05/05/26
Originally from Arkansas, Memphis has been home for a while now and DJ Nico has made it her business to make sure the city gets its flowers in the dance music conversation. A classically trained violist, DJ, and curator by title. A cultural connector by nature. Nico plays black nostalgic music woven into dance music,…
04/30/26
As RiverBeat Music Festival kicks off tomorrow, some of hip-hop’s most legendary acts are returning to a city that helped shape their sound. According to reporting from The Daily Memphian, artists like De La Soul and Wu-Tang Clan, both known for groundbreaking debut albums, built their music in part on Memphis soul. Through samples from…
03/09/26
In 2026 and 2027, that creative spirit hits a new volume. The coming year goes beyond a single opening or one headline moment, and is full of momentum. Decades of artists, builders, storytellers, educators, and organizers all reaching a shared crescendo. From stages and studios to gardens and riverfronts, Memphis arts and culture are stepping…
02/11/26
LOVERS’ NIGHT W/ DJ NICO & QEMIST Friday, February 13 at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts For the second year in a row, two of Memphis’ most celebrated DJs are kicking the holiday weekend off right with Lovers’ Night, a love-filled dance party featuring an eclectic mix of R&B, soul, house, techno, and more.…
01/20/26
Since its founding in 2010, London’s influential Boiler Room series has organized more than 8,000 performances in upwards of 200 cities across the world, garnering millions of views along the way. Although the series’ premise is fairly simple–one camera, one DJ, one room—it has quickly grown into one of the most influential platforms in contemporary…
12/11/25
Memphis has no shortage of holiday classics. From the warmth of classic Stax Christmas cuts to Elvis’ unmistakable seasonal staples, the city has been shaping the sound of December for generations. But for every well-worn favorite, there’s a whole other side of Memphis holiday music that doesn’t get nearly as much shine. For this special…
11/30/25
Reflecting on Memphis’s musical legacy during the holiday season, it’s worth remembering that some of our city’s greatest gifts did not come from solo stars. Many of them emerged from families whose shared bloodlines and bonds amplified their music, influence, and cultural resonance. Across decades and genres, these clans shaped what we think of as…
11/20/25
From jazz rooted in mid-century cool to synth-punk nightcrawlers and boundary-pushing R&B, Memphis artists continue to show just how wide the city’s musical spectrum runs. Whether you’re chasing something tender, something loud, or something wonderfully strange, these five new albums capture the creative pulse of Memphis right now and ensure that you’ve got plenty of…
10/22/25
Let’s be real…While songs like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and Bobby Pickett’s “Monster Mash” are seasonal classics, it’s time to add some new tunes to your dusty Halloween playlist. Thankfully, Memphians have been cranking out some amazing spooky tunes for at least 100 years, which means your options are nearly endless. From Memphis Minnie to the…
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