Cook’s Valley, and it isn’t just because of the serene environment we get to […]
![Re:Alixir, ill-esha and Stwo Give Us a Weekday Heater at Club Vinyl | May 18th, 2016 Denver, CO [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Stwo.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Denver’s Club Vinyl played host to one of the best heaters in recent memory, and it all went down this past Wednesday night. Openers Re:Alixir and ill-esha were the perfect artists to get us moving on a weekday night, and Stwo was the delicious cherry on top. Aaron Bordas, better known as Re:Alixir, started things […]