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![Australia’s Electronic Rock Group DIGITAL ORDER introduce single ‘On Our Way’ [Song Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/13116427_786388458127746_2327447644003266013_o.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The DIY inspired DIGITAL ORDER crew aims to offer an aural fusion of hard, classic rock and electronic music. With the electronic sound dominating the music scene these days,DIGITAL ORDER sure is a refreshing breeze of musicianship to our earholes. ‘On Our Way’ is a testament to the four bandmates’ drive, passion and musical style. Shane […]
![Colorado’s Evanoff Releases New Single ‘Aesthetic Arrest,’ Here’s Everything You Want To Know [Song Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/evanoff.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
We have been keeping our ears and eyes on Evanoff, the talented young trio from Boulder, Colorado, since catching them at The Untz Fest Pre-Party and Vertex Festival last Summer. The pace at which their unique sound is growing is phenomenal to witness and their latest single Aesthetic Arrest definitely sets the band in a pocket […]
![Mala Luna Music Festival 2016 | San Antonio, Texas [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/TravisScott1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This past October marked the first of many gatherings to come from Mala Luna, and we were stoked to be apart of it! Tons of local vendors, painters, and musicians graced the festival as well as big names to draw in the crowds, making for a truly perfect festival experience. While Texas has hosted many […]
![Fruition plays Jackson Hole for the first time and straight nails it [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_9408.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
Fruition hit Jackson Hole, Wyoming last Wednesday, August 24th, and it could not have been a better show to welcome the band to this uniquely beautiful Teton community for the first time. Once everyone nestled into the cozy Town Square Tavern, the fruitiness and freakiness level soared. Dimly lit green, blues and reds coated the dance […]
![Fruition Takes Vertex Festival’s Inaugural Year By Storm [Artist Interview + Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/4K9A2956.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
The festival gods sure blessed Vertex when they the scheduled Fruition FOUR sets over the inaugural festival’s three days in Buena Vista, Colorado, August 5th-7th. It is the sort of material festival wet dreams are made of and CYM was also blessed enough to be apart of the fruity and freaky ride. If you are […]
![[Show Review + Photo Gallery] OK Go At the Ogden Theater in Denver, CO | April 24th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/okgo5.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Mixing music, media, and technology, OK Go put on an energetic and interactive show at the Ogden Theater on Friday April 24, 2015. Playing behind a screen of projected images and live video streams of the band members for parts of the show, this tech savvy pop band delivered an impressive musical range and progressive […]
![[Photo Gallery] Umphrey’s McGee in Dallas, TX at the House of Blues | April 16, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/DSC_0842.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Umphrey’s McGee gave an amazing performance at the House of Blues in Dallas, TX last week! All photos by Mary Jo Sparks for Compose Yourself Magazine.
![Tangerine Ripens at Neumos: Bourgeoining Band Tackles Iconic Seattle Venue [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tangerine3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Sweeping the Northwest club circuit, Tangerine has exploded to stardom this past year, both local and afar. Playing festivals such as South By Southwest, Treefort, Bumbershoot, and Capitol Hill Block Party, their acceptance as indie darlings have given them a shot at becoming major players in today’s tumultuous music industry. Playing their first show of […]
Indie
Known for their unconventional sound and humorous titles, experimental hardcore band I Set My Friends On Fire electrified their fans with the release of a new track from their latest album, Caterpiller Sex, which still has a mystery date of when it’ll be available to the public. I Set My Friends On Fire posted a Facebook status back in February of […]
![[Festival Review] South By So What?! 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/southbbbyy.jpg?resize=425%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
I still remember my first South By So What?! Music Festival experience as if it were yesterday. As a longtime fan of mostly alternative, heavy and progressive rock bands, I happily accepted the opportunity to cover SBSW 2014. Third String Productions, a company based in Plano,TX, is now in their 10th year of bringing some […]