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![Sofa Sessions Audio + Visual Livestream Fest | May 2nd – 3rd, 2020 [Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/5a0d3eac-94104319_1518857854959243_3637612333620002816_n.jpg?resize=600%2C360&ssl=1)
Electronic
In these unprecedented times, the absence of night life, social gatherings and live music are hitting the communities they’re built around heavily. In the spirit of optimism, we’ve also seen a beautiful side of this isolation – it’s allowed space for an abundance of creativity to come into play with event production. Just because we […]
East Coast
In 2016, Mike Iannotto began releasing music under Cobrayama, taking a step away from his previous involvement in Exmag by focusing on the solo project. Though his styles vary from experimental RnB to punk (peep his band Summerhead) and shoe-gaze, the latest from him and Gibbz are mellow yet uptempo – the type of lush […]
Guest Posts
Dear Future Day, A letter addressed to a future day… On April 7th 2020, John Prine died from complications of Covid-19. When I heard the news I grieved his death the same as a dead distant friend. I’m almost positive I’ve never shed a tear over someone I’ve never met. It occurred to me that […]
Electronic
He$h Hotel is a synth-wave producer out of Austin, TX. Performing around the live musical capital of the world, his DJ sets are meeting points for the cities’ local tastemakers, with Hesh calling beloved venues like Cheer Up Charlie’s (support their GoFundMe for staff here) a home away from home. It’s probably why he dedicates […]
![Maddy O’Neal & Vincent Antone Bring Electronic Funk-Hop to Stubb’s Austin | March 6th, 2020 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/74a33e07-img_0977.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
On Friday, Austin, Texas, was treated to a lovely night of diverse electronic music by SOBBRS, Vincent Antone, and Maddy O’Neal. SOBBRS began the night with his Electro-Pop sounds before Austin-based Vincent Antone took the stage. Fresh off the release of his No Turning Back EP, which features Austin drummer Jose Gutierrez, Vincent Siedl displays […]
Festival Coverage
Tonight marks the end of the eighth annual WinterWonderGrass. Each year for WinterWonderGrass Steamboat Ski Resort becomes a straight jam for three days. Three large tent stages and a mountain-front main stage are stacked each year with renowned bluegrass and string artists. A variety of local breweries and food trucks set up at the fest […]
Festival Coverage
Mötley Crüe Not many touring artists today have a live performance catalogue dating back to the dawn of the 80’s. L.A. based Mötley Crüe hasn’t officially toured since 2015 and “The Final Tour” turns out to be not-so-final appearance by this epic 80s hair band. Spiked straightened hair, heavy eye makeup, and epic synthy guitar […]
![Soulection love in Portland: Sango at 45 East | February 13th, 2020 [Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/087041d2-sango11.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Arriving at the sleek, high production venue 45 East, it’s hard to know what to expect based on the layout and location. Nestled within a few blocks of warehouses on the east side of Portland, 45 East unites a bottle service club vibe with a low-key party feel. The pretentiousness of a usual club is […]
Electronic
For over a decade, Gem and Jam Music Festival has become home to countless artists, performers, live painters and attendees from across the country, all bringing with them smiles and memories that weave themselves into G&J’s legacy forever. This world-renowned festival is a must attend for so many reasons. Take a road trip with your […]
Electronic
Buku Music and Arts Project approaches for its ninth year. Taking place in New Orleans on March 20th – 21st, this coasted and themed get together continues to impress with quality that resembles their diverse musical lineup which features electronica, hip-hop, and live bands. Surrounded in late-winter carnival extension celebrations of Mardi Gras and its […]