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![City of Atlanta prepares for 5th Annual Imagine Music Festival | September 21st-23rd, 2018 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/63902e07-imf2018-lineup-phase2-final-web.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The city of Atlanta is preparing to batten down the hatches and seek shelter as a perfect storm of electronic dance music approaches just one week away. As the storm continues to grow in strength, it is projected to bring with it a ground shattering earthquake of bass, as well as a flood of ravers […]
Festival Coverage
It’s mid-August. It’s perhaps not quite as hot outside as it was a few weeks ago. Pool parties are winding down, back to school sales are cropping up… NO BUT WAIT – IT’S STILL SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON!! And the folks up in Austin are throwing a big one to close out the scorching Texas summer. […]
![On the Road to Float Fest 2018: Keeping the River Clean + New Lineup Playlist [#DroolMode]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/482b23bb-sanmarcos.png?resize=600%2C355&ssl=1)
Electronic
With Float Fest only days away, we’ve been getting super hyped on this weekend of stacked talent. From Tame Impala and Bun B to The Suffers and Com Truise, this is going to be one of the most epic gatherings all year. To top it off, it’s all going down on the San Marcos river […]
![Pepper and Slightly Stoopid light it up for New Braunfels | June 30th, 2018 [Concert Photography]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/64d37955-img_0963.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Within the ever expanding reggae/ska scene, Pepper and Slightly Stoopid have long held their own as masters of their craft. Both bands have long discographies, and have drawn sold out crowds from around the world with their party vibes and mellow soundscapes. Landing in New Braunfels to light up the night at Whitewater Music Amphitheater, […]
![Demo Taped – An Artist You Need To Know [New Music Monday]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/94291514-img_4352.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
I sat down with Atlanta native Demo Taped after his show to talk about his new EP, Momentary. His signature smooth electronic sound is back with a bold message about mental health and being yourself. With tracks like, “Insecure” and “Own it”, Momentary is an invigorating, approachable take on personal struggles. Pairing upbeat dance-friendly […]
![Mobley launches ‘Fresh Lies, Vol. I’ as first in series of conceptual releases [New Music Monday]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fd31aa11-mobley.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Called ‘the swiss army knife of musical talent’, Austin’s one-man band, Mobley, is just a few days into releasing his new song cycle, Fresh Lies, Vol I. Newly released on April 27th, Fresh Lies is an ambitious, conceptual piece and the first volume of an anticipated series. This smooth-sailing, pop infused work falls gracefully on […]
![The Return to Mulberry Mountain: Backwoods 2018 [Festival Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dcad9953-backwoods-at-mulberry-mountain-reveals-its-2018-schedule.jpg?resize=290%2C152&ssl=1)
Electronic
The Waka vibe was alive this weekend at beloved Mulberry Mountain Lodging & Events Center in Ozark, Arkansas. Backwoods established its’ own character and name while preserving some of the qualities we loved most about Wakarusa, a music and camping festival that sadly came to a halt after its’ eleventh year in 2015. With a […]
Electronic
Acoustic darlings Say Girl Say are back— and there’s a whole lot they have to say. I sat down with the music duo to discuss songwriting, female empowerment, and the music scene in Houston. Glowing after their performance at In Bloom Fest, Say Girl Say’s energy feels just like the music they make: soothing and […]
![Houston has a new spring favorite with In Bloom Music Festival [Concert Photography] | March 24th + 25th, 2018](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/e83bdca9-img_6040-copy.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Pulling off their first year in beautiful Eleanor Tinsley Park last weekend, In Bloom Music Festival was the perfect way to begin festival season. Warm blue skies blessed attendees for the two days and epic performances led the way. Enjoy the full photo gallery from our contributing photographer, Paula Horstman, here. Keep your eyes peeled […]
![…And the FUNK Shall Set You Free: Lettuce and the Motet at Stubb’s | Austin, TX February 10th, 2018 [Event Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/14814e6a-2018lettuce%40stubbs-19.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Forget parking in my usual spot a block away from Stubb’s. Red River felt particularly crowded this past weekend – even by Austin standards. It seemed nearly every major spot had a line streaming down the sidewalk for entry, and Stubb’s was no exception. The reason can be summed up in one word: […]