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![Bass Center 2016 Brings The Bass To Unlimited New Heights [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bc1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Colorado hosted the first Bass Center in fall 2010 and last weekend, Lorin Ashton aka Bassnectar returned the festival to its’ Rocky Mountain roots. The ninth Bass Center was held July 29 and July 30 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. Bassheads went wild when the announcement for festival plans were made last […]
![Why We Come Back, The Newport Folk Festival [Event Review + Artist Interviews]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/JFS5037.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
Newport Folk Festival This was my third year attending the Newport Folk Festival in Newport, Rhode Island. Out of the many summer music festivals my friends and I have attended together over the years, Newport is the only one we’ve turned into an annual tradition. This isn’t just because of the incredible musical lineup and delicious […]
![Deitch, Porter and Sayers Turn Ophelia’s into a Funk Oasis | July 27th, 2016 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/unnamed-file.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
When three talented musicians decide to join forces it’s sure to be massive, even if it’s only for one night. That’s exactly what Denver was treated to on last week’s hump-day, July 27th, as Adam Deitch, Joey Porter and Garrett Sayers came together to create a melting pot of pure funkery. The intimate and sensual […]
Electronic
Don’t that sound real funky, y’all? All Good Records funk master GRiZ has declared his next massive move, folks, and we could not be more saxxed up about it. Donning it the Good Will Prevail Tour, GRiZ will hit up most major U.S. cities this fall for what is sure to be his funkiest and dopest tour yet. Joining the funk party on various […]
![String Cheese Incident Bless Red Rocks With Epic Start to Three-Night Run | July 15th, 2016 [Photo Gallery + Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13724925_1337323676296426_8643252575167775224_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
Waking up to a perfect Colorado bluebird sky, it was clear to see that Friday, July 15th, was the epic start to a 3 night String Cheese Incident run at one of the most beautiful amphitheaters in the world, Red Rocks. These local musicians always make their Red Rocks run extraordinary because Colorado is home to these guys, […]
![Slightly Stoopid, SOJA, The Grouch, Eligh & Zion I Crew Bring Nothing But Love Through Texas: Return Of The Red Eye Tour [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/slightly-4.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
What can we say? The Return of the Red Eye tour featuring Slightly Stoopid, SOJA, The Grouch, Eligh and the Zion I Crew has taken a little bit of the best from each world of hip-hop, ska, reggae, punk, dub and rock to create a touring bill that brings ALL the best feels to surface to make for […]
![KMG Colorado Music Showcase in Boulder, CO | June 30th, 2016 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/GregKMG.jpg?resize=430%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
In a world known for its ‘dog-eat-dog’/‘every man for himself’ mentality, KMG Life, Inc. seeks to side-step the constant competition which characterizes the music business, through their KMG Colorado Music Showcase. Creating a space for artists to network, to build comradery– is precisely the type of artistic synergy that KMG envisioned when bringing this Showcase to fruition. […]
![Big Wild, Rufus Du Sol, Odesza at Red Rocks Amphitheater on June 18th, 2016 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/J4NPnlz28_506Qns_ttTO5_AWz7NYElayGZtf6J774Q.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The duo known as Odesza have been taking over the music world by storm since their debut, and only continue to reign supreme with each and every invigorating live show. We couldn’t have asked for a more magnificent performance at Red Rocks as Odesza was joined by Big Wild, Louis Futon and Rufus du Sol […]
![Sweater Beats, ProbCause, Hippie Sabotage and Gramatik Live at Red Rocks Amphitheater | June 17th, 2016 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4K9A8682.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Electronic soul pioneer Gramatik blew us all away this past weekend with an explosive and versatile performance that truly rocked the crowd all night. Openers ProbCause, Hippie Sabotage and Sweater Beats brought the heat as well, and it’s safe to say that these artists just won over Colorado in a single night at Red Rocks! […]
![Epic Epigram: Win Tickets to Gramatik, The Geek x Vrv, Hippie Sabotage and ProbCause at Red Rocks Amphitheater | June 17th, 2016 [Ticket Giveaway]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/12523944_10156766853670341_1846371203022199891_n.png?resize=600%2C315&ssl=1)
Electronic
TICKET GIVEAWAY TIME! Who wants to see Gramatik, The Geek x Vrv, Hippie Sabotage and ProbCause at Red Rocks Amphitheater this Friday? Let’s get creative guys! Here’s all you need to do: Head to Gramatik’s site to create your own Epigram Follow the prompts to share on your Facebook, and make sure to tag Compose […]