"Do what you love, and share it with the world" — Independent Music & Festival Journal Since 2013
![[Photo Gallery] Fun Fun Fun Fest | Austin, TX November 9 – 11, 2013](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1471750_723396761022457_532497106_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Shot these at Auditorium Shores outdoor venue in Austin, TX. Fun Fun Fun Fest is an music event unlike few you’ve seen. Combining the best in multiple genres (pop, hip hop, metal, etc) and the latest in comedy, the variety of this event lives up to its name. Featuring MIA, The Dismemberment Plan, legendary rapper […]
![[Photo Gallery] Art Outside Music Festival | Austin,TX October 18-21, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1379238_715132821848851_1020076723_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
In beautiful Apache Pass near Austin, Texas. Featuring Russ Liquid, Bluetech, Polish Ambassador and Thriftworks. You can read our review on Art Outside here. One of our favorite festivals of 2013!
![[Photo Gallery] Beats Antique at Emo’s East in Austin,TX | A Thousand Faces Tour November 17, 2013](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1465257_723394924355974_1618769576_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Composed of David Satori, Tommy Cappell and Zoey Jakes, Famed for throwing live shows like no other, the band has successfully funded, produced and released their newest album, ATF: Part One, based entirely on their incredible fanbase via social media (KickStarter.com). A Thousand Faces is the first tour following this mind-blowing accomplishment, marking each tour […]
![[Photo Gallery] Periphery in Ft Worth,TX | Tom Cat’s Oct 18, 2013](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1397707_732182636810536_628179127_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Composed by Gabe Bowden. Periphery, oh Periphery. This three guitarist band frontmanned by the deeply powerful vocalist Spencer Sotelo is definitely one of my favorite bands to see live. Their guitarists, Misha Mansoor, Mark Holcomb, and Jeff Bowen have seemed to master their own style of music. To me, that is why they can essentially […]
Social Culture
Our luscious locks go through more damage than we’d like to believe during our day to day grind. Nature’s elements can be harsh, not to mention the variety of toxins, grime and chemicals in the air that make up the whole ‘living in the city’ experience. It can be easy to overlook your hairs’ cries […]
Festival Coverage
Road trips are one of the most essential experiences in a person’s life. Young or old, there is something about packing up your belongings, grabbing your closest friends and making a spontaneous get-away that feels so good. The humanistic need to explore is deeply rooted within ourselves; the thirst to see new horizons and spending […]
Social Culture
When arriving on the topic of hydration, most people instantly think of the most common scenarios: After the gym or during a sweaty run around the block. What we fail to keep in mind is that Summer isn’t the only season when our bodies are most in need for hydration. While we appreciate the ‘Winter […]
![[Photo Series] Poland-based duo Etam Cru create mesmerizing walls of art](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/moonshine-jpg-700-5000.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Spotlights
The Poland-based duo known as Etam Cru have been blowing us away for years. Artists Sainer and Bezt have been creating some of the most incredible large scale murals in the world. While most of their work can be seen in Eastern Europe, they’ve also made their marks in countries like Portugal and the US. […]
![[Photo Gallery] The BlackHeart Burlesque Tour with the SuicideGirls](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC053042-e1383788845887.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
A globally recognized brand, the Suicide Girls have been the #1 adult alternative lifestyle website since their beginnings in 2001. Featuring girls with modifications of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds, their mission is to showcase women that lie outside of popular culture’s idea of traditional beauty. Co-founder Missy Suicide says that SuicideGirls was created to […]
![[Artist Interview] Futexture](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/futeexture.jpg?resize=600%2C315&ssl=1)
Electronic
Futexture (real name David Krantz), is an up and coming electronic producer from Asheville, North Carolina. Boasting a multi-layered sound that combines melodic dubstep, atmospheric tones and down tempo beats, his music is the ultimate spaceship. Each intricately laid track hits in just the right way, making it the perfect soundtrack to drift away to. […]