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Electronic
Kicking off the night, Venus and Ginger’s melodic singing and downtempo bass tracks were the ideal way to start the evening of music. While I only caught the tail end of the performance, the two’s soothing songs were a welcoming wave of energy and set the vibes appropriately as the sold-out venue began to fill. […]
Electronic
Kicking off another Re:Search Wednesday, Jordan Polovina started the party with a set incorporating mollifying cello playing, improvisational drum pad beats, and heavily lyrical bars accompanied by singing on the chorus. His experimental drum pad track showed off his comfortability creating beats on the fly. Jordan’s impressive Shady-esque bars flowed throughout the night as he […]
Electronic
Opening the night, Jordan Polovina and Mikey Thunder brought the heat early on. Mikey came with a high-energy, bass heavy set that warmed up the venue nicely. Conjuring a freestyle session with Kruza Kid and Jordan, Mikey kept the beats coming while incorporating some live scratching to accompany the cypher. Kruza Kid really dropped some […]
Electronic
Although I was late to the opening set (Mikey Thunder/Jordan Polovina), the half that I witnessed featured mostly downtempo, soothing tracks along with some signature freestyles from Jordan. One highlight of the set was a beatbox-scratch session from the duo that really displayed the two’s musical connection. Their timing was perfect and Jordan’s lightning fast […]
![A night of sensual, west coast bass featuring Gladkill, Great Dane for Re:Search Wednesday | January 17th, 2018 [Live Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/67CCCABC-DA42-4B6C-B5AD-C238D2EB840B.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This weeks’ Re:Search gave a healthy serving of my favorite style of bass – the hip-hop influenced west coast variety, of course. I’ve loved Gladkill for years and through some bullshit twist of fate, I’ve missed dozens of his shows since becoming hooked during a Wakarusa set in 2014. Like star crossed lovers, three years […]
![Dazed & Enthused: A Desert Daze Experience [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/0927-e1516135062564.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
“What…what the fuck are we doing out here in the middle of the goddamn desert?” —Dr. Gonzo Every time I go out to the desert I can’t help but think of the opening scene of Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, where Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo are tripping out on acid in the […]
![HӒANA and Random Rab + Super Special Guest | December 9th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HÄANA-Ophelias-Dec9-DarkMatterPhotography-16.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Walking into Ophelia’s Electric Soap Box in downtown Denver, I was immediately surprised by their size and set up. Ophelia’s is more of a bar than a true concert venue, and is very tiny for a show of Random Rab’s magnitude. It’s no wonder the show sold out days in advance. It has a small […]
![Exmag Bring Love Funk Frequencies to the Great Northern in San Francisco, CA | December 7, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/greatnorthern-2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Exmag have always been favorites of mine, and when I stumbled on a show flier while traveling in San Francisco last week, I was ecstatic to catch them one more time before the new year. Always forging ahead with fresh musical styles, Exmag are one of the most creative bands on the circuit, and it […]
![Progressive Metal Powerhouses Periphery + Animals As Leaders Bring Convergence Tour to Houston, TX November 19th, 2017 | [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5223.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Could “convergence” be any better a word for the union of two progressive metal powerhouses? Prog-gods Periphery and Animals as Leaders joined forces for their “Convergence Tour” all across North America and recently made their mark in Houston this November. To what could we owe this honor? “While we’ve done some short runs and one-off […]
![Psychedelic Hoedown with Dirtwire at the Nectar Lounge | November 15, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Dirtwire2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
“Is that them?” questioned one audience member. “What do you mean is that them? LOOK at those pants,” responded another as he gestured at the three figures marching up the stage to cheers and applause. Indeed, their outfits pay homage to the Southwest culture with their matching black cowboy hats, western button ups, and tight […]