"Do what you love, and share it with the world" — Independent Music & Festival Journal Since 2013
![BALTHVS in Portland, Oregon: Groovy, Spaced Out Colombian Funk [Show Review + Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSC02595.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
BALTHVS in Portland, Oregon at The Get Down The Get Down has become synonymous with hosting a wide spectrum of talent, from kiki balls and community fundraisers to themed dance party nights and stand-up comics. But that doesn’t mean their live music curation is second to mind – The Get Down actually boasts the best […]
Electronic
The long awaited return of Project Pabst has officially been confirmed with an announcement drop and location reveal hitting the festivals’ socials. On July 27 and 28th, Project Pabst will invite music lovers to downtown Portland’s waterfront park to take in the sounds of diverse talents like Billy Idol, T-Pain, Big Thief, STRFKR, Shannon and the […]
Festival Coverage
After an accidental leak hit the website late Thursday night, LiB (Lightning in a Bottle) festival has been the word on everyones’ lips. Making the announcement official on Monday night, it’s what many consider to be their best lineup yet. A few of the names that have our hearts racing? Aluna, Floating Points, Honey Dijon, […]
Art
The lure behind Luna Luna is loaded with details that almost deem it too good to be true – a massive art carnival constructed by some of the worlds’ greatest artists was lost for decades, only to be recovered in a forgotten shipping container by a group of art curators. Did we mention some of […]
![Pigeons Playing Ping Pong & Dogs In A Pile Deliver Face Melting Psychedelic Funk Barrage to Humboldt [Review, Interview+Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled-324.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Dogs Talk Pigeons in a Pile Tour A plethora of stolen faces and melted brains exited the Jon Van Duzer Theater Sunday, November 12th, as Dogs In A Pile and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong delivered a mind bending performance. Dogs In a Pile paired up with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong for a tour de force […]
![Rising Appalachia Brings a Magical Blend of Mountain Music to Ashland’s Historic Armory [Review + Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-262.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Guest Posts
November 7th at the Historic Ashland Armory was flush with the healing sounds of two meaningful acts. Local Alice Di Micele set the evening’s mood while headliner, Rising Appalachia, went on to perform a memorable and diverse set which included a number of notable originals and a few traditional bluegrass tunes. This show was part […]
Guest Posts
Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway set the Jon Van Duzer Theater ablaze on Saturday, October 7th to a packed house. The quintet performed at the former Humboldt State University, now called Cal Poly, as they kicked off their West Coast Road to Eldorado Tour. The previous night they had played at the Rebels and Renegades […]
![Dazed in the City of Roses: Melody’s Echo Chamber in Portland, OR [Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC01785.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Psychedelic pop songstress Melody’s Echo Chamber brought her celestial production to Portlands’ Revolution Hall on Monday evening, flanked with a band of talented musicians to bring her songs to the stage. The Parisian artist recently made two announcements, one being the recovery of a previously lost album called Unfold, and the other being an official album […]
Festival Coverage
Oregon’s inaugural Cascade Equinox festival has announced its daily lineups, giving us a glimpse of what promises to be a stellar weekend from start to finish. Make the journey with us to Deschutes Campground in Redmond, Oregon to be a part of this momentous first year of Cascade Equinox. Friday will see headliners Big Wild, Phantogram, […]
Electronic
When I first started plotting my 5th annual return to Lightning in a Bottle, I kicked it off by compiling an all-in one guide with Compose Yourself Magazine in January. I then spent every day leading up to the festival sorting out the details of my cross country trip from Chicago to Bakersfield. Every second […]