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Caroline Bowling performs in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Sam McIntyre)

Murfreesboro music makers: Caroline Bowling blooms where planted

Bailey Brantingham November 11, 2024

Photos by Sam McIntyre and Jaedyn Barnaby Story by Siri Reynolds Caroline Bowling is no garden variety singer-songwriter. A genuine, vulnerable and forthright artist, Bowling sat...

Horse Saturday pose for the release of "Horse Saturday." (Photo by Gavin Pine)

Murfreesboro music makers: In the saddle with Horse Saturday’s Gavin Pine

Emma Burden November 8, 2024

Photos provided by Gavin Pine Story by Emma Burden Is Horse Saturday a one-hit wonder? Neigh. Popularized by word of mouth and stickers plastered around MTSU’s campus, “Horse Saturday”...

Hozier unleashes 3 unexpected songs with "Unaired"

Hozier unleashes 3 unexpected songs with “Unaired”

Victoria Stone, Reporter September 6, 2024

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier treated fans with the release of his second EP of the year, “Unaired,” on Aug. 16. Like his March release “Unheard,” his latest offering contains songs recorded...

Jason Isbell preforms at Which Stage at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee on Sunday June 16, 2024. (Photo by Skyler Wendell/MTSU Seigenthaler News Service)

Simple as a weathervane: Jason Isbell returns to Bonnaroo with his band the 400 Unit

Kerstie Wolaver June 17, 2024

Story by Kerstie Wolaver  Photos by Skyler Wendell Some years, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival often ends with rowdy crowds ready to party for one more night, drunk with excitement from the past...

"Star Crossed" Album Review

“Star Crossed” Album Review

CIM Digital September 12, 2021

Kacey Musgraves. Courtesy of NPR. Story by Peyton Tranas | Core Writer When your previous album wins Album of the Year at the Grammys, you have a lot of pressure on you to release an...

"The Album" review: Blackpink is back

“The Album” review: Blackpink is back

CIM Digital October 3, 2020

Photo Courtesy of Variety Story by Makala Greene/Contributing Writer Blackpink is finally back with their much-anticipated first full album, aptly titled “The Album.” This is the group’s first...

Review: Meek Mill’s 'Championship' is a strong comeback album

Review: Meek Mill’s ‘Championship’ is a strong comeback album

Sidelines December 2, 2018

Photo courtesy of Revolt Story by Isong Maro / Contributing Writer Philadelphia artist Meek Mill’s has released his fourth studio album, titled “Championships." The album follows his mixtape (EP)...

Review: Chelsea Cutler achieves balance on 'Sleeping with Roses II'

Review: Chelsea Cutler achieves balance on ‘Sleeping with Roses II’

Sidelines November 11, 2018

Photo courtesy of Youtube Story by Nick Hardin / Contributing Writer Chelsea Cutler is a 21-year-old singer, songwriter and producer hailing from Westport, Connecticut. Cutler took an interest in creating...

Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra accomplishes instrumental artistry on 'IC-01 Hanoi'

Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra accomplishes instrumental artistry on ‘IC-01 Hanoi’

Sidelines October 27, 2018

Photo courtesy of Unknown Mortal Orchestra Story by Max Leach / Contributing Writer Earlier this year, Unknown Mortal Orchestra released their fourth album, "Sex & Food." Adding to their repertoire...

Review: Khalid begins 'new era' of music with latest EP

Review: Khalid begins ‘new era’ of music with latest EP

CIM Digital October 20, 2018

Photo courtesy of Pitchfork Khalid, a twenty-year-old rising star in the R&B game, dropped his new EP, titled “Suncity,” on Friday. Khalid broke into the music scene with the release of his debut...

Review: You Me At Six blends genres on sixth studio album

Review: You Me At Six blends genres on sixth studio album

CIM Digital October 6, 2018

Photo courtesy of You Me At Six English rock band You Me At Six released its sixth studio album, aptly titled “VI.” This album is a mix of every genre, from dance to hip-hop to R&B. The two members...

Review: Two Feet's first full-length album is raw, emotional

Review: Two Feet’s first full-length album is raw, emotional

Sidelines October 6, 2018

Photo courtesy of Billboard Story by Enrique Geronimo / Contributing Writer Two Feet is a one-man band who has merged several sounds and genres together to create a new style of sound. Bill Dess is the...

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