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(12/04/11 11:20pm)
Few can describe the polarizing effect winter has on the moods of many people. For some, winter is a time of warmth, where time spent with family is paramount. A flight home to a warm living room, a cozy blanket and home cooked meals is routine for many students. For others, the cold weather can have a more chilling effect, where feelings of melancholy and introspection are more prominent.
(11/16/11 12:56am)
Fans of metal from all across the Valley united on Monday night for an evening at Marquee Theatre that won’t be soon forgotten. Satirical heavy metal band GWAR, known for their elaborate live performances, teamed up with New York-based hardcore band Every Time I Die for one of the most unpredictable live shows ever seen.
(11/15/11 1:53am)
'Take Care'
(10/31/11 11:12pm)
Ask any fashionista, fan of music or member of the media what the name Jay-Z means to them and you're likely to field an array of responses. The short name can be said in an instant, yet merely hearing the genre-altering rapper's moniker paints a vivid picture in the minds of many.
(10/19/11 12:25am)
The status of the critically acclaimed Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was put into question last week, according to a report found on laweekly.com.
(10/12/11 12:30am)
The art of taking one artist’s song and turning it into your own is a practice that has ruled the music industry for years. The process of integrating another song into your own is called sampling. As early as the ‘60s, in the peak of Elvis Presley’s prime, James Tenney created the work “Collage #1 (‘Blue Suede’)” from samples of Elvis’ “Blue Suede Shoes.”
(10/04/11 11:25pm)
On the morning of April 10, 2001, Scottsdale resident Mary Fisher and her two children were brutally murdered just hours before their home exploded.
(09/29/11 1:31am)
It’s no secret that the average college student is poor. Between paying for tuition, books, and other unnecessarily high priced course fees, the typical collegiate experience is based in frugality — especially when it comes to eating.
(09/26/11 11:35pm)
In 2003, the largely-unknown band Switchfoot crashed onto the scene with their immensely popular album, “The Beautiful Letdown.” Highlighted by Top 40 sensations “Meant To Live” and “Dare You To Move,” the band was catapulted into the national spotlight. As is the case with most bands, Switchfoot was unable to quite replicate the success of “The Beautiful Letdown” with their follow-up album, “Nothing Is Sound.” However, unlike most bands that fail to build on their initial breakout success, the San Diego-based quintet did not fade into obscurity.
(08/30/11 2:29am)
While the summer days filled with road trips to anywhere your heart desired may have been dashed by the start of the semester, The State Press has created a playlist to help you relive those magic moments. Each song was selected to capture the fleeting feeling of hitting the open road, be it solo or with your closest friends.
(05/06/11 4:40pm)
For women in film, the femme fatale role has been one of the more prevalent roles. Whether it's Sarah Connor of the “Terminator” franchise — one of the many female counterparts to our favorite superheroes — or any role Angelina Jolie has played, we see the part with regularity. However, today's leading ladies are finding themselves in a bit of a different role, and perhaps no one knows this as well as Natalie Portman.
(04/27/11 12:09am)
Last Thursday, Lupe Fiasco brought his “Steppin' Laser” tour to the Valley, putting on a wildly entertaining show for hundreds of eager fans at Mesa Amphitheater. Performing a solid mix of hits, both new and old, Fiasco had something for every fan. Before the Chicago-based Fiasco took the stage, the vibe of the audience was uninspired, to say the least.
(04/27/11 12:03am)
On Saturday, April 23, Old Crow Medicine Show, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and Mumford and Sons took over a dirt field in Tempe for a night of bluegrass, folk, and bonding. The Railroad Revival Tour has taken these three bands to six southern towns to liven up the area with good old tunes. The State Press writers Lauren Jordan and Trevor Paxton discussed the night, performances and the future of music following the event.
(04/20/11 10:52pm)
If you ask just about any musician about how life on the road is, you'll likely get mixed reviews. Some artists thrive off the energy of the crowds. Other artists just can't wait to get home. If you ask Lupe Fiasco, your answer will likely be more polarizing than most.
(04/11/11 10:37pm)
Few bands enjoy the near-immediate and prolonged success as Grammy Award-winning rock outfit Foo Fighters. In an industry that is filled with 20-somethings trying to write the catchiest hook, Dave Grohl and his merry band have proven to be kings. However, it is exactly this kind of success that inspired Grohl to go a more back-to-basics route, recording “Wasting Light” with analog tape in a homemade studio in his garage.
(04/03/11 9:46pm)
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.
(04/01/11 1:57am)
Director Duncan Jones made quite the splash on the film scene with his debut film “Moon.” After the film won multiple British film awards and gained critical acclaim nearly everywhere else, the bar for Jones' second film, "Source Code," was set high.
(03/29/11 10:46pm)
On a bonus track of indie-folk artist William Fitzsimmons' 2008 release, “The Sparrow and the Crow,” he penned the earnest words “I need to try and start again.” Three years later, with the release of his album “Gold in the Shadow,” it is apparent that the singer-songwriter with the storied past has done just that.
(03/25/11 12:32am)
Two things in life are certain — death and taxes. However, if there were a third thing, it would be that Gregg Gillis, mastermind behind and creator of Girl Talk, knows how to throw a party.
(03/20/11 11:23pm)
For most university students, simply making their way to class and completing the required courses to graduate is enough. Some will complete internships in their field of work, and a select few will even have job offers lined up before they ever have that diploma in hand.