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Music

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: Jason Dietz navigates the stage and the studio

Feature photo courtesy of Jason Dietz Story by Matthew Olson Jason Dietz has established a distinctive presence in the music...

Diana Street heats up December with Fa-La-La-Li Daze festival

Feature photo by Sam McIntyre Story by Kerstie Wolaver With finals season approaching and the temperature dropping, a Murfreesboro venue...

Indievelopment: Live Concert Planning class books MTSU alum Daniel Nunnelee for end-of-semester show

Feature photo courtesy of Daniel Nunnelee Story by Kerstie Wolaver Each semester, MTSU Music Business Professor Adam Caress teaches a...

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,...

Music in the Middle bands worth looking into

Going into Music in the Middle, I was excited to discover tons of new artists from the area and independent acts from across the...

Moon Taxi rock MTSU with Space Capone, KDSML

There are two positive outcomes that can come with seeing a band perform live. Some performances reaffirm your love for a group, while some...

Justin Timberlake utilizes rhythm and variety on ‘20/20 Experience’ companion | Album Review

By John Connor Coulston // Staff Writer No, you aren’t mistaken — Justin Timberlake has released his second album this year. While we had to wait...

‘Mechanical Bull:’ The Comeback Story of Kings of Leon | Album Review

By Darcy Threet // Staff Writer The best album of the fall was released on Tuesday. Nashville’s own is back in a very big way....

Drake’s ‘Nothing Was the Same’ lacks emotion and enthusiasm | Album Review

By John Connor Coulston // Staff Writer First off, I’ve always had mixed feelings towards Drake. I’ve never been a fan of his “sensitive douchebag” persona, but I...

Lil Wayne – ‘Dedication 5’ | Album Review

By John Connor Coulston // Staff Writer After his acclaimed album Tha Carter III, Lil Wayne became the figurehead for mainstream hip-hop, but soon started...