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Electronic
From releasing new music and touring to writing and illustrating a children’s book, 2018 is gearing up to be a big one for ProbCause. Fresh off his Colorado tour with Break Science, Chicago rapper ProbCause has already kicked off the year with a bang. ProbCause (Colin Grimm) is a lyrically gifted MC repping Evanston, Illinois. […]
Electronic
Earlier this week I had the chance to catch EarthCry here in Denver during Re:Search Wednesday. Sharing his pensive electronic productions through his unique live set-up, he truly gave an cathartic performance that mesmerized from beginning to end. Facing his electronic controls to the crowd, EarthCry uses analog synthesizers to weave downtempo yet uplifting soundscapes, and […]
![Goopsteppa graciously ends 2017 with the release of album Wonders [Album Review + Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/wonders1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Goopsteppa graciously ends 2017 with the release of album Wonders Album Review by Marissa Luna The music of Goopsteppa has always made me feel like I’ve traveled through the twists and turns of a narrow tunnel, only to emerge into a vastly beautiful cave. As deep bass mingles with the delicate vibrancies of otherworldly sounds, […]
Electronic
HÄANA has crafted her unique musical style by mesmerizing crowds with her live performances. Armed with a beautiful violin and her commendable voice, Hanna’s inspiring talent truly makes her a must see. Opening as direct support for electronic producer Random Rab, we are so excited to see HÄANA continue to grace amazing bills. Her spine-tingling […]
![Breaking it down with Smokestax: Long Island’s Alien Bounce Producer [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Untitled.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
If you don’t already know who Smokestax is, he’ll be on your radar soon enough. He released his new album called “Slime EP” on Halloween. Ethan Uellendahl (Smokestax) is an alien bass producer out of Long Beach, Long Island. I got the chance to ask him a few questions and was able to learn about his past and future […]
Festival Coverage
We are very excited to present to you EXCLUSIVE Zach Deputy video content brought to you by Compose Yourself Magazine as well as some tour talk with Zach Deputy! The video below, shot by talented contributor Nick Bogannam from the time that he was on tour with Zach Deputy in Wooster, MA the day before Thanksgiving to his […]
![DJ Abilities: Life After Eyedea [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/abilities-arms.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
I chatted with DJ Abilities after his last tour about new projects, his evolving style, and his secrets to success. It has been seven years since Eyedea’s abrupt death and Abilities has been hard at work: DJing for Atmosphere and Aesop Rock and touring his own music. He is set to finish his first solo record later this […]
![Jade Cicada hints at future label, talks about Swarm tour, artistic branding and more [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jadecicada.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
We caught up with rising electronic producer Jade Cicada ahead of his Denver performance tomorrow night at The Black Box. With the majority of his first headlining tour dates sold out, it was a great opportunity to squeeze in an interview. Read on as we talk about his musical childhood, the Swarm tour, online branding as an […]
![Getting into ‘Trouble in the Streets’: The power behind the music, influences & what’s next for Austin’s Electro-Tribe [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/16487734_1194495200671351_2889563522583421102_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Austin’s own Electro Tribe a.k.a Trouble in the Streets. This trio composed of Nnedi Nebula Agbaroji (Keys/Vocals), Bobby Snakes (Drums) and Andy Leonard (Bass) is taking the Austin scene by storm with their funky spin on a blend of World, Hip-Hop, Electronic, R&B and Funk. These three are a […]
Electronic
If you’ve yet to be hooked by the jazzy bass beat producer named Maddy O’Neal, allow us to help you from under that rock. If her charismatic smile and bubbly personality don’t automatically win you over, your soul will tingle after seeing her live. This is an artist who has been working her entire life […]