11/30/25
Reflecting on Memphis’s musical legacy during the holiday season, it’s worth remembering that some of our city’s greatest gifts did not come from solo stars. Many of them emerged from families whose shared bloodlines and bonds amplified their music, influence, and cultural resonance. Across decades and genres, these clans shaped what we think of as…
09/02/25
After years of helping to power some of Memphis’s most beloved rock outfits (The Sheiks, Ex-Cult, Model Zero), Frank McLallen is finally putting his own name on the marquee. His debut solo album, Extra Eyes, finds the seasoned guitarist and songwriter turning inward, channeling a period of loss, healing, and rediscovery into a lush, psych-tinged…
08/04/25
Ten years ago, in the humble home studio affectionately known as Dirty Socks, a spark caught fire that would upend the sound of Memphis hip-hop. Spearheaded by enigmatic producer IMAKEMADBEATS, the Unapologetic collective formed not just as a label, but as a defiant creative movement — a safehouse for artists who didn’t quite fit the…
06/10/25
Memphis has always been a city that pulses with musical soul, and our many LGBTQIA+ artists are turning up the volume with unapologetic pride. From R&B and hip-hop to genre-bending indie pop, these ten Memphis musicians continue to push the city’s music scene into new and exciting directions. This is your quick guide to just…
03/27/25
From early 20th century icons such as Memphis Minnie to contemporary global superstars like Glorilla, women have always been essential to creating and defining the music of the Bluff City. In the year 2025, this remains as true as ever, with an unbelievable amount of female talent emerging from every conceivable corner of the musical…
03/13/25
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we knew that we wanted to take extra care to shine a light on our city’s many excellent female musicians, something that Women in Memphis Music has been doing regularly since early 2022. This seemed like a good time to catch-up with artist Miz Stefani, the creator and curator…
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…
07/12/24
Story by Katie Kelly Photos c/o Spek Was Here It’s raining when I arrive at the studio to meet Memphis trio Supa Glock Bros. Two of the three members, Spek Was Here and Dame Mufasa, are already there when I walk in. We start talking about anything and everything – the Kendrick vs. Drake beef,…
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,…
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