09/10/22
By Ezra Wheeler To put it mildly, itâs 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…
08/30/22
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08/17/22
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…
08/16/22
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…
08/09/22
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 momentâs notice. Imagine the best Xiu Xiu album youâve never heard as…
08/05/22
By Ezra Wheeler Within days of the release of BeyoncĂŠâs newest album Renaissance, critics were already hailing it as âa landmark expression,â ârevolutionary,â and âa masterpiece.â 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 albumâs focus, it should…
08/03/22
by Zachary Corsa In the very heart of Cooper-Young, a battered red wooden door under a blue awning is a Narnia-like portal to an eccentric and enduring fixture of bohemian Memphis. Upon entering, all manner of strange curios and beguiling art greets you; books, a fireplace mantle, and an expectant chess board mingle cozily beneath…
07/31/22
At the beginning of each month, we like to create a playlist highlighting some of the best and most notable live shows coming through Memphis over the next several weeks. So far, August is looking like a particularly notable one with appearances from Kodak Black, Cobra Man, Foreigner, and Harlan T. Bobo leading the way!…
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…
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