03/28/24
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for March that we’ve had on repeat: Uni’q – “Ain’t No Sleepin” One thing about the Unapologetic crew is that they are ALWAYS working. Their output is unreal not only because of the volume, but…
03/25/24
Many women around the 901 are making a positive difference in the city. From unique stores to helpful organizations, there’s no shortage of entrepreneurs in Memphis who have brought soul to the city in many ways. For Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight some of the women who are making their stamp on the…
03/21/24
Story by Ezra Wheeler Photos by Shane Smith Lukah, the South Memphis rapper with a rapidly growing profile, seems to take the idiom “strike while the iron’s hot” as a personal mantra, releasing an astounding 5 full-length albums over the past three years. “I want to see a change in the way that hip-hop has…
03/19/24
Memphis’ vibrant arts scene thrives thanks to the dedication and creative spirit of countless individuals who bring their soul to all the do. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on a remarkable group: the women leading the charge at some of our city’s most esteemed arts and culture organizations. From fostering artistic expression to preserving cultural…
03/05/24
By Katie Kelly Life’s Luckii and I are sitting at a table in Crosstown one afternoon. In the middle of our conversation a man approaches us. “Excuse me, I’m sorry to interrupt, but are you a rapper?” he asks Luckii. She nods. “Do you go by Life’s Luckii?” he continues. She laughs and nods again.…
02/26/24
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for February that we’ve had on repeat: Talibah Safiya – Black Magic EP We’ve been anxiously awaiting Memphis songstress Talibah Safiya’s new EP and lucky for us, the wait is over. Black Magic is a…
01/30/24
Memphis music is truly unstoppable, and each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 standout projects that we’ve had on repeat all month long… MonoNeon – “Church of Your Heart” Bassist extraordinaire (and all around badass musician) MonoNeon is set to release a new album this year, and to give…
01/25/24
Story by Katie Kelly Cover photo by Ahmad George In September 2022, Lawrence Matthews performed his last public show as his musical alter-ego, Don Lifted. It wasn’t a small show, either (a headlining event at the iconic Overton Park Shell) and it didn’t come during some lull in his career. In fact, at this time…
01/22/24
Ready to explore Memphis’ arts and culture community? MATA has got you covered with their MATA Arts & Culture Bus Route Map! Created in collaboration with the Shelby County Government, this map serves as a guide to exploring visual and performing arts plus cultural organizations in Memphis and Shelby County—all conveniently accessible via MATA buses…
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