"Do what you love, and share it with the world" — Independent Music & Festival Journal Since 2013
![Bridging the Gap between Rock and Dubstep with Decadon [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/0f1d58a9-50766612_1676327289066159_1486477044295401472_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Dubstep’s newest heavy hitter, Decadon, will be joining the musical invasion this weekend at Phoenix Lights Festival in Arizona. Growing up in the neighboring state of Colorado, 23-year-old Decadon, or Donnie Miller, began playing guitar with rock bands in hookah lounges and shifty bars around the Denver area. Completely immersed in the Colorado music scene, Miller […]
Jamband
Empath Eyes’ debut EP, East to West, is a breath of fresh air on the planet of alt rock jamtronica. With subtle influences of electronic music, heaping helpings of funk and thoughtful lyrics, this project gives listeners a taste of what’s been cooking in the Empath Eyes Studio. Empath Eyes is the brainchild of guitarist […]
![An Interview with the Dirty Disco Originator: Throttle [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/15aa177c-51014162_2933418003598240_1598426990363279360_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Hailing from the land down under, 22-year-old Throttle will be trading green Melbourne suburbia for the desert city of Phoenix when he makes his debut performance at Phoenix Lights Festival in early April. Growing up in Australia, Throttle, aka Robbie Bergin, took to music at an early age. Learning guitar as a child and […]
![The Billie Eilish Experience: An immersive album release art exhibition [March 31, 2019]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/973155866e8369eaf7e1304dc0337450.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It had been less than 24 hours in LA and I was already kicking off the day’s activities by signing a waiver. In order to join the Billie Eilish Experience, I’d need to complete a waiver with Spotify to reserve my attendance. The waiver asked commonplace things, like if I had any sensitivity to lights […]
Spotlights
Bridgeport, Connecticut’s Loopy Lou recently released the visual for his newest single “Listen Up”. The track is the first release from Lou after a short hiatus, and shines light on the come-up and lifestyle changes that come with getting recognized by his local music community. Born in the Bronx, rapper Loopy Lou, adopted an interest […]
![Highlights of SXSW 2019: Dungeon Family, Ivy Roots, Elevated Taste Showcase, Hembree and More [Artist Spotlight]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1e4d79c1-dh-dungeon-family_outdoor-stage_auditorium-shores_031519_01.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Highlight Talents of this Years SXSW In years past, the giant known as South By SouthWest would dominate my friends and I’s schedules – we’d spend weeks RSVPing to parties, checking our spam folders for any missed confirmations and making sure our most looked forward to artists had open tour dates – in those days, […]
![On the Come Up: Getting to Know New Artist Retta’Reye from Portland, Oregon [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/85c0a6d8-lauretta.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
As Spring season approaches and warm days draw near, the unleashing of new music is also on the horizon for us at Compose Yourself Magazine. With some of the largest music conferences occurring in March (SXSW in Austin, Texas and Winter Music Conference in Miami, FL) there always seems to be a surplus of fresh […]
![Ashley Koett, Loving and Crumb provide dreamy and intimate night at Moon Room in Denver, CO 3/9/2019 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/73eed70f-crumb.jpg?resize=499%2C333&ssl=1)
Indie
Crumb is a band that is bringing an undeniable uniqueness to indie rock. As dream pop blends with light-as-air vocals and unexpected psychedelia, Crumb creates a potent infusion that seems to fills a room with intoxicating power. As the sun dipped low in the sky, casting its last rays through ornate windows, The Moonroom in […]
Live Music Coverage
Bringing the bounce to the Bluebird, Denver’s favorite genre-mashing live band, Tnertle, is headlining the venue this Saturday, March 16th. Joined by MIDIcinal, Collidiscope and Avry, the Tnertle squad is gearing up for a rowdy night of intergalactic sonic travels matched with explosive sax solos, heddi Colorado hip-hop bars, and all around live instrumental goodness. […]
Hip-Hop
Last Saturday at Cervantes, Denver welcomed Queens’ legendary rapper/chef Action Bronson for a hype, but short-lived set of live music. Joined by his right-hand man Meyhem Lauren and the tenured Roc Marciano, New York was represented fully by some of the state’s most loved hip-hop artists. With plenty of jams next door at Cervantes’ Other […]