music
Rep Your Roots 2021: A diverse night of talent
Story by Stephanie Hall | Contributing Writer Photos by Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor Talented students at Middle Tennessee State University showed off their culture and abilities at the Rep Your Roots talent show on Sept. 16, 2021. Located outside the Student Union, students had a fun-filled evening watching the acts. Chris Rochelle, an agent for the Veteran Center at MTSU, was helping work …
ALBUM REVIEW: IS “STICKER” GOING TO STICK FOR NCT 127?
Story by Colby Turner | Contributing Writer After weeks of sneak peeks and promotions on social media, NCT 127 is back with their third full-length album, titled “Sticker.” The album showcases the unit’s talented and creative vocal and rap lines in both high-tempo experimental songs and slow jams, all of which are dedicated to their loyal …
Music Monday: Cassie Joy with Iris + the Band
Story by John Cantor | Assistant Lifestyles Editor Photos by Reagan McKay and Ellie Fields | Contributing Photographers Cassie Joy and Iris and the band rocked out this past Monday, September 13 at the Keathley University Center Theater. This group of exuberant student musicians was a part of the organization Middle Tennessee Spare’s student concert …
What do music events during a pandemic look like?
Story by Peyton Tranas | Core Writer When events began to be re-planned and put on schedules again, the world was under the assumption the pandemic would be significantly better, if not gone. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is still here, but entertainment workers have to be able to get back to work. Venue workers and …
Book review: “Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass” by Lana Del Rey
Photo Courtesy of NME Story by Ashley Barrientos/Contributing Writer Bittersweet hues of loneliness, regret, heartbreak and wistfulness are gently colored in between the stanzas of Lana Del Rey’s debut poetry book, “Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass,” which released on September 29. Del Rey is primarily recognized as an American singer-songwriter whose musical style is …
Briston Maroney plays on with socially-distant success
Story by Alyssa Poston Photo courtesy of Facebook With a constant smile and an acoustic guitar in hand, Briston Maroney held an hour-long live stream on Tuesday, April 14, where he was able to interact with his fans worldwide. Maroney is a songwriter, guitarist and Knoxville, Tennessee native that gained popularity after auditioning for American …