Memphis has always been a city that pulses with musical soul, and our many LGBTQIA+ artists are turning up the volume with unapologetic pride. From R&B and hip-hop to genre-bending indie pop, these ten Memphis musicians continue to push the city’s music scene into new and exciting directions. This is your quick guide to just… The post Loud & Proud: 10 LGBQIA+ Memphis Musicians to Add to Your Playlist appeared first on We Are Memphis.| We Are Memphis
Long before the hypnotic beats and menacing flows of Memphis rap found their way into mainstream playlists and global music festivals, they echoed through cassette tapes, car stereos, and corner stores across the South. Memphis rap was a fiercely regional force—raw, DIY, and often ignored by the broader industry. With little more than rudimentary software,… The post Feature Shock: The 5 Most Unexpected Memphis Rap Features In History appeared first on We Are Memphis.| We Are Memphis
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for May that we’ve had on repeat: RØA- “BORDERLINE“ For several years, Memphis singer-songwriter RØA has quietly been releasing some of the city’s best and most experimental alt-R&B and neo-soul songs. We’re proud to announce… The post WAMM in Rotation: 5 Songs for May ’25 appeared first on We Are Memphis.| We Are Memphis