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Electronic
Color Red’s hot streak of remixes isn’t ending anytime soon; this edition’s sonic journey features local electronica live band Tnertle’s remix of Analog Son’s “CTI”. Trent Campbell (TNERTLE) and Analog Son’s bassist and co-founder, Josh Fairman, found themselves chatting backstage at New West Fest in Fort Collins this fall and had been entertaining the thought […]
![A Fest Is Born: Introducing Waterloo Music Festival | September 7th-8th, 2018 [Festival Review + Set Lists]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/9f5c9f36-waterloo-lineup-final-4x5.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
**String Cheese setlists for each night can be found at the end of the article!** DAY 1 The sun beamed down on a line of cars sitting on a dirt road just outside of Austin, Texas. The people were arriving at Carson Creek Ranch in droves for what was shaping up to be a memorable […]
Festival Coverage
It’s mid-August. It’s perhaps not quite as hot outside as it was a few weeks ago. Pool parties are winding down, back to school sales are cropping up… NO BUT WAIT – IT’S STILL SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON!! And the folks up in Austin are throwing a big one to close out the scorching Texas summer. […]
![Music, Magic and Sherwood: Electric Forest Provides | June 21st – 24th, 2018 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/8378afd6-img-0058.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It’s crazy to think how large the numbers of music festivals have increased in recent years, but there’s no denying it – festivals are popping up everywhere you turn, but some will always remain second to none. Of course, we’re talking about Electric Forest. In its 10th year the festival has only grown more successful, […]
![Mamby Returns to Chicago for Beachside Blowout [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/96880380-26173215_2021630874757579_5415012906164838227_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It takes a certain bold brilliance to compile a collection of shining indie rockers, top Hip-Hop artists and an impressive collection of House and Techno DJ’s on a Southside Chicago beach. However, organizers of Mamby on the Beach seized an opportunity to create this completely unique experience. Now, in its 4th year, Mamby continues to be […]
Electronic
Umphrey’s McGee released “It’s Not Us” January 12th of this year. Truly a progressive band, their face and mind melting rock has been going for two decades now. Umphrey’s does not disappoint in this year’s albums when it comes to freshness and innovation. And as an extra exciting update, much to the surprise of fans, […]
![The Return to Mulberry Mountain: Backwoods 2018 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dcad9953-backwoods-at-mulberry-mountain-reveals-its-2018-schedule.jpg?resize=290%2C152&ssl=1)
Electronic
The Waka vibe was alive this weekend at beloved Mulberry Mountain Lodging & Events Center in Ozark, Arkansas. Backwoods established its’ own character and name while preserving some of the qualities we loved most about Wakarusa, a music and camping festival that sadly came to a halt after its’ eleventh year in 2015. With a […]
![Evolving in all the right ways: Getting caught up with The RunniKine [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/b4e26a12-runnikine.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The RunniKine are a trio hailing from Denver boasting savory funk that grooves the masses wherever they play. Their 3 song EP, Danger Close, is full of melodic soul tracks that will have you hooked. If you want an idea of what to expect from this infectious trio, check out a personal highlight from the […]
![Lotus deliver bliss and technicality to fans of the Belly Up in Aspen | February 22nd + February 23rd, 2018 [Concert Photography]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/aeb8bdbb-dsc_0691.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Forever one of our favorite bands, Lotus have proven their combined talent many occasions over, and we’ve been grateful to bare witness several times over the years. Somehow, none of these shows can ever measure up to seeing them in an intimate venue close to your heart, and the Belly Up in Aspen is our […]
![Music, Brews and Mountains: Winter Wondergrass 2018 was completely epic! [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/a8b13d01-leftover-jam-2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
February may be a month gone too soon for some, but for bluegrass lovers in Colorado, it marks the most wonderful time of the year; Winter Wondergrass! Hosting separate weekends in Steamboat Springs and Lake Tahoe, Winter Wondergrass is a gathering born of adventure seekers, craft beer enthusiasts and heartfelt, soul twangin’ bluegrass. Giving attendees […]