“Wizard rock” more than just a Harry Potter fad
Throughout the ages, the literary world has been dominated by classic protagonists — from the classic teen angst-filled journey of Holden Caulfield to the brutal honesty and morality of Atticus Finch. We’ve even fallen in love with a mystical world full of hobbits and orcs in search of a magical ring. Over the past decade and a [...]
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‘Source Code’ a brilliant Duncan Jones follow-up
“Source Code” features a clever script, a fast pace and brilliant acting from the always charismatic Gyllenhaal.
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Q&A: William Fitzsimmons
Last week, The State Press spoke with Fitzsimmons, talking about everything from his new album to how he got started in music.
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Review: Girl Talk Dances His Way to Tempe
On an otherwise uneventful Wednesday evening, Girl Talk showed up to the Marquee Theatre in Tempe and did what he does best: turn the entire room into what is probably the biggest house party you've ever been to.
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ASU Student Composes Requiem
for students like Vassili Makavos, a dual major in vocal performance and music composition, there come opportunities much grander than ever imagined.
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Lupe Fiasco’s ‘Lasers’ worth the wait
With “Lasers,” Lupe has admittedly gone in a more mainstream direction — on his own terms.
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Texas-based Balmorhea visits Phoenix
Founded in 2006 by Rob Lowe and Michael Muller, Balmorhea (pronounced bal-moor-ay) has been described as a “minimalist instrumental ensemble” that draws inspiration from many different musicians.
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Review: John Legend inspires at ASU Gammage
In today’s world, musicians and celebrities have more of an influence in the media than we might like. However, there are those individuals in Hollywood that choose to use their fame as a way of reaching out to people in ways they otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to. Last night, Grammy award-winning R&B artist John Legend [...]
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