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![BALTHVS in Portland, Oregon: Groovy, Spaced Out Colombian Funk [Show Review + Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSC02595.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
BALTHVS in Portland, Oregon at The Get Down The Get Down has become synonymous with hosting a wide spectrum of talent, from kiki balls and community fundraisers to themed dance party nights and stand-up comics. But that doesn’t mean their live music curation is second to mind – The Get Down actually boasts the best […]
Funk
East coast funk-hop aficionados Lettuce are blowing plumes of smoke through every stop on the current leg of their US tour. Fresh off the tracks of their 2022 release Unify, the six piece future funk band headlined Denver Comes Alive earlier this month at the Mission Ballroom. As one of the most vibrant music scenes […]
![Andy Frasco Celebrates Birthday with New Single & Album Out April 8th [New Music]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/andy-frasco.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
Our favorite dance-partyin’ costume-wearin’, podcast-hostin’, monologue-inspirin’, and song-writin’ aficionado is back at it…and on his birthday no less! Andy Frasco announces Andy Frasco and the U.N.’s new record titled “Wash, Rinse Repeat” on April 8th. The record was written throughout the tougher times of the quarantine and pandemic. Frasco explains “This album means a lot […]
Album Review
Shaws of Awe fervently delivers their Funk, Soul & Blues fusion with the fresh release of new album 'Shawtzee'.
![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 […]
Funk
Since their Grammy’s nomination back in November, the average Lettuce fan’s energy has been elevated to another level; mine included. When I was able to secure a flight to San Francisco for the New Year’s Eve Lettuce show, it was all I looked forward to for weeks leading up. Sometimes the best way to ring […]
![2019 is the Year of The Party People: New Music, New Agency Signing and More [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/46639677-p13.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
If 2019 has shown us anything, it’s this: The Party People can’t be stopped. Denvers’ hometown heroes have only dug deeper into the vault to serve up fresh cuts and dicey rhymes to give us endless reasons to hit the dance floor hard. Their latest single, ‘Don’t Stop’, is set to drop August 26th – […]
![FunkStatik Releases 5th Album, ‘Duality’ via Mile High Sound Movement | April 19th, 2019 [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/6a019280-duality.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Dropping his first single of the year ‘Texture of My Soul’ just a few weeks ago, FunkStatik has proudly released ‘Duality’ in its entirety today. Unveiling more production stylings than we’ve seen from him before, Matthew Rygol diligently explores a variety of genres in each track. His 5th album in 5 years, ‘Duality’ showcases the […]
Funk
If you’re looking to add an innovative and eccentric band to your music palette, we’ve got just the guys for you. Thumpasaurus are setting bold new standards when it comes to their live performances, and 2019 is prime time for you to really see for yourself. The genre-bending band is revered for their high energy […]
![Getting down with the latest track from Ryan Viser, ‘Bump & Bounce’ via Mile High Sound Movement [Track Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/26b44837-artwork.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
‘Bump & Bounce’ is the latest wild creation from trumpet player Ryan Viser, and we’re hyped to assist in bringing it to the masses. Coming out of the Mile High Sound Movement label, the aptly titled banger is the best to come from Viser yet, serving as a sneak peek from an upcoming album […]