The stage at Goth Prom. (Ava Burns) The bass billowed from the venue, masking the sounds of bowling pins being knocked over and drinks being made at the bar. People in fairy costumes to knights in shining armor lined up, ready for a night of excitement. The electric music reverberated in the chests of the audience, and lyrics soared through the air. This is goth prom, an annual event hosted by East Side Bowl which celebrates a traditionally underrepresented group of people. T

Customers line up at In-N-Out. (Austin Embry) Waiting for two hours in near-freezing weather for a fast-food burger sounds like insanity to most, but I would sleep on the cold pavement for a bite. Of course, I could opt for the drive-thru line instead, but it raises the wait time to four hours. Even the merchandise stands lines begin to overflow too, making the newly-paved lot even more of a maze.   Employees chat with antsy patrons and hand out free paper hats while they tal

Readers at Silent Book Club. (Abby Thomas) Candles dance atop a glorious dark chocolate, Earl Grey cake decorated with bright red flowers and fat juicy blackberries: A birthday cake. For a book club.   Silent Book Club celebrates its second birthday in the warm glow of The Sun Room at the Drift Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.   Although, “silent” remains up for debate.   WNXP’s Marquis Munson DJs on the edge of the room, surrounding the readers in the subtle sounds of Olivia D

ALINA performing “Get a Grip.” (Louise Geri) The crowd at the Exit/In was abuzz on Sunday night, as 150 people waited for Tripp Todd, Meadowglade and ALINA to come onstage. Two months after the release of ALINA’s sophomore EP, “Catching Lightning,” the singer and former Belmont student headlined the popular venue. Between original songs, opener Tripp Todd performed covers of “Wrist Watch” by MJ Lenderman and a rock-inspired version of “Wide Open Spaces” by The Chicks. Todd ga

Dodie standing in the spotlight. (Zach Watkins) Bringing pride and grace with her, Dodie opened up her “Not For Lack Of Trying” north-american tour Friday at Nashville’s own Brooklyn Bowl. The album that the tour is named after explores themes from love to loss and delves deep into the grace one gives themselves while fighting to escape the depths of depression. Dodie, who has been vocal about mental health struggles, uses her music to express ideas that words alone may not f

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Across the city, groups of gamers and developers huddle in coworking spaces, coffee shops and office buildings. Rather than being led by AAA studios worth millions of dollars, the digital medium’s highest scorers in town are hobbyists, independent developers and all-around creatives who channel various artistic disciplines into a single interactive experience. From game jam winners to massive projects years in the making, the gaming i

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Nick Rampe With a forecast of heavy snow over the weekend, some Belmont students will participate in snow day activities for the first time.    Nashville is under a winter storm warning and can expect to see between three-to-eight inches of snow over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. This opens the possibility for cancelled classes, less students outside and, of course, sledding.    “I’ve never sledded before… that would be so

Photo via @santaspub on Instagram. On any given night at Santa’s Pub, the mic might be in the hands of a seasoned singer, a first-time tourist or someone who has never sung in public before. The atmosphere was shaped by the late owner, Elmer Denzel “Santa” Irwin, who passed away in September at age 75. Known for his signature white beard and his strict no-cursing rule at the mic, he built a place where strangers connected across generations. That unpredictability yet strong s

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The lights dimmed in the Mil at Cannery Hall on Saturday night as a buzzing crowd erupted.  Their electric, awe-filled voices were...