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![CYM talks to Gem and Jam’s Founders + find out what fans are most excited about for 2017 [Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15384579_1324749004223980_1044718254705273505_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Gem and Jam Festival is a very special gathering that happens every February in the beautiful city of Tucson, Arizona. The 11th year is set for February 2nd-5th, 2017, and for the first time, will take place at the new location of Pima County Fairgrounds. Complete with tons of extra space, multiple camping options and room for so […]
![Skydyed Drops Two New Tracks Just in Time for the Holidays [Song Premiere]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/skydyed.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Hailing from Fort Collins, Skydyed has been making musical moves when it comes to bridging the gap between electronic production and live instrumentation. We sat down with the band last April at Euphoria Music Fest and since then, the boys have played endless festival and tour dates all around the States. Most recently, the crew released […]
![Head for the Hills Music and Arts Festival Releases 2nd Wave Lineup, New Location [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15578321_725328650966263_8383212843086390101_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Head for the Hills is a gathering in the beautiful Texas Hill Country featuring a wide variety of live musical goodness and an overflow of artists coming together to create one big, loving co-creative community for three blissful days. Happening March 23rd-25th, 2017, Heady Hills aims to bridge the gap between a burn and a music festival. […]
![Wild Child Sells Out Los Angeles, The Troubadour ||12.13.16 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/36.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Wild Child is an indie band gem hailing from Austin, Texas. Their fan base has been steadily growing with the band’s national growth and we have been following these talented cats since their beginning Austin days. Wrapping up their two week West coast tour in LA and San Diego, the band’s energy and stage presence […]
![The 3 ‘Berry’s’ you want to be a part of in 2017 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/kyler-brown-drone-shot.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
If you have not had the pleasure of attending a festival curated by Deadhead Productions yet, your festival game has a lil’ work to do. Deadhead Productions is a music festival and artist promotion company in the business of throwing small, Grateful Dead Centric events, featuring the best regional and national Grateful Dead tribute bands […]
![The Wood Brothers Bring Pure Joy to Denver 12.9.16 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15400947_1317724451612799_4936414406440230901_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Last weekend the residents of beautiful Denver, Colorado were treated to an intimate and energetic set by The Wood Brothers, a soulful and unique acoustic band that took over the Ogden last Friday night. Having just released their latest and greatest, ‘Paradise’, the venue was packed full of fans eager with anticipation to see this […]
![If you love Bluegrass, Brews & Mountains Views, Check out the WinterWonderGrass Festivals! [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15128994_920149181451972_6827220476909222972_o-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
There are two grasses of Winter and Wonder that we just have to take part in this year. We are talking about the WinterWonderGrass festivals taking place next year. The first of the two happens February 24th-26th, 2017, in dreamy Steamboat Springs, Colorado, BUT IT IS ENTIRELY SOLD OUT (Yeah, bummer if you don’t have your tickets). […]
![Food for Thought: #FUCKMILK [Editorial + Wellness]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/milk.gif?resize=402%2C213&ssl=1)
Social Culture
If you know me at all, you’d be aware that dairy and I are not friends. We got along mutually for years with the aid of dairy pills keeping the cool between us, but sadly to my demise, the power of the pills decided to leave me at one of the year’s worst dietary events, […]
![TAUKing about ‘Sir Nebula’: An Exploratory Journey in the Sound-Space Continuum, Among Other Things [Artist Interview + Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nebbbby.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
TAUK has easily become one of my choice bands since first stumbling upon their entrancing set at Wakarusa back in 2015. The quartet hailing from Oyster Bay, New York, is breaking boundaries in the experimental-heavy-rock-fusion arena with their progressive instrumentals and illustrious sound. Their newest E.P. Sir Nebula is a true testament to their musicianship […]
![One Love Cali Reggae Fest Brings a Killer Lineup 2.10-2.12 to Long Beach, CA [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15109439_712717518876440_5562192426928172311_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
If you are a fan of good vibes, great music and the sunshine coast, get your booty to Long Beach, California for One Love Cali Reggae Fest happenin’ February 10th-12th, 2017. California is always slayin’ it in the reggae and PMA department, but partying on a ship for three days listening to some of our favorite […]