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Album Reviews

10 years later: 2014 albums that stood the test of time

Feature graphic by Bailey Brantingham Story by Sidelines staff If 2024 was “brat,” 2014 was “#blessed.” Pop was at its peak, the alternative genre was flourishing and the bland social media beats...

Murfreesboro music makers: In the saddle with Horse Saturday’s Gavin Pine

Photos provided by Gavin Pine Story by Emma Burden Is Horse Saturday a one-hit wonder? Neigh. Popularized by word of mouth...

Katy Perry has officially lost her pop charm with new album ‘143’

Feature photo by Jack Bridgland Story by Bailey Brantingham In 2010, pop megastar Katy Perry made music history with “Teenage...

Who is The Dare and ‘What’s Wrong With New York?’

Feature photo by Richard Kern Story by Emma Burden This summer, Charli XCX took over the world with her new...

Hozier unleashes 3 unexpected songs with “Unaired”

Feature photo by Tyler Lamb Story by Victoria Stone Irish singer-songwriter Hozier treated fans with the release of his second...

Review: Brockhampton dazzles fans with ‘Iridescence’

Photo courtesy of HotNewHipHop Story by Mary Claire Bennett / Contributing Writer The expertly eclectic Brockhampton dropped “Iridescence” on Friday, fearlessly showcasing the California-based collective’s massive...

Lana Del Rey’s evolution culminates in 2 new singles

Photo courtesy of Respect My Region Story by Nathaniel Nichols / Contributing Writer After a year of anticipation, Lana Del Rey is back and ready to...

Review: Tori Kelly is out of her ‘Hiding Place’

Photo courtesy of Ryman Auditorium Story by Ladiah Thomas / Contributing Writer Tori Kelly has come out of hiding with the release of her new gospel...

Review: Noname’s ‘Room 25’ shows that future of rap is bright

Photo courtesy of Stereogum.com Story by Naffie Njie / Contributing Writer "Room 25" pulls no punches and dives headfirst into sexuality, blackness, womanhood and identity. It is...

Review: Troye Sivan’s ‘Bloom’ will leave you feeling love-struck, emotional

Photo courtesy of The Music Network Story by Morgan Brantley / Contributing Writer Twenty-three-year-old Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan released his sophomore album, “Bloom,” on Friday,...

Review: Paul McCartney’s ‘Egypt Station’ deems itself as proper McCartney album

Photo courtesy of Capitol Records Story by Max Leach / Contributing Writer If there’s anyone who knows how to make an album, it’s Paul McCartney....