Category: Indie

Indie

Tangerine Ripens at Neumos: Bourgeoining Band Tackles Iconic Seattle Venue [Artist Interview]

Sweeping the Northwest club circuit, Tangerine has exploded to stardom this past year, both local and afar. Playing festivals such as South By Southwest, Treefort, Bumbershoot, and Capitol Hill Block Party, their acceptance as indie darlings have given them a shot at becoming major players in today’s tumultuous music industry. Playing their first show of […]

Jan 15, 2015 Read →

Indie

[Artist Interview] A Healthy Set of Roots: Tomten Keeps Growing Strong in Seattle

Tender yet stimulating, Tomten weaves beautiful melodies and poetic lyrics into an experience well worth listening. With Brian Noyeswatkins as lead singer and multi-instrumentalist, Jake Brady on drums and guitar, Dillon Sturtevant on bass, and Matt Rafferty on guitar, their sound incorporates languid surf rock and the gentle baritone of Noyeswatkins with a litany of unique […]

Jan 14, 2015 Read →

Indie

[Photo Gallery] Jenny Lewis at the Ogden Theater | Denver, CO December 2, 2014

 All photos shot by Maria Estrada for Compose Yourself Mag.

Dec 5, 2014 Read →

Indie

[Photo Gallery] We Were Promised Jetpacks Perform at Trees | November 12, 2014

From the tides of the Atlantic came the sounds of Scotland, blessing our weary souls with We Were Promised Jetpacks’ first Dallas performance in years. Setting Dallas ablaze with dreamy Scottish accents, classic guitar-heavy rhythms, and virtuously danceable, yet staggeringly straightforward percussions – this show did not disappoint. Let me start by saying that if […]

Nov 19, 2014 Read →

Indie

[Show Review] DeVotchKa Does Halloween Right! | Dallas,TX October 31, 2014

Nestled in the back of Gas Monkey lies the most intimate outdoor venue I have had the honor of experiencing. Though it’s possible I carry bias due to the fact that the night itself catered the most beautiful weather Texas had seen in quite some time. It was clear, crisp and cool; Mother Nature prophesying […]

Oct 31, 2014 Read →

Electronic

[Photo Gallery and Show Review] Tycho at Fox Theater in Boulder, CO| September 18, 2014

Although it were a massive, sold out crowd that was beginning to fill the majestic walls of Fox Theater last Thursday, you wouldn’t be able to tell. Radically different from the usual chaotic masses at most concerts, the docility of your average Tycho fan most closely resembles a happily grazing cow – cooperative and content, focused only on […]

Sep 26, 2014 Read →

Electronic

[Artist Interview] Dirtwire Talk Latest Release, ‘The Carrier’, Environmental Issues, and What Makes Colorado Special

The auditory mission of Dirtwire is to take the listener on a spiritually guided excursion through ancient roots and worldly sounds, creating dynamically appealing compositions unlike any you’ve heard before. Comprised of David Satori from Beats Antique and Evan Fraser of Hamsa Lila, these two musical geniuses have successfully conquered uncharted territory when it comes to their […]

Sep 16, 2014 Read →

Electronic

The First Ever Cloak and Dagger Music Festival | An Introduction to 5 Cloak and Dagger Artists You HAVE To See

Though we’re always first to pack up and head to a music festival at the drop of a hat, we’ll also be the first to admit that it can be disheartening seeing the same tired headliners grace lineups, flier after flier. You can never see your favorite artist too many times. But wouldn’t you rather attend a […]

Sep 11, 2014 Read →

Electronic

[Artist Interview] Akouo, the hidden Tasmanian international beat-maker | September 2014

Since my last outing to the 1Up in Denver, I’ve come to look forward to the emerging and consistent talent that Re:Up Wednesdays offers week after week. Most recently, 1Up’s stage was graced by the likes of electro-soul producer Barrett Richards, better known as Kastle, and Tasmian-born hip hop producer Ryan Farrington, also known as Akouo. […]

Sep 4, 2014 Read →

Electronic

Art Outside Artist Spotlight | Lynx

The love I’ve got for Lynx is mad real. There’s something about the singer-songwriter that I can’t pinpoint, simply because it’s all so good. This soft spoken yet powerful multi-instrumentalist and beat-boxing badass is only 29 years old, and has already performed around the world, as well as hitting a slew of large-scale festivals recently […]

Sep 2, 2014 Read →