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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
Nestled in the gentle hills of Rome, Georgia, Counterpoint Music Festival boasted one of the most musically diverse lineups of 2014. Electro-soul champ Pretty Lights opened the weekend with a beautiful set with his live band on Friday, while Boys Noize, bass connoisseur, brought his technical production to the masses. Hip-Hop giants Outkast headlined; the festival appearance […]
![Stoned To Death | April 19, 2014, at Andy’s Bar in Denton, Texas [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/stubrootal1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
The Denton hip hop scene is rising and taking over the DFW metroplex with Stu Brootal and S. Good in the spotlight. I had the pleasure of interviewing these talented local artists before their powerful performances during an event dubbed: “Stoned to Death” which was held at the infamous Andy’s Bar in Denton, Texas. Their […]
Electronic
This year’s 3rd annual Euphoria Music + Camping Festival turned out to be all its name encompassed and so much more! The two day festival certainly lived up to the hype, with beautiful scenic views of downtown Austin, gorgeous campgrounds and stages, and of course, some of the world’s best talents that the electronic scene […]
Festival Coverage
The Mile High City has long been a positive presence in the cannabis movement since becoming the first state to legalize medicinal marijuana back in 2000. Denver is pretty much synonymous with the term ‘420’, and it’s no surprise that their annual rally on April 20th makes the population nearly double in size with young […]
![[Photo Gallery] KAYTRANADA Makes His Dallas Debut | Dallas,TX at Trees August 17, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/DSC08810.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
KAYTRANADA, yes all capitals, is one of the most talked about names on the electronic bass scene right now. The Montreal beat maker, whose real name is Kevin Celestin, first blew up when he put his own spin to Janet Jackson’s ‘If’, creating an upbeat and irresistibly grooving track. Like the flames of a wild […]
East Coast
CYM’s TOP 20 US FESTIVALS OF 2014 Although festival season has already hit the ground running, we came up with this list of fests you can catch just in time for summer! Take note of the fact that these are only upcoming festivals in the US that made our list; there is a whole other […]
Electronic
New Orleans is a city famous for its rich culture of music, art and spirit; BUKU Music + Arts Project is a cultural celebration held in the Big Easys’ burgeoning Warehouse District that truly captures the heart of Nola’s charm. The festival’s home of Mardi Gras World weaves a unique ambience around the fests’ artistic happenings, as […]