01/20/26
Since its founding in 2010, London’s influential Boiler Room series has organized more than 8,000 performances in upwards of 200 cities across the world, garnering millions of views along the way. Although the series’ premise is fairly simple–one camera, one DJ, one room—it has quickly grown into one of the most influential platforms in contemporary…
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…
12/23/25
As the year comes to a close, the University of Memphis is marking 2025 as a year of measurable growth, national recognition, and continued investment in student success and community impact. Through partnerships with local and regional organizations, programs like DRIVE continue to connect education, workforce development, and long-term economic growth. Research Funding Surpasses $100…
12/11/25
Memphis has no shortage of holiday classics. From the warmth of classic Stax Christmas cuts to Elvis’ unmistakable seasonal staples, the city has been shaping the sound of December for generations. But for every well-worn favorite, there’s a whole other side of Memphis holiday music that doesn’t get nearly as much shine. For this special…
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…
10/16/25
By the time their breakneck tour of Europe was finally over, a sense of both exhaustion and accomplishment were felt by Tommy Wright III, La Chat, and DJ Spanish Fly. The Memphis rap legends had just wound through a series of clubs in Paris, London, Berlin, Manchester, Barcelona, and beyond, all of which were filled…
09/20/25
From large-scale festivals and star-studded arena shows to intimate album release shows, these are ten of the upcoming live music events that you don’t want to miss this fall… Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Dates & Venue: Thursday, September 25th at the Cannon Center Hailed as “Memphis Music’s Biggest Night of the Year,”…
09/02/25
After years of helping to power some of Memphis’s most beloved rock outfits (The Sheiks, Ex-Cult, Model Zero), Frank McLallen is finally putting his own name on the marquee. His debut solo album, Extra Eyes, finds the seasoned guitarist and songwriter turning inward, channeling a period of loss, healing, and rediscovery into a lush, psych-tinged…
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