There are 11 article(s) tagged Raised by Sound Fest:

• September 2026

  • WYXR on the bands who’ll perform at this year’s Raised by Sound Fest

    Raised by Sound, which takes place Dec. 4 and 5 at Crosstown Concourse, includes a mix of free shows and paid shows. 

    By Eric Barnes September 06, 2026

  • WYXR’s Raised by Sound Fest expands to two days

    This year, one day just isn’t enough for WYXR’s fundraiser music festival. The two-day event is packed with free concerts and performances from Soccer Mommy, Late Night Cardigan and more. 

    By Elle Perry September 02, 2026

• September 2025

  • Stephen Malkmus, Kurt Vile to headline 2025 Raised by Sound Fest

    “We’re expanding the free daytime programming to two stages inside Crosstown Concourse, which means even more chances to catch incredible live music and explore the building throughout the day,” said Liv Cohen, WYXR’s community engagement and events lead.

    By Elle Perry September 04, 2025

• December 2024

  • Five must-see shows in Memphis for December

    Raised by Sound Fest returns. Also, a celebrated bluegrass singer-songwriter-guitarist plays two nights and Jhene Aiko’s tour brings heavy hitters to the FedExForum.

    By Elle Perry December 02, 2024

• October 2024

  • WYXR leaders discuss anniversary, next Raised By Sound Fest

    WYXR’s Jared Boyd and Liv Cohen join Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the station’s four years since launch and the upcoming Raised By Sound Fest in December. 

    By Eric Barnes October 24, 2024

• September 2024

  • Raised by Sound Fest includes Black Keys DJ set, Hurray for the Riff Raff

    During the DJ set, The Black Keys will play “party music” and be joined by Memphis rap pioneers Tommy Wright III and Lil Noid. Lil Noid appears on the Black Keys song “Candy and Her Friends.”

    By Elle Perry September 05, 2024

• July 2024

  • 2024 Raised by Sound Festival headliners announced

    The performance is a live score of William Eggleston’s “Stranded in Canton” film.

    By Elle Perry July 10, 2024

• December 2023

  • Bass Drum of Death, A.J. Haynes headline Raised by Sound free shows

    Bass Drum of Death revisits Memphis; The Seratones’ A.J. Haynes will preview her unreleased solo material.

    By Elle Perry December 01, 2023

• November 2023

  • An insider’s look at Raised By Sound Fest

    WYXR’s Raised By Sound Fest — a festival and fundraiser combining free shows and a ticketed show and after party — is Dec. 2 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Crosstown.

    By Eric Barnes November 22, 2023

• September 2023

  • Cat Power to headline Raised by Sound Fest at Crosstown Concourse

    Most of the daylong festival is free, but tickets to Cat Powers’ concert and an after party featuring New York-based DJ Alix Brown will go on sale Friday.

    By Elle Perry September 29, 2023

• November 2022

  • New, daylong music festival debuts at Crosstown Concourse

    “We talk a lot about ‘the Memphis Sound,’ which means something very different if you’re discussing rock or soul or hip-hop. Our goal was to build a lineup that showcases what the ‘Memphis Sound’ means in various contexts.” 

    By Ezra Wheeler November 25, 2022