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Hip-Hop
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, […]
![Staring Deep into ‘Empath Eyes’ with Founder Jeff Warnock [Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/af783422-p1266810.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Interviews
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 […]
Funk
The holiday season is the perfect time to give back, and is there any better way to do it than to throw a beer festival with a stacked lineup? We think not. Kicking off the holiday season with his annual jam-filled beer tasting festival, Kyle Hollingsworth and Conscious Alliance brought a slew of talent to […]
Electronic
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 […]
![Jungle packs out any dance floor – even on a Sunday | September 30, 2018 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/39c29fe3-img-6959.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
While some are content with turning in early on a Sunday night to ready themselves for the work week ahead, I was en route to the Boulder Theater for some Jungle. The 7 piece modern soul band have been on everyone’s radar the past couple of years, and aside from passing festival performances, I had […]
![Virtual Self is single-handedly bringing back video game nostalgia | Denver, CO at Ogden Theater 9/10/2018 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1d8f7d0e-img_6365.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It was nearly ten years ago when I initially recall hearing Porter Robinson for the first time. I was in the midst of a ‘rave’ style phase, and one of the ways my friends and I would pass the time till the weekend was to make mix CD’s to blast while we partied. I’d be […]
Hip-Hop
Now in its 7th year, it’s clear to see why Goodness Block Party is such a prominent staple in Denver’s music scene. As the longtime host of the event, Meadowlark has kept the city’s jazz and hip-hop realm happily fed for years, creating a beautifully tight knit community of music lovers intent on empowering one […]
Electronic
Originally reigning supreme in genres such as complextro and progressive house, Porter Robinson has always stayed atop the crest of electronics’ biggest waves, and his latest project is no different. Intelligently polished productions have been his constant signature, but the transformation into Virtual Self has unveiled a completely new side. The entire project feels like […]
Electronic
It’s been almost a month since Derek and the Pretty Lights team blessed us with an incredible jam-packed, rarity-filled Red Rocks experience. The entire weekend felt like a dream; seeing friends from all over collect to celebrate 10 years at Red Rocks with one of the top influencers of modern electronic music was truly special. […]
![Inaugural Birdhouse Festival Flies into Chicago [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/598bb2af-thebirdhousefestivalchicago-instagramsquare-2400x2400-v1.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
On September 8th, Chicago welcomes Claude Von Stroke and his band House Music Marauders back to the Midwest for the inaugural Birdhouse Festival. Riding the success of the East and West Coast campouts, the Dirtybird Boss looks to add to his party portfolio by headlining the first major Dirtybird event in the Midwest mecca since […]