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Sometimes I need to connect with my inner BAMF . Go HAM . Or (insert assorted acronyms here). And lately when that happens, I listen to Childish Gambino . If you've turned on a television any time in the past year, you probably recognize Donald Glover as "Troy" from NBC's Community . And if you and I were really meant to be friends forever, then you'll remember him from the internet sketch comedy phenomenon known as Derrick Comedy . Either way, reintroduce yourself to [...]

• Childish Gambino - Bonfire

It seems like Memphis was overdue for a song that lets you know where we all come from, and it appears that "Representing Memphis" may well be the one. The song appears on the new album from Memphis music legend Booker T. Jones , The Road From Memphis , which will be released on 10 May 2011 from Anti Records . With an all-star supporting cast, the album (produced by Booker T ., Questlove and Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith/Beck) & recorded [...]

• Booker T. Jones - Representing Memphis (feat. Matt Berninger and Sharon Jones)

In 2011, those familiar might think a city with a wealth of musical history and significance such as Memphis would tout an equally wealthy list of music festivals and gatherings. There are at several notables that each have broad appeal - Goner Records' annual Gonerfest , the Folk Alliance International Conference which takes place every February, and the Beale Street Music Festival every May all come to mind. But Brandon Herrington - a Memphis native & member of local band This Is Goodbye - could see that something was missing. [...]

Memphis today has its fair share of people grinding away at what we would call 'traditional hip-hop' - and if you're familiar with their Oscar-winning exploits, you'd see this as an opposing force to what the city is best known for creating. Memphis is, after all, the city that brought you Three 6 Mafia, Yo Gotti and Al Kapone, just to name a few. The current cultural emphasis on chillwave, lo-fi, echoes of latter-day indie rock and game-spitting masters of hip-hop like Guru (R.I.P), Mos Def and Pete Rock, have subliminally entered the regional zeitgeist, trickling down and [...]

• Cities Aviv - Float On

Here comes a brand new video from Gyft & Skewby . This is NEXT . Rating: 0.0/ 10 (0 votes cast)

Loudersoft in association with Matthew Ess & B Thornburg proudly presents Mad Decent recording artist Bosco Delrey + a live DJ set from Youre_Strooly (Electrocity) live at Hi-Tone Cafe on 8 September 2010. This show will be 18+ so come on down. Check out a track from Bosco Delrey RSVP on Facebook Rating: 0.0/ 10 (0 votes cast)

MUSIC NEWS - Led Zeppelin frontman and Grammy winner, Robert Plant has been honored with a star on a music sidewalk in Memphis, TN. Mr Plant was given his star on Monday. It will be installed on the sidewalk on Beale Street as part of the Orpheum Theater Sidewalk of Stars on Beale Street. The Commercial Appeal reported that the award honors Mr Plant for his tireless efforts to preserve the blues. At the presentation ceremony, Plant spoke of blues pioneers such as Sonny Boy Williamson, Sleepy John Estes and W.C. Handy and acknowledged that a [...]

Three killer rock bands, one killer show - The Dirty Streets , River City Tanlines & Chinamen . You Must Be Present To Win

Tonight at the Hi-Tone in Memphis, IMC (that's Iron Mic Coalition, y'all) hosts a CD release party for one of Memphis true school hip-hop family, Jason da Hater. All the details are on the flyer, but if you want more info peep these d's - IMC presents... Jason Da Hater (CD Release) performance along with special guests... Artistik Approach , Infinito 2017 , Mordecai , and comedian Richard Jones (other special guests TBA) DJ Shamrock & DJ Capital A on the 1s &2s! [...]

Whether you live in or are visiting Memphis, Mollie Fontaine Lounge (679 Adams Avenue [ Map ] ) is the classiest jump-off in town on Thursday nights. Witnesse and Handsome Mark curate a truly unique blend of electronic music, R&B, afro beat, and world music every week at Mollie Fontaine. I love this press release. The hottest thursday night in the galaxy. Feel-Harmonic Crew: DJ Witnesse & Handsome Mark dismantling black holes and supergiants from the haunted spaceship 'Mollie Fontaine.' Modern Dub and Electronica. Elegant Atmosphere. [...]

Skewby, "Proving You Wrong Since 1988 - The Mixtape" Hip-hop heads, Skewby is in the house and he's letting you know right up-front: this ain't what you're used to. Proving You Wrong Since 1988 is a warning filled with shots fired at the status quo of Memphis's traditional style of rap. I've had this sitting in my queue for a couple of months now, and to say I slept on it would be an understatement. Don't you be a sleeper, too - if you [...]

• Skewby - I'm Here Now

Is the world ready for Total Savage ? Fresh off an opening bid with Girl Talk, Memphis rapper Total Savage is about as next as it gets. I think this video, directed by Brad Phelan, speaks for itself - so let there be no question. Tonight, he'll be blowing up the stage at Hi-Tone with the grand masters of Aristocrunk, Lord T and Eloise . Get ready to get it bumping out the frame, Memphis.

MTV Shows Memphis, time to stand up! The long-awaited series from director Craig Brewer and MTV , $5 Cover , launches on May 1st. Enjoy this sneak peek at what's in store, and get ready for the new Memphis music mania in 2009. More details as they become allowed to be released. For now, check the preview!

She's the star of the new web-based series from MTV and director Craig Brewer entitled Five Dollar Cover . She can "triple-slap the upright bass like Willie Dixon on Steroids" (according to Jim Dickinson). She can sing like a siren. She's been on tour the world around, playing packed-out shows at places like the Royal Albert Hall. And tonight, Memphis-based upright bass player, vocalist and film engeneue Amy LaVere, will be the musical guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brien tonight, Monday night (Feb. 2). [...]

MTV Shows Memphis, get ready to stand up. $5 Cover , the highly-anticipated new web series from director Craig Brewer has already made its introductory splash to audiences at the Sundance Film Festival this past weekend. In the weeks and months to come, the rest of the world will have an opportunity to find out what those of us in Memphis have long known and understood: the richness and depth of our tightly-knit music scene and those involved. For now, take a minute to check [...]

Happy New Year to everyone & what better way to start the new year than with a free publishing workshop? The Memphis Music Foundation is sponsoring "Publishing + The PRO's 1013 on January 10, 2009 at the Musicians Resource Center, 431 S. Main #201 in Memphis. The seating for this event is *strictly limited* so please RSVP if you would like to attend: info@memphismeansmusic.com Bookmark: Facebook | Digg | StumbleUpon | del.ico.us [...]

Tonya Dyson (courtesy of the Tri-State Defender If we can agree that the legacy built by Stax Records christened Memphis "Soulsville U.S.A.", how fitting that in 2008 a new generation is breathing life into (and giving birth to) a new legacy in soul music, re-christening our fair city as Neosoulville . There are so many names that are a part of this important movement in music, and none are more dynamic or gifted than Tonya Dyson . A performer who exudes passion with every note, [...]

• Tonya Dyson - Find My Way

Winner of the 2008 Indie Memphis Music Video Showcase Jury Prize, this video is as beautiful and inspiring as the woman who is singing in it - the inimitable soulful strains of Miss Valencia Robinson . This song is deeply inspirational and it's a very simple, down-to-earth tune. Definitely turn this up and watch in full screen mode. Bookmark: Facebook | Digg | StumbleUpon | del.ico.us [...]

...and really just about anything at all. Amy Lavere is always a breath of fresh air and she wows everyone who gets to see and hear her. She'll soon be appearing in a new show from producer/director Craig Brewer entitled 5 Dollar Cover along with a number of very talented Memphis musicians and performers. Here's her video for the song "Pointless Drinking". If you were one of the lucky ones who got to see her across the pond recently, hang onto your soul because it's obviously [...]

Ok, Memphis artists: here's your chance to get a cut-rate band registration for the 2009 International Folk Alliance Conference. If you can high-tail it downtown on November 12th to the Memphis Music Resource Center on South Main, you can get a special discount. And let me tell you - it's so worth it? You've been hearing for the past couple of years about this amazing conference. Now you have an opportunity to participate at this special rate. More info is where? After the jump! [...]