Music

State Press, Wrapped: Reporters' Spotify Wrapped rankings, 2025

The Echo editor ranks reporters' 2025 Spotify Wrapped.  

By Kasturi Tale | December 4, 2025

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One Big Party, many big problems

One Big Party's underground festival in Arizona leaves fans and artists angry at the poor experience.

By Lexi Janusee | November 26, 2025

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Right Rosemary's impact on the Phoenix music scene with alternative and shoegaze music

Local band ties the Phoenix music scene together through live performances. 

By Charley Fisher | November 13, 2025

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Review: Hayley Williams' latest album is a powerful reflection of artistry, emotion

The singer's third solo album is nominated for four Grammys in 2026. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | November 10, 2025

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Satire: Dating in the age of the "Taylorsphere"

A look into how Taylor Swift has contributed to an overall decline in the quality of women.

By Abigail Wilt | November 10, 2025

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Insight: Experiencing Dreamy Draw Festival as a first-time festival goer

Watching the Lumineers and Vampire Weekend perform live for the first time widened my view of music festivals.

By Pippa Fung | November 9, 2025

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The power of the ASU Philharmonia Orchestra is all in the music

ASU orchestra students explain the importance of classical music and their relationship to the Philharmonia. 

By Grace Lawrence | November 6, 2025

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How today's pop music trends amplify sexuality

In today's music industry, womanhood and sexuality are highly embraced.

By Gokul Achaththekoot | November 6, 2025

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'Art, music and poetry': AMP bridges gap between ASU, the local music scene

AMP provides a platform for ASU musicians and furthers the local music scene. 

By Lexi Janusee | November 5, 2025

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Student hackathon gives Sun Devils startup opportunities

Instead of the usual prizes hackathons dole out to winners, VillageHacks creates pathways to potential final interviews at startups.

By Dylan Le | November 5, 2025

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A showgirl since 2006, Taylor Swift's music uprise and downfalls

Students and staff share their thoughts about Taylor Swift's new album and her evolution of music.

By Jen Hamilton | October 30, 2025

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Opinion: Concerts are a place for connection, not your bad manners

 As a lover of concerts, community and connection are what make live music so special.

By Jazlyn Gonzales | October 29, 2025

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Theater kid resurgence brings conversation to the stage and screen

ASU students discuss the rise in musical theater's popularity and its impact on pop culture.

By Lexi Janusee | October 22, 2025

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The price of passion: An inside look at the lives of ASU art majors

Why ASU artists decided to pursue their passions in college and the challenges they may face. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | October 21, 2025

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In motion: The mind of a dancer

A look into the minds behind various dancers and how they create and utilize it as a tool to express the emotions of music and themselves.

By Aleisha Paulick | October 12, 2025

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Jeans, genes and subliminal messaging

Exploring the influence of denim brand identities and outward expression in younger generations

By Keyanee Walls | October 8, 2025

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Students share why they make time for hobbies

Students discuss why it's important to make time for hobbies. 

By Jen Hamilton | September 25, 2025

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Tempe residents share thoughts on Danelle Project redevelopment

Danelle Plaza's potential mixed-use, high-density rezoning causes concern among Tempe community.

By Lexi Janusee | September 22, 2025

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Where are all the male pop stars? ASU music fans explain what's missing

From 5 Seconds of Summer to Stray Kids, teenage girls have always been behind music's biggest successes.

By Jazlyn Gonzales | September 22, 2025

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In her final year as a Sun Devil, senior Pauline Nelles has become the backbone of ASU soccer

After four years at ASU, senior goalkeeper Pauline Nelles' play and leadership have got the Sun Devils off to their best start since 2000.

By Pratham Valluri | September 17, 2025

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