As we celebrate Black Music Month, there’s no better time to highlight the young, Black creatives shaping the future of the music industry—starting right here in Memphis. One standout is Khaylah Jones, a rising junior at the University of Memphis and 2023 graduate of Soulsville Charter School, who’s turning her passion for music into a…
Memphis has always been a city that pulses with musical soul, and our many LGBTQIA+ artists are turning up the volume with unapologetic pride. From R&B and hip-hop to genre-bending indie pop, these ten Memphis musicians continue to push the city’s music scene into new and exciting directions. This is your quick guide to just…
Long before the hypnotic beats and menacing flows of Memphis rap found their way into mainstream playlists and global music festivals, they echoed through cassette tapes, car stereos, and corner stores across the South. Memphis rap was a fiercely regional force—raw, DIY, and often ignored by the broader industry. With little more than rudimentary software,…
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: RØA- “BORDERLINE“ For several years, Memphis singer-songwriter RØA has quietly been releasing some of the city’s best and most experimental alt-R&B and neo-soul songs. We’re proud to announce…
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2025 was nothing short of spectacular, and Memphis was right at the heart of it! This year, the festival saw an incredible lineup of artists from Memphis, both legendary and rising stars, who brought their unique energy and unforgettable performances to the stage. GloRilla’s Electrifying Debut Making her…
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for April that we’ve had on repeat: PreauXX-“Lost Airpods” I seek therapy but never commit/I got trauma I could never forget/I got people who gon’ love me no matter/But watch the ones who gon’ hate…
Memphis knows how to throw a party, and if that party involves hot wings, live music, and raising money for a good cause—you know it’s going to be a day well spent. The 2025 World Championship Hot Wing Contest & Festival is back for its 23rd year, and it’s taking over River Garden Park (that’s…
From early 20th century icons such as Memphis Minnie to contemporary global superstars like Glorilla, women have always been essential to creating and defining the music of the Bluff City. In the year 2025, this remains as true as ever, with an unbelievable amount of female talent emerging from every conceivable corner of the musical…
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we knew that we wanted to take extra care to shine a light on our city’s many excellent female musicians, something that Women in Memphis Music has been doing regularly since early 2022. This seemed like a good time to catch-up with artist Miz Stefani, the creator and curator…
