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![Lou Phelps, Cashmere Cat and Kaytranada at Ogden Theater in Denver, CO | October 7th, 2016 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/FullSizeRender-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
I’d been waiting all month for last Friday night, and once it had finally arrived, I knew I wasn’t alone in my anticipation. Arriving to the Ogden Theater just before 10pm, there was already a long line of anxious patrons lining the block, and despite the cold, smiles were plastered on every face. The lineup […]
![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. […]
![Four Tet, Jamie XX and Chromeo bring the FUNK to Red Rocks | June 2nd 2016 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/chromeo.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The sold-out spectacle of What So Not, Four Tet, Jamie XX and Chromeo was every bit of the party on the Rocks we’d anticipated, and we’ve already got our eyes set on next year’s! The lively diversity of 2016’s Funk On the Rocks brought a new energy to this installment, and having such a variety […]
![Re:Alixir, ill-esha and Stwo Give Us a Weekday Heater at Club Vinyl | May 18th, 2016 Denver, CO [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Stwo.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Denver’s Club Vinyl played host to one of the best heaters in recent memory, and it all went down this past Wednesday night. Openers Re:Alixir and ill-esha were the perfect artists to get us moving on a weekday night, and Stwo was the delicious cherry on top. Aaron Bordas, better known as Re:Alixir, started things […]
![Fruition ‘Labor of Love’ Album Release Night Two in Hometown Portland, OR, Sets Band to Sail on Highest Musical Seas Yet + The Hill Dogs Perfect Complement [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160423_221704.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
We showed up with childlike eagerness to Wonder Ballroom ready for an ultimate serenade of love-fueled lyrics, impeccable string strummin’ and a guaranteed ‘ol fashioned good time to get the soul centered. The Hill Dogs, a local Portland gritsy folk and rock staple, kicked things off into full gear and the energy filling the Ballroom […]
![[Show Review] Yaima, Wildlight and David Block of the Human Experience Serenade Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom | February 20th, 2016](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DavidBlock.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This past Saturday on February 20th, the Jumpsuit Crew returned to Denver with no shortage of love to bring Cervantes. Live artists lined the ballroom with a silent disco taking place on the back patio. With dual venue access from ballroom, the back patio was packed and vibin’ all night with people socializing and DJs […]
![[Show Review] Bob Moses at Larimer Lounge in Denver, CO | October 11th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/bobmoses.jpg?resize=503%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The music duo Bob Moses originally from Vancouver, Canada popped off the Larimer Lounge this past Sunday. Denver was fortunate to experience this intimate show, by promoting their new album “Days Gone By.” The Denver music scene came out and embraced Tom and Jimmy, two extremely talented musicians. Vocalist Tom Howie’s sexy cool vibe accompanied […]
![[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Beats Antique’s Creature Carnival in Dallas, TX at the Bomb Factory | September 19th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC00426.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
In what has become an expected fashion, the members of Beats Antique took their audience on a journey. The night’s crowd was composed of a wide assortment of creatures; owls, squids, tigers, and LED manipulators intermingled from the bar to the barricade. The Bomb Factory, a newly renovated Dallas venue, proved to be an exemplary […]
![[Show Review + Photo Gallery] The Magic Beans at The Mishawaka Amphitheatre | September 19, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/magic3.jpg?resize=435%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
The Magic Beans, a local band from Nederland, Colorado, know how to throw one groovy party. This past weekend at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre the Beans made sure to make it one to remember. Celebrating the birthday of bass player, Josh Appelbaum, the guys didn’t hold anything back. In words from Josh himself, “Thanks for making […]
![[Show Review + Photos] Super Best Night at Knew Conscious in Denver, Colorado | October 23rd, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/KnewConscious8.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
From the door to the floor, the vibes that pack out Knew Conscious art gallery are powerfully felt. Having the pleasure of attending the gallery several times since living in Denver, it never fails to feel like a welcoming experience all over again, and last Thursday’s party was no exception. Super Best Records was calling […]