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Yes, you’ve heard of expanding your food palate, but have you thought about keeping an open mind when it comes to the world of music? It’s as important to me as food, really. A well rounded individual is created by the quality of food, art, and music they involve in their lives, and we believe […]
![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. […]
![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 […]
![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 […]
![A Week in Denver’s Legendary Music Scene: Ivy Lab + Hatcha, Chali 2na + Krafty Kuts, Action Bronson, Everyone Orchestra, Break Science + The Disco Biscuits | November 14th, 2017 – November 18th, 2017 [Event Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EA43F0AE-A5E7-45D0-A866-6E833A1995F6.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This week I got the opportunity to explore Denver’s music scene for 5 days in a row of diverse music. Tuesday, I went down to see Hatcha and Ivy Lab throw down their sub frequency sounds for a sold out Black Box. It was popping as ever, with a 30-minute line out the door leading […]
![Psychedelic Hoedown with Dirtwire at the Nectar Lounge | November 15, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Dirtwire2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
“Is that them?” questioned one audience member. “What do you mean is that them? LOOK at those pants,” responded another as he gestured at the three figures marching up the stage to cheers and applause. Indeed, their outfits pay homage to the Southwest culture with their matching black cowboy hats, western button ups, and tight […]
![Fancy Things: The Floozies & Friends at Emo’s Austin, TX | October 17th, 2017 [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017floozies%40emos-18.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
I had barreled down I-35 to Austin thinking I was running late only to arrive to an empty venue. Emo’s had opened its doors at 7pm, but the opener, Austin’s own Cloudchord, wasn’t slated to start until 9. It wasn’t surprising to find Cloudchord there. In fact, I expected it. Having seen him earlier this […]
![Getter’s Big Mouth Tour Draws a Packed Warehouse at the Showbox SoDo | November 14th, 2017 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Getter3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Just three songs into the night, Getter raises the mic and calls for a mosh pit as he gestures at one section of the crowd. And like some messiah, the sea of people standing directly in the gaze of his finger began to part into a neat circle before chaos ensued as blurs of bodies […]
![Dirtwire bring Blaze Tour to Seattle’s Nectar Lounge with Yaima | November 15th, 2017 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ditwireee.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The cultural hub of Fremont is revisited on November 15th at the Nectar Lounge by Dirtwire, a trio of musicians who consistently delivers a worldly performance rooted in the crossroads of beats, blues, African, Asian, and South American sounds. The fused Americana and post-millennial psychedelic journey is guided by David Satori of Beats Antique, Evan […]
East Coast
I got the opportunity to check out Tea Time and Dub Day on Oct 24th for a back-to-back Tuesday night party. Tea Time is run by The Saucy Monster (a.k.a Kyle Miller/IndoBeats) while Dice Man (Wade Appleton) puts together Dub Day. They are a short walk from each other in Queens, and are worth the weekday […]