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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: Make way for metalcore with Bloodveil

Photos courtesy of Cadee Havard Story by Bailey Brantingham Many bands in Murfreesboro are adept at playing little laid-back venues,...

Photo Gallery: Del Water Gap, Sav. and Cece Coakley take over the Student Union Ballroom

All photos by Paige Mast Paige Mast is the Social Media Editor for MTSU Sidelines To contact the Lifestyles Editor,...

Del Water Gap crowns MTSU concert ‘one of his favorite nights playing music’

Photos by Paige Mast Story by Bailey Brantingham Students might not expect an artist to add a quick tour stop...

Murfreesboro music makers: Caroline Bowling blooms where planted

Photos by Sam McIntyre and Jaedyn Barnaby Story by Siri Reynolds Caroline Bowling is no garden variety singer-songwriter. A genuine, vulnerable...

Can celebrities guide young people out of the Tortured Voters Department?

Feature photo by Jackson Thomas Story by Bailey Brantingham In the last few months, a number of public figures have fueled the presidential proxy war by...

Americana and AI: Opposites that attract? 

Feature photo by Chris Scheurich Story by Kailee Shores One might think that Artificial Intelligence has no place in musical genres grounded in authenticity, but so-called...

Nashville’s Grammy U Fall Summit: Music business hopefuls come for networking, stay for Charli XCX and Troye Sivan

Feature photo by Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Story by Bailey Brantingham and Emma Burden “Brat” summer might be over, but the cultural...

Photo Gallery: Pilgrimage Festival Day 2

All Photos by Paige Mast Paige Mast is the social media editor for MTSU Sidelines. To contact the Lifestyles Editor, email [email protected]. For more news, visit www.mtsusidelines.com, or...

Pilgrimage Festival 2024: Steven Sanchez, COIN and Noah Kahan rock the rain away on day 2

Featured photo by Paige Mast Story by Emma Burden Music lovers strutted down the streets of Franklin, Tennessee, decked in their finest western wear for the...

Pilgrimage Festival 2024: Rain or shine, Pilgrimage ready to rock on day 1

Featured Photo by Paige Mast Story by Emma Burden The organizers of Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival surprised ticket holders with a Saturday morning announcement —...