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Electronic
Our countdown begins for one of the sexiest lineups of the summer, the August edition of Palm Springs’ Splash House. Headliners like Gorgon City, SNBRN, Hudson Mohawke, Dom Dolla, DJDS and more are coming to heat up a pool near you, so it comes as no surprise that tickets sold out weeks ago. Get ready for […]
![Slightly Stoopid, SOJA, The Grouch, Eligh & Zion I Crew Bring Nothing But Love Through Texas: Return Of The Red Eye Tour [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/slightly-4.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
What can we say? The Return of the Red Eye tour featuring Slightly Stoopid, SOJA, The Grouch, Eligh and the Zion I Crew has taken a little bit of the best from each world of hip-hop, ska, reggae, punk, dub and rock to create a touring bill that brings ALL the best feels to surface to make for […]
![Get Your Astral Observatory Tickets Before Phase 3 Artists Announced And Price Increase [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/astral-obse.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
An Interstellar Journey through Music, Art & Space, Astral Observatory Music & Arts Festivals promises the MidWest a premier camping experience complete with love, music, art, workshops, yoga, meditations, community art, craft vendors, the famous Astral Gypsies and lots more where that came from! Happening September 1-4th just an 45 miles South of St. Louis […]
![Suwannee Hulaween Just Gave Us Even More Reasons To Make The Journey: Phase 2 Drop + Thursday Pre-Party [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13724094_508384189354532_5640488448445179432_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
As if we needed anything else to get ourselves to the prized Suwannee Hulaween gathering in Live Oak, Florida, this October, Silver Wrapper and Purple Hat Productions just announced the phase two artists, the lineup for the most epic Thursday Pre-Party, and a new stage addition to boot. Lineup additions to Suwannee Hulaween’s 4th annual fest include Dirtybird Records’ founder and techno extraordinaire Claude […]
![Arising in the Horizon – Five Live Instrumentation Sets We Can’t Wait to Catch at ARISE! [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13692693_717780681706327_7829261679403028996_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
ARISE is one of those gatherings that takes a step beyond the staples that make a music festival. Theme camps, art exhibits, and a strong focus on workshops contribute to a creative and empowering vibe. Colorado-grown ARISE is this August 5th for three days at Sunrise Ranch, a peaceful space in the foothills of Loveland, Colorado. […]
![The Motet Present Latest Album, ‘Totem’ Ahead of Headlining Red Rocks Show [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13620798_10153711424876099_6061511130496674545_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
I vividly remember the first time seeing The Motet at Durango’s annual Skyfest in summer 2015. Funk infused bass lines and immense grooves penetrated the valley. Illuminated underneath the Blood moon at her fullest, a picturesque moment was painted by the undeniable sense of euphoria that swept through the crowd. As we danced vivaciously into […]
Festival Coverage
Enchanted Forest Gathering happening July 22nd – 24th, 2016, in Laytonville, CA is merely ten days away! Considered the premiere boutique transformational festival on the West Coast, EFG distinguishes itself by focusing on activating personal growth within its participants, inspiring collective sharing and redefining conscious celebration. Here are five features that set Enchanted Forest Gathering apart from other festivals. 1) […]
![For those of us who can’t get enough – Splash House returns to Palm Springs on August 12th-14th, 2016 [Event Preview + Festival Playlist]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13173775_1345400758810670_7319508059137079495_n.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
After this summer’s earlier installment, Splash House is making its triumphant comeback as the pool party of the year. Boasting a salacious lineup and a bangin’ location, Splash House has all the makings to be the perfect end of summer celebration for those of us wanting to say ‘hurrah’ to these last precious days. What […]
![Chicago’s Mamby On the Beach Shines Bright During Their Second Annual Lakeside Party | July 2nd + 3rd, 2016 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13567063_1731814873739182_5319464077454165739_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The weather that rolled over Chicago couldn’t have been nicer as Mamby On The Beach celebrated its second year on Chicago’s south side Oakwood Beach. A high hot sun shifted in and out of clouds as patrons armed with sunglasses and bright smiles made their way to the lakeside location on July 2-3rd for a […]
![Bassnectar, Flying Lotus, Thriftworks, G Jones and More at Bass Center 2016 [Event Preview + Playlist]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/12573693_10102587429766993_3328666699499258266_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Bass Center 2016 is a much anticipated festival to be held this summer in Denver at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park this July 29th and 30th. A convenient and massively fun location, Dick Sporting Goods is located just east of Downtown Denver and the fields outside of the stadium are hosting two large campgrounds for those […]