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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: 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,...

David Bowie’s The Next Day: Not your average over-the-hill comeback | Album Review

By Jay Powell // Features Editor Whenever an artist returns after a prolonged absence, the resulting album and/or tour are typically met with enthusiasm. It’s an...

2013 ‘Roo lineup reveals big names and old favorites

By Claire Osburn | Assistant A&E editor Months of speculation can finally be put to rest because the 2013 Bonnaroo lineup is officially here. The bands...

Holiday Playlist: Christmas Classics

Story by Kelsey Griffith // Staff Writer It’s the time of year for Christmas trees, icicle lights and gift giving. Although caroling is not as...

No sophomore slump to be found in Mumford & Sons’ ‘Babel’ | Album Review

Even though the new Mumford & Sons album is new and much awaited, the band found a way to maintain its sound with Babel,keeping...

Pearl Jam Twenty: Still ‘alive’ after two decades | Film Review

By Jay Powell // Staff Writer If grunge music had its own Mount Rushmore, then Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam would be the images...

Respect those who lost a hero in Kurt Cobain: Dead singer spoke to disenfranchised

By Mike Reed // Staff Writer | Photo courtesy of MTV Saturday night I was trapped between worlds. I had crashed the cast party for "THe Shadow...