Music Features

MTSU alumnus to take local band Grand Transit to higher places post-graduation
Photo courtesy of Grand Transit’s Twitter page Story by Allison Borrell / Contributing Writer The answer to the ever-looming question, “What do you want to do after college?” varies from student to student. Some want to get their hands dirty by jumping straight into the industry they studied. Some want to take time off to explore …

Weekly Track Roundup – 10/27
Graphic by Nick Hardin / Contributing Writer One of the most exciting parts of every week is “New Music Fridays.” Every Friday, new albums and singles are released across all streaming platforms for music lovers to consume. The goal of this weekly column is to break down a number of singles that are released on …

Nashville husband-and-wife duo The Dryes attracts listeners with message of love, salvation
Photo courtesy of Katelyn Drye Story by Brianna Gesling / Contributing Writer Songwriters from across the world share a passion for writing a story, but The Dryes have proved that they can not only tell a story but can capture the hearts and emotions of listeners around the world when they do it. Husband and …

Weekly Track Roundup – 10/19
Graphic by Nick Hardin / Contributing Writer One of the most exciting parts of every week is “New Music Fridays.” Every Friday, new albums and singles are released across all streaming platforms for music lovers to consume. The goal of this weekly column is to break down a number of singles that are released on …

Looking back on 27 years of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’
Photo courtesy of Time Magazine Story by Enrique Geronimo / Contributing Writer For those who were alive when Nirvana’s “Nevermind” was released, it must seem like a lifetime ago – and for Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who only lived to be 27, it would be a lifetime. Today marks 27 years since Nirvana’s breakthrough album …

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 hypnotize with her two new sultry, psychedelic singles, produced by Jack Antonoff, called “Mariners Apartment Complex” and “Venice B****.” “Mariners Apartment” feels very enlightening and happy in comparison to …