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02/05/24

10 Memphis Love Songs for Your Valentine’s Playlist

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought we’d provide you with a playlist of some of the city’s greatest love songs from both the past and present of Memphis music. Enjoy❤️❤️❤️ Big Star-“Thirteen” 1970’s power pop icons Big Star have their fair share of songs about both love and heartbreak, but none of…

Hip Hop

01/06/24

Memphis Musicians Reflect on ’23, Look Ahead to ’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…

Hip Hop

12/20/23

WAMM in Rotation: 5 Homegrown Holiday Songs for Your Playlist

We’ve been bringing you 5 new projects from Memphis artists each month but this month, we decided to switch it up a little. To celebrate the holiday season, we’re highlighting a handful of essential Memphis holiday songs to add to your party playlist. Some are classics, some are brand new but all of them are…

Alternative

11/13/23

Memphis’ Prodigal Son Paul Taylor Makes Triumphant Return This Week

After nearly four years, longtime Memphis musician Paul Taylor is finally  returning home to play his first local show of the 2020’s.  His triumphant return to the Green Room at Crosstown Arts will take place this Friday evening, where Taylor will be joined by his brand new band, Three Springs. Prior to his highly-anticipated return,…

Culture

10/25/23

10 Memphis Songs for Your Halloween Playlist

Let’s be real…While songs like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and Bobby Pickett’s “Monster Mash” are seasonal classics, it’s time to add some new tunes to your Halloween playlist. Thankfully, Memphians have been cranking out some amazing spooky tunes for at least 100 years, which means your options are nearly endless. From Memphis Minnie to Three 6…

Hip Hop

10/23/23

5 Hot Songs in Rotation for October ’23

Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for October that we’ve had on repeat: Slimeroni – “Freak Like Me” You’re probably familiar with Slimeroni for her standout verses on hit songs like “Shabooya” or “Wrong One”, where she raps alongside her crew…

Activities

09/15/23

The Tambourine Bash is Back with Even More Stellar Music Collaborations

For the past several years, Music Export Memphis has held an annual fundraiser event known as “The Tambourine Bash,” a showcase of some of the city’s finest musical talent. What sets the event apart from similar events is the unexpected collaborations between artists, many of whom had never worked together previously. This year’s event is…

Hip Hop

07/26/23

Glockianna Is Taking Over – And She’s Doing It Glockianna’s Way

By Katie Kelly You wouldn’t know it at all from looking at her, but Glockianna is nervous. It’s September 2022 and the rapper is backstage at Rolling Loud waiting to perform alongside her new labelmate Duke Deuce during his set. From her viewpoint, she can see the crowd: a pulsating mass of excitement and energy…

Memphis

07/19/23

With Her Signature Guitar and an Undeniable Passion, MadameFraankie is One of Memphis’ Most Exciting Musical Talents

By Katie Kelly When you scroll through MadameFraankie’s Instagram, you won’t see those seemingly obligatory food, scenery, or #OOTD posts that so frequently populate other users’ content. Instead, what you will see are hundreds upon hundreds of videos of Fraankie doing one thing and one thing only: playing her electric guitar.  You see, for her…

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