02/05/24
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought we’d provide you with a playlist of some of the city’s greatest love songs from both the past and present of Memphis music. Enjoy❤️❤️❤️ Big Star-“Thirteen” 1970’s power pop icons Big Star have their fair share of songs about both love and heartbreak, but none of…
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…
01/11/24
In our city, “soul” isn’t just a word. It’s a feeling, it’s a movement, it’s a vibe. As Memphians, we wear soul with pride. Our city isn’t just the birthplace of musical icons or the city where food, music, and culture come to life. Our city’s soul is described by generosity that knows no bounds and the…
01/06/24
As we embark on a new year, we decided to look both backwards and forwards with a handful of some of our favorite Memphis musicians, who shared their reflections on the year that was and their goals for the coming months… Preauxx “2023 Was The Most Successful Year Of My Career. I’m Every Way, But…
01/03/24
Even if practicing self-care isn’t on your New Year’s resolutions, it should be. And thankfully, the Bluff City has a ton of places around town to help you practice self-care in a multitude of ways, from exercising to taking new courses. Here are some ways you can improve your mental health in the new year…
11/24/23
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for November that we’ve had on repeat: Talibah Safiya ft. MadameFraankie – “Papa Please” When we talked to singer Talibah Safiya back in October, she told us that she was readying a new 5 song…
11/13/23
After nearly four years, longtime Memphis musician Paul Taylor is finally returning home to play his first local show of the 2020’s. His triumphant return to the Green Room at Crosstown Arts will take place this Friday evening, where Taylor will be joined by his brand new band, Three Springs. Prior to his highly-anticipated return,…
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