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Electronic
After making a relocation to the larger Pima County Fairgrounds, Gem and Jam Festival have triumphed once again in beating the obstacles. As music lineups begin to roll out and festival announcements hit the feeds everyday, the team behind Gem and Jam Festival rolled up their sleeves and hand-picked a meticulous lineup of talent to […]
![A Night of West Coast Bass’s Avant-Garde with Minnesota at the Nectar Lounge | December 29th, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC00579.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
I’ve covered many events at the Nectar Lounge, but never have I seen the venue so packed than the night Minnesota came through. A sea of people poured out of the venue into the outdoor patio, and each of the many times I tried to visit the spacious viewing balcony above, a mild-mannered bouncer turned […]
![Another Re:Search in the books: Jordan Polovina, Mikey Thunder, Daily Bread, and Toy Box at Cervantes’ Otherside | December 27th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/research1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Jordan Polovina, an accomplished cellist/MC and producer, has joined the ranks of Re:Search recently and has been kicking off every Wednesday. His stunning combination of talents keep the early birds mesmerized and locked on the dance floor, many with their jaws dropped and phones out. He also incorporated a unique instrument, a talk box, to […]
![A Week in Denver’s Legendary Music Scene: Ivy Lab + Hatcha, Chali 2na + Krafty Kuts, Action Bronson, Everyone Orchestra, Break Science + The Disco Biscuits | November 14th, 2017 – November 18th, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EA43F0AE-A5E7-45D0-A866-6E833A1995F6.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This week I got the opportunity to explore Denver’s music scene for 5 days in a row of diverse music. Tuesday, I went down to see Hatcha and Ivy Lab throw down their sub frequency sounds for a sold out Black Box. It was popping as ever, with a 30-minute line out the door leading […]
![Melbourne hip-hop collective 30/70 celebrate genuinity and innovation on their second album Elevate [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/3070.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Elevate begins as a shimmer of sound that gently morphs into infectious and illustrious grooves. Like morning sun touching your closed eyes, the warmth of their sound is simultaneously soothing and energizing. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia 30/70 has carved the perfect niche for themselves in Australia’s flourishing future-soul scene, releasing their debut LP Cold Radish […]
![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 […]
![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, […]
Hip-Hop
Sampa The Great is a force of nature. She’s got charged and fiery lyrics, an earthly groundedness that denotes maturity and a true sense of self. Since Sampa Tembo dropped The Great Mixtape in 2015 off of Wondercore Island Records, she has gained the attention of bands like future soul pioneers Hiatus Kaiyote (she […]
![Brooklyn Comes Alive delivers an epic weekend of jams | September 23rd & 24th, 2017 [Festival Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_1582.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
Brooklyn Comes Alive refueled the soul last weekend with two full days of epic jams. Hosted by venues The Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn Bowl and Schimanski, an additional day of music this year filled the weekend with rare levels of collaboration and improvisation. Seeing musical legends John Scofield, George Porter Jr., and Bernard Purdie so […]
![DJ Abilities: Life After Eyedea [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/abilities-arms.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
I chatted with DJ Abilities after his last tour about new projects, his evolving style, and his secrets to success. It has been seven years since Eyedea’s abrupt death and Abilities has been hard at work: DJing for Atmosphere and Aesop Rock and touring his own music. He is set to finish his first solo record later this […]