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10/01/22

5 Must-See Shows in October

After a long and sometimes brutal summer, the sweet release of fall is finally here, so prepare for some sweet tunes to match the Autumnal vibes this October. From the warm comfort of breezy neo-soul to pillowy indie folk and invigorating hardcore punk, there is music for everyone here in Memphis! Here are 5 of…

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09/26/22

5 Questions with J. Howell

By Kierstyn Pryor If powerhouse was a person, singer-songwriter J. Howell would definitely be the man. In just a short period, the singer has gone from being just another young talented kid from the Bluff City to having people from all over waiting in extended lines to hear his soulful, sultry voice! His songs “Something…

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09/23/22

Meet Alex Pruitt, Memphis’ Hottest Young Drummer

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…

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09/21/22

Fall Music Fest Preview

By Jayne Ellen White What do Shannon and The Clams, The Black Keys, Black Cream, Grace Askew, and Qemist all have in common? They are all playing a music festival in Memphis this fall. What better way is there for community bonding than feeling the Memphis love at any of these exciting festivals? So get…

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09/10/22

Don Lifted’s Overton Park Shell Performance to Mark the End of an Era

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…

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08/17/22

Preview: Grind City Fest

Grind City Fest is a new, two-day music festival celebrating Blues, Brews, and Bluegrass. The inaugural event will be held on Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27 at Grind City Brewing Company. The venue features a backdrop of unique views of Memphis and sits on 1.75 acres of green space located just five minutes…

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08/16/22

Meet Brezay

by Kierstyn Pryor Meet Brezay, a 22-year-old rising in the Memphis music scene who you need to know. From marketing to choreography and dance, to songwriting, and of course, singing, Brezay is a multi-talented artist with a blend of R&B and hip-hop that make this Memphis gem one to watch.  Early Career Brezay began her…

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08/09/22

Five Questions with whit3corset

by Zachary Corsa Emily White wants you to have fun. The driving force behind Memphis noise-punk juggernaut whit3corset makes art that is an open nerve of vulnerability and rage, marrying raw pathos with beats that can whiplash from terrifying to tender at a moment’s notice. Imagine the best Xiu Xiu album you’ve never heard as…

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