10/18/24
By Ezra Wheeler Memphis music is truly unstoppable, constantly evolving and shaping the soundscape with its rich history and innovative artists. Every month brings fresh talent and exciting new releases, making it clear that the city’s musical legacy is as strong as ever. October has been no exception, with an impressive lineup of projects that…
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…
07/26/24
For the past half century, hip-hop DJs and producers have been in a constant state of competition to find the perfect sample to help bring a track to life. Unsurprisingly, the music of Memphis–particularly ‘60s and ‘70s soul–has proven to be an especially fruitful source for the perfect snippet. Although we’d love to list the…
06/18/24
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for June that we’ve had on repeat: Lawrence Matthews ft. Idi x Teco – “Once More & Again (Our Mourning)” We told you back in January that Memphis musician Lawrence Matthews’ forthcoming album was something…
05/20/24
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for May that we’ve had on repeat: MonoNeon ft. George Clinton – “Quilted!” One thing’s for sure, there’s no shortage of funk in musician MonoNeon’s music. But if y’all had any doubts, he kicked…
05/14/24
On June 12, Music Export Memphis will be heading to the Great White North (Toronto, to be exact) for this year’s NXNE Music Festival, one of the best ways for up-and-coming artists to gain more widespread exposure. MEM will be bringing 5 Memphis artists–Mak Ro, Raneem Imam, Lukah, Jai Musiq and Deonna Sirod–for a showcase…
12/20/23
We’ve been bringing you 5 new projects from Memphis artists each month but this month, we decided to switch it up a little. To celebrate the holiday season, we’re highlighting a handful of essential Memphis holiday songs to add to your party playlist. Some are classics, some are brand new but all of them are…
11/13/23
After nearly four years, longtime Memphis musician Paul Taylor is finally returning home to play his first local show of the 2020’s. His triumphant return to the Green Room at Crosstown Arts will take place this Friday evening, where Taylor will be joined by his brand new band, Three Springs. Prior to his highly-anticipated return,…
10/04/23
Story by Katie Kelly; Photo by Anthony Lorenzo I’m in a rush when I go to meet Talibah Safiya. I was at work later than I expected, putting me about 10 minutes behind schedule. As I park, I start stressing about making someone else wait so I channel my inner New Yorker and powerwalk to…
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