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06/09/22

Meet Jozzy, Memphis’ Superstar Songwriter

By Kierstyn Pryor Musical artists, regardless of their individual talents, always have a team of equally talented creatives behind them. Whether it be for their live shows, videos, or even their songs, sometimes it takes a proverbial village to execute every idea to the fullest degree. With that being said, songwriters play a huge role…

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05/31/22

Meet Memphis Screamo Band Ten Crowns

By Alex Peterson Local Memphian screamo act Ten Crowns are making a name for themselves nearly a year after forming in early 2021. The group is very prolific in the scene, playing at countless venues all over Memphis alongside other phenomenal local punk acts. The group recounts opening for touring metalcore act SeeYouSpaceCowboy at Growlers…

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05/24/22

5 Questions With Jombi

By Zachary Corsa To call the history of music in Memphis ‘storied’ would be a parody of an understatement, but there’s still the occasional sound or approach we don’t often hear from a homegrown artist in the Bluff City. Jombi are a newer Memphian outfit making considerable waves for dwelling at the intersection of not…

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05/13/22

5 Questions with DJ Mic Tee

With the Memphis Grizzlies stealing the spotlight for the past 5 weeks, we feel that it’s only right to mention the role that Memphis music has played in the playoffs. DJ Mic Tee, aka “the Heavy Hitter,” is the man with the music plan who devotes his creativity to the sounds that you hear during…

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05/12/22

The Women of WYXR

By Jayne Ellen White Memphis’ history of innovative radio is both deep and wide. There aren’t many Memphis music legends that you can’t trace to some kind of historic radio moment. Legendary Rufus Thomas owned the airwaves of WDIA before he went on to be the World’s Oldest Teenager and teach the world to do…

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05/02/22

5 Live Shows Not to Miss in May

With the Summer finally approaching, venues and outdoor stages are finally opening up with a variety of shows that include a little bit of something for everyone. Despite the star-studded touring acts making up Beale Street Music Fest, the local scene can still hold their own with a wide mix of shows and genres. Here…

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04/24/22

Preview of the River Series at the Harbor Town Amphitheater

By Zachary Corsa Nestled amongst the stately townhomes and leafy walking trails of Harbor Town–a well-loved New Urbanism community just north of downtown Memphis on Mud Island–is one of the most charming secrets of the Bluff City. A short distance from the Maria Montessori School complex is the school’s stone amphitheater, a grassy and intimate…

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04/18/22

Four Ways to Upcycle Your Clothes

By: Elise Herron Do you ever feel like you have too many clothes but nothing to wear? If you’ve become bored with your wardrobe, then consider upcycling it. You’ll bring new life to old threads and keep your clothes out of the landfill. Here are a few local businesses to help you get started. Dye…

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04/14/22

“Soul Kids” Puts Memphis’ Youth in the Global Spotlight

By Kierstyn Pryor Stax Music Academy has done it again! As students of the academy continue to excel in their goal of keeping Stax Records’ legacy alive, they have taken their talents a step further. From earlier opportunities such as playing international performances and working with singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake, the students are back in the…

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