06/03/24
Story by Katie Kelly Photo by Jackson Hendrix “I am not you, bitch I am me,” is the resounding declaration made within the first 3 seconds of A Weirdo From Memphis’ single “Polo.” The statement and delivery is riveting, not just because of the boldness, but because you’re left with the unmistakable feeling that this…
05/14/24
On June 12, Music Export Memphis will be heading to the Great White North (Toronto, to be exact) for this year’s NXNE Music Festival, one of the best ways for up-and-coming artists to gain more widespread exposure. MEM will be bringing 5 Memphis artists–Mak Ro, Raneem Imam, Lukah, Jai Musiq and Deonna Sirod–for a showcase…
04/19/24
By Katie Kelly Last month, Memphis rapper Bleu Levees dropped his latest project The LSD Tapes Vol 1. The experimental EP spans 3 tracks – all of which impressively showcase his growing stylistic range while still maintaining a cohesive narrative. This duality is no happy accident. To say Bleu Levees is an intentional artist would…
03/21/24
Story by Ezra Wheeler Photos by Shane Smith Lukah, the South Memphis rapper with a rapidly growing profile, seems to take the idiom “strike while the iron’s hot” as a personal mantra, releasing an astounding 5 full-length albums over the past three years. “I want to see a change in the way that hip-hop has…
03/08/24
By Ezra Wheeler Acclaimed Memphis singer-songwriter Chris Milam is back with a new single, the title track from his forthcoming album Orchid South. In anticipation, we sat down with the artist to discuss “Orchid South,” his upcoming listening event at the Memphis Listening Lab, and the key to writing an enduring song. 1. For anyone…
03/05/24
By Katie Kelly Life’s Luckii and I are sitting at a table in Crosstown one afternoon. In the middle of our conversation a man approaches us. “Excuse me, I’m sorry to interrupt, but are you a rapper?” he asks Luckii. She nods. “Do you go by Life’s Luckii?” he continues. She laughs and nods again.…
01/25/24
Story by Katie Kelly Cover photo by Ahmad George In September 2022, Lawrence Matthews performed his last public show as his musical alter-ego, Don Lifted. It wasn’t a small show, either (a headlining event at the iconic Overton Park Shell) and it didn’t come during some lull in his career. In fact, at this time…
01/06/24
As we embark on a new year, we decided to look both backwards and forwards with a handful of some of our favorite Memphis musicians, who shared their reflections on the year that was and their goals for the coming months… Preauxx “2023 Was The Most Successful Year Of My Career. I’m Every Way, But…
11/29/23
By Katie Kelly Growlers in Midtown Memphis is packed. Overflowing really. There are people in groups in the parking lot talking, people in line waiting to get in, and some just hanging out around the venue. Inside, it’s even more crowded. It takes 10 minutes just to get to the bar and another 15 to…
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