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![Jade Cicada hints at future label, talks about Swarm tour, artistic branding and more [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jadecicada.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
We caught up with rising electronic producer Jade Cicada ahead of his Denver performance tomorrow night at The Black Box. With the majority of his first headlining tour dates sold out, it was a great opportunity to squeeze in an interview. Read on as we talk about his musical childhood, the Swarm tour, online branding as an […]
Hip-Hop
With a penchant for jazz samples and an impressive history of harmonious collaborations, Tennessee-based hip-hop producer L’Orange gives listeners another peek behind the curtain into the world of his latest album The Ordinary Man, coming out on October 27 from Mello Music Group. In September, L’Orange announced his album, pairing the announcement with the theatrical […]
![Dynohunter release new tech-house EP ‘Rattle the Cage’ September 26th, 2017 [Stream + Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dynuhunter_ep_final_3000x3000.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Amid Colorado’s heavy obsession with live instrumentals and dance music, it’s fitting to say that Dynohunter has found a formula for producing addictive tech house bangers. Those with an affinity for warehouse grooves will be hard pressed to find anyone doing it as well as Dynohunter, and we think you’ll agree with the premiere […]
![Fruition joins Greensky Bluegrass at Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership in New Mexico | September 20th, 2017 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/GSBG-Banjo-2-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
A night of strings, blues and fun – contributing photographer Austin Dodson captured wonderful performances by two of our favorite bands. Fruition and Green Sky Blue Grass both gave tremendous and energetic performances that cemented Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership as one of our new favorite venues. Re-live the night through Austin’s photos and make sure to […]
![Highlights and more from the third installment of Austin Music Video Festival | September 12th-16th, 2017 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/amvf.png?resize=600%2C274&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
The Austin Music Video Festival was back at it again this week for its third installment. For five days the hard work and dedication of artists and directors alike was on full display all across the city. These masterfully crafted productions played on studio walls, movie theatre screens, the inside of bars, and hotel rooftops. […]
![Greensky Bluegrass Fall Tour in Full Swing with Special Guests Fruition [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21082857_10157164770389572_7480565638557367520_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
Greensky Bluegrass takes the cake for being one of the most innovative and talented string bands touring today and their recent Fall tour is coming to a delicious close this coming week with dates in Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. The band has already sold out their Red Rocks show set for Saturday, September 23rd […]
![Lotus releases first live DVD + new remix from Manic Focus ahead of Red Rocks headliner [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/lotus1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
As Fall finally arrives, there is much to look forward to in beautiful Colorado – the changing of the leaves, that crisp clean air, and of course – Lotus on the Rocks. This Saturday, the band will take over our gorgeous backyard amphitheater along with Com Truise and Nosaj Thing. Having just released their first […]
![Seu Jorge performs The Life Aquatic Sessions as tribute to David Bowie in Boulder, CO | September 8th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/seu.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Guest Posts
The other day, I saw a show that genuinely made me feel – all the feels – as one could say. It was a tribute to David Bowie by Brazilian artist Seu Jorge at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado. For all my love for the music of that era, I got into Bowie very […]
![Getting Monumental at Red Rocks: Emancipator Ensemble, RJD2, Opiuo, Machinedrum [Show Review + Photo Gallery] | August 27, 2017](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/4K9A5451.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Last Sunday, Portland based musician Emancipator came to Red Rocks to close out his very first Red Rocks show at the best venue on the planet! It’s been something they’ve had in the works for years, and they’ve finally had the opportunity to bring it to light with some spectacular acts to share the stage […]
![JLEON unleashes his dynamic debut EP Nerve Damage on Sleeveless Records [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21192650_1994525740790248_8436782153790444618_n-1.jpg?resize=600%2C315&ssl=1)
Electronic
Imagine that you just dropped acid in the middle of a rainforest. What sounds do you hear? Do you hear the incessant chirping of birds and occasional howls from a monkey, or do you hear something else? Cupping your hand around your ear, you strain to hear a sound so familiar, yet you never expected […]