06/10/25
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…
05/29/25
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 forceâraw, DIY, and often ignored by the broader industry. With little more than rudimentary software,…
05/17/25
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 weâre highlighting for May that weâve had on repeat: RĂA- “BORDERLINE“ For several years, Memphis singer-songwriter RĂA has quietly been releasing some of the cityâs best and most experimental alt-R&B and neo-soul songs. Weâre proud to announce…
04/23/25
Memphis, known for its rich heritage of soul music and Southern culture, is also home to a rising community of influencers, bloggers, and YouTubers from Memphis. These creators bring fresh energy to the city, promoting local businesses, food, music, and culture. From TikTok influencers Memphis setting trends to lifestyle bloggers Memphis sharing insider tips, the…
04/23/25
Memphis, Tennessee, renowned worldwide for its profound musical heritage, continues to shine brightly with the talent and voices of remarkable female artists. These influential Memphis female singers have profoundly shaped the city’s music scene, contributing to genres ranging from soul and blues to rock and hip-hop. Memphis is not just the birthplace of legendary musiciansâitâs…
04/21/25
The summer line-up for this yearâs Orion Financial Free Concert Series at the Overton Park Shell is now live! If youâre like us, few things are better in the Memphis summer than sitting in a lawn chair with a cold beverage and enjoying uniformly great (and free!) live music. As always, this seasonâs line-up is…
04/17/25
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 weâre highlighting for April that weâve 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…
03/27/25
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…
03/13/25
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…
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