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![Mobley launches ‘Fresh Lies, Vol. I’ as first in series of conceptual releases [New Music Monday]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fd31aa11-mobley.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Called ‘the swiss army knife of musical talent’, Austin’s one-man band, Mobley, is just a few days into releasing his new song cycle, Fresh Lies, Vol I. Newly released on April 27th, Fresh Lies is an ambitious, conceptual piece and the first volume of an anticipated series. This smooth-sailing, pop infused work falls gracefully on […]
![Chicago drummer Cofresi delivers masterful 5 track EP, Faces [New Music Monday]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/352a5866-facesep.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
There are a lot of artists putting in work to be heard in the music scene, and it’s difficult to stand out amongst the rest. For Cofresi, a Chicago drummer and producer, he’s found a perfect spotlight when he began recording his live drumming remixes. With some of these videos gaining millions of views, it’s […]
![The Funk Hunters release their long awaited debut album, Typecast, via Westwood Recordings | March 26th, 2018 [New Music Monday]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/606d3bbe-funkhunter.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Vancity duo The Funk Hunters have blessed our ears with their long-awaited debut album, Typecast, officially released on Friday, March 23rd. I’ve seen the Funk Hunters dozens of times in different forms – featuring Chali 2na, live bands, and solo DJ sets, so I’ve become a big fan of their versatility. At one of their […]
![Higher than they’ve ever been: Break Science host intimate album release party in Denver; ‘Grid of Souls’ now available March 9th, 2018 [Event + Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/4f3ddc0c-breaksci.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Last Tuesday saw friends and fans alike packing into Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox in support of the new Break Science album, Grid of Souls. Being the highly anticipated follow up to 2013’s Seven Bridges, the new tracks had only been in rotation the last few months, but the number of plays continue to rise. With its […]
![Goopsteppa graciously ends 2017 with the release of album Wonders [Album Review + Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/wonders1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Goopsteppa graciously ends 2017 with the release of album Wonders Album Review by Marissa Luna The music of Goopsteppa has always made me feel like I’ve traveled through the twists and turns of a narrow tunnel, only to emerge into a vastly beautiful cave. As deep bass mingles with the delicate vibrancies of otherworldly sounds, […]
![Fresh release from Templo, Shadows, drops today in anticipation of his headlining show at Denver’s Black Box | December 8th, 2017 [New Album Release + Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/templo1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Though Denver has yet to officially have our first real snow, the winter months draw us all indoors, and that includes our favorite producers as well. Liam Shea aka Templo has been hard at work perfecting his latest studio effort, Shadows, and will be dropping it to fans Thursday, December 7th. Highly anticipated, Shadows will […]
![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 […]
![Washed Out’s latest album, Mister Mellow, is a brief and beautiful masterpiece [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/mistermellow_washedout.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Mister Mellow is Ernest Greene’s first album in seven years. Though Greene has kept his moniker Washed Out, a break from his previous label Sub Pop marks a momentous change in musical direction as Greene has signed on to the hip-hop label Stones Throw Records. The label, once only signing hip-hop acts, boasts a diverse […]
![KOWTA joins Sleeveless Records with ‘High Grade’ debut out July 27th, 2017 [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/KOWTA.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
KOWTA has officially joined the team of badasses known as Sleeveless Records, and his new release, ‘High Grade, is a heater straight from the bass cave. Supplying a slew of auditory quirks to entice our ears, ‘Freaky’ let’s us know from the start that KOWTA is heavily driven by his creative variety; each production is […]
Electronic
Ever cuddled a slug? Yeah, neither have I. However, listening to the latest album from Soulacybin, Slug Cuddles, brings you pretty darn close. And while every song is not without sweet and squishy beats, Slug Cuddles isn’t just about the squish. This album encompasses many different moods to create a funky, psy-bass complex that is […]