"Do what you love, and share it with the world" — Independent Music & Festival Journal Since 2013
Electronic
Coasting off a high from his most recent performance at Arise Music Festival, Noah Marion isn’t pumping the brakes any time soon. Surprising the crowd with a live Proper Motion set up with Sunsquabi members Kevin Donohue and Chris Anderson along for the ride, we’ve been savoring the epicness ever since. Luckily for PM fans, the […]
![Lafa Taylor Releases Quirky Video for ‘Not One Thing’ [New Music Monday]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Lafa-Taylor.jpg?resize=600%2C343&ssl=1)
Electronic
Lafa Taylor takes us inside his own little world of fun and imaginative quirks with the fresh release of his new video. ‘Not One Thing’ takes us on a journey through the many faces and personalities of Lafa Taylor, ranging from his hip hop persona to his goofy and colorful ‘nerdy’ self. Stepping into the […]
![[Artist Interview] Warehouse Eyes Talk New EP ‘Prisms’, Current Tour + More](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/11062773_365243760327146_7479777456905988923_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
The Minneapolis duo known as Warehouse Eyes are off to a hot start since their first release last year. Crafting their own style of dreamy Indie pop, Jennie Lawless and Christopher Williams have us hooked with their newest EP, ‘Prisms’. The perfect soundtrack for a summer day, Warehouse Eyes have mastered the ability to melt hearts […]
![[New Music Monday] Lucid Vision Releases Remix of Chet Faker’s ‘Gold’](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lucidvisionGOLD.png?resize=490%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Denver’s Lucid Vision gives the classic Chet Faker track, ‘Gold’ a crunchy twist with his freshest remix released today! Original guitar pairs like perfection with the R&B tone of the song and Faker’s raspy vocals throughout. ‘Gold’ was undoubtedly a huge hit from the Australian singer’s debut album, and Lucid Vision more than does the […]
![[Album Review] Terra Bella Release Self-Titled EP Via Jumpsuit Records | July 31st, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/terrabella.jpg?resize=547%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Spreading consciousness through soul satisfying sounds has always been what Jumpsuit Records does best; the California based label was founded by The Polish Ambassador back in 2013 and has been a resourceful platform for new artists since its’ inception. The funky diplomat/eco-sustainability crusader is always making moves, but his newest release with group Terra Bella […]
![[Artist Interview] Puma Ptah of Thievery Corporation Talks Solo Project, Photography, Grateful Dead Shows And More](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/puma3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
Every so often you will meet people in life who are akin to mountains; they may be far and few between, but having them in your life changes it forever. Christopher ‘Puma’ Ptah is one of those people. At times private and reserved, the empathetic fervor that he possesses is powerful. His presence alone draws attention without bragging […]
![[Artist Interview] Sitting down with rapper Chali 2na at Sonic Bloom: his first book ‘Against the Current, meeting the Funk Hunters and more | July 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chali2nafunk.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with one of hip-hop’s most prolific MCs, Chali 2na during our time at Sonic Bloom this year. In addition to being one of the most humble and unique souls we’ve had the pleasure of talking to, his passion and work ethic to consistently create are powerfully […]
![[New Music Monday] Technicolor Hearts Release New EP, ‘Now We’re Here’](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/10891994_765810463474706_2445812776433631116_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The indie darling duo known as Technicolor Hearts have been conquering stages and winning over crowded rooms since they first began performing back in 2009, and caught our attention when they opened for Roger Sellers during SXSW in 2014. Made up of Naomi Cherie and Joseph Salazar, Technicolor Hearts create some of our favorite party-pop […]
![[New Music Monday] Manchester Producer Frameworks Releases Newest LP, Tides](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/unnamed-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Earlier this week I decided to give a new album, Tides, that seemed to be taking over my social networking feeds, a listen. Matt Brewer is producing under the name Frameworks, and bringing his own complex instrumental and melodic compositions all the way from Manchester. The rising producer recently dropped his newest album, Tides, in […]
![[New Music Monday] Duffrey ‘Kiss Cupboard’ 4/20 Release via Street Ritual](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Kiss_Cupboard_Cover-360x360-72dpi.jpg?resize=360%2C360&ssl=1)
Electronic
Kicking off this 420 holiday with #NewMusicMonday just feels right, doesn’t it? And of course we’ve got you covered! Leave it up to the folks over at Street Ritual to treat us to this 4 track release by Duffrey, an Oakland producer whose juicy glitch has us floating somewhere between outer space and a rumbling […]