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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,...

2024 Americana Honors & Awards: Sierra Ferrell’s big night was a ‘Long Time Coming’

Feature photo by Getty Images for Americana Music Story by Kailee Shores and Bailey Brantingham As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Americana Music Association held...

AmericanaFest 2024: 10 music newbies and notables you can’t miss

Story by Sidelines Staff Once a year, AmericanaFest provides Nashville with five days of musical escapism. Instead of stopping to watch the blasting window bands...

About last year: Diana Street looks to the past and future at first anniversary show

Feature photo by Sam McIntyre Story by Kerstie Wolaver As the sun set behind the trees at 1507 Diana Street Saturday night, music fans drifted into...

Carly Rose Ratcliffe shines in latest Sunset Showcase installment

Feature photo by Nicholas Evans Story by Nicholas Evans Songwriting major Carly Rose Ratcliffe took the stage in denim and cowboy boots on Wednesday night, captivating...

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 album, “Brat,” quickly ushering in the...

Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked: Cage the Elephant returns to the stage after five-year hiatus 

Feature photo by Kerstie Wolaver Story by Kerstie Wolaver On Sept. 1, fans entered Ascend Amphitheater in droves, bedecked in maxi skirts and excessive jewelry, the...