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. Enjoyâ¤ď¸â¤ď¸â¤ď¸ 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 weâve had on repeat all month long… MonoNeon – âChurch of Your Heartâ 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 wasnât a small show, either (a headlining event at the iconic Overton Park Shell) and it didnât 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. Iâm Every Way, But…
11/29/23
By Katie Kelly Growlers in Midtown Memphis is packed. Overflowing really. There are people in groups in the parking lot talking, people in line waiting to get in, and some just hanging out around the venue. Inside, itâs even more crowded. It takes 10 minutes just to get to the bar and another 15 to…
11/24/23
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 weâre highlighting for November that weâve had on repeat: Talibah Safiya ft. MadameFraankie – âPapa Pleaseâ 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,…
10/04/23
Story by Katie Kelly; Photo by Anthony Lorenzo Iâm in a rush when I go to meet Talibah Safiya. I was at work later than I expected, putting me about 10 minutes behind schedule. As I park, I start stressing about making someone else wait so I channel my inner New Yorker and powerwalk to…
09/15/23
For the past several years, Music Export Memphis has held an annual fundraiser event known as “The Tambourine Bash,” a showcase of some of the city’s finest musical talent. What sets the event apart from similar events is the unexpected collaborations between artists, many of whom had never worked together previously. This year’s event is…
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