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![Stoned To Death | April 19, 2014, at Andy’s Bar in Denton, Texas [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/stubrootal1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
The Denton hip hop scene is rising and taking over the DFW metroplex with Stu Brootal and S. Good in the spotlight. I had the pleasure of interviewing these talented local artists before their powerful performances during an event dubbed: “Stoned to Death” which was held at the infamous Andy’s Bar in Denton, Texas. Their […]
Festival Coverage
First off, let me state that I am in no way new to going to festivals, nor am I an expert on the matter. It just so happens that a recent festival experience in particular prompted me to fill you in on some tips that may facilitate your entire journey. A guide (if you will) […]
![[Artist Interview] Dustin Davidson of August Burns Red Talks Tour Life, New Side Project and More](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aaug.png?resize=566%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
As the metal scene’s fanbase continues to grow exponentially, it’s easy to give some of the credit to hardcore band staples like August Burns Red. With a rigorous tour schedule that has taken them around the world for over a decade, and a Facebook page clocking in over 1 million fans, it comes as no […]
![[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Lotus Rocks The Brooklyn Bowl in New York City | Night 3 April 16, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/DSC_1832.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
This past Wednesday, April 16th, Lotus ended their incredible three night run at the Brooklyn Bowl with a bang. I arrived at the venue around 8PM and quickly noted an atmosphere very reminiscent of the last day during a festival. Everyone I spoke to were both ecstatic in anticipation for the nights’ upcoming two sets and simultaneously exhausted […]
![[Photo Gallery] Winter Music Conference 2014 in Miami | UKF Pool Party at the Clevelander](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IMG_9201.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
The Clevelander in Miami is without a doubt one of the best party venues there is. Much like the city itself, it exudes sex appeal, ultimately catering to those wanting to let loose for the night. UKF, founded by Luke Hood, began as a way for the college student to share his favorite tunes on […]
![[Photo Gallery] Winter Music Conference 2014 in Miami | Ram Records + SMOG vs Firepower](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/SmogVsFirepower-30.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
Winter Music Conference in Miami, or WMC for short, is the biggest electronic music conference in the world. For nearly 30 years, thousands of music aficionados, media agents and music lovers come to the white sands of South Beach to celebrate the latest and greatest advances in the industry. As if this weren’t enough to […]
![[Photo Gallery] KAYTRANADA Makes His Dallas Debut | Dallas,TX at Trees August 17, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/DSC08810.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
KAYTRANADA, yes all capitals, is one of the most talked about names on the electronic bass scene right now. The Montreal beat maker, whose real name is Kevin Celestin, first blew up when he put his own spin to Janet Jackson’s ‘If’, creating an upbeat and irresistibly grooving track. Like the flames of a wild […]
Electronic
Resonant Frequency is the combined kinetic energy of four electro-soul producers: Diamond Cuts (Vincent Seidl), Lando (Landone Reichle), Local Color (Ben Slade) and Focal Point (Preston Flynn). The future-funk quartet decided to combine their livetronica music production talent last November when they played the same house party. “At first we planned on touring together as […]
Electronic
A well rounded pallet is necessary for appreciating any art form, and music is no different. Flavor of the Week will be the platform for sharing our favorite new tracks across a variety of genres. For our first week we’re listening to Glitch-Hop, a genre primarily categorized by its no holds barred, anything-goes tempos and […]
Indie
Having been a devoted fan of the Mars Volta for many years, I am all too familiar with the heart wrenching feeling that many other fans were left with after the disbandment in 2013. I cannot stress enough how insanely happy it makes me to hear that founding members, the insistently innovative Cedric Bixler-Zavala, and prolific […]