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Festival Coverage
As you turn off U.S. Route 285 South and embark on the descent of Country Road 126, the scenery likens to a clip from the docuseries Planet Earth. The winding road borders the side of the glimmering North Fork South Platte River; rolling meadows showcase a palette of flourishing earth tones, towering pines set below […]
![The House Show of the Year: Denver’s Cowapalooza ‘25 [Recap + Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0120-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
This past Saturday marked an incendiary day in the heart of the Mile High City – Cowapalooza. A show-stacked, community-driven day of unadulterated mayhem in Capitol Hill, this event was hosted by local psychedelic grunge cosmonauts – Rugburn, and it surely delivered everything it promised. A full day of fun-soaked, cow-themed, house party vibes with […]
![BALTHVS in Portland, Oregon: Groovy, Spaced Out Colombian Funk [Show Review + Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSC02595.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
BALTHVS in Portland, Oregon at The Get Down The Get Down has become synonymous with hosting a wide spectrum of talent, from kiki balls and community fundraisers to themed dance party nights and stand-up comics. But that doesn’t mean their live music curation is second to mind – The Get Down actually boasts the best […]
Funk
East coast funk-hop aficionados Lettuce are blowing plumes of smoke through every stop on the current leg of their US tour. Fresh off the tracks of their 2022 release Unify, the six piece future funk band headlined Denver Comes Alive earlier this month at the Mission Ballroom. As one of the most vibrant music scenes […]
![Pepper and Slightly Stoopid light it up for New Braunfels | June 30th, 2018 [Concert Photography]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/64d37955-img_0963.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Within the ever expanding reggae/ska scene, Pepper and Slightly Stoopid have long held their own as masters of their craft. Both bands have long discographies, and have drawn sold out crowds from around the world with their party vibes and mellow soundscapes. Landing in New Braunfels to light up the night at Whitewater Music Amphitheater, […]
![Music, Magic and Sherwood: Electric Forest Provides | June 21st – 24th, 2018 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/8378afd6-img-0058.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It’s crazy to think how large the numbers of music festivals have increased in recent years, but there’s no denying it – festivals are popping up everywhere you turn, but some will always remain second to none. Of course, we’re talking about Electric Forest. In its 10th year the festival has only grown more successful, […]
![Wayland rock out Herman’s Hideaway in Denver | June 5th, 2018 [Concert Photography]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/03f34808-1i3a4922-edit-2.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Wayland performed at Herman’s Hideaway and photographer Jacob Feldman was able to snag us some incredible shots from the evening. The four piece are true story tellers and each song captures a unique and contagious energy. Catch one of Wayland’s enigmatic live shows in a city near you by following their tour dates here. Check […]
![Xavier Rudd Brings his Diverse Live Performance to Aspen’s Belly Up | June 03, 2018 [Concert Photography]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/5b5cd780-edit21-copy.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Australian powerhouse talent Xavier Rudd brought his unique and diverse live performance to Aspen’s Belly Up last weekend. The tightly packed venue played host to one of the most eccentric sets of the year, and contributing photographer Jacob Feldman was there to capture it for us. Check a few photos below and see the full […]
![Emancipator Ensemble and Manic Focus Live Band at Red Rocks Amphitheatre | May 26th, 2018 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/74f04621-eme15.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Hosting my first trip to Red Rocks, Manic Focus and Emancipator Ensemble put on a show for the ages. The night featured dazzling light fixtures, organic instrumentation, and a group of incredibly talented musicians coming together to play music from across their discography for the Red Rocks crowd. The beautiful evening stayed within a comfortable […]
![Flying High and Falling In Love: Cuco at the Fox Theatre | May 25th, 2018 [Concert Photography]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ab067518-cuco3.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
Initially making a splash in the underground indie scene through sites like BandCamp and SoundCloud, it’s safe to say Cuco is making huge waves in 2018. His newfound success has seen him opening for mega band Portugal. the Man, getting his own documentary on Fader, playing high scale festivals like Coachella, and most recently, […]