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Festival Coverage
The Mile High City has long been a positive presence in the cannabis movement since becoming the first state to legalize medicinal marijuana back in 2000. Denver is pretty much synonymous with the term ‘420’, and it’s no surprise that their annual rally on April 20th makes the population nearly double in size with young […]
Electronic
When hearing a name like Sunsquabi, you’re right to assume that these guys are funkadelic trailblazers – they’re playing a ton of festivals this year, and are making huge waves in their hometown of Boulder, Colorado and beyond. Still incorporating a vividly electronic sound, the heavy influences of funk and blues ring prevalent in their […]
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An artist ranging in mixed medias, Viktor Ortix was born and raised in Dallas,TX. Filled with a childhood of comic books and sketching super heroes, Viktor has harbored a healthy love of these things, as well as involving himself in the local music scene, for years. Living a nomadic life, he spends half of his […]
![Dose of Inspiration | Meet the Jenkstars [Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jenky-e1397677945282.jpg?resize=450%2C300&ssl=1)
Social Culture
If you consider yourself familiar with the festival circuit, you have more than likely come across the incredibly enticing work of an artist collective known as the Jenkstars. Founded on the belief that art opens minds, and thus can ultimately transform the world, this team of builders, thinkers, designers and performers come together to do […]
![[Show Review] Dita Von Teese at House of Blues in Dallas,TX | April 02, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ddddita.jpg?resize=580%2C270&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
The art of burlesque has been popular for decades, but its peak was from 1900’s – 1940’s. During this time, there were hundreds of touring burlesque shows, and the performers were revered almost as celebrities. There are few current names that come to mind when on the subject of burlesque, and Dita Von Teese is the […]
![Wave Racer + Trippy Turtle in Dallas,TX | April 01,2014 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/triiip.jpg?resize=600%2C315&ssl=1)
Electronic
These two names may not be familiar to you as of yet, but we aren’t very far into 2014 either. Slated to take over the scene this year are Australia’s own, electronic producers Wave Racer, actual name Thomas Purcell, and Trippy Turtle, whose name is unknown (who doesn’t love an enigma?). Rocking similar poppy, upbeat […]
Electronic
Heralded as one of Dallas’ electronic sweet spots for over a decade, the Lizard Lounge was in full effect on Friday night when Minnesota, real name Christian Bauhofer, dropped in for a night during his Collective Identity tour. His diverse production style defies classification, and puts a new standard on the electronic scene as a […]
Social Culture
The work of Alex Overfelt is terrifyingly gruesome – it’s the stuff that your nastiest nightmares are made of, but it’s the type of terror you can’t help but become enticed by. His art show in Dallas’s artsy neighborhood of Deep Ellum was the perfect exhibit to show off this young artist’s staggering skills.
![Who Needs A Badge? CYM’s Favorite Unofficial Moments of SXSW 2014 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/SXXXSW.jpg?resize=551%2C290&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
The craziness that is South By South West took the city of Austin by storm last week. The festival has grown exponentially, now in its 28th year, and although it is experiencing some growing pains, it continues to be a staple in Austin’s creative community. SXSW is a unique event in many aspects; much like […]
![Kydd Jones at Red Bull Sound Select SXSW 2014 [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/kyddjo.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Austin, Texas has always been an oasis for rising musicians, but there aren’t many big rappers that come to mind…yet. Kydd Jones is on a mission to get the ATX hip-hop scene on the map where it belongs, and Jones will be on top of it. Listening to his unique compositions and raw lyrics, you’ll […]