In the early 1900s, long before playlists were curated by algorithms, Memphis was already shaping the American soundtrack. Many of us are familiar with Memphis staples like STAX Records and Sun Studio ...

The well-trodden streets of downtown Memphis are known for its echoes of iconic blues legends and smoky aroma of some of the best barbecue in the country. Music and food are known to bring people ...

Beale Street might be the neon-lit heart of Memphis music tourism, but ask any local where the real musical pulse of the city beats and they’ll point you far from the landmark blues clubs and barbecue ...

The Memphis Flyer is Memphis’ alternative newsweekly, serving the metro Memphis area of nearly a million residents. The Flyer was started in 1989 by Contemporary Media, Inc., the locally owned ...