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![The Billie Eilish Experience: An immersive album release art exhibition [March 31, 2019]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/973155866e8369eaf7e1304dc0337450.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
It had been less than 24 hours in LA and I was already kicking off the day’s activities by signing a waiver. In order to join the Billie Eilish Experience, I’d need to complete a waiver with Spotify to reserve my attendance. The waiver asked commonplace things, like if I had any sensitivity to lights […]
![Highlights of SXSW 2019: Dungeon Family, Ivy Roots, Elevated Taste Showcase, Hembree and More [Artist Spotlight]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1e4d79c1-dh-dungeon-family_outdoor-stage_auditorium-shores_031519_01.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Highlight Talents of this Years SXSW In years past, the giant known as South By SouthWest would dominate my friends and I’s schedules – we’d spend weeks RSVPing to parties, checking our spam folders for any missed confirmations and making sure our most looked forward to artists had open tour dates – in those days, […]
![On the Come Up: Getting to Know New Artist Retta’Reye from Portland, Oregon [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/85c0a6d8-lauretta.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
As Spring season approaches and warm days draw near, the unleashing of new music is also on the horizon for us at Compose Yourself Magazine. With some of the largest music conferences occurring in March (SXSW in Austin, Texas and Winter Music Conference in Miami, FL) there always seems to be a surplus of fresh […]
![Ashley Koett, Loving and Crumb provide dreamy and intimate night at Moon Room in Denver, CO 3/9/2019 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/73eed70f-crumb.jpg?resize=499%2C333&ssl=1)
Indie
Crumb is a band that is bringing an undeniable uniqueness to indie rock. As dream pop blends with light-as-air vocals and unexpected psychedelia, Crumb creates a potent infusion that seems to fills a room with intoxicating power. As the sun dipped low in the sky, casting its last rays through ornate windows, The Moonroom in […]
Live Music Coverage
Bringing the bounce to the Bluebird, Denver’s favorite genre-mashing live band, Tnertle, is headlining the venue this Saturday, March 16th. Joined by MIDIcinal, Collidiscope and Avry, the Tnertle squad is gearing up for a rowdy night of intergalactic sonic travels matched with explosive sax solos, heddi Colorado hip-hop bars, and all around live instrumental goodness. […]
Hip-Hop
Last Saturday at Cervantes, Denver welcomed Queens’ legendary rapper/chef Action Bronson for a hype, but short-lived set of live music. Joined by his right-hand man Meyhem Lauren and the tenured Roc Marciano, New York was represented fully by some of the state’s most loved hip-hop artists. With plenty of jams next door at Cervantes’ Other […]
Funk
If you’re looking to add an innovative and eccentric band to your music palette, we’ve got just the guys for you. Thumpasaurus are setting bold new standards when it comes to their live performances, and 2019 is prime time for you to really see for yourself. The genre-bending band is revered for their high energy […]
Live Music Coverage
This Saturday at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom prepare to laugh, cry, scream, and wet your pants. Flushing Queen’s Action Bronson will be taking over Cervantes joined by his right hand homies Meyhem Lauren and Roc Marciano. The White Bronco Tour is named after Bronson’s latest album and started in Boston on February 11th. Bronson has been […]
![Beirut’s sixth album is an experimental and ethereal ocean of wonder [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/610ba056-beirut.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
In some way or another, we all want to create an expression of our lived experience. We all desire to translate those feelings into something bigger than the thoughts in our heads. Zach Condon is a person who has that ability to create a musical experience that is at once sweepingly emotional and transportative. His […]
Live Music Coverage
For those that roughed the icy roads last Friday, Cervantes showcased some of the electronic music world’s most unique talents. Maddy O’Neal, Freddy Todd, Megan Hamilton and Ginger Perry‘s funky beats kept the venue heated on the frigid February night. Each act stood out in their own way, and the collection of artists gave fans […]