With 20 studio albums, 8 Juno Awards, 27 Maple Blues Awards, and multi-platinum record sales under his belt, Colin James is arguably the greatest blues musician to ever hail from the Great White North. The Saskatchewan native got his break opening for Stevie Ray Vaughan, who served as an important mentor for the young singer-songwriter. […]
May 7th 2023
Dirty Streets
Although two of Dirty Streets members originally hail from Louisiana and Texas, there is something quintessentially Memphis about the band’s music, which combines the raw and rowdy energy of Sun Records with the soulfulness of Stax. “Boogie” is a word that gets thrown around a lot when discussing the group, who has been delivering their […]
Young the Giant
California’s Young the Giant is a reflection of their famously diverse home state, featuring four members who are either immigrants or children of immigrants. This melange of international influences helps to give their summery indie rock a distinctive sound that is simultaneously wide-ranging yet accessible. The band released their self-titled debut in 2010 and their […]
Yola
From Dusty Springfield to Amy Winehouse, there is a long and proud tradition of British singers reinterpreting American soul music to wondrous results. The latest artist in this lineage is Yola (née Yolanda Quartey), a Bristol-based singer/songwriter whose vintage sound would have been right at home at Memphis’ legendary Stax Records. Yola began her career […]
Shovels & Ropes
Husband and wife duo Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst, better known as Shovels & Rope, create timeless Americana music with an exhilarating edge. Inspired as much by the Cramps as Woody Guthrie, the dynamic duo became an overnight sensation with the release of their 2012 debut O’ Be Joyful, earning them high praise from […]
Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band
As the son of Bobby “Blue” Bland and the godson of B.B. King, Rodd Bland spent the majority of his life in the midst of blues royalty. Although both men were hugely influential on his music, Bland gravitated towards the drums at a very young age and quickly learned from some of the industry’s best. […]
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
On paper, pairing a complex rock icon with a bluegrass-country torchbearer may look like an awkward fit. Still, with the release of their 2007 joint album Raising Sands, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss proved just how perfect this unlikely dynamic can be. Plant, who became one of popular music’s biggest stars as the lead singer […]
Ollie Moore
Rising R&B talent and Memphis native Ollie Moore brings a contemporary hip-hop flavor to his smooth soul sound that has been winning over fans for years. His story-telling style, which can be both heartfelt and hilarious, is at the center of his music and a key to his success. Moore’s newest single, “Hop Up On […]
Mille Manny
There is an undeniable pleasure that comes from discovering an artist early in their career, right before their big break makes them a household name. For anyone chasing that particular feeling, let us introduce you to Memphis’ own budding young star, Mille Manny, an R&B singer who is well positioned to be the city’s next […]
Lucinda Williams
Had folk artist Lucinda Williams’ career been defined solely by her 1998 masterpiece Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, she would likely still be remembered as one of the most distinctive and gifted songwriters of her generation.Thankfully, the prolific artist has given us much more over her five-decade career, releasing an astounding five albums since […]
