Rebel Rap With a total of 90 shows between March 24 and July 6, Aaron Yates, aka Tech N9ne, is embarking on the longest tour in rap history.
[Natalie’s Notes] Happy Birthday, America I love Independence Day. Usually, I spend it with my awesome family in McCall Creek, riding-four wheelers, swimming, grilling and catching up with cousins, aunts and uncles, as well as local residents who are like family to me.
Y'all Ever Heard of Space Country Music?Zechariah Lloyd Tillotson likes to call his sound "space country." Somewhere in the genre of psychedelic soul, mixed with Delta blues, a little country undertone and a hint of humility, Tillotson's raw sound evokes pain and soulfulness, evident on songs …
For the Sheer Joy of ItAlthough fairly new on the scene, Neon Indian, fronted by Alan Palomo, is already a top-10 chillwave band.
Flaming Lips Light Up CityThe Flaming Lips have a challenge ahead of them: eight cities, eight concerts, nearly 700 miles on a bus, more than 10 supporting and collaborating artists, one awards show, 24 awards and one world record—all in 24 hours. And every …
The Flaming Lips Light Up JacksonThe Flaming Lips have a challenge ahead of them: eight cities, eight concerts, nearly 700 miles on a bus, more than 10 supporting and collaborating artists, one awards show, 24 awards and one world record—all in 24 hours. And every …
The Mysterious (and Noisy) New DuoWhen the indie group Youth Lagoon performed at the Cats Purring Dude Ranch in Oxford, Miss., they needed an opening act. At the time, ILLLS was just a side project of 21-year-old Jim Barrett of Oxford, and 22-year-old Steven Ross …
How Malaco Got Its Groove BackYou might remember a piece I wrote for Boom Jackson magazine a couple years ago about Jackson's Malaco Records, the world-famous and highly revered label known as a soul, blues and gospel powerhouse. My piece focused on the label's ability …
Artful MusicOn June 21, Lost in the Trees performs at Duling Hall alongside Daytona. The orchestral folk band features songwriter Ari Picker on guitar and vocals; Andrew Anagnost on cello; Jenavieve Varga on violin; Mark Daumen on bass and tuba; Kyle …
WTF Is Zoogma?Zoogma. It's a word that on the surface doesn't make a whole lot of sense. To some people, the word represents absolutely nothing. To others, it's a misspelling of the literary device Zeugma, a Greek word meaning "to bond." And …
The Band that MovesWhen John Parker started a band in 2004, he had to think of a name. "It was one of those things where I asked myself what I want people to do when I play, and Time to Move Band was …
The Future of Jackson's Music SceneJust the other day, I couldn't help but brag about how musically awesome Jackson has been in the last year. From the Allman Brothers (Dusty and Buck) doing their part in getting national acts to the City with Soul, to …
Jazz of JuneteenthIf Belzoni native Dr. Ron Myers had his way, every state in the nation would celebrate Juneteenth this month.
From the Ukulele to ‘60s PopCompletely recorded in his home in Oxford and in a cabin in Taylor, Miss., Dent May's "Do Things" is something of a fresh start. For his first album, "The Good Feeling of Dent May and His Magnificent Ukulele," which came …
With a total of 90 shows between March 24 and July 6, Aaron Yates, aka Tech N9ne, is embarking on the longest tour in rap history.
I love Independence Day. Usually, I spend it with my awesome family in McCall Creek, riding-four wheelers, swimming, grilling and catching up with cousins, aunts and uncles, as well as local residents who are like family to me.
Although fairly new on the scene, Neon Indian, fronted by Alan Palomo, is already a top-10 chillwave band.
The Flaming Lips have a challenge ahead of them: eight cities, eight concerts, nearly 700 miles on a bus, more than 10 supporting and collaborating artists, one awards show, 24 awards and one world record—all in 24 hours. And every …