Soul in the MachineSchooled on the west side of Chicago, DJ Rob "Scrap Dirty" Nichols was one of a few college-aged DJs who brought house music to Jackson in the early '90s.
Nothing Ties Down 2ChainzGeorgia hip-hop artist Tauheed "2 Chainz" Epps visits Jackson at the peak of his popularity.
Andre DelanoSaxophonist, singer and songwriter Andre Delano may have grown up in East St. Louis, Mo., but he feels just as much a child of Jackson.
Love in RealityWithin the hip-hop and rap communities, music is often a matter of what you represent. For some, it's a city, status or belief, but for Jackson-based rapper Jared "J. Skyy" Moering, it's about representing himself.
The Sweeter Side of Zombies and LizardsFlossie and the Fox (aka Rachael Haft) performs with Renee Is a Zombie (Renee Arozqueta) at Hal & Mal’s Singer/Songwriter Night Oct. 1.
Carbon Leaf Revisits a ClassicAlternative-country-rock band Carbon Leaf has been pleasing crowds with its energetic and eclectic sound for 22 years, blowing the minds of audiences and critics alike.
Furthering the Athens Four-PieceAthens, Ga., has incubated plenty of important musical acts in the last 40 years. With Pylon and REM as vanguards, the city proved to be especially fertile ground for stripped-down four-piece bands.
Wild and OriginalNew Orleans flavor is on its way to Jackson in more ways than one, as Bo Dollis Jr. and the Wild Magnolias bring Mardi Gras to the BankPlus International Gumbo Festival.
Two Times the Honky-TonkFondren's Duling Hall transforms into a honky-tonk club when country purists Dale Watson and Marty Stuart bring their authentic southern style to its stage.
Voyage into the Mind of Jenny LewisIf you've ever heard Jenny Lewis sing, you may be surprised that her interest in music came after hearing The Beastie Boys.
Hitting the ‘High Note’The upcoming High Note Jam on Sept. 11 will combine the concert series with another recurring Mississippi Museum of Art event—Screen on the Green.
The Trouble with TrebleThe first time I heard Meghan Trainor's song "All About That Bass," I let it play on the radio merely because I was driving and didn't want to mess with the dials.
Amanda Shires: Half-Fictitious FiddlerAmanda Shires is aware of the rich musical tradition she comes from, but she is also moving forward, forging her own style and voice.
Schooled on the west side of Chicago, DJ Rob "Scrap Dirty" Nichols was one of a few college-aged DJs who brought house music to Jackson in the early '90s.
Georgia hip-hop artist Tauheed "2 Chainz" Epps visits Jackson at the peak of his popularity.
Saxophonist, singer and songwriter Andre Delano may have grown up in East St. Louis, Mo., but he feels just as much a child of Jackson.
Josiah Johnson, 30, who is originally from southern California, formed The Head and The Heart in Seattle in 2009.
Within the hip-hop and rap communities, music is often a matter of what you represent. For some, it's a city, status or belief, but for Jackson-based rapper Jared "J. Skyy" Moering, it's about representing himself.
Flossie and the Fox (aka Rachael Haft) performs with Renee Is a Zombie (Renee Arozqueta) at Hal & Mal’s Singer/Songwriter Night Oct. 1.
Alternative-country-rock band Carbon Leaf has been pleasing crowds with its energetic and eclectic sound for 22 years, blowing the minds of audiences and critics alike.
Athens, Ga., has incubated plenty of important musical acts in the last 40 years. With Pylon and REM as vanguards, the city proved to be especially fertile ground for stripped-down four-piece bands.
New Orleans flavor is on its way to Jackson in more ways than one, as Bo Dollis Jr. and the Wild Magnolias bring Mardi Gras to the BankPlus International Gumbo Festival.
Fondren's Duling Hall transforms into a honky-tonk club when country purists Dale Watson and Marty Stuart bring their authentic southern style to its stage.
If you've ever heard Jenny Lewis sing, you may be surprised that her interest in music came after hearing The Beastie Boys.
The upcoming High Note Jam on Sept. 11 will combine the concert series with another recurring Mississippi Museum of Art event—Screen on the Green.
The first time I heard Meghan Trainor's song "All About That Bass," I let it play on the radio merely because I was driving and didn't want to mess with the dials.
Oxford, Miss., band Holy Ghost Electric Show dove into the melting pot of music to create a whole new sound—something All-American.
Amanda Shires is aware of the rich musical tradition she comes from, but she is also moving forward, forging her own style and voice.