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![Lotus Brings Two Unforgettable Nights of Jamtronica to Emo’s in Austin, TX March 31 + April 1 [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1DSC_0291-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It was just before 8:30 when Travis stepped into Thundercloud Subs on Riverside drive. “You get a little older, and your friends don’t want to go out to shows as much anymore,” he said as he unwrapped his sandwich. Travis drove in from Houston to be on this corner in Austin this weekend. I drove […]
![Robert Randolph and the Family Band at the Gothic Theater in Denver, CO | March 25, 2017 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_56941.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
If you’ve yet to experience the greatness that is seeing Robert Randolph live, we urge you to do yourself a favor and see them now! The entire live band came rolling through the Rocky Mountains last week, and we were fortunate enough to send out photographer Mitch Taylor (Concentrated Images) to grab some epic shots for […]
![Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Tacked On to Austin’s Stellar April Schedule [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17620328_10155144610462392_6225593575478938516_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
You may have read how absurdly awesome April is going to be, but can you believe it keeps getting better? Believe it. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe will be jamming at Scoot Inn on April 27 for their Runnin with the Deisel tour with special guest Brownout. KD’s Tiny Universe brings a sound so funky you […]
![Pretty Lights Drops Season Two Premiere of the Episodic Tour, August 4 + 5 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17621929_10212669224228316_5816800068640827314_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
As if the peak Summer weekend of August 4 + 5 could be any more filled to the brim with dope sauce, the hailed Pretty Lights just announced Episode 6 of 2016’s continuation of Direct Vincent Smith’s Episodic Tour. The two day gathering has just served up the most deliciously magical and heaven sent gift […]
![Biohackers Tour, new Gravitas releases and more: An Interview with Psymbionic [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/psymbi.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Psymbionic has been one of our favorites for a while, and it feels good to see the glitchy producer starting 2017 at a full sprint. Recently wrapping up his largest tour yet with labelmate CloZee, Psymbionic blazed through 45 U.S. dates followed by multiple shows in Costa Rica as well. As one of the head […]
![Getting Thrifty at the Boulder House: Thriftworks, Mux Mool, Kyral X Banko in Boulder, CO | March 24, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0982.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The city of Boulder, Colorado was treated to a stack of extraterrestrial performances headlined by glitched-out bass wizard Thriftworks last Friday night, and it was a dope kickoff to Boulder’s Spring Break crowd. Hosting the show was the Boulder House, an art gallery turned music venue that is intimate, spacious and pretty laid back. As usual, […]
![TONIGHT: Monday Night Menagerie featuring Papa Skunk, Kinetik Groove, PHloEthik, Milky Dubz and many, many more in Denver, CO | March 27, 2017 [#DroolMode]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/16996231_385581758486276_1176553284669405823_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Denver has been absolutely on fire with musical talent, and weeknights in the city are no different than the weekends. Old school Denver producer Papa Skunk will be taking over the Other Side of Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom with local artists Kinetik Groove, PHloEthik, Milky Dubz and many, many more. The Monday Night Menagerie has been […]
![Lettuce Rage Rocks 2017 set to be the funkiest yet, Red Rocks on 5.13.17 [Event Preview]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80)
Funk
The Funk Fools themselves, Lettuce, are coming back to Colorado for their annual Red Rocks rendezvous, RAGE ROCKS on May 13th, 2017, and this time they are bringing ALL of the rage vibes with them. Wu-Tang’s Ghostface Killah, George Porter Jr. (who needs no introduction), John Scofield (who has played among the greats of Miles […]
![The Russ Liquid Test flying to Texas after supporting Lettuce on U.S. dates [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17202703_1474118289289760_5063921952301885747_n.jpg?resize=600%2C315&ssl=1)
Electronic
If you have not heard of The Russ Liquid Test, hear now! The trio made up of brass specialist Russell Scott a.k.a. Russ Liquid, guitarist Andrew Block and drummer Deven Trusclair push the boundaries of modern Livetronica music with their out of ordinary instrumentation and innovative sound design. Hailing from Louisiana, The Russ Liquid Test […]
![Euphoria Music Festival Adds 30+ Artists to the Lineup, ONLY 15 DAYS! [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17426077_1625548734127420_7460539042643504970_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Euphoria Music Festival, happening April 6th-9th at the beautiful Carson Creek Ranch right outside of Austin, Texas, just added thirty plus more artists to their already completely stacked lineup and we could not be more stoked! We get some of that NOLA Dumpstaphunk goodness, Yung Wall Street, more silent disco additions including Capyac, Brede, Jay […]