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![On the Road to What The Fest 2016 | June 17-20th, 2016 [Festival Playlist]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/12402047_1031611423562439_7497035392243821541_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Its almost that time of the year again, that beautiful time during the Summer when we can all rejoice in looking forward to the one and only WHAT THE FEST, happening in Durfur, Oregon. If you’re wondering what makes WTF so epic and sets it apart from other festivals happening this year, allow me to […]
![Tom Enzy Releases ‘Take Me’ via Panda Funk Records [Track Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/TakeMe.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Classic house fans take notice – Tom Enzy is the next big producer on the rise, and he’s set to take the world by storm. Choosing the innovative label Panda Funk Records to release his latest endeavor on May 6th, Enzy is making strides to bring his big room tropical house sound to the states. […]
![5 Reasons To Show Up Early To Free Press Summer Fest [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13055848_1325683854115284_1800560470064590708_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
It can take serious motivation to coax someone out into the mid-day heat of a Houston summer day. It’s no secret Free Press Summer Fest (FPSF) — June 4th & 5th Houston, TX — gets hot, but we’ve got your motivation to get the party started early in the form of 5 can’t miss acts set to rock Eleanor Tinsley Park before the sun […]
![2 Nights of Pre-Party Bliss: Sonic Bloom’s Unified Field in Denver, Colorado | April 28th + 29th, 2016 [Live Music Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13131040_1067692526612452_1279943090551857777_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
With the 11th annual Sonic Bloom music festival coming around the corner, Cervantes Masterpiece assembled an official two day Unified Field pre-party. This duel venue popped off with talented performers of all genres prepping Colorado for a serious throw down. Friday night was funky and super lively with artists such as The Funk Hunters, Defunk, […]
![Papadosio Due to Make Headlining Debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre this May 7th, 2016 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12494784_977090502367752_2789604353479011387_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
New age livetronica quintet, Papadosio, make their triumphant headlining debut at the gorgeous Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado this May. After releasing their fourth full length studio release, “Extras in a Movie”, the band has been consistently tearing it up on road in support of the album. After coming off tour last month, Papadosio readies […]
![Join us in celebrating RAW Dallas’ Third Anniversary and Farewell | May 7th, 2016 in Dallas, TX [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12295368_1090560097622716_6092463694409523984_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
On May 7th, the Dallas art community will come together to celebrate three years of showcases, artist appreciation and hard work in honor of RAW. Marking the third year of the organization’s work in Dallas, this event will be nothing short of a community gathering filled with love, exquisite art, and unifying vibes. This 21st […]
Jamband
Portland’s Fruition just melted our hearts, minds and souls with their new album released today on Randm Records, ‘Labor of Love.’ The quintet has taken their American core sound, along with those signature bluegrass, jam and folk vibes and fully blossomed their sound to cultivate an enrapturing, fearless and sophisticated self-produced album. Everything from the flawless, genuine lyrics and collaborative vocals, […]
Electronic
CYM favorites, Break Science, kicked things into the highest gears this past week. Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee started things off with a weekend on the left coast, with shows in Arcata, San Francisco and wrapping up in Portland, OR for the end of the Soul’d Out Festival. These guys truly have a one of a […]
![Skydyed: Diving into ‘A Quantum Dream,’ Touring Life and What’s Next [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/skydyed-3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Hailing from Fort Collins, Colorado, Skydyed is a progressive livetronica trio that is surely on the rise to success. Formed almost two years ago, Andrew Slattery (bass synths/bass guitar), Max Doucette (guitar/keys) and Shane Eagen (drums), have established a diverse, encapturing sound of their own by fusing their individual musical talents with top of the […]
![Making Moves With The Motet at Euphoria Music Festival [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Motet-3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
The Motet have been grooving and pumping their eclectic, funky tunes across the world for the last ten years and have definitely made their claim as a must-see progressive funk band in a sea of acts these days. Known for their seasoned musical members, their amazingly fun, themed Halloween shows and their vibrant, infectious energy […]