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East Coast
While thousands of people descended upon the city of New York to attend the two major music festivals happening during the Memorial Day weekend, Mysteryland and EDC, I was much more excited to see Minnesota and KOAN Sound winding down their spring tour at New York City’s Webster Hall. As I made my way to the […]
![[Review] Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation Releases Disco-Tech Mixtape Vol 2: Plastic Clouds](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/garza1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation has released yet another stunning dance masterpiece for fans to rejoice and shake their asses to, entitled Plastic Clouds, the second installment of his latest mixtape series of disco-tech remixes. Embodying the signature sexy electro sound we’ve all come to love and expect from him, Rob Garza simply ups the […]
![[Artist Spotlight] Dirtwire at Sonic Bloom 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dirtwire-e1401133906120.jpg?resize=600%2C111&ssl=1)
Electronic
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 […]
Electronic
While many awesome concerts happen every day of every year, there is something undeniably special about the Red Rocks Ampitheater, located in Morrison, Colorado. This previous Saturday, I had the remarkable opportunity to witness Gramatik throw down and sell out at his very first headlining Red Rocks Show. Let me begin by first giving a […]
![[Review] The Polish Ambassador – ‘Lost & Found’ Ft. Mr. Lif & Alya Nereo](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The world’s funkiest diplomat, known as The Polish Ambassador, is at it again. This time, he’s on a rock-star collaboration with Mr. Lif and Ayla Nereo. The talented trio combined their superpowers to craft a distinctively addicting track entitled “Lost & Found”, which was the first released track of anticipated full CD Pushing Through the Pavement. […]
Electronic
Like a buzzing wave, the peculiar sounds of Lost Midas wash over you in a dreamy fusion of 80’s synth pop, harmonious female vocals and glitched out percussion. Signed to Tru Thoughts, one of the UK’s most eminent and independently run labels, Jason Trikakis’s roots as a drummer are apparent when listening to any of […]
Electronic
Birthed from the creative mind of producer Doug Appling, Emancipator is an ambient trip that guides the listener through a range of sounds and emotions, creating an ethereal and surreal sense of nostalgia. Emancipator’s euphoric & lulling effects are merely amplified when the live band is in tow, aptly named Ensemble. Featuring the talents of […]
Electronic
Instrumentalist Ryan Viser, who is originally a transplant of Rio de Janeiro and is now living in Shreveport, Louisiana, has accumulated a unique perspective when it comes to the style of sounds he produces, and gives a refreshing and imaginative take on live electronic music. A proficient trumpet player since the age of 11, Ryan Viser […]
Electronic
In just six short days, Red Rocks Amphitheater will be given a hearty dose of sexy funk when Gramatik, aka Denis Jasarevic, throws down for his first performance at the venue since the wild success of his last album, The Age of Reason. Accompanying Gramatik will be Lettuce, Exmag, Gibbz, Illumntr and BRANX, making this […]
Electronic
This weekend, on May 10th, Colorado’s world famous venue, Red Rocks Amphitheater, will be graced by one of the most anticipated shows of the year, a Shpongle Live Band performance. If you have seen Shpongle DJ sets (Simon Posford) on any lineups as of late and might be asking yourself, “What makes this any different?” […]