Memphis musicians continue protest music tradition

Memphis musicians continue protest music tradition

dailymemphian.com | Sep 2, 2020
In the tradition of Stax Records’ approach to tackling Black liberation through song, several local artists responded to recent protests […]
Juicy J Proclaims ‘Enough Is Enough’ on New Song ‘Hella F–kin’ Trauma’

Juicy J Proclaims ‘Enough Is Enough’ on New Song ‘Hella F–kin’ Trauma’

rollingstone.com | Aug 13, 2020
Juicy J peels off a torrent of righteous bars against police, record labels, day-to-day haters and more on his new song, […]
Eddie Floyd Brings the Memphis Soul Sound to Life in New Memoir

Eddie Floyd Brings the Memphis Soul Sound to Life in New Memoir

americanbluesscene.com | Jul 30, 2020
Singer Eddie Floyd wrote “Knock on Wood” with guitarist Steve Cropper at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis in 1966, two years […]
Musicians earn tips on virtual concerts with Crosstown Arts platform

Musicians earn tips on virtual concerts with Crosstown Arts platform

dailymemphian.com | Jul 22, 2020
Crosstown Arts launched “Against the Grain,” a web-based platform that allows local musicians to release music in exchange for donations, […]
The Pandemic And Protests Are Shaping The Way Independent Artists Release Music

The Pandemic And Protests Are Shaping The Way Independent Artists Release Music

forbes.com | Jul 9, 2020
The pandemic kept indie artists at home recording music, and now protests are inspiring creatives to make music for the streets. After […]
Jody Stephens, Mike Mills Talk Big Star’s Legacy in ‘Memphis Masters’ Series

Jody Stephens, Mike Mills Talk Big Star’s Legacy in ‘Memphis Masters’ Series

rollingstone.com | Jul 1, 2020
The Memphis Masters is a limited video series by Craft Recordings, celebrating albums from the legendary Stax Records and its influence […]
Five Questions for Liz Brasher

Five Questions for Liz Brasher

bittersoutherner.com | Jun 19, 2020
To hear the culture of the real South, as it emerges, in this very moment, requires listening to the young […]
“The Lost Generation”: We Are Memphis Celebrates Black Music Month

“The Lost Generation”: We Are Memphis Celebrates Black Music Month

memphisflyer.com | Jun 17, 2020
Just in time for Black Music Month, We Are Memphis celebrates these artists’ and others’ contributions to this time in […]
KIRBY: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

KIRBY: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

npr.org | Jun 14, 2020
KIRBY: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert You’ve heard this Memphis born songwriter multiple times on HBO’s Insecure this season. Now watch her perform live.
Breathing While Black: MonoNeon on His Newest Music

Breathing While Black: MonoNeon on His Newest Music

memphisflyer.com | Jun 11, 2020
But while the five-string bass wunderkind, who played with Prince in his final years, is more widely known as a […]