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![Not for the faint of (Desert) Heart(s) | March 31st – April 3, 2017 [Photo Gallery + Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC03041-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
As the sun went down on Friday, my crew and I approached Los Coyotes Indian Reservation and the night started to show its cold, brisk smile. Traffic had been hellish getting out of San Diego and LA—which is where our two cars had respectively left from—but by the time we reached the gate, the […]
![Visionary art, eco-conscious yogawear and spiritual intention: there’s real magic behind the Amanda Sage Collection [Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/amandasage.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
The latest from visionary artist Amanda Sage comes The Shaman, just recently premiering to the world earlier this month. Combining unisex clothing with a eco-conscious mission, the Amanda Sage Collection offers lovingly crafted garments with each featuring one of Sage’s inspirationally imbued designs. As one of the visionary art scene’s most celebrated creators, Amanda Sage […]
![Thrash metal is alive and well – stream the new debut from Sounds Like Words [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/theuglys.jpg?resize=600%2C295&ssl=1)
Midwest
A return to the ‘smart heavy’ sound indeed – with ‘MEAT’, Sounds like Words have crafted a blistering, solid collection of songs, and the end result is an intelligently polished debut. Each song is infused with aggressive guitar leads, thick percussions and pure conviction. Sounds like Words display their sharp affinity for rapid metal riffs […]
![If you are going to one “festival” this year, it better be Oregon Eclipse. Why and how to make it happen [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/OE17-siteheader_CAP.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
If you haven’t heard some mention of the Oregon Eclipse Gathering yet this season, you either aren’t hanging around the proper festival friends or you are living under a rock. Either way, there is WEEK long gathering happening August 17th-23rd in the middle of the Ochoco National Forest at a private ranch called Big Summit […]
Festival Coverage
Art lovers of Denver, look alive! The best art event of the year is set to take place next week, April 8th and 9th. The second annual DiNK will be happening at the McNichols Civic Center Building, and its the best venue yet. Expect to spend two full days feasting your eyes on legendary comic panels, […]
![Tuning in to Ecophoria: Talking with Euphoria Fest, Initiatives to Shift the Festival & Sustainability Paradigm [Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GOPR7841.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
We at Compose Yourself have always been advocates for greener festivals, spreading educational tools and linking the eco-bridge between fests and sustainability to create a better environment for everyone involved in throwing these amazing gatherings (most especially the Earth we get to throw them on!). Euphoria Festival, happening April 6th-9th at Carson Creek Ranch […]
![MAYfest 2017 is Bringing Music, Art and Yoga for its 3rd Year in Cold Spring, NY | May 26-28th, 2017 [Event Preview]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80)
East Coast
Bringing the heat with an incredibly talented lineup is this years MAYfest in Cold Spring, New York. Taking place over Memorial Day Weekend, MAYfest promises to provide attendees with a life changing experience by serving up an empowering lineup of music, art and yoga. In collaboration with beloved Catskill Chill Music Festival and SkyBaby […]
![Telluride Yoga Festival Releases Full, Staggering Lineup – Join us this July 20th – 23rd, 2017 | [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yoga-poster-small.jpg?resize=300%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Frequently called, “the original yoga festival,” the Telluride Yoga Festival celebrates its 10 year anniversary this summer, nestled in the majestic backdrop of the San Juan Mountains. The festival has a wide array of classes and workshops that has something to offer for every level of practice, as well as stand-up paddle board yoga, aerial […]
![Biohackers Tour, new Gravitas releases and more: An Interview with Psymbionic [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/psymbi.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Psymbionic has been one of our favorites for a while, and it feels good to see the glitchy producer starting 2017 at a full sprint. Recently wrapping up his largest tour yet with labelmate CloZee, Psymbionic blazed through 45 U.S. dates followed by multiple shows in Costa Rica as well. As one of the head […]
![Missy Elliott, Frank Ocean, Nine Inch Nails, Flying Lotus, Anderson .Paak and more head to Los Angeles for FYF Fest | July 21st – 23rd, 2017 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17362434_10158336425965099_5404020136791544706_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
When we first peeped the lineup for FYF Fest in L.A., to say we were blown away is a bit of an understatement. Eclectic headliners Missy Elliott, Frank Ocean, Nine Inch Nails and Little Dragon launched our hearts into our throats and rarely touring artists like MGMT, King Krule and The Faint had us mentally checking our bucket […]