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08/24/21

Five Questions with Lawerence Matthews

It was just an ordinary Tuesday… until Don Lifted announced that his new album, 325i, is dropping on October 22! Lucky for you (and for us, tbh) we got a chance to catch up with Don recently on the record, his plans to tour, his artistic evolution and more. Let’s talk about Don Lifted, the…

Activities

08/23/21

Bark to the Park: 5 Dog Parks in the 901!

By: Brianna Smith-Herman Much like us, our pets are ready to be back outside… and social!  With Memphis being a heavy pet-friendly city, there’s more than likely a dog park not too far from your home. My canine diva child, Chilombo, absolutely enjoys social interaction with both dogs and other people and enjoys playing and…

Activities

08/23/21

Black Business Month Spotlight: Pose 901 Selfie Studio

By: Brianna Smith-Herman For those looking to add some 901 swag and excitement to their “Back Outside” pics, Memphis’ first Black Owned photo museum is here to create the perfect experience. Pose 901 Selfie Studio is a new exhibit in Whitehaven located in The Southbrook Mall!  They offer an array of Memphis-themed colorful backdrops, props,…

Music

08/17/21

Live this month // August 2021 Playlist

We want to make it easy for you to discover something new, so each month we’ll be putting together a Spotify mix of some of the artists playing live around Memphis in the next few weeks. Press play whenever and press pause when you hear something you love – you’ll be able to see them…

Music

08/16/21

Five Questions with J.D. Reager of Back to the Light Records

As you look over this weekend’s live music events, one thing becomes clear: Back to the Light Records is seemingly everywhere. The indie label, which was founded last year by native Memphian J.D. Reager, is hosting two notable events within 48 hours. Although he now resides in Chicago, Reager has maintained a deep connection to…

Food & Drink

07/15/21

Four of Our Favorite Memphis Food Trucks

Just a few years ago, food trucks were derided by some as a passing fad, a trend that would soon go the way of the once-trendy cereal cafe. Thankfully, those takes now look colder than, well, cereal. Today, it’s clear that food trucks are not only here to stay, but are often just as beloved as many brick-and-mortar restaurants. As one of America’s culinary capitals, it should come as no surprise that Memphis is blessed with a seemingly endless array of delicious options. After much hand-wringing and debate, here are five of our favorite local food trucks that you should check out ASAP.

Music

07/07/21

Songs of the Summer: New music we love

Are you in search of your song of the summer? We can help. Here’s a round-up of some of our favorite new releases from Memphis artists, good for cranking up by the pool or blissing out to while you crank up the AC

Music

06/23/21

EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Behind the scenes of Parks David’s Chocolate Galaxy

Parks David gives us an exclusive behind the scenes look at the upcoming short film “Chocolate Galaxy” due out later this summer. The motion picture with accompanying soundtrack follows Fuzzy Slippers (played by Parks) as he journeys into Sector 9, formerly Memphis, Tennessee. Here’s what Parks had to say about the project: “Chocolate Galaxy is…

Culture

06/23/21

Celebrating Juneteenth: Miles Thomas – Black Boy Joy 

By: Kirstin Cheers  Miles Thomas always knew there was something special about him. A creative, he admires the genius of Kanye West and Chance The Rapper, but not just for their lyrics and production, but their involvement in multiple venues.   After transferring back home to Memphis from Belmont, Miles knew he had some work to…

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