Category: Music

Electronic

[Festie Friday Spotlight] Summer Camp Music Festival | MANIC FOCUS

John McCarten, the artist known as Manic Focus produces melodic yet bass heavy tracks, completely embodying the Midwest in his sounds. Hailing from Chicago, Manic Focus has taken the music scene by storm, recently collaborating with hip-hop inspired duo Krooked Drivers. He has also been making moves working with other artists, such as GRiZ, Break Science, and SunSquabi grinding out […]

Feb 14, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Show Review] Trillwave Dallas | SYSTEM (UKG SET) February 11th, 2015

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 […]

Feb 12, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Show Review] The String Cheese Incident at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago | January 29, 2015

  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 […]

Feb 12, 2015 Read →

Hip-Hop

[Photo Gallery] Homeboy Sandman + Aesop Rock + Rob Sonic with DJ Abilities in Chicago | The Metro February 06, 2015

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 […]

Feb 9, 2015 Read →

Live Music Coverage

[Photo Gallery + Show Review] Saosin with Anthony Green at South Side Ballroom in Dallas, TX | January 23rd, 2015

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 […]

Feb 3, 2015 Read →

Funk

[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Funk The Cold featuring Congo Sanchez + Fort Knox Five at Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom | Denver, CO January 30, 2015

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 […]

Feb 1, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Photo Gallery] DieselBoy at Akvarium Klub in Budapest, Hungary | January 23, 2015

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 […]

Jan 27, 2015 Read →

Live Music Coverage

Ruby Hill Park: The Next Generation

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 […]

Jan 25, 2015 Read →

Electronic

#ThrowbackThursday: Our Favorite Moments from BUKU Music + Art Project 2014

Yoga Turn Up With GRiZ When you’re on the road for a festival two states away, you truly start to embrace your inner yogi; there’s nothing quite like a lengthy stretch to revive your limbs and refresh your mind. Sexy saxman Grant Kwiecinski, aka GRiZ, agrees 100%. One of our favorite moments from last year’s BUKU was our […]

Jan 21, 2015 Read →

Indie

Tangerine Ripens at Neumos: Bourgeoining Band Tackles Iconic Seattle Venue [Artist Interview]

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 […]

Jan 15, 2015 Read →