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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: Hozier shows what 5 years does to a person with ‘Wasteland, Baby!’

Photo Courtesy of Hozier.com Story by Stacey White / Contributing Writer  It’s been five years since Hozier’s self-titled debut album was released, but it’s safe to...

Review: Meghan Trainor conducts ‘The Love Train’

Photo courtesy of Disney Channel / Flickr  Story by Stacey White / Contributing Writer Newlywed pop star Meghan Trainor just released her EP, “The Love Train,”...

Review: Ariana Grande lets her hair down in ‘thank u, next’

Photo courtesy of Lindsay Neilson / Flickr Story by Stacey White / Contributing Writer Grammy-nominated pop star Ariana Grande released her fifth studio album, “thank...

Review: James Blake captures elements of contemporary cinema on ‘Assume Form’

Photo Courtesy of Stereogum Story by Isong Maro/ Contributing Writer British artist James Blake’s fourth studio album, titled “Assume Form,” was released Friday. This project comes...

Review: ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’ is some of The 1975’s best work yet

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The 1975 is an English pop-rock band, hailing from Manchester. The quartet is led by vocalist and guitarist Matty Healy....

Review: Meek Mill’s ‘Championship’ is a strong comeback album

Photo courtesy of Revolt Story by Isong Maro / Contributing Writer Philadelphia artist Meek Mill’s has released his fourth studio album, titled “Championships." The album follows his...