We’re four months into 2020, and yes, it’s been a rough year so far. But there’s one thing we can count on, even in uncertain times: the power of music. Can you hear it? It’s the sound of April showers turning into May flowers, coming straight out of Memphis. Here’s a list of some of…
Why did the first song to top the pop, country, and rhythm & blues charts come from Memphis? Some say it’s because of our cultural fusions. Others point to seminal hitmakers. Those who live here know that it’s because in Memphis we eat, sleep, and breathe music. Not content to be known as the “home…
If there’s one thing we know about Memphis music, it’s that our community is collaborative and some of the most passionate fans are the scene’s most talented artists. In our #SquadGoals series, we ask an artist to choose a fellow Memphis music maker – someone they admire or even a collaborator – and write…
Let’s be clear, Memphis influences Hip-Hop. Debate this with your mama. We saw what 8Ball & MJG did in Houston in the late 90s, we saw what legendary producers DrummaBoy and Jazze Pha did in Atlanta in the 00s, and we’re seeing it today. Just listen to an album by Megan Thee Stallion, Travis…
Your dog’s staring at you. He’s worried. It’s your constant need for affection, the 20-plus-minute walks twice a day that you demand he take you on, and all those bubble baths. It’s getting to be a bit much. Trust us, steering your attention away from him and focused on something—anything—else is exactly what Sparky needs…
We’re excited to bring you the exclusive premiere of the latest sonic-visual masterpiece from The Poet, Havi – “You’re My Jesus.” We asked Havi to share a bit more about the inspiration behind the video and song. “This song, this video, are both testaments to love. On the surface it is a clear ode…
After attending the University of Memphis, where he earned his bachelor’s in jazz performance, bassist David Parks was tapped to participate in MTV’s hit show ‘Making His Band.’ Shortly after, he started touring the world – with platinum recording artists Sean Kingston, Justin Bieber and Jason Derulo. He’s an in-demand bassist and a native Memphian…
Soul. We all know that Memphis is the birthplace of soul music, but this idea is much bigger than that. It’s about generosity and kindness, activism and spirit, creativity and curiosity. In this series, we ask Memphis artists to talk about what soul means to them. Soul is character. It’s that piece of truth inside…
