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![Sold Out Show FOMO for K.L.O. : The Black Box Hosts A Night of Massive Talent | January 9th, 2018 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BLACKBOX1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The anticipation from Tuesday nights’ debut of London producers K.L.O. was enough to cause FOMO among even oblivious Denver heads. I received more than a few eager texts from friends (who had never even listened to the neuro-hop group) asking for guidance in the way of tickets, since word was quickly spreading that it would […]
Electronic
Leave it to Denver’s bass den, The Black Box, to bring in some of the most sought after talent in the scene for a weekly headliner slot. This weeks’ Electronic Tuesday will see its heaviest show of the year with K.L.O. and Sortof Vague arranging minds in the main room. The Cosmic Synergy collective will […]
Electronic
After making a relocation to the larger Pima County Fairgrounds, Gem and Jam Festival have triumphed once again in beating the obstacles. As music lineups begin to roll out and festival announcements hit the feeds everyday, the team behind Gem and Jam Festival rolled up their sleeves and hand-picked a meticulous lineup of talent to […]
![Rape Culture in the Music Industry and Beyond: A Public Letter [NSFW]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/no-means-no-rape.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains a very personal and graphic letter. I was recently told something so unsettling that tears came to my eyes. My heart lodged itself in my throat. My brain felt numb and cold. I had just been informed that two people in my life had sexually assaulted one of the strongest […]
![Another Re:Search in the books: Jordan Polovina, Mikey Thunder, Daily Bread, and Toy Box at Cervantes’ Otherside | December 27th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/research1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Jordan Polovina, an accomplished cellist/MC and producer, has joined the ranks of Re:Search recently and has been kicking off every Wednesday. His stunning combination of talents keep the early birds mesmerized and locked on the dance floor, many with their jaws dropped and phones out. He also incorporated a unique instrument, a talk box, to […]
![The Emerald Cup 2017: Keeping NorCal’s MMJ Industry Organic | December 9th + 10th, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/workingemerald.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Through a series of synchronicities, I ended up at the Emerald Cup in a working capacity. Offered a gig with Meadow MD by a friend, I was in charge of wristbanding all attendees with Proposition 215 credentials.
![Exmag Bring Love Funk Frequencies to the Great Northern in San Francisco, CA | December 7, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/greatnorthern-2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Exmag have always been favorites of mine, and when I stumbled on a show flier while traveling in San Francisco last week, I was ecstatic to catch them one more time before the new year. Always forging ahead with fresh musical styles, Exmag are one of the most creative bands on the circuit, and it […]
![Fresh release from Templo, Shadows, drops today in anticipation of his headlining show at Denver’s Black Box | December 8th, 2017 [New Album Release + Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/templo1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Though Denver has yet to officially have our first real snow, the winter months draw us all indoors, and that includes our favorite producers as well. Liam Shea aka Templo has been hard at work perfecting his latest studio effort, Shadows, and will be dropping it to fans Thursday, December 7th. Highly anticipated, Shadows will […]
Live Music Coverage
Yes, you’ve heard of expanding your food palate, but have you thought about keeping an open mind when it comes to the world of music? It’s as important to me as food, really. A well rounded individual is created by the quality of food, art, and music they involve in their lives, and we believe […]
Electronic
‘Scuffed’ is an impressive and ornate production coming from Pacific Patterns and P A T H. The track comes fresh from the Soundcloud feeds for you to treat your ears to, so listen below. With a shimmering aesthetic, ‘Scuffed’ would do well on a solid system for you to bounce back to. Packed with massive […]