"Do what you love, and share it with the world" — Independent Music & Festival Journal Since 2013
East Coast
While thousands of people descended upon the city of New York to attend the two major music festivals happening during the Memorial Day weekend, Mysteryland and EDC, I was much more excited to see Minnesota and KOAN Sound winding down their spring tour at New York City’s Webster Hall. As I made my way to the […]
Electronic
We caught up with Jeff Montalvo of Seven Lions in Nashville, TN, one of the first few stops on the Worlds Apart Tour, prompted by the April 29th release of his Worlds Apart EP. The 26-year-old California native is most notable for the element of darkness that he creates in his productions through a fusion […]
![[Artist Interview] DRRTYWULVZ from Austin, TX](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/560083_653033838074742_308471380_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
DRRTYWULVZ is the electronic brainchild of Austin-based producer Levi Witt. Imaginary is the budding producer’s sophomore EP, and its full of unique basslines, uplifting melodies, and downtempo ambience. The 6-track EP exemplifies the producer’s versatility, as it’s appropriate for both the dance floor and reflection at the end of the night. I got the chance […]
Electronic
The definition of “euphoria” is a feeling of happiness, confidence, or well-being; Euphoria Festival in Austin, Texas is creating an all-encompassing euphoric experience at Carson Creek ranch on April 25th & 26th by integrating music and art, yoga and workshops, as well as imagination and innovation. This year marks the 3rd installation of Euphoria festival, […]
![[Photo Gallery] Art Outside Music Festival | Austin,TX October 18-21, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1379238_715132821848851_1020076723_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
In beautiful Apache Pass near Austin, Texas. Featuring Russ Liquid, Bluetech, Polish Ambassador and Thriftworks. You can read our review on Art Outside here. One of our favorite festivals of 2013!
![[Photo Gallery] Breakaway Music Festival in Dallas, TX | September 23+24, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BREAKAWAYfest-2311-e1381364262695.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
In its first year of conception and only touring through Columbus and Dallas, Breakaway Festival aims to create a special festival environment unlike any other. Using soccer stadiums in these individual cities as their backdrop, they bring world-renowned talent to that field’s audience. Your field, your fest. Seeing artists like… Ra Ra Riot, Matt & Kim, […]
East Coast
In 2013 alone, the US saw more than a dozen new dance music festivals spring up all over the country. The sudden popularity of EDM exploded with such vigor that it almost happened overnight. Playlists put forth by radio stations across the nation are dominated by electro-house tracks, making avid listeners out of otherwise oblivious […]
![[Photo Gallery] Rusko at Trees | Dallas April 10, 2010](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/27703_1257661656376_5718715_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Christopher Mercer, better known as Rusko, is a British dubstep DJ who is largely credited with popularizing the genre here in the US, and his chaotic live presence. After releasing ‘Cockney Thug’ in 2007, the electronic dance music scene was flooded with several artists sampling this among Rusko’s other tracks, springing it into the radio […]
![[Artist Interview] Keeping it cool with Paper Diamond: Musical aspirations, artistic influences and more | Dallas, TX at Lizard Lounge July 26, 2013](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/PAPERDIAAAMOND.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
After performing at handfuls of large scale festivals, sold out shows and having his face grace more than a few sites, it was nice to see Alex Botwin – Paper Diamond – playing at the Lizard Lounge here in Dallas. Formally known as the ‘World Famous Lizard Lounge’, the venue is one of Dallas’ sweet […]