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![[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] The Funk Hunters Debut at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado | April 25th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Talk about EPIC! Canada’s very own Funk Hunters graced the stage at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado last weekend, and they did not disappoint. Opening for Michal Menert’s Big Band, The Funk Hunters played to an open and loving crowd of rowdy funkateers, and stole the hearts of Colorado. The duo have been […]
![[Festival Review] Something Wonderful in Dallas, TX | April 18th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/somethingwonderful2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Walking through the hallways of a Dallas high school to drop off a clothing donation, I eavesdropped on a young group of girls who were frantically debating whether they should attend the upcoming Something Wonderful, a single day EDM festival taking place on April 18th at the Cotton Bowl. This would have been my opportunity […]
![[Festie Friday Spotlight] SNBRN at Lightning in a Bottle 2015 | Bradley, CA | May 21-25th](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10624985_345435718963114_9069576166157786611_n.jpg?resize=555%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Fast rising indie dance producer SNBRN is making waves across the west coast. Some may catch similarities in sounds with fellow LiB artist Thomas Jack, but don’t be fooled. SNBRN is blazing his own path with what he likes to call “Sunset House” – a blend of deep house, indie dance and nu disco. With catchy remixes […]
![[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Shlohmo Live Band at Trees Dallas | April 05, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/DSC_0764.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
A red and glowing ’13’ hangs above opener Nick Melon‘s head, as deep bass audioscapes mingle with his bone-chilling ambient vocals and consumes the room. He not once glances down at the crowd, yet still maintains a commanding and dramatically awe-inspiring presence. Occasionally with a distant gaze, Melons lifts his face above and into the […]
Electronic
This weeks’ #NewMusicMonday goes out to Alixir, real name Aaron Bordas, hailing from Colorado originally. This producer has branched out and is now bringing hot beats straight out of Los Angeles, California. Alixir has been producing music for about six years now, and has played several shows in Denver’s music hubs, such as the 1Up […]
![[Festival Review] BUKU Music + Art Project 2015 in New Orleans, LA](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/11078052_1569885189919089_8394869286184541191_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
There’s something special about New Orleans. While it’s indisputable reputation as a cultural melting pot definitely aids in its magical pull, there’s a reason herds of people come through NOLA for a taste of the Cajun lifestyle, and on this particular weekend, BUKU Music + Art Project was ours. We started out our first day […]
![#ThrowBack Thursday [Photo Gallery]: Odesza Throwing Down at The Canopy Club | Urbana, IL](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_17781.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
With the release of their sophomore LP, In Return, American electronic duo, ODESZA, has taken the world by storm. Odesza is on the last leg of their nearly sold out tour, but earlier in the year they made a stop in the college town of Champaign-Urbana, IL, home of The Canopy Club, for an intimately sold […]