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Electronic
So Sus is our artist spotlight for the month of September! Having had a steady release on numerous forward-thinking and respected collectives and labels, his sounds are composed of a future bass style fused in laser sharp insertions which are intertwined with trap elements. Fusing melodic pulses with r&b vibes, his remixes and originals stand […]
Electronic
It’s Bandcamp Friday once again, and that means I have spent the month combing through Bandcamp’s search engines to find new artists and hidden gems to bring to you to purchase! Today if you pick up these albums, %100 of the profits goes to them! A reminder that searching for “BNDCMPR” on various sites like […]
Electronic
Well, it’s the first Friday of April and you know what that means: Bandcamp is waiving their income from music downloads and giving %100 of profits to musicians! As has become a staple for the last year, #BandcampFriday has become a way for the music hosting website to give back to the music community that […]
Hip-Hop
All too often which musician gets written about involves a big game of “Who Do You Know?” Does a band know an editor who runs a publication? Did an artist land a gig with someone who writes a weekly “Up and Coming” column? As someone who has written about music for the past ten years, […]
Interviews
Shuj Roswell is the soulful brainchild of Denver resident Mark Cooley. Sporting a spot on Michal Menert’s label, Super Best Records, Cooley brings a refreshingly melodic sound to the electronic world. Fitting in well with his label mates, Cooley’s flavorful sampling style breathes life into decades of overlooked music; clashing ‘70s funk with boom-bap hip-hop […]
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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 […]
Electronic
Besides the state of the art production, installations, endless camp activities, games, and workshops, what separates Elements Lakewood from a lot of the other festivals out there this summer is their incredibly diverse lineup. Full of new comers in the scene and packed with rising artists from around the world, the lineup ranges the full […]
Electronic
Blasting out of Boulder, Colorado, the Jaden Carlson Band are a 4 piece power funk group making giant waves in 2018. Keep It Movin’ explores hip-hop, synth-pop and electro-funk, showcasing JCB’s eagerness towards new soundscapes. Led by female guitarist, vocalist, keyboardist and producer Jaden Carlson, drummer Eric Imbrosciano, pianist Chris Beck and bassist Fred Reisen, […]
Spotlights
Well known and loved within the visionary art realm, Morgan Mandala emanates an otherworldly talent through her unique squiggles on various mediums. During the on-site collaboration of a yet-to-be-named piece at Electric Forest last summer with Randal Roberts, Sweet Melis and Krystleyez, we experienced her charismatic energy in the moment. This work illustrates a story […]
![Sweet Spirit: The Crown Jewel of Austin Live Music [Artist Spotlight]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/F-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Local legends Sweet Spirit kicked off the sold out release of their new album St. Mojo with a little speech by their hype man: Austin’s Mayor Steve Adler. The band surrounded the Mayor in all white attire like eight brides at a wedding as he proclaimed: “Sweet Spirit is a testament to why […]