06/15/22
By Zachary Corsa It might be a bit circumspect to call the legendary Memphis hip-hop scene an âanomalyâ, but in the context of a dangerous, complicated city with such a towering musical legacy, the term makes sense. The rap gameâs flourished here entirely on its own terms, far from Sun and Stax, far from Graceland…
06/01/22
You might also be interested in Memphis Music.Â
05/31/22
By Jayne Ellen White Summer is upon us, and we Memphians are ready to rockâ outside, with some great tunes, for as many warm months as the weather Gods will allow. Whether you prefer to hear gypsy jazz in a historic cemetery or celebrate Juneteenth at the historic Orange Mound Towerâ we have the outdoor…
05/31/22
By Alex Peterson Local Memphian screamo act Ten Crowns are making a name for themselves nearly a year after forming in early 2021. The group is very prolific in the scene, playing at countless venues all over Memphis alongside other phenomenal local punk acts. The group recounts opening for touring metalcore act SeeYouSpaceCowboy at Growlers…
05/24/22
By Zachary Corsa To call the history of music in Memphis âstoriedâ would be a parody of an understatement, but thereâs still the occasional sound or approach we donât often hear from a homegrown artist in the Bluff City. Jombi are a newer Memphian outfit making considerable waves for dwelling at the intersection of not…
05/13/22
With the Memphis Grizzlies stealing the spotlight for the past 5 weeks, we feel that it’s only right to mention the role that Memphis music has played in the playoffs. DJ Mic Tee, aka “the Heavy Hitter,” is the man with the music plan who devotes his creativity to the sounds that you hear during…
05/12/22
By Jayne Ellen White Memphis’ history of innovative radio is both deep and wide. There arenât many Memphis music legends that you canât trace to some kind of historic radio moment. Legendary Rufus Thomas owned the airwaves of WDIA before he went on to be the Worldâs Oldest Teenager and teach the world to do…
05/02/22
With the Summer finally approaching, venues and outdoor stages are finally opening up with a variety of shows that include a little bit of something for everyone. Despite the star-studded touring acts making up Beale Street Music Fest, the local scene can still hold their own with a wide mix of shows and genres. Here…
04/24/22
By Zachary Corsa Nestled amongst the stately townhomes and leafy walking trails of Harbor Town–a well-loved New Urbanism community just north of downtown Memphis on Mud Island–is one of the most charming secrets of the Bluff City. A short distance from the Maria Montessori School complex is the schoolâs stone amphitheater, a grassy and intimate…
#BringYourSoul to be featured on our social media
