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East Coast
A picture is worth one thousand words. These photos are worth the time to reflect on the state of our country, and come together to brainstorm on how to protect our future. All photos by Christopher Smith – Ras Puma with permissions to post to Compose Yourself Mag.
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East Coast
Audiohazard Massive was an excellent heavy bass concert to show that filthy dubstep isn’t leaving our music scene without a fight! Getting to the venue wasn’t hard at all, with it being conveniently located in a wonderful part of Queens/Astoria. Featuring some of New York and Long Islands’ best upcoming producers and DJs with major […]
![[Photo Series] Revisiting Basquiat](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/king-alphonso.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Art
The artist known as Jean-Michel Basquiat was born on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City back in 1960. Gaining success for his art work through a local graffiti group known as SAMO, Basquiat produced creations that inspired, motivated, devastated, and most importantly, caused an impact on those peering into the art world at the […]
East Coast
The creeps and freaks of Nashville will be swarming the city when Creature Carnival comes to town next week! This Wednesday, October 29th will mark the night that Marathon Music Works will host an array of stunning visuals, unique shenanigans, and tantalizing surprises that have yet to be seen on any other tour. Featuring Beats Antique, […]
East Coast
It’s safe to say that we’ve been loving the hell out of Creature Carnival tour so far! Looks like NYC’s crowd had a blast. Photos by CYM contributor Nick Soley!
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East Coast
The only thing that makes us feel better about the end of summer festival season is looking forward to the abundance of homegrown festivals during the fall. One of which we’ve got a big ol’ festie crush on: Bear Creek Music Festival! Taking place in its beautiful home of Spirit of Suwannee Music Park just north of […]
East Coast
Although this will be my first time at the Chill, I’m no stranger to the jam or music festival scene. The past four Septembers I’ve watched idly by as friends carted off in droves to this upstate NY gathering, while I was left in the dust, scrambling to begin yet another school year. Being a college student […]
![[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Thievery Corporation Serenades New York City at Pier 97 | August 15, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/guitar.loulou.rob_.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
Last Friday, August 15, 2014, the full Thievery Corporation live band gave a memorably enchanting performance at New York City’s Pier 97. This show was part of their current tour in celebration of the group’s newest record, Saudade. Sixties funk brass ensemble, Lee Fields & The Expressions, got the evening started with a smooth, soulful jazz session as the crowd began entering […]
East Coast
Tomorrow night on Thursday, August 21, the complete Hieroglyphics Imperium Crew Tour comes to New York City, performing at The Brooklyn Bowl located in Williamsburg. This will be a uniquely rare opportunity for NY hip hop fans to see the O.G. crew performing onstage together. Del the Funky Homosapien, Casual, Domino, and Pep Love, with Souls of Mischief members, Aplus, Opio, Phesto, & Tajai, will be joined by special guest and […]
East Coast
Located just north of Live Oak, Florida lies a venue unlike any other: Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. Covered in large Spanish moss-drenched oak trees and featuring stunning details such as an natural amphitheater, we’ve yet to see the 800 acre venue for ourselves, but have already heard of its infectious charm. Rapidly approaching on CYM’s calendar […]