10/18/24
By Ezra Wheeler Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for August that we’ve had on repeat: Suroor-“!TOXIC!” Memphis-based Pakistani hyperpop artist Suroor has gained quite the local following since dropping their debut album LAVENDER SHOWERS in 2023. Since then, their unique…
09/19/24
Story by Ezra Wheeler Cover Photo: Justin Friesen Mak Ro–the soulful duo of Filipino-American cousins Eric Makapugay and Kristoffer Ruaro–have been self-releasing music since 2019, winning over a dedicated local fanbase in the process. Now, the group is finally prepared to release their debut album, a beautiful and emotionally honest 8-song LP entitled Love in…
08/27/24
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for August that we’ve had on repeat: Bleu Levees ft. Dame Mufasa – “Hashtag” There’s truly nothing better than when two formidable artists link up and join forces. Together they can elevate an already great…
08/21/24
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…
03/21/24
Story by Ezra Wheeler Photos by Shane Smith Lukah, the South Memphis rapper with a rapidly growing profile, seems to take the idiom “strike while the iron’s hot” as a personal mantra, releasing an astounding 5 full-length albums over the past three years. “I want to see a change in the way that hip-hop has…
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…
01/06/24
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…
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