Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integrated part of our lives, impacting everything from healthcare to education. While some worry about the risks, AI can be ethical and helpful if used the correct way. AI is a tool, and like any tool, its ethics depend on how it’s used. For […]
Author: August Creter
Future releases third project of 2024: “MIXTAPE PLUTO”
By August Creter Jr. Editor One of the most prolific rappers of the modern era, Future, released his third body of work of the year on Sept. 20 with “MIXTAPE PLUTO.” Following his back-to-back number one albums “WE DON’T TRUST YOU” and “WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU” alongside […]
Bayker Blankenship on viral success, touring and staying humble
By August Creter Jr. Editor Transparency and care for his roots inspire Livingston-born country star Bayker Blankenship. Coming from humble beginnings, Blankenship has become one of the hottest young country musicians in the country. Blankenship, who Livingston locals may recognize as either the kid who made “Maxed Out” or the […]
“BRAT:” a moment or a movement?
2024 has undeniably been a year for the pop girls. Sabrina Carpenter released one of the biggest songs of the summer with “Espresso,” Chappell Roan continues to experience massive mainstream appeal, and, of course, Charli xcx’s explosive Brat summer. Charli xcx has been a notable force in the pop scene […]
Methadone clinic voted to proceed with 6-2 vote
On Wednesday, Aug. 28, the Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities in Nashville approved a methadone clinic to be built on Burgess Falls Road sponsored by Cedar Recovery, an opioid addiction clinic in Mt. Juliet. Without researching further into its use, the root word “meth” can be scary. On the […]
TTU faculty present ‘An Iliad’ as first production for new theater company
From June 27-29, two TTU faculty members will be presenting the play “An Iliad” by Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center. “An Iliad” will be the first production for James Alder and Joseph Clark’s theater company Alder & Clark Present. Alder has worked as the […]
BROCKHAMPTON release back-to-back albums
On Thursday Nov. 18, Texas-based hip-hop “boy band” BROCKHAMPTON released what they had publicized as their “final album” called “The Family.” The following day, the band announced that they would be releasing one last album titled “TM” that night. BROCKHAMPTON consists of seven performers: Kevin Abstract, Dom […]
Drake and 21 Savage release “Her Loss” to high quality results
While there were multiple high-profile releases Friday night, the album that caused the most online discourse was Drake and 21 Savage’s collaboration album “Her Loss.” An hour of material from two of the most acclaimed and discussed rappers of the last decade is bound to cause discussion and, in […]
Smino, BabyTron and more on New Music Friday
Friday, Oct. 28 has indisputably been one of the most exciting nights of the year for hip hop music. With many versatile rap albums releasing, rap fans all over the country can find an album to fit their hip hop preferences. Chicago rapper Smino released his third studio […]
Underground artists dominate the end of 2022
For the most part, the months September and October were slow for mainstream album releases, but packed to the brim with incredible albums from underground artists. On Oct. 7, one of the most promising genre-benders in the underground, Jean Dawson, released his third album “CHAOS NOW*” with features from […]