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Art Outside Artist Spotlight | Lynx Electronic

Art Outside Artist Spotlight | Lynx

The love I’ve got for Lynx is mad real. There’s something about the singer-songwriter that I can’t pinpoint, simply because it’s all so good. This soft spoken yet powerful multi-instrumentalist and beat-boxing badass is only 29 years old, and has already performed around the world, as well as hitting a slew of large-scale festivals recently […]

Sep 2, 2014 Read →
ARISE Artist Spotlight| Marvel Years Electronic

ARISE Artist Spotlight| Marvel Years

In a span of just a few years, Marvel Years has carved a name out for himself in the electro-soul community as one of it’s freshest and most promising stars. Even though Cory Wythe isn’t able to legally drink in a bar yet, he has adopted a relentless touring schedule all around the country, headlining shows and […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →
Shambhalove | The Countdown to Shambhala Begins! Electronic

Shambhalove | The Countdown to Shambhala Begins!

[Written by Craig Hamilton and Orry Lawrence] Gearing up for a thirty-three hour drive with almost 2,200 miles ahead, my first experience with Shambhala Music Festival awaits. The Shambhala gathering was placed on my bucket list after the release of their advance artist lineup this year, and the countdown has finally begun. With zero corporate […]

Jul 29, 2014 Read →
Colorado Is Gearing Up For Arise, Join Us! Festival Coverage

Colorado Is Gearing Up For Arise, Join Us!

Last year, Arise made it’s debut in Loveland, CO, locking down a prime spot in the second half of the Summer, which was grossly underutilized given the amount of avid festival goers strewn about the Colorado front range.  Needless to say, the festival was a huge success, and this year Arise is returning with a […]

Jul 28, 2014 Read →
5 Ways ARISE Music Festival Aims to Change Your Life Festival Coverage

5 Ways ARISE Music Festival Aims to Change Your Life

Next up on CYM’s festival agenda is the 2nd annual ARISE Music Festival, a 3-day camping adventure set in Loveland, Colorado. ARISE features a tantalizing blend of stellar and emerging talent from across the globe, catering a plethora of extraordinary artists, educational workshops and more. Prepare yourselves for a weekend that will satisfy your live […]

Jul 20, 2014 Read →
FARM Fest Artist Spotlight | Unlimited Aspect East Coast

FARM Fest Artist Spotlight | Unlimited Aspect

There’s only less than a week to go until the second annual FARM Fest starts, and anticipation for this festival is reaching an all-time high. FARM Fest’s lineup is varied and deep, consisting of such popular headliners as Papadosio and EOTO, choice psychedelic electronica like Desert Dwellers and Bluetech, great local talent like Space Jesus […]

Jul 18, 2014 Read →
Northern Nights Artist Spotlight: Odesza Electronic

Northern Nights Artist Spotlight: Odesza

Electronic music duo Odesza have been making quite the splash in the underground EDM culture since the release of their 2012 debut album “Summer’s Gone.” Having barely graduated college, the duo suddenly had a rapidly expanding fanbase, hungry for more of the unique sound they had carved out for themselves. Their 2013 EP release, “My Friends Never Die,” […]

Jul 4, 2014 Read →