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![[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Elder Grown + Dopapod at Animas Theatre in Durango, Colorado | July 22nd 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_34961.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Originating from Denver, one of the most progressive cities for music, I was skeptical and admittedly naïve to the talent that not only passes through, but roots itself to the city of Durango as well. My night at the Animas Theatre forever wavered my biased opinions and became one of my most redefining moments. Nestled […]
Electronic
In a world where first year festivals are popping up everywhere you look, and long time festivals are battling to keep their place, it’s difficult to say what the deciding factors are for a festival success. Of course you’ve gotta bring in some headliners, a good property, and supply the fundamentals for thousands of people […]
![[Festival Review + Photo Gallery] Northern Nights Music Festival 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/NN3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
We came, we saw and now we will never fest the same! Having attended fests of all shapes, sizes, genres, locations and vibes, it’s hard not to have certain expectations of a new gathering. I wasn’t sure what to expect when arriving at Northern Nights, but I was not let down. In fact, I left […]
![Blunt Force, Focal Point, Collidoscope + Opiuo Live Band at Empire Control Room & Garage June 19th, 2015 | Austin, TX [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Opiuo13.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This past Friday, June 19th, saw the debut of the enigmatic Opiuo Live Band in Austin, Texas. Taking place at one of the city’s newer and better venues, Empire Control Room & Garage, Austinites packed in to support yet another beloved Art Seen Alliance production. With this being the Opiuo Band’s one and only Texas […]
![[Festival Review] Top 10 Memorable Moments Of Wakarusa 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FB_IMG_1434306164076-e1438278593549.jpg?resize=534%2C370&ssl=1)
Electronic
There are many things that come to mind when thinking of the sweet moments of life, but it’s always the little things that end up meaning the most; sunshine, camp outs, and the overall ability to have a damn good time. Give me all three in an epic weekend and I’m stumbling over myself with […]
![[Review + Photo Gallery] Our Top 10 Most Memorable Moments of Sasquatch Music Festival 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/chromeo.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
All we can can say is Sasquatch Music Festival was up to festival par. From the unique lineup featuring acts that cannot be seen anywhere else this Summer, to the most gorgeous scenery we have ever laid eyes on, this fest impressed us on all levels. Although we enjoyed every minute of the experience, we […]
![[Review] Lightning in a Bottle 2015: 10 Years of Blowing Minds | Bradley, CA May 21st-25th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/LIB11.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This year the festival culture is experiencing many 10 year reunions. This scene has been around for years now, and of the events that have presided over this auspicious period, perhaps no other festival offers such a dynamic lineup, and eclectic infrastructure as Lightning in a Bottle. This Festival has thrusted itself into new territory […]
![[Photo Gallery] Lighting in a Bottle Music Festival | May 21-25th, 2015 in Bradley, California](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IMG_6231.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Take a journey through the 10th annual Lightning in a Bottle Music Festival, which took place May 21-25th in Bradley, CA. This desert hippy fest brought acts including Flume, Odesza, Tycho, Griz and RL Grime for their first ever sold out event. Relive your experience or confirm the fact that you need to attend next […]
![[Show Review] Opiuo + Russ Liquid + Project Aspect Bring Surprise Appearance to Knew Conscious Art Gallery | May 9th, 2015 in Denver, CO](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/KnewCMay40.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Last Saturday thousands of Gramatik fans headed to Red Rocks for a night of funky beats and groovin’ melodies, but were met instead with high winds, icy chills, and delayed time slots. Due to a sudden snowfall, openers Opiuo and Cherub were only able to perform about 20 minutes each, while Russ Liquid was squeezed […]
![[Photo Gallery] Exmag Ends Tour at The Bowery Ballroom in Brooklyn, NY | May 9th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/885789_826745700745913_981752914709828998_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
All photos taken by photographer Kyle Miller, aka The Saucy Monster! Geotheory + Exmag – The Bowery Ballroom in Brooklyn, New York. May 9th, 2015