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![HӒANA and Random Rab + Super Special Guest | December 9th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/H%C3%84ANA-Ophelias-Dec9-DarkMatterPhotography-16.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Walking into Ophelia’s Electric Soap Box in downtown Denver, I was immediately surprised by their size and set up. Ophelia’s is more of a bar than a true concert venue, and is very tiny for a show of Random Rab’s magnitude. It’s no wonder the show sold out days in advance. It has a small […]
![The Emerald Cup 2017: Keeping NorCal’s MMJ Industry Organic | December 9th + 10th, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/workingemerald.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Through a series of synchronicities, I ended up at the Emerald Cup in a working capacity. Offered a gig with Meadow MD by a friend, I was in charge of wristbanding all attendees with Proposition 215 credentials.
![Exmag Bring Love Funk Frequencies to the Great Northern in San Francisco, CA | December 7, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/greatnorthern-2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Exmag have always been favorites of mine, and when I stumbled on a show flier while traveling in San Francisco last week, I was ecstatic to catch them one more time before the new year. Always forging ahead with fresh musical styles, Exmag are one of the most creative bands on the circuit, and it […]
Electronic
HÄANA has crafted her unique musical style by mesmerizing crowds with her live performances. Armed with a beautiful violin and her commendable voice, Hanna’s inspiring talent truly makes her a must see. Opening as direct support for electronic producer Random Rab, we are so excited to see HÄANA continue to grace amazing bills. Her spine-tingling […]
![Fresh release from Templo, Shadows, drops today in anticipation of his headlining show at Denver’s Black Box | December 8th, 2017 [New Album Release + Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/templo1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Though Denver has yet to officially have our first real snow, the winter months draw us all indoors, and that includes our favorite producers as well. Liam Shea aka Templo has been hard at work perfecting his latest studio effort, Shadows, and will be dropping it to fans Thursday, December 7th. Highly anticipated, Shadows will […]
![Rockstar Madness: Behind the Scenes with Portugal. the Man at the American Music Awards 2017 [Guest Post]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/getty.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Guest Posts
Matthew Cooker is a cello player who performs alongside Portugal. the Man in the studio and large scale live performances. This is his personal account of his experience joining the band at this year’s American Music Awards. We plan to have more of these guest posts in the coming months, so keep your eyes peeled. […]
![THE SUMMER CAMP OF DREAMS RETURNS: Elements Lakewood 2018 [#DroolMode]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/saucy1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
From May 25th – 27th 2018 the BangOn! crew will be bringing back their Elements Festival to Northeast Pennsylvania for some Memorial Day Weekend festivities. This was one of our top fests of 2017 and we’re beyond stoked for its return. As we anxiously await the lineup, we do have knowledge on some confirmed aspects […]
![What is DEAD May Never Die: Dead & Company Fall Tour 2017, Austin, Texas 12.2.17 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/24785082_1948619448488206_3297085810453933264_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
I waited drinking coffee at Barnes and Noble for what felt like an eternity. Jason was moving as fast as he could, having gotten out of work a short while ago. I can imagine him careening down the highway in his old blue minivan, cutting off drivers and scaring old ladies. If ever there […]
![Hillberry 2017 : Nothing But Smiles For Miles [Festival Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/24259731_10212504345376710_436984215_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
“Be good to yourself, be good to each other, protect your mother, love your brother” – Deadhead Productions Several weeks ago, approximately three thousand enthusiastic fans flocked to a pristine, pastoral place in Arkansas called The Farm with that mantra in mind. The Farm is a sprawling 160 acre multi-purpose campground/concert venue near Eureka Springs, Arkansas […]
![Progressive Metal Powerhouses Periphery + Animals As Leaders Bring Convergence Tour to Houston, TX November 19th, 2017 | [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5223.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Could “convergence” be any better a word for the union of two progressive metal powerhouses? Prog-gods Periphery and Animals as Leaders joined forces for their “Convergence Tour” all across North America and recently made their mark in Houston this November. To what could we owe this honor? “While we’ve done some short runs and one-off […]