Category: Midwest

Electronic

[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Infected Mushroom at Concord Music Hall in Chicago, IL |March 14th 2015

Israel-based psychedelic trance duo Infected Mushroom brought the heat on their Chicago stop this past weekend. They are known for their amazing 3D stage production and the new Animatronica stage did not disappoint.  From the moment the curtain dropped to expose the new stage, Infected Mushroom’s audience was in awe of the giant, laser shooting, metallic mushrooms.  EDM […]

Mar 17, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Photo Gallery] Sweater Beats at 1Up in Denver, CO | March 11th, 2015

The music rich residents of Denver, Colorado got a taste of the NYC’s sultry electronic vibe last week when Sweater Beats performed at the 1Up. Sexy and innovative reworks and original productions are this producer’s forte, and after his set in Denver it was clear that Sweater Beats is hellbent on making the best of […]

Mar 15, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Photo Gallery] Kaytranada at 1Up March 12th, 2015 | Denver, CO

KAYTRANADA, yes all capitals, is one of the most talked about names on the electronic bass scene right now. The Montreal beat maker, whose real name is Kevin Celestin, first blew up when he put his own spin to Janet Jackson’s ‘If’, creating an upbeat and irresistibly grooving track. Like the flames of a wild […]

Mar 13, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[New Music Monday] Turbo Suit Release New Album + Perform With Sonic Geometry at Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom March 27th, 2015

2015 has been nothing short of a year of tremendous change for the funk group known as Turbo Suit. After officially changing their name from Cosby Sweater earlier this year, the Indianapolis bred group have upped the ante on producing some of the jazziest yet innovative tunes we’ve ever heard. Buzzing with energy from their […]

Mar 9, 2015 Read →

Electronic

#ThrowBackThursday: Future Rock at Summer Camp Music Festival 2014

This week’s Throw Back Thursday moment goes out to Future Rock, who absolutely slayed at Summer Camp Music Festival last year. They kicked off the very first night of SCAMP 2014 at the Starshine Stage. I remember standing in anticipation waiting for Future Rock to come on, and once they began I felt a rush of excitement […]

Feb 20, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Photo Gallery] Templo + Thriftworks + Russ Liquid at Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, Colorado | February 11th, 2015

It’d seem as though watching sets by Templo, Thriftworks and Russ Liquid just last weekend at the Gem and Jam Festival simply wasn’t enough – we couldn’t help but crave more of that unique downtempo/experimental bass sound that these three artists are known to throw down. So last Wednesday, we found ourselves exactly where everyone else in […]

Feb 15, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Festie Friday Spotlight] Summer Camp Music Festival | MANIC FOCUS

John McCarten, the artist known as Manic Focus produces melodic yet bass heavy tracks, completely embodying the Midwest in his sounds. Hailing from Chicago, Manic Focus has taken the music scene by storm, recently collaborating with hip-hop inspired duo Krooked Drivers. He has also been making moves working with other artists, such as GRiZ, Break Science, and SunSquabi grinding out […]

Feb 14, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Show Review] The String Cheese Incident at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago | January 29, 2015

  String Cheese Incident started their Winter Carnival Tour in Seattle, and have been preforming three nights in each city. At Compose Yourself Magazine we had a chance to catch all three nights of their Chicago run at the incredible Aragon Ballroom, where each night was a beautiful and unique experience. The band played several […]

Feb 12, 2015 Read →

Hip-Hop

[Photo Gallery] Homeboy Sandman + Aesop Rock + Rob Sonic with DJ Abilities in Chicago | The Metro February 06, 2015

It was a night of classic hip hop at the Metro last Friday as our contributing photog captured performances by Aesop Rock joined by DJ Abilities, Rob Sonic, as well as Homeboy Sandman. Aesop Rock is truly a legend in the hip hop scene, and whenever he performs he brings good vibes and a packed […]

Feb 9, 2015 Read →

Funk

[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Funk The Cold featuring Congo Sanchez + Fort Knox Five at Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom | Denver, CO January 30, 2015

Since settling into my new home of Denver nearly six months ago, I’ve gotten to know our city well when it comes to the musical delicacies that grace our venues night after night. But Funk the Cold was a break from the norm, a whole ‘nother animal that thrived on alcoholic sno-cones, outstanding costumes and […]

Feb 1, 2015 Read →