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![‘Nunya’, a fresh track collaboration from Maddy O’Neal and Megan Hamilton [New Release]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nunya.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Maddy O’Neal just unleashed a fresh tune featuring soulful babe Megan Hamilton, making it an epic two for one deal of auditory bliss. The latest is called ‘Nunya’, and it’s a rendition of Salt N Pepa’s “None of Your Business”. ‘Nunya’ is a funked up slice of girl power pie, and though it might be a […]
![Abduction by bass and beats: Phoenix Lights 2017 was out of this world | April 8 + 9th, 2017 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/phx.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Article by Brandon Lopez and John Miller Phoenix Lights was a gathering that could not be missed by earthlings and aliens alike. With a bass filled sound system and floodlights shooting towards the heavens, it is nearly certain that interstellar beings intercepted our communications. While I can’t say I saw any abductions or probings happening, there […]
![Pretty Lights Live, Above and Beyond, Gorgon City, The Floozies and more join the underwatery depths of Imagine Festival | September 22nd – 24th, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia [#DroolMode]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80)
Electronic
Georgia’s had its share of epic festivals, from Counterpoint to TomorrowWorld, and Imagine Festival has held its own every year since its inception in 2013. With this being only the first phase lineup, we are sure that Imagine is packing a serious punch with the rest of their music announcements to come. They’ve literally snagged […]
![Unlimited Gravity delivers bass rattling set to ring in 10 years | April 14th, 2017 at Cervantes Other Side [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/UG.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This past Friday night we were graced with a solid lineup including Wick-It the Instigator, Unlimited Gravity, Beak Nasty and Notorious Conduct at Cervantes’ Other Side. The hype was real when we arrived to the venue, and it was because Unlimited Gravity would also be celebrating a decade of music under his belt. Every time […]
![High Sierra Music Festival Drops Jam Packed Late Night Shows [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17796729_10154489664936705_4111320910501028195_n-1.jpg?resize=594%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The 27th Annual High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, California, offers a wide variety of top and upcoming musical acts, parades, movement classes, nonprofits, vendors and more to provide a weekend full of fun for the entire family. The festival takes place June 29th- July 2nd and the lineup boats two nights of the Trey Anastasio Band, […]
![BangOn! is taking over the Northeast ::: Elements NYC Music & Art Festival Announced! | August 12th & 13th, 2017 [#Droolmode]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17861707_1291498097601189_7173725585566521368_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
If the announcement of Elements Lakewood was enough for you, then you need to reassess your priorities because the party is not stopping there. Returning this August for not one, but TWO full days comes BangOn!’s Elements NYC Music & Art Festival. That’s two full days of music, fun, surprises, games, and new friends to make. […]
![Big Wild Blessed Denver with two sold out ‘Invincible’ Shows April 1st & 2nd, 2017 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/4K9A9854-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The mile high city of Denver was treated to the euphonic sounds of Big Wild for two nights at the Gothic Theater this past month on April 1st and 2nd, and it was a memorable run to say the least. The Gothic is a fairly intimate and historic venue, and it was a match made […]
![Fool’s Paradise brought all the Funk, legendary sit-in’s and foolery to St. Augustine for 2nd year [Festival Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_3245.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
Music lovers from all over came together at Fool’s Paradise over the April Fool’s weekend in St. Augustine, Florida, to enjoy some funky jams and unforgettable memories. St. Augustine is America’s oldest city and rumored to be the home of the famed Fountain of Youth. The vibes at Fool’s Paradise left attendees realizing how sacred the space is […]
![The FIRST-EVER Suwannee Summer Clusterpluck is coming in hot with a lineup of legendary musicians | June 23rd + 24th, 2017 at Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak, FL [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17862304_653371874853618_1641943636932603546_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
Purple Hat Productions and Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) are teaming up on a spanking two-day gathering called Suwannee Summer Clusterpluck. The magical Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, will host the event over June 23rd & 24th and will feature some of the best American bluegrass and new […]
![If you are going to one “festival” this year, it better be Oregon Eclipse. Why and how to make it happen [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/OE17-siteheader_CAP.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
If you haven’t heard some mention of the Oregon Eclipse Gathering yet this season, you either aren’t hanging around the proper festival friends or you are living under a rock. Either way, there is WEEK long gathering happening August 17th-23rd in the middle of the Ochoco National Forest at a private ranch called Big Summit […]