{"id":32437,"date":"2025-12-29T08:52:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T14:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/?p=32437"},"modified":"2026-03-30T04:26:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T09:26:15","slug":"25-memphis-music-moments-that-defined-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/play\/music\/25-memphis-music-moments-that-defined-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Memphis Music Moments That Defined 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From global superstars to underground favorites doing things their own way (as always), 2025 was another defining year for Memphis music. Yet again, the city\u2019s artists, venues, and audiences reminded the world why Memphis remains one of the most vital\u2014and stubbornly original\u2014music cities anywhere. We think that these 25 albums, shows, and moments help to capture  the year that was in the Bluff City and are an important reminder that not <em>everything <\/em>was bad. Cheers to a great year gone by, and here&#8217;s to a great 2026! Without further ado&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-new-albums\">New Albums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-800x671.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-heels-nbsp-we-look-happy-here\">HEELS \u2013&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/heelsmemphis.bandcamp.com\/album\/we-look-happy-here\">We Look Happy Here<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Memphis punk-folk band HEELS had a banner year in 2025, welcoming a new bassist into their lineup and releasing the gritty, roots-infused&nbsp;<em>We Look Happy Here<\/em>, an album that sharpened their sound without losing its raw, communal edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-joe-restivo-nbsp-a-beautiful-friendship\">Joe Restivo \u2013&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/joerestivomusic.bandcamp.com\">A Beautiful Friendship<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jazz guitarist Joe Restivo\u2019s&nbsp;<em>A Beautiful Friendship<\/em>&nbsp;is a lovingly precise homage to classic 1950s and \u201960s guitar records, channeling deep Memphis friendships, working-class swing, and the easy joy of musicians playing purely for the love of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-lukah-nbsp-a-lost-language-found\">Lukah \u2013&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/2J1tsZJ38BWs6WPLZLHT4U\">A Lost Language Found<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Memphis rapper Lukah continued his remarkable ascent in 2025 with yet another standout release, reinforcing his reputation as one of the city\u2019s most intellectually fearless voices and an artist clearly poised for a broader mainstream breakthrough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-lawrence-matthews-nbsp-between-mortal-reach-amp-posthumous-grip\">Lawrence Matthews \u2013&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencematthews.bandcamp.com\/album\/between-mortal-reach-posthumous-grip\">Between Mortal Reach &amp; Posthumous Grip<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans patiently awaiting new music from multi-hyphenate Lawrence Matthews (formerly Don Lifted) were rewarded with&nbsp;<em>Between Mortal Reach &amp; Posthumous Grip<\/em>, his most ambitious project to date and a bold statement from one of Memphis\u2019s most compelling creative forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-above-jupiter-nbsp-abscission\">Above Jupiter \u2013&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1NYto5MjWkWq0yUb19KomJ\">Abscission<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Still in high school, Memphis art-rock band Above Jupiter leveled up with&nbsp;<em>Abscission<\/em>, a concept-driven, analog-recorded album that deepened their beat-forward, guitar-and-synth sound with striking maturity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-dead-soldiers-nbsp-civilwarland\">Dead Soldiers \u2013&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3b6Ae7w272xPKaA2rShVFL\">CivilWarLand<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On their third album,&nbsp;<em>CivilWarLand<\/em>, Memphis Americana band Dead Soldiers confronted the lingering effects of the Civil War amid a volatile moment in American history, earning apt comparisons to Southern rock icons like The Band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-frank-mclallen-nbsp-extra-eyes\">Frank McLallen \u2013&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0EBIRH65DnvgDEDcgY89Eb\">Extra Eyes<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After years helping power Memphis rock outfits such as The Sheiks and Ex-Cult, Frank McLallen stepped into the spotlight with&nbsp;<em>Extra Eyes<\/em>, a lush, psych-tinged solo debut shaped by loss, healing, and rediscovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-kirby-nbsp-miss-black-america\">KIRBY \u2013&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/5lSpRx7o1F60p2ZFuTmgIg\">Miss Black America<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After four years away, KIRBY returned triumphantly with&nbsp;<em>Miss Black America<\/em>, a deeply personal love letter to the rural South that blends blues, soul, and gospel to vividly evoke the Mississippi Delta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-southern-avenue-nbsp-family\">Southern Avenue \u2013&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/southernavenue.bandcamp.com\/album\/family\">Family<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grammy-nominated soul and blues powerhouse Southern Avenue released&nbsp;<em>Family<\/em>, a genre-spanning celebration of roots and resilience that quickly became one of Memphis\u2019s most acclaimed local albums of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-key-glock-glockaveli\">Key Glock \u2013\u00a0<em>Glockaveli<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Memphis rap star Key Glock further cemented his dominance with&nbsp;<em>Glockaveli<\/em>, a hard-hitting, trap-driven album that balanced streetwise swagger with polished production, reinforcing his place at the forefront of the city\u2019s hip-hop scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-shows\">Shows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2.jpg 940w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-800x671.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-unapologetic-s-10-year-anniversary-party\">Unapologetic\u2019s 10-Year Anniversary Party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On a balmy day in late August, hundreds gathered at Memphis Made Brewing Co. and The Ravine to celebrate a decade of disruption from Unapologetic, the music, media, and apparel collective that has reshaped Memphis music culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-missy-elliott-at-riverbeat\">Missy Elliott at RiverBeat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a single standout performer at RiverBeat was no small task, but Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame inductee Missy Elliott\u2019s larger-than-life career-spanning set emerged as a defining highlight of the festival\u2019s third year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-memphis-rap-ogz-on-halloween-night\">Memphis Rap OGz on Halloween Night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Memphis Rap OGz\u2014featuring legends Tommy Wright III, DJ Spanish Fly, DJ Zirk, and Gangsta Pat\u2014delivered a spooky, celebratory night of hometown hip-hop history at Minglewood Hall that won\u2019t soon be forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-talibah-safiya-and-marcella-simien-at-crosstown-theater\">Talibah Safiya and Marcella Simien at Crosstown Theater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two local favorites joined forces for a stunning co-billed performance at Crosstown Theater, backed by the immersive visuals of Infinity Stairs. Their soaring vocals and commanding stage presence captivated a sold-out crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-kraftwerk-at-the-overton-park-shell\">Kraftwerk at the Overton Park Shell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Electronic pioneers Kraftwerk brought their&nbsp;<em>Autobahn<\/em>&nbsp;anniversary tour to the Overton Park Shell, pairing immersive visuals with pristine sound. More than five decades after reshaping modern music, they still sounded like the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-herbie-hancock-at-gpac\">Herbie Hancock at GPAC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Few artists truly merit the title \u201cliving legend,\u201d but Herbie Hancock is undoubtedly one of them. His GPAC performance traced the evolution of jazz from acoustic traditions to funk and fusion, underscoring his enduring influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-w-i-t-c-h-at-gonerfest\">W.I.T.C.H. at Gonerfest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any concerns about Gonerfest\u2019s move to Wiseacre Brewing vanished once Zamrock legends W.I.T.C.H. took the stage. Their hypnotic Friday-night set stood out as a highlight of an already exceptional weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-kurt-vile-and-stephen-malkmus-at-raised-by-sound-fest\">Kurt Vile and Stephen Malkmus at Raised By Sound Fest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WYXR\u2019s Raised By Sound Fest raised the bar once again as Kurt Vile and Stephen Malkmus transformed Crosstown Theater into a master class in laid-back virtuosity, blending wry lyrics and tangled guitar lines with effortless confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-moments\">Moments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3.jpg 940w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-800x671.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-central-high-school-wins-big\">Central High School Wins Big<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Central High School\u2019s jazz band made history by winning first place at the Lincoln Center&#8217;s prestigious Essentially Ellington Competition in New York City, besting elite ensembles from around the world. Kudos again to band director Dr. Ollie Liddell and all of the Central High Warriors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-8ball-amp-mjg-at-shangri-la-records-lo-fi-in-hi-fi-series\">8Ball &amp; MJG at Shangri-La Records\u2019 Lo-Fi in Hi-Fi Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shangri-La Records\u2019 ongoing Lo-Fi in Hi-Fi series reached a high point with an intimate conversation featuring 8Ball &amp; MJG, marking the 20th anniversary of&nbsp;<em>On Top of the World<\/em>&nbsp;and reflecting on their global impact and Orange Mound roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-havenhaus-opens-downtown\">Havenhaus Opens Downtown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Havenhaus\u2014an intimate venue tucked behind Earnestine &amp; Hazel\u2019s\u2014opened its doors this year, expanding from DIY house-show origins into a community-focused space dedicated to supporting underground and touring artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-inaugural-glo-bash-at-fedex-forum\">Inaugural Glo Bash at FedEx Forum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a massive 2024, GloRilla celebrated her hometown success with the first-ever Glo Bash at FedEx Forum, a star-studded event that drew fans nationwide and featured Big Boogie, Sexyy Red, Moneybagg Yo, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-saying-farewell-to-local-legends\">Saying Farewell to Local Legends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside moments of celebration, Memphis also mourned the loss of beloved music figures including Steve Cropper, Sam Moore, Luke White, Earl the Pearl Banks, Todd Snider, William Bell, and Terry Manning. Their legacies remain foundational to the city\u2019s sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-sinners-nbsp-soundtrack-recorded-at-royal-studio\"><em>Sinners<\/em>&nbsp; Soundtrack Recorded at Royal Studio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Music played a vital role in the hit vampire film&nbsp;<em>Sinners<\/em>, set in the Mississippi Delta. Director Ryan Coogler partnered with Boo Mitchell and Royal Studio to capture authentic, blues-infused sounds for the soundtrack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-a-9-year-old-joins-project-pat-on-beale-street\">A 9-Year-Old Joins Project Pat on Beale Street<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alaynna Doty, the Mississippi pre-teen who went viral for her flawless rendition of Project Pat\u2019s \u201cChickenhead,\u201d joined the rapper onstage during Memphis\u2019s 901 Day celebration\u2014a joyful, distinctly Memphis moment of civic pride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From global superstars to underground favorites doing things their own way (as always), 2025 was another defining year for Memphis music. Yet again, the city\u2019s artists, venues, and audiences reminded the world why Memphis remains one of the most vital\u2014and stubbornly original\u2014music cities anywhere. 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