Memphis' affordable rent and openness to independent music shot it to the top of Sonic Bids' list of the most livable cities to build a music career.
The article names Memphis a hot spot for everything from Goner Records' punk and garage music to hip hop and rap careers like the successful Yo Gotti.
Average rent prices fall between $700 and $800 for a single bedroom, which is about 14 percent lower than the national average. All of these factors point to "prime conditions for up-and-coming artists who'd rather focus on their music making than concerns about high cost of living."
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