Weâre four months into 2020, and yes, itâs been a rough year so far. But thereâs one thing we can count on, even in uncertain times: the power of music. Can you hear it? Itâs the sound of April showers turning into May flowers, coming straight out of Memphis. Hereâs a list of some of…
Why did the first song to top the pop, country, and rhythm & blues charts come from Memphis? Some say itâs because of our cultural fusions. Others point to seminal hitmakers. Those who live here know that itâs because in Memphis we eat, sleep, and breathe music. Not content to be known as the âhome…
If thereâs one thing we know about Memphis music, itâs that our community is collaborative and some of the most passionate fans are the sceneâs most talented artists. In our #SquadGoals series, we ask an artist to choose a fellow Memphis music maker â someone they admire or even a collaborator â and write…
Letâs be clear, Memphis influences Hip-Hop. Debate this with your mama. We saw what 8Ball & MJG did in Houston in the late 90s, we saw what legendary producers DrummaBoy and Jazze Pha did in Atlanta in the 00s, and weâre seeing it today. Just listen to an album by Megan Thee Stallion, Travis…
Your dogâs staring at you. Heâs worried. Itâs your constant need for affection, the 20-plus-minute walks twice a day that you demand he take you on, and all those bubble baths. Itâs getting to be a bit much. Trust us, steering your attention away from him and focused on somethingâanythingâelse is exactly what Sparky needs…
Weâre excited to bring you the exclusive premiere of the latest sonic-visual masterpiece from The Poet, Havi â âYouâre My Jesus.â We asked Havi to share a bit more about the inspiration behind the video and song. âThis song, this video, are both testaments to love. On the surface it is a clear ode…
You might know Mononeon from his always creative, often hilarious social media presence â this guy can make a bass riff out of anything â but did you know that this Stax Music Academy alum is also the last bass player to collaborate with Prince? From his signature style to his musical genius, thereâs a…
Soul. We all know that Memphis is the birthplace of soul music, but this idea is much bigger than that. Itâs about generosity and kindness, activism and spirit, creativity and curiosity. In this series, we ask Memphis artists to talk about what soul means to them. View Bartholomew Jones @ Distrokid Soul is the essence…
