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![[Photo Gallery] DieselBoy at Akvarium Klub in Budapest, Hungary | January 23, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dieselboy-90.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Undoubtedly one of the most demonic producers in the world of Drum and Bass, Dieselboy brought the dark and rumbling chaos to Akvarium Klub this past week in Budapest, Hungary. As one of the final dates on his Blood, Sweat and Bass tour, Dieselboy gave it his all to the crowd of Hungarian bassheads on […]
Live Music Coverage
I swirled my glass of Great Divide Yeti. Watching the golden foam lick the sides of my glass like an alcoholic tide lapping up against a beach, I took a sip and took a seat in the basement of Bar Red, which for the night had been transformed from a fancy restaurant into an intimate […]
Electronic
Yoga Turn Up With GRiZ When you’re on the road for a festival two states away, you truly start to embrace your inner yogi; there’s nothing quite like a lengthy stretch to revive your limbs and refresh your mind. Sexy saxman Grant Kwiecinski, aka GRiZ, agrees 100%. One of our favorite moments from last year’s BUKU was our […]
![[Photo Series] Traveling Bug: The Maldives](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/article-2162653-13BC311E000005DC-758_964x628.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
Today we’re dreaming of the Maldives Islands, which are home to some of the most stunning natural masterpieces in the world. We can’t wait to wake up on the beach of one of these incredible villas. Ultimate relaxation? Yes, please!
![Tangerine Ripens at Neumos: Bourgeoining Band Tackles Iconic Seattle Venue [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tangerine3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Sweeping the Northwest club circuit, Tangerine has exploded to stardom this past year, both local and afar. Playing festivals such as South By Southwest, Treefort, Bumbershoot, and Capitol Hill Block Party, their acceptance as indie darlings have given them a shot at becoming major players in today’s tumultuous music industry. Playing their first show of […]
![[Photo Gallery] Gem and Jam Pre-Party with An-Ten-Nae, Govinda, Templo, Proper Motion, SoDown | Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, CO January 10th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/20.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
As Gem and Jam peeks its head with just under a month away, there’s nothing like a pre-party to get your excitement going for what that beautiful weekend will have in store! As one of our favorite festivals to kick off the new year, Gem and Jam is a spectacle like no other, combining the […]
![[Artist Interview] A Healthy Set of Roots: Tomten Keeps Growing Strong in Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tomten5.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Tender yet stimulating, Tomten weaves beautiful melodies and poetic lyrics into an experience well worth listening. With Brian Noyeswatkins as lead singer and multi-instrumentalist, Jake Brady on drums and guitar, Dillon Sturtevant on bass, and Matt Rafferty on guitar, their sound incorporates languid surf rock and the gentle baritone of Noyeswatkins with a litany of unique […]
![[WELLNESS DIY] Juicing for Energy: Creamsicle](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/imgres.jpg?resize=259%2C194&ssl=1)
Social Culture
[Cross published from JuiceRecipes. Full credit to this awesome site for always supplying updated and consistent health information for us to indulge and share with you all! Juicing is the F U T U R E! Ingredients Apples – 2 medium (3″ dia) Celery – 3 stalk, large (11″-12″ long) Orange (peeled) – 1 fruit (2-5/8″ […]
Social Culture
Teressa Raiford is the lead organizer of Don’t Shoot Portland, a civil rights activism group based in Portland, Oregon. Raiford is also the mother of two and a native Portlander. She owned an entertainment advertising group in Dallas, Texas called Intrinsic Entertainment Group LLC and is the Chief Information Officer at the World Arts Foundation, […]
![[Photo Series] Traveling Bug: Antelope Canyon](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/antelope-canyon-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
This magnificent slot canyon located east of Page, Arizona is truly a place of magic. This canyon’s characteristic color patterns and flow are known around the world and is said to be one of the most inspirational and beautiful places on earth. Until you can see the real deal, travel vicariously through these photos and […]