10/21/24
If you’re still in the process of mapping out your plans for Halloween week (yes, that’s right, we plan on celebrating for at least a week), then we have your musical roadmap ready. Here are 7 of our favorite Halloween-themed live music events to make sure this spooky season is a memorable one. Grave Rave at Meddlesome…
10/18/24
By Ezra Wheeler Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for August that we’ve had on repeat: Suroor-“!TOXIC!” Memphis-based Pakistani hyperpop artist Suroor has gained quite the local following since dropping their debut album LAVENDER SHOWERS in 2023. Since then, their unique…
10/14/24
Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time to drop our annual Memphis Halloween Playlist. From newly released tracks to timeless classics, here are some of our favorite local tunes to get you into the spooky season spirit!
09/19/24
Story by Ezra Wheeler Cover Photo: Justin Friesen Mak Ro–the soulful duo of Filipino-American cousins Eric Makapugay and Kristoffer Ruaro–have been self-releasing music since 2019, winning over a dedicated local fanbase in the process. Now, the group is finally prepared to release their debut album, a beautiful and emotionally honest 8-song LP entitled Love in…
08/27/24
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for August that we’ve had on repeat: Bleu Levees ft. Dame Mufasa – “Hashtag” There’s truly nothing better than when two formidable artists link up and join forces. Together they can elevate an already great…
07/26/24
For the past half century, hip-hop DJs and producers have been in a constant state of competition to find the perfect sample to help bring a track to life. Unsurprisingly, the music of Memphis–particularly ‘60s and ‘70s soul–has proven to be an especially fruitful source for the perfect snippet. Although we’d love to list the…
06/18/24
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for June that we’ve had on repeat: Lawrence Matthews ft. Idi x Teco – “Once More & Again (Our Mourning)” We told you back in January that Memphis musician Lawrence Matthews’ forthcoming album was something…
06/12/24
Story by Ezra Wheeler; Photos c/o Winston “SnapGod” Taylor Last month, Memphis musician Rose Gold Jones released his newest album Beautiful Things Don’t Ask For Attention, which eludes traditional narratives of rap glamour to explore the complexities of self, strife, romance, and resilience. We caught up with the artist to discuss the album, his background,…
05/20/24
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for May that we’ve had on repeat: MonoNeon ft. George Clinton – “Quilted!” One thing’s for sure, there’s no shortage of funk in musician MonoNeon’s music. But if y’all had any doubts, he kicked…
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