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![Imagine Festival: A Rendezvous with the Future [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/dd6d7964-imf.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Imagine Festival was a secret kiss planted on the lips of the new age. Deadmau5 receiving artist of the year by Rolling Stone back in 2012 stands out in my mind as the point in which EDM emerged fully into the mainstream. Since then, we have witnessed the proclaimed death of dubstep, as well as […]
![City of Atlanta prepares for 5th Annual Imagine Music Festival | September 21st-23rd, 2018 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/63902e07-imf2018-lineup-phase2-final-web.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The city of Atlanta is preparing to batten down the hatches and seek shelter as a perfect storm of electronic dance music approaches just one week away. As the storm continues to grow in strength, it is projected to bring with it a ground shattering earthquake of bass, as well as a flood of ravers […]
![A Fest Is Born: Introducing Waterloo Music Festival | September 7th-8th, 2018 [Festival Review + Set Lists]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/9f5c9f36-waterloo-lineup-final-4x5.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
**String Cheese setlists for each night can be found at the end of the article!** DAY 1 The sun beamed down on a line of cars sitting on a dirt road just outside of Austin, Texas. The people were arriving at Carson Creek Ranch in droves for what was shaping up to be a memorable […]
Festival Coverage
It’s mid-August. It’s perhaps not quite as hot outside as it was a few weeks ago. Pool parties are winding down, back to school sales are cropping up… NO BUT WAIT – IT’S STILL SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON!! And the folks up in Austin are throwing a big one to close out the scorching Texas summer. […]
![Inaugural Birdhouse Festival Flies into Chicago [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/598bb2af-thebirdhousefestivalchicago-instagramsquare-2400x2400-v1.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
On September 8th, Chicago welcomes Claude Von Stroke and his band House Music Marauders back to the Midwest for the inaugural Birdhouse Festival. Riding the success of the East and West Coast campouts, the Dirtybird Boss looks to add to his party portfolio by headlining the first major Dirtybird event in the Midwest mecca since […]
![On the Road to Float Fest 2018: Keeping the River Clean + New Lineup Playlist [#DroolMode]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/482b23bb-sanmarcos.png?resize=600%2C355&ssl=1)
Electronic
With Float Fest only days away, we’ve been getting super hyped on this weekend of stacked talent. From Tame Impala and Bun B to The Suffers and Com Truise, this is going to be one of the most epic gatherings all year. To top it off, it’s all going down on the San Marcos river […]
![Music, Magic and Sherwood: Electric Forest Provides | June 21st – 24th, 2018 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/8378afd6-img-0058.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It’s crazy to think how large the numbers of music festivals have increased in recent years, but there’s no denying it – festivals are popping up everywhere you turn, but some will always remain second to none. Of course, we’re talking about Electric Forest. In its 10th year the festival has only grown more successful, […]
![Lost and Found: Our Top 3 Sets from Elements Lakewood 2018 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/30fb8204-elements-music-festival-2018-shawn-russell-johnson-photography-for-the-wook-of-wall-street-001.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Where oh where did I lose my mind? At the earth stage with its epic sound system? With a projection mapped stage and unreal gyrating psychedelic visuals? Or did I leave it up in the canopy at the forest stage; looking down on an ocean of funky party people, relishing the vibe of uplifting house […]
![A Waxy Surprise at Elements Lakewood: Wax Future Hosts Pop-Up Performance on Friday Night of Festival [Video Recap]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/983f8758-33902775_10156382665084784_8604893885782556672_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
When it comes to surprises, the BangOn! Crew holds no bars, however sometimes surprises occur that they didn’t even plan for! This past weekend at Elements Lakewood, Wax Future had a few tricks up their own sleeves. After gracing the main stage Friday evening for their scheduled set, we caught Wax Future in the midst of a […]
![Mamby Returns to Chicago for Beachside Blowout [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/96880380-26173215_2021630874757579_5415012906164838227_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It takes a certain bold brilliance to compile a collection of shining indie rockers, top Hip-Hop artists and an impressive collection of House and Techno DJ’s on a Southside Chicago beach. However, organizers of Mamby on the Beach seized an opportunity to create this completely unique experience. Now, in its 4th year, Mamby continues to be […]