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Bridgers sings out to help form lush harmonies for boygenius at their November 4, 2018 show. (Alexis Marshall / MTSU Sidelines)

Photos: Supergroup boygenius plays first-ever show at Ryman

CIM Digital November 5, 2018

Photos by Alexis Marshall / MTSU Sidelines  Imagine Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers bowing down on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium to Julien Baker as she shreds a larger-than-life guitar solo. It's...

Review: King Krule croons through melancholia with ‘The OOZ’

Sidelines October 16, 2017

Story by Hayden Goodridge / Contributing Writer King Krule’s appearance may surprise you. While his music gives the impression of a gruff, commanding presence at the microphone, Archy Marshall, the...

Review: The National ventures into the experimental with ‘Sleep Well Beast’

Review: The National ventures into the experimental with ‘Sleep Well Beast’

Sidelines September 10, 2017

Story by Hayden Goodridge / Contributing Writer We see it all the time: Artists who reach the latter end of their career suddenly alter their already-established sound as a way to introduce fresh musicality,...

Lightning 100 celebrates 50th Live on the Green with Local Natives, Real Estate, Minus the Bear

Lightning 100 celebrates 50th Live on the Green with Local Natives, Real Estate, Minus the Bear

CIM Digital August 18, 2017

Photo by Tayhlor Stephenson / Lifestyles Editor Whether it's the commemoration of a loved-one's 50th birthday or the notable purchase of one's 50th concert ticket, the number serves as a milestone in...

Glass Animals hypnotize with chilled-out Bonnaroo set

Glass Animals hypnotize with chilled-out Bonnaroo set

Sidelines June 10, 2017

Photo by Gregory French / Sidelines Archives Story by Alexis Marshall / MTSU Seigenthaler News Service The Glass Animals made their second Bonnaroo appearance last night at the Which Stage, offering...

10 local bands and artists to watch out for

CIM Digital November 18, 2016

Photos courtesy of  Goth Babe, Love Lies Bleeding and Snake Cheney Thanks to Middle Tennessee State University's prestigious recording industry program and Nashville's lucrative music industry opportunities,...

Grouplove gives high-energy performance in Nashville | Photo Gallery

CIM Digital November 14, 2016

Photos by Olivia Ladd/ Lifestyles Editor Los Angeles indie outfit Grouplove brought their Big Mess tour to Cannery Ballroom in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday along with guests Dilly Dally and MUNA. Fresh...

Grizfolk plays The High Watt in Nashville | Photo Gallery

Sidelines February 18, 2016

Los Angeles indie rock band Grizfolk kept their fans satisfied, but still wanting more after their performance at The High Watt Tuesday night in Nashville. After alt rock outfit Knox Hamilton opened the...

'Wiped Out!' by The Neighbourhood | Album Review

‘Wiped Out!’ by The Neighbourhood | Album Review

Sidelines November 2, 2015

Brinley Hineman // Contributing writer After wowing fans with their debut album, I Love You, Los Angeles formed band The Neighbourhood had a lot to live up to with their sophomore album, Wiped Out! After...

Paper Bird flies into Americana Fest with the aid of Hall of Famer Oates

Paper Bird flies into Americana Fest with the aid of Hall of Famer Oates

CIM Digital September 16, 2015

Denver-based Paper Bird has been gaining more national attention lately with the rising popularity of Americana music, and the band is stoked to showcase its new music in front of their producer and Rock...

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