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![Wayland rock out Herman’s Hideaway in Denver | June 5th, 2018 [Concert Photography]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/03f34808-1i3a4922-edit-2.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Wayland performed at Herman’s Hideaway and photographer Jacob Feldman was able to snag us some incredible shots from the evening. The four piece are true story tellers and each song captures a unique and contagious energy. Catch one of Wayland’s enigmatic live shows in a city near you by following their tour dates here. Check […]
![Getting Monumental at Red Rocks: Emancipator Ensemble, RJD2, Opiuo, Machinedrum [Show Review + Photo Gallery] | August 27, 2017](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/4K9A5451.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Last Sunday, Portland based musician Emancipator came to Red Rocks to close out his very first Red Rocks show at the best venue on the planet! It’s been something they’ve had in the works for years, and they’ve finally had the opportunity to bring it to light with some spectacular acts to share the stage […]
![Pretty Lights at Red Rocks Ft. Maddy O’Neal, Marvel Years, SuperVision & Chris Karns Aug. 12+13 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/4K9A5842-2.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Last weekend at Red Rocks was one for the history books. A two night run with Colorado’s own Derek Vincent Smith a.k.a. Pretty Lights Music and band donned the rocks for two mind-blowing nights filled with some of the biggest and baddest electronic producers in the game. Joined on August 12th by Colorado stunner Maddy O’Neal and […]
![[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 […]
![[Photo Gallery] Be More, Baltimore: An Insider’s Perspective Through His Lens](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10404196_946916782006622_1461151916126909748_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
A picture is worth one thousand words. These photos are worth the time to reflect on the state of our country, and come together to brainstorm on how to protect our future. All photos by Christopher Smith – Ras Puma with permissions to post to Compose Yourself Mag.
![[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, […]
![[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 […]
![[Photo Gallery] The Expendables at House of Blues |Dallas,TX November 2010](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/156205_1434007584914_378809_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Reggae
The Expendables is a band made up of four longtime friends, who decided to make a career out of playing music with one another. It’s as simple as that. In fact, the initial 7 years of the band’s career was completely independently funded by the members themselves. Their relentless dedication has kept them in the […]
![[Photo Gallery] Slightly Stoopid Spend 4/20 in Austin | April 20, 2010](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/29069_1253828640553_4500106_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Live Music Coverage
Composed by Tai C Slightly Stoopid is one of my all time favorite bands, and easily in my top three of best live acts. Hailing from San Diego, California, the band has been fully active since 1995, so it’s no wonder they have such a strong, happy and loyal fan base. Anyone who’s been to […]