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![Why? A Bizarre, Incredible Evening in Austin, TX at the Mohawk | April 5th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cover-photo.png?resize=600%2C315&ssl=1)
Indie
Yoni Wolf aka Why? aka the pioneering alternative rapper multi-instrumentalist from Berkeley brought the Mohawk into his vision of the future last Wednesday. The show was in support of Why?’s new album Moh Lhean, an absolutely beautiful and wholly original tour de force from the matured musician’s mind. On stage Yoni stood behind the most […]
![Sweet Spirit: The Crown Jewel of Austin Live Music [Artist Spotlight]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/F-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Local legends Sweet Spirit kicked off the sold out release of their new album St. Mojo with a little speech by their hype man: Austin’s Mayor Steve Adler. The band surrounded the Mayor in all white attire like eight brides at a wedding as he proclaimed: “Sweet Spirit is a testament to why […]
![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 […]
![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 […]
![Beck, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals and more join The Ride Festival this Summer in Telluride, CO | July 8th + 9th, 2017 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/16195461_941667195970076_3421554362630812201_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Situated in the majestic backdrop of Telluride’s box canyon, The Ride is one of the best summer festivals in Colorado, and we urge you to enjoy it for yourself this July! Previous years lineups have included legendary acts like Joan Osborne, Spoon, and Thievery Corporation, and 2017 is looking stacked as well. Powerhouse acts such […]
![Euphoria Music Festival Adds 30+ Artists to the Lineup, ONLY 15 DAYS! [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17426077_1625548734127420_7460539042643504970_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Euphoria Music Festival, happening April 6th-9th at the beautiful Carson Creek Ranch right outside of Austin, Texas, just added thirty plus more artists to their already completely stacked lineup and we could not be more stoked! We get some of that NOLA Dumpstaphunk goodness, Yung Wall Street, more silent disco additions including Capyac, Brede, Jay […]
Guest Posts
The room is packed, I can hardly squeeze through the crowd. It’s the release party for The Halfways new album In The Interim and the room is buzzing with love. Frontman Daniel Fernandez is on stage with a shimmering light show projected behind him and the crowd is screaming for an encore. Caught off guard […]
![Alina Baraz serenades sold-out Denver audience at Bluebird Theater | March 5, 2017 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AB3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Singer-songwriter Alina Baraz brought her ethereal, melodic sound to Colorado this past weekend and played to a sold-out crowd at the Bluebird Sunday night. The 23 year-old songstress gained popularity after her collaborative work with electronic producer Galimatias via SoundCloud, Urban Flora, made its way into the electronic music scene in 2015. She is currently […]
![Dirtwire return with Showdown, a delectable swamptronic album for your ears [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dirtwire1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Beats Antique’s Dave Satori is back with a new wave of nu-gypsy with his project Dirtwire; comprised of himself, Evan Fraser of Dogon Lights, and Mark Revely of Jed and Lucia. Their latest album is titled Showdown, and with it they will be hosting a string of tour dates to accompany the release, which you […]
![STRFKR Bringing the Heat in Columbia, MO, TONIGHT [Show Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/14917188_10154766076946424_6069309500170806590_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
TONIGHT, STRFKR will be bringing their infectious dance pop to the Blue Note in Columbia Missouri! Hailing from the motherland of all things indie, Portland, STRFKR are touring in support of their new album, Being Nobody, Going Nowhere. I’ve given this album a couple of spins and it really grows on you! I love the […]