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![[Artist Interview] Big Wild Talks Current Tour, Latest EP and Denver’s Electronic Scene](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/bigwild.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
House
Jackson Stell, the brains behind Big Wild, has been working like a madman to secure his ranks in the electronic scene, and it’s safe to say he’s done just that. Pushing out remixes by chart topping artists like GRiZ, Odesza, Bro Safari, Kodak To Graph and more, the Venice bred producer has had one of hell […]
![[New Music Monday] Re:Alixir Premiere ‘Gregg’s Place’ Via Church of Funk](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/realixir.png?resize=489%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Get groovy with this freshly released track from Church of Funk’s Re:Alixir, ‘Gregg’s Place’. Giving the YouTube famous classic, ‘Old Gregg’ a rework, Re:Alixir samples the creepy English skit while layering it between funky synths and a bouncy bassline. Together, Aaron Bordas (Alixir) and David Bachicha (Re:Lies) have done the impossible; created a sexy, dance-able House […]
East Coast
Returning to Brooklyn next Saturday, August 22 is the Elements Music & Arts Festival! Hosted by Bang On NYC! Bang On is New York’s premier underground party and event host. Usually a host of events thrown in Brooklyn warehouses, Bang On is moving outdoors for what’s looking to be one of the hottest parties of […]
![[Festival Review + Photo Gallery] Musical Highlights of Arise Music Festival 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC02164.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This year’s Arise Music Festival was one for the books – by far the only festival I’ve experienced with such a solid fusion of music lovers from all backgrounds. Everyone in attendance from young to old were in high spirits and ready to Arise and Shine by making their weekend the best it could be; […]
![[New Music Monday] Lucid Vision Releases Remix of Chet Faker’s ‘Gold’](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lucidvisionGOLD.png?resize=490%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Denver’s Lucid Vision gives the classic Chet Faker track, ‘Gold’ a crunchy twist with his freshest remix released today! Original guitar pairs like perfection with the R&B tone of the song and Faker’s raspy vocals throughout. ‘Gold’ was undoubtedly a huge hit from the Australian singer’s debut album, and Lucid Vision more than does the […]
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 […]
![[Photo Gallery] Goldroom + Autograf at Mamby on the Beach Yacht Party | Chicago, IL July 11th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_7730.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This past weekend, Goldroom and Autograf took on Lake Michigan at their Mamby on the Beach after party on a sleek yacht. The 400 person party vessel set sail right around midnight and cruised along the Chicago coast, giving the perfect back drop for the late night disco party. I was definitely surprised that not more people […]
Electronic
Northern California’s most premiere camping festival, Northern Nights, recently stole our breath when they announced the rest of their lineup for 2015. Among the fresh additions? The Polish Ambassador, Amp Live, Justin Jay, hip hop legendary group Black Star, and many, many more! As if we weren’t daydreaming of our return to Northern Nights enough, […]
![[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 […]