08/05/22
By Ezra Wheeler Within days of the release of Beyoncé’s newest album Renaissance, critics were already hailing it as “a landmark expression,” “revolutionary,” and “a masterpiece.” In other words, Queen Bey had done it again, this time taking inspiration from the rich history of Black and queer dance music. Given the album’s focus, it should…
07/21/22
When it comes to hip-hop, few cities (if any) are as hot as Memphis right now. From chart-topping acts such as Moneybagg Yo and NLA Choppa to crunk revivalist Duke Deuce and indie darling Don Lifted, there is no shortage of unique and eclectic talent in the Bluff City. Despite this crowded field, rapper Lukah…
07/20/22
By Ezra Wheeler (Cover photo by Buck Billings) A few years ago, I heard someone claim that Memphis is “so far behind, it’s ahead.” While I chuckled at the clever wordplay, there was also an undeniable truth to the sentiment. We Memphians cling tight to our cultural traditions and are often late to the party…
07/14/22
By: Elise Herron Great floral design should not only reflect the personality of a party, but also inspire energy, connection, and nostalgia among its guests. That’s the philosophy of Verushka Wilson, owner and lead designer of small Memphis floral studio, The Mane Wildling. Its niche is uncommon creations that elevate the vibe of an event.…
06/28/22
Memphis is known as the origin place of so much American music. It’s easy to wax poetic about the topic in an overly general way– locals and visitors alike know Beale Street as the home of the blues, and many know Memphis as a place where labels like Stax Records, & Hi Records (Royal Recording…
06/24/22
By Jayne Ellen White As a top session and touring saxophonist, Kenneth Whalum rose quickly in the music industry working with artists that are household names— but he has also carved a deep and unique niche as a modern solo artist. Whalum’s genre may be most related to alt-soul, but his secret to songwriting is…
06/17/22
By: Brianna Smith-Herman After years of talking about Juneteenth, last year, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on June 17, 2021, recognizing Juneteenth as an official federal holiday after the House passed legislation that establishes June 19th as Juneteenth National Independence Day. Juneteenth celebrates the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the…
06/15/22
By Zachary Corsa It might be a bit circumspect to call the legendary Memphis hip-hop scene an ‘anomaly’, but in the context of a dangerous, complicated city with such a towering musical legacy, the term makes sense. The rap game’s flourished here entirely on its own terms, far from Sun and Stax, far from Graceland…
06/09/22
If you’re wanting to find ways to celebrate or give back this Pride Month here in Memphis, thankfully this city has plenty of opportunities to do so. Between all of the events this month alone and the many organizations that can use donations and volunteers, you’ll certainly find something to do this June! Here are…
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