Music

'Towards a More Perfect Union' explores challenges through music

ASU symphony students and professors alongside Grammy Award Winning artists collaborate to debut "Towards a More Perfect Union."

By Jadin Roberson | September 19, 2019

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My secret addiction: Disney princess show tunes

I secretly sing Disney show tunes in the car, and now I must confess.

By Camden Beal | September 17, 2019

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I'd never listened to Lana Del Rey, so I reviewed 'Norman F—ing Rockwell!'

Lana Del Rey's new album 'Norman F—ing Rockwell!" exceeded my expectations.

By Sara Windom | September 17, 2019

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Video: The Sun Devil Marching Band: A family of 400

Everyone from community college members to students can play in the Sun Devil Marching Band and pump up a crowd at an ASU game. 

By Zach Van Arsdale | September 10, 2019

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Boy bands, braces and stan Twitter bonds

Boy bands are more than just tight pants, they are important to the development of young girls.

By Olivia Munson | September 5, 2019

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The Phoenix music scene in a nutshell

The Phoenix music scene has seen its fair share of changes  and continues to evolve and platform more experimental sounds than its coastal peers.

By Kiera Riley | April 24, 2019

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ASU professor keeps jazz alive with new album

ASU director of jazz studies Michael Kocour wants to use his new album to bring tradition back to jazz music.

By Chris Clements | April 24, 2019

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Grace Lutheran Church's progressive pastor

Grace Lutheran Church in Downtown Phoenix tackles religion in a progressive way, and a big reason behind this is pastor Sarah Stadler and her take on faith.

By Sara Windom | April 22, 2019

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Presenting Psyko Steve

ASU alumnus Steve Chilton, or "Psyko Steve" as many know him, transformed his hobby of booking bands into a full-fledged career. Meet the man behind The Rebel Lounge and more. 

By Sara Windom | April 18, 2019

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A semester in music from The State Press arts desk

The State Press arts desk's favorite songs of spring 2019.

By Jessica Myers | April 18, 2019

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Tempe band Breakup Shoes makes strides in local music scene and beyond

The release of the band's first music video is just one of many recent successes for Tempe band, Breakup Shoes.

By Marissa Whitey | April 11, 2019

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Art, music and flames: Local 'burners' bring Burning Man to downtown Phoenix

The local Burning Man community is organizing IGNiGHT, a month-long arts exhibition at the Alwun House in downtown Phoenix.

By Will McClelland | April 9, 2019

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Video: ASU Jazz Band surprises all with their sound at Highland Jazz Fest

 The ASU Concert Jazz Band is not your average state university jazz band.

By Zach Van Arsdale | April 9, 2019

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Behind the blacklist at local house show venues

Blacklisting at music venues is common, but when those venues are houses, unexpected complexities arise.

By Sara Windom | April 9, 2019

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ASU students use the power of music to improve health in hospice care

The Music Meets Medicine club allows musicians to help those facing serious illnesses.

By Farizah Ali | April 4, 2019

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Long-distance friends overcome state lines and genre boundaries in debut EP

Two students and long-distance friends known as Memory Bank are releasing their first EP in April.

By Marissa Whitey | April 4, 2019

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Gallery: Photos from Field Day music festival featuring Joyce Manor

Joyce Manor rocks out alongside student and local bands at Field Day music festival.

By Dustin Davila-Bojorquez | March 31, 2019

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Joyce Manor to share a stage with local artists at Field Day music festival

Local artists such as Elna Rae, Go Outside and Flower Chow will open for Joyce Manor at ASU this weekend.

By Marissa Whitey | March 28, 2019

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B-Sides: 'Beware of the Dogs' by Stella Donnelly

Stella Donnelly dazzles with politically conscious, indie-pop debut album that would accentuate any hipster's playlist.

By Jessica Myers | March 28, 2019

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Remembering an icon: ASU School of Transborder Studies celebrates Selena

ASU faculty, students and staff come together to discuss the impact of a ground-breaking artist, years after her passing. 

By Itzia Crespo | March 28, 2019

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