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![[New Music Monday] Gramatik Announces North American Tour Dates for Mid-Spring 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/gramatik.jpg?resize=575%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
With New Music Monday in full effect over at CYM, it comes as a very nice surprise to see that Gramatik, the electro funk lovin’ pioneer, has dropped a most fitting announcement of North American tour dates for 2015! Noticeably showin’ love to places he skipped out in his last ‘Leave Your Mark’ tour […]
![[Photo Gallery] Templo + Thriftworks + Russ Liquid at Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, Colorado | February 11th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_2863.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It’d seem as though watching sets by Templo, Thriftworks and Russ Liquid just last weekend at the Gem and Jam Festival simply wasn’t enough – we couldn’t help but crave more of that unique downtempo/experimental bass sound that these three artists are known to throw down. So last Wednesday, we found ourselves exactly where everyone else in […]
![[Show Review] Trillwave Dallas | SYSTEM (UKG SET) February 11th, 2015](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80)
Electronic
Such Trill. Much Wave. Wow. In case you missed it, here is a recap of Trillwave’s Wednesday weekly at Beauty Bar last night with special guest SYSTEM, aka Ryan Black. SYSTEM played a special UK Garage set and laced in some break beat tunes and speed garage. The highlight of the night was when he dropped […]
![[Show Review] The String Cheese Incident at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago | January 29, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DSC01999.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
String Cheese Incident started their Winter Carnival Tour in Seattle, and have been preforming three nights in each city. At Compose Yourself Magazine we had a chance to catch all three nights of their Chicago run at the incredible Aragon Ballroom, where each night was a beautiful and unique experience. The band played several […]
![[Photo Gallery] Homeboy Sandman + Aesop Rock + Rob Sonic with DJ Abilities in Chicago | The Metro February 06, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/10981361_780681888685628_2580769610315473678_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
It was a night of classic hip hop at the Metro last Friday as our contributing photog captured performances by Aesop Rock joined by DJ Abilities, Rob Sonic, as well as Homeboy Sandman. Aesop Rock is truly a legend in the hip hop scene, and whenever he performs he brings good vibes and a packed […]
![[Photo Gallery + Show Review] Saosin with Anthony Green at South Side Ballroom in Dallas, TX | January 23rd, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
It was last week at the South Side Ballroom in Dallas, where a sparse group of 20-30somethings dressed in mostly black waited outside in anticipation of seeing one of their most adored rock bands: Saosin. Standing around and kicking the pavement with their high top black Converse, friend groups hesitantly merged, but bonded to speak about […]
![[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Funk The Cold featuring Congo Sanchez + Fort Knox Five at Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom | Denver, CO January 30, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/10498427_714832675302964_5555876182498325765_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Since settling into my new home of Denver nearly six months ago, I’ve gotten to know our city well when it comes to the musical delicacies that grace our venues night after night. But Funk the Cold was a break from the norm, a whole ‘nother animal that thrived on alcoholic sno-cones, outstanding costumes and […]
![[Photo Gallery] DieselBoy at Akvarium Klub in Budapest, Hungary | January 23, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dieselboy-90.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Undoubtedly one of the most demonic producers in the world of Drum and Bass, Dieselboy brought the dark and rumbling chaos to Akvarium Klub this past week in Budapest, Hungary. As one of the final dates on his Blood, Sweat and Bass tour, Dieselboy gave it his all to the crowd of Hungarian bassheads on […]
Live Music Coverage
I swirled my glass of Great Divide Yeti. Watching the golden foam lick the sides of my glass like an alcoholic tide lapping up against a beach, I took a sip and took a seat in the basement of Bar Red, which for the night had been transformed from a fancy restaurant into an intimate […]
![Tangerine Ripens at Neumos: Bourgeoining Band Tackles Iconic Seattle Venue [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tangerine3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
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 […]