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![[Festival Review + Photo Gallery] What The Festival 2015 in Oregon](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_0328.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Written by Kris Von Krenner Music festivals are intended to be an experience. People who attend them are looking for a sense of community, an escape from the mundane, and a chance to express themselves freely. There is something primal about gathering with people to celebrate music, art and dance, and What the Festival is […]
![[Artist Interview] Jamestown Revival fill us in on roadtrip craziness, early beginnings, and Double Dragon at Wakarusa 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/jamestown.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
After witnessing their high-energy set during Wakarusa earlier this month, Jamestown Revival drew me as a fan instantly. The passion in their craft truly shines, and their authentic and personable connection to their crowd is beyond charming. Although I wouldn’t be quick to call myself a fan of southern Rock, Jamestown Revival changed my mind […]
![Blunt Force, Focal Point, Collidoscope + Opiuo Live Band at Empire Control Room & Garage June 19th, 2015 | Austin, TX [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Opiuo13.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This past Friday, June 19th, saw the debut of the enigmatic Opiuo Live Band in Austin, Texas. Taking place at one of the city’s newer and better venues, Empire Control Room & Garage, Austinites packed in to support yet another beloved Art Seen Alliance production. With this being the Opiuo Band’s one and only Texas […]
![[Photo Series] Austrian Born Street Artist Nychos](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/tumblr_ncx7kyPqEl1rjgiijo1_12801.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Art
Hailing from Austria, Nychos is our current favorite artist in the graffiti world. He’s been making serious waves with his unique style of weird anatomic art since a teen, and has showcased his art around the world in hundreds of cities. I initially came across his art in person when I visited San Francisco and found […]
![[Festival Review] Top 10 Memorable Moments Of Wakarusa 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FB_IMG_1434306164076-e1438278593549.jpg?resize=534%2C370&ssl=1)
Electronic
There are many things that come to mind when thinking of the sweet moments of life, but it’s always the little things that end up meaning the most; sunshine, camp outs, and the overall ability to have a damn good time. Give me all three in an epic weekend and I’m stumbling over myself with […]
Festival Coverage
Article by Sarah Hoffman + Lauren Pinkney. Sonic Bloom continues to be Colorado’s premiere transformational festival, and for good reason. Ten years ago, Jamie Janover, musician and event producer, set out to redefine what a music festival could be. Since then, Janover has succeeded by creating a festival that cultivates an environment for free thoughts, […]
![[Photo Gallery] The Glitch Mob Bring ‘The Blade’ To South Side Ballroom in Dallas, TX | June 5th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/TGFov3cK0MfWO77LAAZnV19Halhn9iHhSGESiGwTeWs.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The trio known as The Glitch Mob have been on quite the roll this year, and with the latest release of their album Piece Of The Indestructible’, we’re sure they aren’t slowing down any time soon. We’ve considered ourselves fan of these guys since ‘Drink The Sea’ was released back in 2010! No matter what […]
Electronic
Northern California’s most premiere camping festival, Northern Nights, recently stole our breath when they announced the rest of their lineup for 2015. Among the fresh additions? The Polish Ambassador, Amp Live, Justin Jay, hip hop legendary group Black Star, and many, many more! As if we weren’t daydreaming of our return to Northern Nights enough, […]
![[Review + Photo Gallery] Bonobo + Nightmares On Wax at Concord Music Hall |Chicago, IL May 30th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DSC02171.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Article by Joshua Krol Photos by Davis Bergstrom It was a cold and windy night in Chicago last weekend, with the rain beginning to fall just as people began scurrying inside Concord Music Hall to find warmth within the chill vibes of Bonobo, the night’s headliner. Bonobo, real name Simon Green, has been a unique […]
![[Creative Ramblings] Four Reasons: This Is Why I Practice Yoga](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/1460297_10152080024057193_1093997980_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
1. I am constantly humbled by my practice which I think is important. Don’t we practice to cultivate humility and compassion? Sometimes it can be the exact opposite. The ego can come out in our practice sometimes, because let’s be honest, we all feel a little cool when we pop into a forearmstand. My practice […]