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Jamband
Shortly after releasing their 11th studio album, it’s not us out January 12th. Umphrey’s McGee will embark on a huge winter tour in support of the new record. The initial tour announcement runs through March, and includes a plethora of dates from coast to coast. During the course of the lengthy 29-night headlining trek, the band […]
![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 […]
Electronic
‘Scuffed’ is an impressive and ornate production coming from Pacific Patterns and P A T H. The track comes fresh from the Soundcloud feeds for you to treat your ears to, so listen below. With a shimmering aesthetic, ‘Scuffed’ would do well on a solid system for you to bounce back to. Packed with massive […]
![Breaking it down with Smokestax: Long Island’s Alien Bounce Producer [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Untitled.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
If you don’t already know who Smokestax is, he’ll be on your radar soon enough. He released his new album called “Slime EP” on Halloween. Ethan Uellendahl (Smokestax) is an alien bass producer out of Long Beach, Long Island. I got the chance to ask him a few questions and was able to learn about his past and future […]
![Melbourne hip-hop collective 30/70 celebrate genuinity and innovation on their second album Elevate [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/3070.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Elevate begins as a shimmer of sound that gently morphs into infectious and illustrious grooves. Like morning sun touching your closed eyes, the warmth of their sound is simultaneously soothing and energizing. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia 30/70 has carved the perfect niche for themselves in Australia’s flourishing future-soul scene, releasing their debut LP Cold Radish […]
Festival Coverage
We are very excited to present to you EXCLUSIVE Zach Deputy video content brought to you by Compose Yourself Magazine as well as some tour talk with Zach Deputy! The video below, shot by talented contributor Nick Bogannam from the time that he was on tour with Zach Deputy in Wooster, MA the day before Thanksgiving to his […]
Hip-Hop
Sampa The Great is a force of nature. She’s got charged and fiery lyrics, an earthly groundedness that denotes maturity and a true sense of self. Since Sampa Tembo dropped The Great Mixtape in 2015 off of Wondercore Island Records, she has gained the attention of bands like future soul pioneers Hiatus Kaiyote (she […]
Hip-Hop
With a penchant for jazz samples and an impressive history of harmonious collaborations, Tennessee-based hip-hop producer L’Orange gives listeners another peek behind the curtain into the world of his latest album The Ordinary Man, coming out on October 27 from Mello Music Group. In September, L’Orange announced his album, pairing the announcement with the theatrical […]
![Dynohunter release new tech-house EP ‘Rattle the Cage’ September 26th, 2017 [Stream + Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dynuhunter_ep_final_3000x3000.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Amid Colorado’s heavy obsession with live instrumentals and dance music, it’s fitting to say that Dynohunter has found a formula for producing addictive tech house bangers. Those with an affinity for warehouse grooves will be hard pressed to find anyone doing it as well as Dynohunter, and we think you’ll agree with the premiere […]
![Getting familiar with Big Slide Records, the freshest music and visual collective out of Seattle, WA [New Release + Stream]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/RECESSFINAL.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Big Slide Records is a new, full circle label and collective based out of Seattle, WA. Their fresh compilation, RECESS VOL 1, which will be the first of many, is sweet enough to have our ears craving more. Pairing each release with visual art, every installment drives an aesthetic of euphoria and uplifting sounds – RECESS bestows […]