"Do what you love, and share it with the world" — Independent Music & Festival Journal Since 2013
Indie
Having been a devoted fan of the Mars Volta for many years, I am all too familiar with the heart wrenching feeling that many other fans were left with after the disbandment in 2013. I cannot stress enough how insanely happy it makes me to hear that founding members, the insistently innovative Cedric Bixler-Zavala, and prolific […]
![Treat Yo’ Self: 5 Awesome Energy-Boosting Festie Snacks [Health]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/nuts.jpg?resize=550%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Festival season is upon us, meaning you’ve gotta keep those energy levels up; especially those of you who are gonna be doing a lot of camping this year! Indulging in all of the shenanigans a festival has to offer can be difficult, so your energy level is one of the most important things to maintain. […]
Electronic
New Orleans is a city famous for its rich culture of music, art and spirit; BUKU Music + Arts Project is a cultural celebration held in the Big Easys’ burgeoning Warehouse District that truly captures the heart of Nola’s charm. The festival’s home of Mardi Gras World weaves a unique ambience around the fests’ artistic happenings, as […]
![Having Sushi with Pumpkin at SXSW 2014 | [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC07572.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
As SXSW came to a close and the streets of Austin began to settle from the leftover traces of chaos, we met with producer Nicholas Alvarado, better known as Pumpkin, for an interview. We decided to meet over sushi, and Austin’s notably delicious Piranha Killer seemed a perfect fit. His flawless mixing, impeccable song selection […]
![[Artist Interview] Dan Briggs of Between The Buried And Me: New Tour DVD, The Band’s Writing Process, And The Visual Aspect of BTBAM Shows | March 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Dan-Briggs.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Interviews
When it comes to the modern world of heavy metal and progressive rock, Between the Buried and Me are heavyweights. Famed for their signature style of technical metal and long compositions, they’ve held their own as being one of the most talented bands in the scene since their inception back in 2000. Between playing sold […]
![[Photo Gallery] When In Robe – Gibbz’ Album Release Spa Dance Party | Brooklyn, New York March 14, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1011775_674989172564713_824468640_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
The infamous When in Robe spa dance parties thrown by Mr. Bugsly & the Lowtemp Label have been creating quite the buzz, and the album release party for Gibbz on Friday, March 14 was no different. On the roster for the night was also BRANX, Pomo (his first US appearance!), and resident DJ Subset. The parties […]
![[Artist Interview] Nico Luminous at Gem and Jam Festival | February 7, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ddddd.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Producer/MC/beat-boxer/DJ/Multi-instrumentalist. Yes, these are all titles being used to describe a singular person, Nico Luminous. Following a performance at the Gem and Jam festival this past February, Nico has since held our undivided attention, and shows no signs of letting up any time soon. Rocking a custom live setup that stands in comparison to none, […]
![[WELLNESS DIY] Juicing for Bone Protection: Purple Passion](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1012c827eac8456aa8ff7e3b01894e03.jpg?resize=300%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
[Cross published from JuiceRecipes. Full credit to this awesome site for always supplying updated and consistent health information for us to indulge and share with you all! Juicing is the F U T U R E! Ingredients Apples – 4 medium (3″ dia) 728g Cabbage (red) – 1/4 head, small (4″ dia) 141.75g Lime – 1 […]
![[Artist Interview] Punk-Emo Giants Emery On Their 10th year Anniversary of the Weaks End | The Door in Dallas, TX February 6, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/emery03.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Interviews
During my angst-filled, awkwardly teenage formative years, I went through what everyone else did at that age – a solid emotional roller coaster. Every complication was the end of the world, my parents were my biggest frustration and no one understood me better than Emery. These guys were the soundtrack to my life. Nothing screams […]
![[Photo Series] Desert Life](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/DSC065711.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
Arizona deserts and sunsets. The overwhelming calm I’ve felt in this state, along with New Mexico, brings me back whenever I possibly can. I’ve never been so at peace than when looking out into the endlessness of sand and stone – a most necessary reminder to nurture a deep & sincere appreciation for all […]