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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,...

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard bring psychedelia to Music City at Ascend Amphitheater 

Feature photo by Kerstie Wolaver Story by Kerstie Wolaver On Aug. 31, fans decked in overalls, long flowing dresses and tie-dye ignored the country music filling...

Hozier unleashes 3 unexpected songs with “Unaired”

Feature photo by Tyler Lamb Story by Victoria Stone Irish singer-songwriter Hozier treated fans with the release of his second EP of the year, “Unaired,” on...

The Red Clay Strays electrify at three-night headline debut at the Ryman

Feature Photo by Robby Klein Story by Kerstie Wolaver With cowboy hats atop their heads and drinks in hand, a rowdy Wednesday night crowd filled the...

Existing in a broken middle: Ann Powers on Joni Mitchell, traveling and transgression

Feature photo by William Green Story by Emma Burden Ann Powers didn’t aim to write a conventional biography about Joni Mitchell when she put pen to...

Bonnaroo 2024: See the sounds of The Farm

All photos by Skyler Wendell Sidelines staff photographer Skyler Wendell got closer to the music at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, than...

Bonnaroo 2024: Faces of The Farm

All photos by Skyler Wendell Sidelines staff photographer Skyler Wendell roamed Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee June 13-16 with a camera and...