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Hip-Hop
As a fan long before her official studio debut (‘See.SZA.Run’ anyone?), I’ve witnessed the dizzying rise of fame for the songstress known as SZA, real name Solána Imani Rowe. Her honest and emotionally charged lyrics strike a chord with listeners from around the world, but especially those in the throes of adulthood, young love and […]
![Denver’s Freshest New Band Midnight.Blue Soothes Souls with Debut Album “Breathe” [Review + Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/midnight.bluepromo.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Album Review
Music has always been about that feeling for me. You know, that undeniable, unshakeable, and unbreakable vibration of sound – specifically the ones curated to connect and express. The type of sound that shatters all egos and ignites that palpable harmony of kindness and unison. Those compilations and works of audible art that truly touch […]
![On the Come Up: Getting to Know New Artist Retta’Reye from Portland, Oregon [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/85c0a6d8-lauretta.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
As Spring season approaches and warm days draw near, the unleashing of new music is also on the horizon for us at Compose Yourself Magazine. With some of the largest music conferences occurring in March (SXSW in Austin, Texas and Winter Music Conference in Miami, FL) there always seems to be a surplus of fresh […]
![Lou Phelps, Cashmere Cat and Kaytranada at Ogden Theater in Denver, CO | October 7th, 2016 [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/FullSizeRender-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
I’d been waiting all month for last Friday night, and once it had finally arrived, I knew I wasn’t alone in my anticipation. Arriving to the Ogden Theater just before 10pm, there was already a long line of anxious patrons lining the block, and despite the cold, smiles were plastered on every face. The lineup […]
![6 Sets Not to Miss at Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival Oct. 13th-16th in Eureka Springs, Arkansas [Festival Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/lineup-1.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival is THE festival to be at the weekend of October 13th-16th. Presented by Deadhead Productions and Railroad Earth, Hillberry happens at the unique private land dubbed The Farm in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Graced with the best in Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Soul and more, Hillberry’s lineup is every Bluegrass lover’s dream. The […]
![[Photo Gallery] Bagheera Interview | Red Bull Sound Select | SXSW 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC07651.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Bagheera (who are now known as Wrestlers as of August 2014) are an electronic duo hailing from Houston, TX. Consisting of Aidan Kennedy and David Elkin, the two producers blend genres seamlessly such as disco, R&B and House. Their live performances are energetic and soulful, bringing to mind an American version of Disclosure. Bagheera has […]