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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: Kelsea Ballerini ‘Unapologetically’ delivers sophomore album

Story by LB Rogers / Contributing Writer It seems as though Kelsea Ballerini has finally embraced the pop country title she has been given with...

Review: Sam Smith makes anticipated return with ‘The Thrill Of It All’

Story by Blake Holliday / Contributing Writer Sam Smith originally broke into the music scene back in 2014 with his debut, full-length album, “In the...

Review: Julien Baker conveys earnest sentiment on ‘Turn Out The Lights’

Story by Hayden Goodridge / Contributing Writer How do you go about loving a piece of art that openly expresses itself as a medium for...

Review: Kelly Clarkson renovates her sound with ‘Meaning of Life’

Story by Erin Alexander / Contributing Writer Kelly Clarkson released her eighth studio album, “The Meaning of Life," on Oct. 27, 2017. This marks Clarkson’s...

Review: Wu-Tang Clan stick to what they know on ‘The Saga Continues’

Story by Ahmad Thomas / Contributing Writer Wu-Tang Clan's newest album, “The Saga Continues,” is a sturdy one. They opt not to echo the emerging...

Review: Destroyer crafts an atmospheric dream on ‘Ken’

Story by Hayden Goodridge / Contributing Writer The backdrop of Destroyer’s “Ken” is one of refined bliss, just relaxed enough to lull a listener into...