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Electronic
I’ve never been one for making a big deal out of New Years celebrations, but that was before I had one that completely blew my mind. Rather than contemplating the usual hastily thrown together warehouse gatherings and overpriced club events, I spent December 31st counting down the new year with one of the most talented […]
![[Photo Gallery] Beats Antique at Emo’s East in Austin,TX | A Thousand Faces Tour November 17, 2013](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1465257_723394924355974_1618769576_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Composed of David Satori, Tommy Cappell and Zoey Jakes, Famed for throwing live shows like no other, the band has successfully funded, produced and released their newest album, ATF: Part One, based entirely on their incredible fanbase via social media (KickStarter.com). A Thousand Faces is the first tour following this mind-blowing accomplishment, marking each tour […]
![[Artist Interview] Futexture](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/futeexture.jpg?resize=600%2C315&ssl=1)
Electronic
Futexture (real name David Krantz), is an up and coming electronic producer from Asheville, North Carolina. Boasting a multi-layered sound that combines melodic dubstep, atmospheric tones and down tempo beats, his music is the ultimate spaceship. Each intricately laid track hits in just the right way, making it the perfect soundtrack to drift away to. […]
![[Photo Gallery] Breakaway Music Festival in Dallas, TX | September 23+24, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BREAKAWAYfest-2311-e1381364262695.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
In its first year of conception and only touring through Columbus and Dallas, Breakaway Festival aims to create a special festival environment unlike any other. Using soccer stadiums in these individual cities as their backdrop, they bring world-renowned talent to that field’s audience. Your field, your fest. Seeing artists like… Ra Ra Riot, Matt & Kim, […]
East Coast
In 2013 alone, the US saw more than a dozen new dance music festivals spring up all over the country. The sudden popularity of EDM exploded with such vigor that it almost happened overnight. Playlists put forth by radio stations across the nation are dominated by electro-house tracks, making avid listeners out of otherwise oblivious […]
![[Photo Gallery] Rusko at Trees | Dallas April 10, 2010](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/27703_1257661656376_5718715_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Christopher Mercer, better known as Rusko, is a British dubstep DJ who is largely credited with popularizing the genre here in the US, and his chaotic live presence. After releasing ‘Cockney Thug’ in 2007, the electronic dance music scene was flooded with several artists sampling this among Rusko’s other tracks, springing it into the radio […]
![[Artist Interview] Roger Sellers | Red Bull Sound Select in Austin,TX](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rogersellers2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
By Brooke Stalker Turning the turbulent tide of a crestfallen crowd is no doubt an upstream… shit man, more like an up-waterfall battle. And yet Roger Sellers was able to do so. Executing a performance with such finesse, he produced a momentous vibe. Transforming the dazed crowd into a mass of utter jubilation. This feat […]
![[Artist Interview] Keeping it cool with Paper Diamond: Musical aspirations, artistic influences and more | Dallas, TX at Lizard Lounge July 26, 2013](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/PAPERDIAAAMOND.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
After performing at handfuls of large scale festivals, sold out shows and having his face grace more than a few sites, it was nice to see Alex Botwin – Paper Diamond – playing at the Lizard Lounge here in Dallas. Formally known as the ‘World Famous Lizard Lounge’, the venue is one of Dallas’ sweet […]