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Electronic
2023 is just around the corner, which means if you aren’t planning on bidding adieu to 2022 from the comfort of your couch, it’s time to start scheming your New Years’ shenanigans. With the live music festivities completely back in full swing, the options for NYE are rather, shall I say, thick. In order for […]
East Coast
Gather up, Hulagans! Suwannee Hulaween music festival makes its return on Thursday, October 27th through Sunday October 30th. For those who don’t know, Hulaween has absolutely been the place to be on Halloween weekend for the past 9 years. With this year’s “Horror-Disco” theme and an average attendance of 20,000 people, there is sure to […]
![Denver’s Freshest New Band Midnight.Blue Soothes Souls with Debut Album “Breathe” [Review + Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/midnight.bluepromo.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Album Review
Music has always been about that feeling for me. You know, that undeniable, unshakeable, and unbreakable vibration of sound – specifically the ones curated to connect and express. The type of sound that shatters all egos and ignites that palpable harmony of kindness and unison. Those compilations and works of audible art that truly touch […]
![Viben Brings Scuba Funk to the New Parish w/ The Iceman Special 5.13.22 [Show Review + Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/VIBEN-05.13.22-TheParish-19-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Last Friday, May 13th, the Live Music Capital of the World was given a heavy serving of nutrient-dense healing in the form of live music at the Parish’s new location in downtown Austin. Previously The North Door, the storied venue reopened last month and has been back to its regularly scheduled programming of musically dosing […]
![RADO brings Groovy Jam-Rock to Colorado Mountain Towns [Tour Update]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/270332503_307208008080429_5296409572491057288_n.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Based in Denver, RADO synchronistically fuses Jam, Groove, Rock, Funk, and a little bit of everything in between to create a genre-mashing conglomerate of styles that gift something for everyone. Whether it’s a high-speed four-to-the-floor psychedelic jam, or a low bpm groovy, funk section, RADO is sure to keep the bodies moving. Cultivated from the […]
Album Review
Shaws of Awe fervently delivers their Funk, Soul & Blues fusion with the fresh release of new album 'Shawtzee'.
![Khruangbin Sells Out 4 Nights at Stubb’s in Austin, Texas [SHOW REVIEW]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-22-at-1.21.45-PM.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Skyrocketing from a monumental night of taping for the official Austin City Limits TVs’ 47th season, Houston-based trio Khruangbin kicked off a four-night run on Wednesday, September 15th, in Austin, Texas. Serving up equal parts cosmic funk-rock and unabashedly chill groove, the talented triad, composed of Laura Lee (bass, vocals), Mark Speer (guitar, vocals), and […]
Electronic
With all the uncertainty in the world, especially in the music industry, a lot of fans, musicians, and tour folk are staring straight at a huge question mark. When we will be able to gather again and enjoy the power of community and music? When will musicians be able to play for a crowd? When […]
![Maddy O’Neal & Vincent Antone Bring Electronic Funk-Hop to Stubb’s Austin | March 6th, 2020 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/74a33e07-img_0977.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
On Friday, Austin, Texas, was treated to a lovely night of diverse electronic music by SOBBRS, Vincent Antone, and Maddy O’Neal. SOBBRS began the night with his Electro-Pop sounds before Austin-based Vincent Antone took the stage. Fresh off the release of his No Turning Back EP, which features Austin drummer Jose Gutierrez, Vincent Siedl displays […]
![A Gem & Jam To Remember: My highlights of Gem & Jam Music Festival 2020 [Review]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80)
Electronic
For over a decade, Gem and Jam Music Festival has become home to countless artists, performers, live painters and attendees from across the country, all bringing with them smiles and memories that weave themselves into G&J’s legacy forever. This world-renowned festival is a must attend for so many reasons. Take a road trip with your […]