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![Papadosio Execute Cinematic Presentation During Their Red Rocks Debut [Show Review] May 07, 2016](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ott.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
While the sky was overcast most of the day, the energy surrounding Red Rocks last Saturday was as bright as ever as Papadosio made their headlining debut at the world renowned venue. It was an emotional ride for the band as they continued to celebrate 10 years together with a career spanning performance on the […]
![Blunt Force Comin’ At You From Austin: Festivals, Tour Life & Tacos [Artist Interview]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80)
Electronic
Blunt Force is the euphonious duo of Brian Gustafson and Deniz Baykal. The two fuse their unique instrumental talents with old school style sampling and heavy electronic production to create an infectious sound to make you feel good and move your feet all day and night. They have found a perfect mixture of funk, hip-hop, […]
![cln Marks Long-Awaited Return with the Release of ‘Owls’ [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13161960_1319061558108221_7372164703225694774_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
After a long hiatus the producer known as cln has finally made his way back into our Soundclouds and hearts, with a brand new track that gives us that clean bass fix we’ve been craving. ‘Owls’ is an minimalist production that shows exactly why we dig cln in the first place – pensive vocals, twinkling […]
![Moondog Matinee: Live from the Moon Room Is Your New Favorite Rock n Roll Album [EP Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/MoonDogMatinee.jpg?resize=600%2C315&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Moondog Matinee are the latest and greatest act to come barreling out of Reno, Nevada, and it’s our absolute pleasure to share them with you all. After finishing up a headlining slot at Reno Sculpture Fest and releasing their EP, Live from the Moon Room, this past Friday, the band is blazing a trail that […]
![Jai Wolf presents ‘Drive’ featuring Chain Gang of 1974 on Foreign Family Collective [New Release]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/unnamed_ogawgf.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Marking the official tenth release from Odesza’s acclaimed Foreign Family Collective, Jai Wolf enlists the help of vocalist Chain Gang of 1974 to round out his latest ethereal track. Inspiring synths, a pulsing drum beat and painstakingly vulnerable vocals give ‘Drive’ an upbeat and chilled out vibe that is perfectly suited for your replaying pleasure. […]
![Throwdown of the Ages: The Gaslamp Killer, Nosaj Thing, Adam Deitch at Cervantes Masterpiece [Show Review] | May 6th, 2016](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160506-_3444-BV.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Last Friday night Denver’s beloved Cervantes’ Masterpiece served up a hefty dose of hometown love, and we’re STILL buzzing with plenty of reason to back it up. In addition to being a dual venue night, both stages were hosting epic scales of supreme talent. From the eccentric bass freak The Gaslamp Killer on the main […]
![Big Wild Talks Sold Out Tour Feels, Dream Collabs, Destinations and What’s Next! [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/big-wild-tour-1.jpg?resize=600%2C315&ssl=1)
Electronic
Jackson Stell, a.k.a. Big Wild, has been leaping through creative portals that know no bounds, and the people have spoken – his current Spring tour has sold out almost all the dates throughout the U.S.! With bookings at major festivals all over, including most recently Euphoria Music Festival in Texas and Coachella in Cali, Big Wild […]
![Tom Enzy Releases ‘Take Me’ via Panda Funk Records [Track Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/TakeMe.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Classic house fans take notice – Tom Enzy is the next big producer on the rise, and he’s set to take the world by storm. Choosing the innovative label Panda Funk Records to release his latest endeavor on May 6th, Enzy is making strides to bring his big room tropical house sound to the states. […]
![5 Reasons To Show Up Early To Free Press Summer Fest [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13055848_1325683854115284_1800560470064590708_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
It can take serious motivation to coax someone out into the mid-day heat of a Houston summer day. It’s no secret Free Press Summer Fest (FPSF) — June 4th & 5th Houston, TX — gets hot, but we’ve got your motivation to get the party started early in the form of 5 can’t miss acts set to rock Eleanor Tinsley Park before the sun […]
![2 Nights of Pre-Party Bliss: Sonic Bloom’s Unified Field in Denver, Colorado | April 28th + 29th, 2016 [Live Music Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13131040_1067692526612452_1279943090551857777_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
With the 11th annual Sonic Bloom music festival coming around the corner, Cervantes Masterpiece assembled an official two day Unified Field pre-party. This duel venue popped off with talented performers of all genres prepping Colorado for a serious throw down. Friday night was funky and super lively with artists such as The Funk Hunters, Defunk, […]