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Electronic
In a span of just a few years, Marvel Years has carved a name out for himself in the electro-soul community as one of it’s freshest and most promising stars. Even though Cory Wythe isn’t able to legally drink in a bar yet, he has adopted a relentless touring schedule all around the country, headlining shows and […]
Electronic
Fresh off their tour with Fun., Miniature Tigers will be heading to Stubb’s Barbeque in Austin TX on August 6th to promote their newest album, Cruel Runnings. Online magazine Death + Taxes awarded their first EP four stars and coined the band as ‘terribly endearing’, and it’s no wonder why. With their upbeat style and dreamy sound […]
Electronic
[Written by Craig Hamilton and Orry Lawrence] Gearing up for a thirty-three hour drive with almost 2,200 miles ahead, my first experience with Shambhala Music Festival awaits. The Shambhala gathering was placed on my bucket list after the release of their advance artist lineup this year, and the countdown has finally begun. With zero corporate […]
![[Festival Review] Northern Nights Music Festival | Paradise Found Among the Redwoods](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10454422_786553991365776_8346266043895425689_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Northern Nights was incredible, and everyone including myself were blown away by the execution and atmosphere at this 2nd year Northern California Festival. Usually at a typical music festival, I end up halfway through the weekend longing for the basic comforts of life as I trudge my way through an endless expanse of blistering sunshine and sprawling campsites; […]
![Rockers Movement Presents | Nelson Mandela Day Celebration with Midnite in Denver, CO [July 18, 2014]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nelson.jpg?resize=600%2C316&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Denver’s own Rockers Movement, dedicated to bringing Colorado the highest, most irie roots reggae from all over the world, did just that this past Friday night, July 18, 2014, at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom in celebration of the late, great African peace-keeper, Nelson Mandela. All the way from the Virgin Island of St. Croix, Midnite is […]
![[Artist Interview] Odesza Sits Down With CYM After Closing Out Northern Nights Music Festival | July 18th-20th, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/taaai.jpg?resize=600%2C180&ssl=1)
Electronic
The duo that make up ODESZA, Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight, have been killing the electronic music scene consistently over the last 2 years. With their unique style of melodic bass music, they have been increasingly playing more festivals and sold out shows all around the globe. Their innovative sound and energetic live shows keep fans […]
East Coast
There’s only less than a week to go until the second annual FARM Fest starts, and anticipation for this festival is reaching an all-time high. FARM Fest’s lineup is varied and deep, consisting of such popular headliners as Papadosio and EOTO, choice psychedelic electronica like Desert Dwellers and Bluetech, great local talent like Space Jesus […]
Live Music Coverage
My first introduction to Fink was the most beautifully random thing I’d had the chance to discover a couple years ago. Stumbling upon treasures like Fink are one of the best things that can happen to your music taste buds. The first tune I played by Fink was “Pretty Little Thing” from his soulful “Biscuits […]
![Rob Garza Hits Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, CO | Featuring Mosis, Pruitt + option4 [7.10.2014]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-10-Rob-Garza-e1405460354479.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The intimate mood and setting of Cervantes’ Ballroom was a match made in Heaven for what Thursday night would bring to the dance floor. Headlined by Thievery Corporation’s Rob Garza, the evening promised to be one full of reinvigorating and sexy House balanced with healthy doses of hyped up, electro goodness and down-tempo ambience provided […]
East Coast
Dwelling from Southern California, these two combine their love and influences from the desert to create universal yoga bass music. Desert Dwellers consists of Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe; together they are one of the leaders in downtempo music from the United States. The Desert Dwellers have their roots in the Southern California dance collective […]