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![Lou Phelps, Cashmere Cat and Kaytranada at Ogden Theater in Denver, CO | October 7th, 2016 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/FullSizeRender-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
I’d been waiting all month for last Friday night, and once it had finally arrived, I knew I wasn’t alone in my anticipation. Arriving to the Ogden Theater just before 10pm, there was already a long line of anxious patrons lining the block, and despite the cold, smiles were plastered on every face. The lineup […]
![Symbiosis 2016 Family Tree ~ Coming Together to Collaborate and Co-Create [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Symbiosis2016_0923_1444-JLB.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
~~Note: For this article Dino Durkin and Santiago Burelli have come together to give two very different yet very awesome, authentic accounts of what they both experienced at Symbiosis~~ It’s all too often that I go to festivals and find a few people having an amazing time and a lot of people standing around waiting […]
![Snakehips Perform in Denver, CO at the Gothic Theater | September 23, 2016 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/snakehips4.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It isn’t a surprise that Fridays are the sexiest night of the week for most Denver residents, and with such a plethora of beats in town, it makes a whole lot of sense. This was the case on the weekend of September 23rd, when UK duo Snakehips would be taking over the Gothic Theater for an […]
Electronic
Coming out of the deep Southern city of Houston, Day for Night just blew our fucking minds. Albeit Day for Night hadn’t been on our radar last year, we took one look at the impeccable lineup and sealed our plans to be in H-Town the weekend of December 17th-18th. The return of Irish-born producer Aphex Twin was […]
![Endless Summer: Chatting it up with Viceroy [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Viceroy-Press-Photo-Pool-of-Pineapples.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Performing at last month’s Splash House in Palm Springs, Viceroy is truly the Sultan of Summer. A bashful smile and a love for all things Hawaiian, Austen Afridi truly embodies everything about those endless summer vibes. His set during SH’s Saguaro pool was one of our highlights from the weekend, and we’re still riding that […]
![North Coast Music Festival Invites Changes and Returns for Successful 7th Year in Chicago [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/northcoast.jpg?resize=540%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
North Coast Music Festival returned to Chicago’s Union Park to bid farewell to the summer festival season with a successful celebration of music, art and community. Now in its seventh edition, NCMF ushered in some changes this year that helped make the festival become a dynamic powerhouse in a crowded festival arena. NCMF’s ability to […]
Electronic
With the season growing colder more and more each day, we decided to compose a list of ten Summer Sizzlers who ignited this summer with stealthy beats and overall killer talent. Handpicked by our contributors from different regions of the States, this list is comprised of musical artists that had an unstoppable summer. Whether it be festival […]
![Hulaween 2016: Get ready for the biggest, baddest & funkiest costume party you’ll ever be a part of [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/suwannee.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
Suwannee’s Hulaween is quickly approaching and with almost a full week of festivities lined up we are thriving with anticipation to be back at The Spirit in Live Oak, Florida. Presented by Silver Wrapper, Purple Hat Productions & the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Hulaween is pretty much the most elaborate and action packed Halloween […]
![11 Reasons we are stoked for ACL 2016, Sept. 30th- Oct. 2nd & Oct. 7th-9th [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/wknd-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Austin City Limits Music Festival has catered to the musical cravings of the live music capital of the world for soon to be 15 years now and 2016 is on it’s way to being one of the dopest years yet. With weekend one being just a month away, we have compiled a very special list […]
![Splash House Just Became Our New Favorite End of Summer Party | August 12th-14th, 2016 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/AV6-IMG_6363.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
.The sixth year of California’s Splash House took place this last weekend, and we’re still dreaming of our epic poolside getaway. Taking on new festival producers Goldenvoice, Splash House’s August edition of day shows and afterparties sold out to a crowd of 5,000 each day. The celebratory vibes were in full swing from morning […]