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Live Music Coverage
Pop-Metal rockers Alesana kicked off their Chaos Is A Ladder Tour with Megosh in Austin last week after making Trees in Dallas one of their first stops on the tour. If you’ve ever been to Trees in Dallas, you know it’s an intimate venue, making it a great place to see any band you’re passionate about. […]
Indie
Words/Photos by Kaitlyn Holder. SACCO & Band Of Skulls at the Granada this past Thursday was another extremely exciting show for me right off the bat. Having been treated by a friend to a previous show at the very same venue in 2012 that was absolutely amazing, I was thrilled to be attending this one […]
Electronic
Birthed from the creative mind of producer Doug Appling, Emancipator is an ambient trip that guides the listener through a range of sounds and emotions, creating an ethereal and surreal sense of nostalgia. Emancipator’s euphoric & lulling effects are merely amplified when the live band is in tow, aptly named Ensemble. Featuring the talents of […]
![[Show Review] Mogwai at the Granada Theater in Dallas,TX | 4.23.2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mogwaaaai.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
As I walked up to the front of The Granada, a line of anxious patrons wrapped the entire sidewalk as they waited for the doors to open. The atmosphere was lively and filled with energy, as it had been some time since Glastonbury based Mogwai had last graced the states, much less Dallas alone. I knew […]
![[Photo Gallery] KAYTRANADA Makes His Dallas Debut | Dallas,TX at Trees August 17, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/DSC08810.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
KAYTRANADA, yes all capitals, is one of the most talked about names on the electronic bass scene right now. The Montreal beat maker, whose real name is Kevin Celestin, first blew up when he put his own spin to Janet Jackson’s ‘If’, creating an upbeat and irresistibly grooving track. Like the flames of a wild […]
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Live Music Coverage
The art of burlesque has been popular for decades, but its peak was from 1900’s – 1940’s. During this time, there were hundreds of touring burlesque shows, and the performers were revered almost as celebrities. There are few current names that come to mind when on the subject of burlesque, and Dita Von Teese is the […]
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Electronic
These two names may not be familiar to you as of yet, but we aren’t very far into 2014 either. Slated to take over the scene this year are Australia’s own, electronic producers Wave Racer, actual name Thomas Purcell, and Trippy Turtle, whose name is unknown (who doesn’t love an enigma?). Rocking similar poppy, upbeat […]
Electronic
Heralded as one of Dallas’ electronic sweet spots for over a decade, the Lizard Lounge was in full effect on Friday night when Minnesota, real name Christian Bauhofer, dropped in for a night during his Collective Identity tour. His diverse production style defies classification, and puts a new standard on the electronic scene as a […]
Social Culture
Providing a gallery space unique to many, the space that is WAAS Gallery is known for a multitude of good vibes, amazing energy and huge talent. The venue has been host to several independent art shows in the Dallas Metroplex and have maintained a solid and humble following. Featuring a two-story building accommodating for canvases […]
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Live Music Coverage
Dubbed the Hot Box Summer Tour, Passafire and Stick Figure are having one hell of a ride. By the looks of it, the tour is doing more than successful. Hitting over 30 cities in less than 2 months, they’ve been packing out venues across the country. Thanks for letting us shoot you guys! All photos […]