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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 […]
![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 […]
![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 […]
![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 […]
![Lucid Vision drops 4 track release, Against the Odds, featuring Toy Box, Knowledge Thyself | March 19th, 2018 [New Music Monday]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/6ead5e5a-lucidvision.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Kicking off the grooves this week is Lucid Vision, a multi-instrumentalist and producer out of Denver. With a new release, “Against The Odds”, dropping today, we thought it’d be a perfect time to showcase the EP. With a solid fan base here in Colorado, listeners will be pleased and intrigued while taking in the new […]
Electronic
New music from Garden City Movement has us floating through this workday, and you will be too. The Israeli dance trio initially found major success with their breakout single ‘Move On’, but have since gained an extensive international following. Solely releasing previous EPs through BLDG5 Records, March 16th will mark the very first major release […]
![A night of sensual, west coast bass featuring Gladkill, Great Dane for Re:Search Wednesday | January 17th, 2018 [Live Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/67CCCABC-DA42-4B6C-B5AD-C238D2EB840B.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This weeks’ Re:Search gave a healthy serving of my favorite style of bass – the hip-hop influenced west coast variety, of course. I’ve loved Gladkill for years and through some bullshit twist of fate, I’ve missed dozens of his shows since becoming hooked during a Wakarusa set in 2014. Like star crossed lovers, three years […]
![Cualli, EarthCry, and the premiere of GRiZ and Muzzy Bearr’s new project, Sugar Cookie: Another Re:Search In The Books | January 10th, 2018[Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/griz.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
As the weekday hump comes around, it’s time for our favorite Denver residency – Re:Search Wednesday at Cervantes Other Side. MC/Cellist Jordan Polovina came on at 8:30 sharp, playing a few standout tracks from his upcoming solo album such as ‘Lay On The Line’ and ‘Face It’, which are both streaming on SoundCloud. Another highlight […]
Electronic
Earlier this week I had the chance to catch EarthCry here in Denver during Re:Search Wednesday. Sharing his pensive electronic productions through his unique live set-up, he truly gave an cathartic performance that mesmerized from beginning to end. Facing his electronic controls to the crowd, EarthCry uses analog synthesizers to weave downtempo yet uplifting soundscapes, and […]