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While our state’s status as “the birthplace of American music” certainly sounds impressive, it doesn’t say much about where Mississippi music is today. The artists of old created a fair amount of laudable and memorable work here, to be sure, but the latest generation of singers, songwriters, rappers and bands is still creating and making a mark on today’s music world. Here are a few recent releases worth checking out.
“The Return of Carlos Danger” EP by Carlos Danger / Genre: Grunge-metal / For fans of: Queens of the Stone Age Photo courtesy Carlos Danger
“We Own Fun” by Passing Parade / Genre: Lo-fi garage rock / For fans of: Pavement, The White Stripes Photo courtesy Passing Parade
“No Fakes” by Teneia / Genre: Acoustic folk-soul / For fans of: Norah Jones, Ani DiFranco Photo courtesy TenEia
“The Day I Died” by SilaS / Genre: Hip-hop / For fans of: Childish Gambino, Pell, Chance the Rapper Photo courtesy Silas
“3rd Eye Grip Tape, Vol. 1” by Various Artists / Genre: Hip-hop and indie rock / For fans of: Just about everything Photo courtesy 3rd Eye
