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“We also stock tons of Memphis music," says Goner Records Store owner Zac Ives.

Supporting a new era of Memphis music

Like entrepreneurial start-ups and small businesses, Memphis musicians are a vital part of the city's brand. In an environment steeped in a successful past, how are local groups supporting these creatives in building a future for Memphis music?  

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