09/23/22
By Kierstyn Pryor From Sun’s J.M. Van Eaton to Stax’s Al Jackson, Jr. and Hi’s Howard Grimes, Memphis has a long history of producing world-class drummers that help to define the beat of their particular era. Enter Alex Pruitt, a 26 year old drummer whose work is being showcased in cities and countries across the…
09/10/22
By Ezra Wheeler To put it mildly, it’s been a tumultuous few months for Lawrence Matthews, the multifaceted artist better known as Don Lifted. Since the release of his critically-acclaimed album 325i in October of last year, Matthews watched much of his planned tour schedule dissolve, amicably split with his record label Fat Possum, resigned…
09/02/22
By: Brianna Smith-Herman If you’re a huge Grizzlies fan like me you’re probably missing Ja, DB, Jaren Jackson, Brooks, Adams and the entire squad, right about now. This Past season was an exciting one and we are counting down the days until the 22-23 season begins! Over the weekend the NBA released the preliminary schedule…
09/02/22
By: We Are Memphis/Brianna Smith-Herman Throughout the years, Memphis has been home to the industry’s most successful artists and creatives, yet there is still a lot of migration to other cities in search of a breakthrough in their careers. This was the conversation that the late Benarl E Smith II, Publisher of the New Tri-State…
08/25/22
By: Ariel Taranski When you think of Memphis, what comes to mind first? Is it the blues? The barbecue? The history that stretches out from Beale and beyond? One of the amazing things about Memphis is that there’s not just one defining feature or trait. It’s filled to the brim with life, art, historic landmarks,…
08/22/22
By: Elise Herron School is starting. And by now, you’ve bought all your back-to-school basics. But no back-to-school collection would be complete without some Memphis merch. Here are a few supplies to start your school year off right. A Tri-Star vinyl laptop sleeve ($22-$24) from BluffCity Tee to protect your tech. A Memphis Rainbow notecard…
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…
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