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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...

“The Album” review: Blackpink is back

Photo Courtesy of Variety Story by Makala Greene/Contributing Writer Blackpink is finally back with their much-anticipated first full album, aptly titled “The Album.” This is the...

Album review: LANY’s “mama’s boy” is more of the same, and that’s not so bad

Photo Courtesy of Variance Story by Peyton Tranas/Contributing Writer Following the success of their first two albums, LANY is back with their third studio album, mama’s...

Mini-album review: The Boyz give “Chase” to a darker tone

Photo Courtesy of The Boyz Twitter Story by Makala Greene/Contributing Writer The Boyz are back to stealing hearts with the release of their 5th mini album,...

“Blue Tape” review: Jay Park takes it down a notch

Photo Courtesy of KPOP Lover Story by Makala Greene/Contributing Writer H1GHR Music and Jay Park are back with their second installment, another 14-track album entitled “Blue...

Same words, different sound: Kelsea Ballerini changes it up on “Ballerini”

Photo Courtesy of WWD Story by Makala Greene/Contributing Writer On “Ballerini,” Kelsea Ballerini reinvents herself with a record that’s more emotional and mature than her last...

Declan McKenna spaces out (in a good way) on “Zeros”

Photo Courtesy of News Break Story by Ashley Barrientos/Contributing Writer 21-year-old British pop prodigy Declan McKenna released his glittery and celestial new album, “Zeros,” on September...