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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 […]
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Electronic
The first-ever US edition of Primavera Sound took over sunny Los Angeles last weekend, marking a successful milestone for the international event. Featuring a clever and eclectic lineup containing heavyweights from across the spectrum, Primavera Sound welcomed thousands of fans to LA Historic Park for the three-day festival. We might’ve been obsessing over these five […]
Electronic
Any music lover will have heard of Primavera Sound in Barcelona, one of the worlds’ largest festivals presenting dreamy, top tier lineups since its inception in 2001. Selecting artists from limitless genres that span every level between mainstream and underground, there is a reason the festival has garnered a well-deserved devout following. And it’s more […]
![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 […]
![Cherry Glazerr in New York City at Madison Square Garden | April 11, 2022 [Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC07029-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
On April 11th, 2022, Los Angeles’ band Cherry Glazerr reached a milestone opening for a co-headlining tour with Portugal the Man and Alt-J at Madison Square Garden. Though the band has seen a rotation of members since its’ inception in 2013, that hasn’t slowed the growth of their die hard fanbase. Founded by Clementine Creevy, […]
Indie
SXSW. Just saying it out loud after three years off is enough to send ourselves down memory lane. During past years at the conference it was common for smaller acts to be overshadowed by brand activations and big name performances, but with some effort and a little luck, you could still expect to get wrapped […]
![Andy Frasco Celebrates Birthday with New Single & Album Out April 8th [New Music]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/andy-frasco.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
Our favorite dance-partyin’ costume-wearin’, podcast-hostin’, monologue-inspirin’, and song-writin’ aficionado is back at it…and on his birthday no less! Andy Frasco announces Andy Frasco and the U.N.’s new record titled “Wash, Rinse Repeat” on April 8th. The record was written throughout the tougher times of the quarantine and pandemic. Frasco explains “This album means a lot […]
![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'.
![Jelly Ellington Finesses Blues-Rock Sound with New EP “Not All Who Wander Are Lost” [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/JE_notallwhowander_digital.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Music
Blues-Rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Jelly Ellington infiltrates the sonic spheres with the highly-anticipated release of his sophomore album, Not All Who Wander Are Lost. An electrifying fusion of impassioned vocals and vivacious guitar playing, Jelly delivers his Blues-centric Rock and Roll by way of his dynamic stage presence and evident classical training. Jelly exclaims Not […]