"Do what you love, and share it with the world" — Independent Music & Festival Journal Since 2013
![Euphoria Festival’s Long-Awaited Return to Austin, Texas [Review + Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_0737.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
Euphoria Presents brought back the beloved Euphoria Music Festival for a one-day showdown in the pumping heart of downtown Austin, Texas. The cherished music and art event took place on the lawn at the Long Center with the gorgeous cityscape serving as the backdrop for the day and evening’s festivities. The months and months of […]
![Viben Brings Scuba Funk to the New Parish w/ The Iceman Special 5.13.22 [Show Review + Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/VIBEN-05.13.22-TheParish-19-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Last Friday, May 13th, the Live Music Capital of the World was given a heavy serving of nutrient-dense healing in the form of live music at the Parish’s new location in downtown Austin. Previously The North Door, the storied venue reopened last month and has been back to its regularly scheduled programming of musically dosing […]
![Cherry Glazerr in New York City at Madison Square Garden | April 11, 2022 [Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC07029-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
On April 11th, 2022, Los Angeles’ band Cherry Glazerr reached a milestone opening for a co-headlining tour with Portugal the Man and Alt-J at Madison Square Garden. Though the band has seen a rotation of members since its’ inception in 2013, that hasn’t slowed the growth of their die hard fanbase. Founded by Clementine Creevy, […]
Indie
SXSW. Just saying it out loud after three years off is enough to send ourselves down memory lane. During past years at the conference it was common for smaller acts to be overshadowed by brand activations and big name performances, but with some effort and a little luck, you could still expect to get wrapped […]
![Jelly Ellington Finesses Blues-Rock Sound with New EP “Not All Who Wander Are Lost” [Album Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/JE_notallwhowander_digital.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Music
Blues-Rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Jelly Ellington infiltrates the sonic spheres with the highly-anticipated release of his sophomore album, Not All Who Wander Are Lost. An electrifying fusion of impassioned vocals and vivacious guitar playing, Jelly delivers his Blues-centric Rock and Roll by way of his dynamic stage presence and evident classical training. Jelly exclaims Not […]
![Khruangbin Sells Out 4 Nights at Stubb’s in Austin, Texas [SHOW REVIEW]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-22-at-1.21.45-PM.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
Skyrocketing from a monumental night of taping for the official Austin City Limits TVs’ 47th season, Houston-based trio Khruangbin kicked off a four-night run on Wednesday, September 15th, in Austin, Texas. Serving up equal parts cosmic funk-rock and unabashedly chill groove, the talented triad, composed of Laura Lee (bass, vocals), Mark Speer (guitar, vocals), and […]
![A Gem & Jam To Remember: My highlights of Gem & Jam Music Festival 2020 [Review]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80)
Electronic
For over a decade, Gem and Jam Music Festival has become home to countless artists, performers, live painters and attendees from across the country, all bringing with them smiles and memories that weave themselves into G&J’s legacy forever. This world-renowned festival is a must attend for so many reasons. Take a road trip with your […]
Electronic
After taking a year off in 2019, Gem and Jam Festival are back to doing what they do best; throwing insane desert parties with a fine selection of art, gems and of course, jams from across the genre board. Music lovers from across the country will be traveling to Tucson for artists like Tipper, Billy […]
Electronic
If you’ve yet to experience Capyac live, there is no better time than now. The imagination that goes into their performances is unparalleled, so you know they pulled out all the stops for their New Year’s Eve show in Austin, thrown by Vibe Vessel. Joined throughout the night by rotating collaborators, Capyac set lasers to […]
![Chicano Batman + Portugal. The Man at Fox Theater in Oakland, CA [December 30, 2019]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/df0d7caf-img_0325.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Prior to about two weeks ago, I hadn’t planned on doing much in regards to New Year plans. However, I also have a knack for getting into shenanigans last minute, and this was no different. Seeing that two bands I adore were heading to Oakland for a two night run at the beautiful Fox Theater, […]