Category: Genre

Electronic

Porter Robinson brings Virtual Self audio/visual project to Denver, CO 9/10

Originally reigning supreme in genres such as complextro and progressive house, Porter Robinson has always stayed atop the crest of electronics’ biggest waves, and his latest project is no different. Intelligently polished productions have been his constant signature, but the transformation into Virtual Self has unveiled a completely new side. The entire project feels like […]

Sep 10, 2018 Read →

Electronic

Getting it Poppin with The Party People | Interview and Show Preview

One of Denver’s funkiest electronic hip-hop trios, The Party People, are setting up for a big one this Friday at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom. The group is made up of producers Mikey Thunder and Mr. Bugatti as well as MC Benjamin’s Vibe. It’s safe to say these three are on the same wavelength; whether it’s their […]

Sep 7, 2018 Read →

Electronic

Reminiscing on the Rocks: A Memorable Weekend with Pretty Lights Live

It’s been almost a month since Derek and the Pretty Lights team blessed us with an incredible jam-packed, rarity-filled Red Rocks experience. The entire weekend felt like a dream; seeing friends from all over collect to celebrate 10 years at Red Rocks with one of the top influencers of modern electronic music was truly special. […]

Sep 5, 2018 Read →

Hip-Hop

Get To Know Colorado’s Next Rapper Up – Looney Ando

Denver rapper Looney Ando has been making big moves in his city lately. His sit-ins with artists such as Tnertle, MIDIcinal, Homemade Spaceship, and The Party People have helped propel him into the forefront of the city’s hip-hop scene. Ando is an Illinois native that has spent time all over the midwest and parts of […]

Aug 28, 2018 Read →

Festival Coverage

The Birth of the ‘Loo: Waterloo Festival in Austin Coming Right Up

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. […]

Aug 14, 2018 Read →

Festival Coverage

Inaugural Birdhouse Festival Flies into Chicago [Festival Preview]

On September 8th, Chicago welcomes Claude Von Stroke and his band House Music Marauders back to the Midwest for the inaugural Birdhouse Festival. Riding the success of the East and West Coast campouts, the Dirtybird Boss looks to add to his party portfolio by headlining the first major Dirtybird event in the Midwest mecca since […]

Aug 10, 2018 Read →

Electronic

Pretty Lights on the Rocks – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is Nearly Here | August 10th + 11th, 2018

It’s that time of year again in Colorado. Fans are flocking in from all corners of the country to catch what could be the only tour dates on the calendar for Pretty Lights in 2018 on August 10th and 11th, making it one of the most highly-anticipated live music events this summer. From playing house […]

Aug 8, 2018 Read →

Electronic

Getting the Pretty Lights Party Started With Daily Bread B2B Artifakts, Members of the PL Live Band, and More!

Kicking off one of the biggest weekends of the year for music in Colorado, Pretty Lights’ ten year anniversary at Red Rocks, Philos Records producers Daily Bread and Artifakts are headlining a sold-out preparty at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom with a back-to-back set. The bill leaves little to be desired; featuring a three piece collective made […]

Aug 6, 2018 Read →

Electronic

Major Key Music Talk With Denver Duo Minor | “Holding My Breath” Out Now!

Quietly making their mark on the Denver music scene, the Minor duo is bringing a unique twist of melodic electronica and folky hip-hop to the table. The duo is composed of multifaceted producer Sam Goodman and singer and songwriter Jessa Raskin. The two have a rich musical history and their chemistry in the lab is […]

Aug 2, 2018 Read →

Hip-Hop

Compose Yourself’s Top 3 Denver Hip-Hop Shows of 2018

With a versatile group of MC’s making an appearance in the Mile High City this year, picking only three to highlight was no easy task. Top-notch entertainers such as Action Bronson and vivid storytellers like Evidence and Vic Mensa made us truly appreciate the different angles that rap acts can take in 2018. Considering factors […]

Jul 31, 2018 Read →