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![The Marías, Blink 182, Dom Dolla, Chappell Roan, Tyler the Creator and More at Austin City Limits 2024 [Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_1636-1-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
As a former Austin resident, Austin City Limits was always more about the week after than the festival itself, but there were oftentimes I could be swayed into attending by visiting friends just to get mixed into the scene. As one of the largest festivals that continues to grow, ACL can be a massive event […]
Album Review
Shaws of Awe fervently delivers their Funk, Soul & Blues fusion with the fresh release of new album 'Shawtzee'.
Electronic
He$h Hotel is a synth-wave producer out of Austin, TX. Performing around the live musical capital of the world, his DJ sets are meeting points for the cities’ local tastemakers, with Hesh calling beloved venues like Cheer Up Charlie’s (support their GoFundMe for staff here) a home away from home. It’s probably why he dedicates […]
![Maddy O’Neal & Vincent Antone Bring Electronic Funk-Hop to Stubb’s Austin | March 6th, 2020 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/74a33e07-img_0977.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
On Friday, Austin, Texas, was treated to a lovely night of diverse electronic music by SOBBRS, Vincent Antone, and Maddy O’Neal. SOBBRS began the night with his Electro-Pop sounds before Austin-based Vincent Antone took the stage. Fresh off the release of his No Turning Back EP, which features Austin drummer Jose Gutierrez, Vincent Siedl displays […]
![Back to their roots: Desert Dwellers discuss new album, tribal house and more [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/49a5e6bd-img_3885.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Desert Dwellers have been a staple of electronic music for almost twenty years. Their latest album ‘Breath’ topped Beatport and came in at number 9 on the Billboard dance chart. Their sound explores the multiple millenias’ of World Music, while maintaining progressive, ever fresh track productions. The soundscapes they create can provide a soundtrack to […]
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. […]
![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 […]
![…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@stubbs-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: […]
![Old Salt Union and Yonder Mountain String Band at Stubb’s | Austin, TX February 3rd, 2018 [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/d32defd3-2018yondermtnstubbs-24.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Guest Posts
It was chilly on Red River when I arrived in Austin Saturday night. Walking up to Stubb’s, I noticed a distinct lack of people milling about outside. I thought to myself there’s no way Austin wouldn’t turn out for a bluegrass show. The last time I had seen Yonder Mountain was several years ago […]
![Fancy Things: The Floozies & Friends at Emo’s Austin, TX | October 17th, 2017 [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017floozies@emos-18.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
I had barreled down I-35 to Austin thinking I was running late only to arrive to an empty venue. Emo’s had opened its doors at 7pm, but the opener, Austin’s own Cloudchord, wasn’t slated to start until 9. It wasn’t surprising to find Cloudchord there. In fact, I expected it. Having seen him earlier this […]