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12/02/20

PREMIERE: KIRBY – “SUPERPOWER”

Putting her own spin on soul with her melodic prowess is newcomer KIRBY with new single “Superpower”. With a head-bop worthy bassline and vocals that’ll have you belting out your own version, KIRBY effortlessly blends gospel-tinged pianos with contemporary R&B rhythms for a nostalgic feel-good tune. Featuring Rhytmn + Flow winner D Smoke, tune radiates melanin and…

12/02/20

This Memphis Label Avoided Pandemic Layoffs — Here’s How

Original Stax Records songwriter David Porter and 20-year business and legal veteran Tony ­Alexander launched their entertainment company, Made in Memphis Entertainment (MIME), in April 2015. Alexander quickly realized that in order for the independent label MIME Records to succeed, the co-founders would need to create some additional revenue streams.

12/01/20

Grammy Awards 2021: Memphis and Mid-South musicians among those nominated

A handful of Memphis and Mid-South musicians — including R&B vocalist Don Bryant, venerable bluesman Bobby Rush and roots rock band North Mississippi Allstars — are among those nominated for 2021 Grammy awards. The nominations for the 63rd annual Grammys were announced Tuesday morning during a virtual event led by interim Grammy president Harvey Mason Jr.,…

11/01/20

Memphis dance icon Lil Buck featured in new Netflix doc ‘Move’

Lil Buck, the internationally recognized master of the uniquely Memphis street-born dance style known as “jookin,” is one of the subjects in a new Netflix documentary series. Netflix’s “Move” is a five-part program focusing on choreographers and dancers from around the world. You might also be interested in: Memphis Arts | Memphis Arts Scene

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