When a group like Unapologetic goes against the norm and actually has strong, powerful women helping to build, nurture, and grow their creative endeavors, those women deserve to be celebrated.
“I’m here to lay a foundation for people to step on to do what they need to do to get to the next level.” Here’s how Memphis native J Whitlow’s thoughts on the Memphis music scene led him to create an outstanding annual Memphis Music Festival: Listen Out Loud Music Festival (LOL Fest). With a…
By Katie Kelly “I say we’re two sides of the same coin. We’re equally matched. Nobody can stop us, together or separate, and that’s not being cocky, that’s being real,” Big Boi once said when asked who the better rapper is, him or his Outkast partner André 3000. Music is not unfamiliar with iconic duos,…
By Zachary Corsa I’ll admit that my Spanish skills are rusty enough these days that I had to turn to a trusted friend (Google Translate) to decipher the meaning of ‘San Salida’, which apparently means ‘Saint Exit’. “That’s perfect” I said to myself, because it really does get to the heart of what the ragtag…
Meet Memphis soul sweetheart and superstar Emi Secrest. The “Push Ya” singer has made a name for herself beyond her city’s boundaries and is displaying her love for music and her immense talent from coast to coast. From TV show placements to touring with some of the biggest names in the history of the music…
This April is Earth Month, with the 22nd marking Earth Day. It’s been 53 years since this day became a holiday, and we wanted to highlight some of the Memphis brands working to improve this planet. Here are local shops and initiatives you should check out! Sol & Co Sol & Co. is a Memphis…
Memphis is a musicians’ city—the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll, soul, and a cornerstone of the blues. While music is now instantly accessible, the soulful act of owning physical media is thriving. Record stores in Memphis are crucial hubs, connecting musicians to their fans and providing a physical space where music fans can gather, exchange…
Despite being known more for blues, soul, and rock n roll, Memphis has always fostered a strong community of jazz musicians and aficionados and produced some all-time greats of the genre such as Charles Lloyd, George Coleman, and Phineas Newborn Jr. While it’s inarguable that Memphis is lacking in proper jazz clubs, there are still…
It’s been a notably brutal winter in the Midsouth, but the time to despair has passed! Spring is upon us, leafy green is quickly replacing chilly gray, and an abundant season of stellar musical performances is in the offing for every Memphian to rejoice in. Here’s ten of our picks for the best of the…
