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Electronic
Colorado is known for quite a few things, and when it comes to the world of live music, the mile high always turns things into an all out family affair. Lettuce are bringing a mixed bag of funk for our ears, and we’re getting even more pumped for the opening artists. Reggae inspired band RDGLDGRN […]
![Marvel Years + Thriftworks at the Fox Theater in Boulder, CO | October 6th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/EAE835C7-2460-4284-A023-B33FA5E4D932.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Anytime you find yourself at the Fox Theater in Boulder, you’re bound to have a good time. Parking isn’t much of an issue and there are nice little food and drink spots all around the area (including an Insomnia Cookies down the street which is open until 3am). The theater is clean, organized and brings […]
![Behind the Scenes Perspective: On the Road with Maddy O’Neal + Lettuce [Tour Recap + Guest Post]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22446698_10108698185673081_1628318717_n-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
A collaborative perspective piece from Cait Falc (CF) and Chloe Casey (CC). All photos by Cait Falc. When Maddy O’Neal initially came to me with the idea of going on tour with her, Chloe Casey, and the Lettuce team, I had no idea what to expect. I had never been on the road until now, not […]
![Snowboard on the Block comes back to the Mile High for 5th Year in a Row | October 14th, 2017 [Ticket Giveaway + Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SOTB.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
It’s that time of year again – Denver has been blessed with its first snow of the season, and Snowboard on the Block is the perfect kick off to celebrate. The industry’s freshest brands alongside already established top vendors will be in attendance with new gear for the upcoming season, as well as some of […]
Indie
Last night I ventured up to Boulder to hit the Fox Theater for a show by one of my favorites, Badbadnotgood. The 4 piece band have always had a loyal following since their start, but it seems more and more people are getting hooked on the beauty they create. Fusing hip-hop flavors, dark guitar riffs and […]
![Jaw Gems, Adam Deitch + Special Guests brought the best of hip-hop jazz fusion to Re:Search Wednesdays | October 4th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/deitch.png?resize=525%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
I went down to Cervantes this past Wednesday to see Um.., Ganz, Jaw Gems and Adam Deitch. In the end it turned out to be a whole lot more than just these acts, and that’s to be expected from Re:Search Wednesdays at Cervantes. Often hosting special guests and regulars such as GRiZ and Borahm Lee, […]
![Lotus performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre | September 16th, 2017 [Concert Photography]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4K9A6315.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Lotus headlined the majestic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. All photos by Selin Ponce for Compose Yourself Magazine. Full gallery can be found here.
![Sortof Vague, Frequent, Vinja join Jade Cicada at The Black Box for Swarm Tour in Denver, CO | September 28th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sortof.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Denver was truly blessed this past Thursday with the most anticipated and sexiest show of the year. One of the most talented musicians to date, the master himself, Jade Cicada brought his Swarm Tour to one of the most underground venues in Colorado. The Black Box has continued to bring the best of the electronic […]
![Riot Fest Reaffirms Its Stand As Chicago’s Favorite Rock Festival [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/riot-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Riot Fest stomped its way through Chicago’s Douglas Park on September 15-17th and reaffirmed its stand as one of the country’s most original and sought after music festivals. Bringing Punk, Industrial, Rap and Rock heads together to mosh in one place at one time in a Carnival-style atmosphere with a skylined backdrop certainly made for […]
![Fruition joins Greensky Bluegrass at Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership in New Mexico | September 20th, 2017 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/GSBG-Banjo-2-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
A night of strings, blues and fun – contributing photographer Austin Dodson captured wonderful performances by two of our favorite bands. Fruition and Green Sky Blue Grass both gave tremendous and energetic performances that cemented Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership as one of our new favorite venues. Re-live the night through Austin’s photos and make sure to […]