02/11/26
LOVERS’ NIGHT W/ DJ NICO & QEMIST Friday, February 13 at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts For the second year in a row, two of Memphis’ most celebrated DJs are kicking the holiday weekend off right with Lovers’ Night, a love-filled dance party featuring an eclectic mix of R&B, soul, house, techno, and more.…
12/29/25
From global superstars to underground favorites doing things their own way (as always), 2025 was another defining year for Memphis music. Yet again, the city’s artists, venues, and audiences reminded the world why Memphis remains one of the most vital—and stubbornly original—music cities anywhere. We think that these 25 albums, shows, and moments help to…
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…
11/20/25
From jazz rooted in mid-century cool to synth-punk nightcrawlers and boundary-pushing R&B, Memphis artists continue to show just how wide the city’s musical spectrum runs. Whether you’re chasing something tender, something loud, or something wonderfully strange, these five new albums capture the creative pulse of Memphis right now and ensure that you’ve got plenty of…
10/22/25
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 dusty 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 the…
09/29/25
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for August that we’ve had on repeat all month long: Qemist – “Make U Please U” Michael Ivy, aka Qemist, has long stood as one of Memphis’s premier voices in EDM and house music, consistently…
09/01/25
Memphis has never just been about the obvious legends. Sure, Elvis, Al Green, and B.B. King shaped the world, but the city is also full of unsung innovators — artists who pushed boundaries, broke rules, and influenced generations in ways that aren’t always commemorated with plaques. In honor of 901 Day, we’re celebrating 10 of…
08/21/25
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for August that we’ve had on repeat all month long: Juicy J – “The Sri Lanka Jungle” Juicy J proves he’s still willing to take chances with his moody, introspective new jazz album Caught Up…
07/20/25
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for July that we’ve had on repeat all month long: Lukah ft. Killer Mike- “South Still Speaking” Lukah has yet to drop an album that doesn’t leave a lasting impression, but with Statik Selektah behind…
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