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![The Wood Brothers Bring Pure Joy to Denver 12.9.16 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15400947_1317724451612799_4936414406440230901_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Last weekend the residents of beautiful Denver, Colorado were treated to an intimate and energetic set by The Wood Brothers, a soulful and unique acoustic band that took over the Ogden last Friday night. Having just released their latest and greatest, ‘Paradise’, the venue was packed full of fans eager with anticipation to see this […]
![TAUKing about ‘Sir Nebula’: An Exploratory Journey in the Sound-Space Continuum, Among Other Things [Artist Interview + Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nebbbby.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
TAUK has easily become one of my choice bands since first stumbling upon their entrancing set at Wakarusa back in 2015. The quartet hailing from Oyster Bay, New York, is breaking boundaries in the experimental-heavy-rock-fusion arena with their progressive instrumentals and illustrious sound. Their newest E.P. Sir Nebula is a true testament to their musicianship […]
![Australia’s Electronic Rock Group DIGITAL ORDER introduce single ‘On Our Way’ [Song Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/13116427_786388458127746_2327447644003266013_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The DIY inspired DIGITAL ORDER crew aims to offer an aural fusion of hard, classic rock and electronic music. With the electronic sound dominating the music scene these days,DIGITAL ORDER sure is a refreshing breeze of musicianship to our earholes. ‘On Our Way’ is a testament to the four bandmates’ drive, passion and musical style. Shane […]
![Colorado’s Evanoff Releases New Single ‘Aesthetic Arrest,’ Here’s Everything You Want To Know [Song Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/evanoff.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
We have been keeping our ears and eyes on Evanoff, the talented young trio from Boulder, Colorado, since catching them at The Untz Fest Pre-Party and Vertex Festival last Summer. The pace at which their unique sound is growing is phenomenal to witness and their latest single Aesthetic Arrest definitely sets the band in a pocket […]
![Australia’s Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Dino Jag Shines in lovable EP ‘Breakthrough’ [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Breakthrough-Promo-web-cover-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
South Australian Singer-Songwriter Dino Jag brings a full-bodied glass of musical Pop Rock goodness on his freshly released EP Breakthrough. Released on November 25th following two lovable singles ‘Two Young Hearts’ and ‘You Make Me Feel So Good,’ Breakthrough brings the listener a soul filled, wonderfully produced, six track EP that you will definitely be […]
![Bryan Deister’s ‘Spines of the Heart’ Brings Dark and Compelling Journey to Listeners [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/spines.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Bryan Deister is a California native and current student of Berklee’s famed College of Music. His two years of dedicated discipline is displayed brightly in his latest two disc album “Spines of the Heart.” The album was digitally released on December 22, 2015, and won a silver medal at the 2016 Global Music Awards. Trained in […]
![Beach Goth 2016 met with festival obstacles, still won us over with sets by Justice, Nicolas Jaar, Patti Smith, The Growlers, and more [Live Music Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DSC01050.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The highly anticipated Beach Goth 2016 was fun, but that’s not saying much since its a music festival after all. The Beach Goth production team failed in many ways which took away from the music and everyone’s overall enjoyment of the festival. Beach Goth, the yearly festival put on by The Growlers in Southern […]
![Consider the Source in Denver, CO at the Bluebird Theater | October 9th, 2016 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DSC_8551.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
If you would consider yourself a fan of hybrid Middle Eastern techs and grooves, look no further than Consider the Source. These worldly music loving artists are a surefire way to get your exotic tastes quenched in a single show, and we had a blast shooting them this month when they came through Denver, Colorado. Please […]
![Capyac: A Speed Date With The Speedracers [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/capyac-cover.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Capyac are hot off the stage from Texas’s Utopiafest! A few weeks ago they sat down to talk with me about their mythos, touring through Europe, giant demon puppets, and the people behind WAX – their smash fashion show. Potion and Big Sugz talk about their musical evolution from a genre they call Balloon-Wave to […]
![Punching Mule Music Festival in Denver, CO: Featuring Ludacris, Galactic, Soulive and more [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Galactic_7444.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Situated in the downtown area of the Mile High City, the inaugural Punching Mule Festival was off the hook with musical talent, gorgeous weather, and awesome grounds activities. Whether you were there to see reggae rockers Tatanka, to soak up some funk from Soulive or Galactic, or maybe to satisfy that inner urge to see […]