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[Artist Interview] Dirtwire Talk Latest Release, ‘The Carrier’, Environmental Issues, and What Makes Colorado Special Electronic

[Artist Interview] Dirtwire Talk Latest Release, ‘The Carrier’, Environmental Issues, and What Makes Colorado Special

The auditory mission of Dirtwire is to take the listener on a spiritually guided excursion through ancient roots and worldly sounds, creating dynamically appealing compositions unlike any you’ve heard before. Comprised of David Satori from Beats Antique and Evan Fraser of Hamsa Lila, these two musical geniuses have successfully conquered uncharted territory when it comes to their […]

Sep 16, 2014 Read →
[Review] Slow Magic Releases New Album, How To Run Away Electronic

[Review] Slow Magic Releases New Album, How To Run Away

Bringing to mind tangled limbs and adolescent kisses with wine-stained lips, Slow Magic unveils an absolute masterpiece with ‘How to Run Away’, an conceptual gem full of nostalgic ambiance and intelligently polished production. Each song is meant to leave you trembling, making it the perfect soundtrack to those exceptional summer nights, reminiscent of naive love and furiously ignited […]

Sep 7, 2014 Read →
Beats Beneath The Streets | A Night At The Gypsy House Electronic

Beats Beneath The Streets | A Night At The Gypsy House

Beats Beneath the Streets When you go to The Gypsy House, you feel a sense of home. There is this sort of organic energy, an intimate warmth that stimulates and radiates throughout the entire venue. You walk through what seems to be your average hipster/bohemian hang out, where semi-adolescents sip coffee and fondle their laptops. […]

Sep 5, 2014 Read →
Art Outside Artist Spotlight | Lynx Electronic

Art Outside Artist Spotlight | Lynx

The love I’ve got for Lynx is mad real. There’s something about the singer-songwriter that I can’t pinpoint, simply because it’s all so good. This soft spoken yet powerful multi-instrumentalist and beat-boxing badass is only 29 years old, and has already performed around the world, as well as hitting a slew of large-scale festivals recently […]

Sep 2, 2014 Read →
Exmag at 1Up in Denver, CO 08.13.2014 | Selling Out A Sexy Party Electronic

Exmag at 1Up in Denver, CO 08.13.2014 | Selling Out A Sexy Party

Hitting up a sold out show at one of the best venues in town on a Wednesday night is not usually of the norm, but Re:Up Wednesdays, which is hosted weekly at the 1Up on Colfax, is on a relentless mission to change that. Bringing in festival headlining/chart topping artists week after week for an […]

Aug 17, 2014 Read →
[Photo Gallery + Show Review] Flume at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, CO| Fat Beats and Double Rainbows August 5, 2014 Electronic

[Photo Gallery + Show Review] Flume at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, CO| Fat Beats and Double Rainbows August 5, 2014

Red Rocks Amphitheater has been synonymous with hosting top notch dance parties, and my long awaited chance to see Flume could not have been more picturesque in terms of scenery, and the fact that he was sandwiched by such amazing acts, Duke Dumont, Cut Copy, and headliners Chromeo made the night an unforgettable experience, ultimately exceeding my expectations of […]

Aug 13, 2014 Read →
F.A.R.M. Fest Music | CYM’s Top 5 Performances East Coast

F.A.R.M. Fest Music | CYM’s Top 5 Performances

While F.A.R.M. Fest quickly proved itself to be more than just a weekend of music, that didn’t mean there wasn’t a fine selection of some of the hottest acts on the festival scene touring today. Featuring such illustrious stars such as EOTO, Papadosio, Desert Dwellers and Liquid Stranger, what set it apart from most other […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →
[REVIEW] F.A.R.M. Fest | Just Like Coming Home East Coast

[REVIEW] F.A.R.M. Fest | Just Like Coming Home

Since returning from F.A.R.M. Fest in Vernon NJ this past weekend, I’ve needed a few days to re-adjust to the banality of regular life after taking part in such an incredible atmosphere for three full days. Everything about this festival, from the artists, the staff, and especially the attendees, were like-minded with giving their all […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →