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Social Culture
At Compose Yourself Mag, we thrive on showcasing talented and unique individuals, those motivational people you can’t help but become inspired by. That’s where Heather Hanson comes in, a wildly passionate and creative soul living in Portland, Oregon, who is the brainchild behind The Super Groovy Cosmic Bus. Determined to see the world and make […]
Festival Coverage
As world renowned transformational festival, Lightning In a Bottle, moves into their second year at their new home in Bradley, California, they’ve listened to the suggestions of festival goers and compiled a list of improvements for 2015. Join us in raising our excitement as we drool over the latest and greatest fixes from the Do Lab team! […]
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Live Music Coverage
Santa Barbara’s original reggae rock band, Rebelution, brought nothing but good vibes for a two-night showcase at Portland’s historic McMenamins’ Crystal Ballroom last Thursday and Friday night. The crowd was vibing from the very beginning when Jeremy Loops, a phenomenal artist skilled in guitar, harmonica, beatbox, ukelele and banjo, united with collaborator James Faull and brought a […]
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Interviews
Lakefight is among one of the most energetic acts in Seattle. Singer and piano player David Gladfelter has an ability to lose himself completely to the music. While playing he thrashes his fingers over the keys while screaming, squirming, and rolling his eyes into the back of his head like like a amped up Jerry […]
Electronic
This week’s #WomanCrushWednesday goes out to Chloé Herry also known as CloZee. CloZee is an international artist hailing from Toulouse, France. This female producer is the ripe age of 21, and is taking the glitch-hop scene by storm. CloZee has announced performances at two festivals thus far in the United States: Serenity Gathering, and Sonic […]
Electronic
Serenity Gathering is approaching rapidly and its one of the festivals that has us in #DROOLMODE. Over here at Compose Yourself Magazine cannot wait to celebrate the new Pieces moon, which celebrates new beginnings at Serenity Gathering. Serenity is a music and arts festival that is ready to usher in new beginnings in an atmosphere […]
Festival Coverage
Festivalheads, this is a huge announcement! The final day for securing your payment layaway plan for Lightning In a Bottle is this Tuesday, February 24th! Broken down into four small installments, LiB is making it easier than ever to become apart of this epic transformational festival. Offering an oasis in the midst of a Northern […]
Festival Coverage
Nestled in the legendary Redwood forest in Mendocino, California lies a festival unlike any other. While only in it’s third year, Northern Nights Music Festival combines a magical location, a plethora of musical talent, exceptional art and exhilarating yoga classes into a three day experience that refuses to soon be forgotten. Taking a note from […]
Electronic
If you are headed to Serenity Gathering you really need to check out our contributor Sarah Hoffman’s curated SoundCloud playlist, featuring all of our favorite artists from this year’s lineup. On a reservation in California Serenity Gathering offers an escape from the winter blues that is taking over right now! Prepare yourselves for Serenity with […]
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Indie
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 […]