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The annual Kick Ass Spring Concert will take place on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at The Trunk Space in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Blaze Radio to host upcoming "Kick Ass Spring Concert" next month

Blaze Radio station will be hosting its annual spring concert on April 6 at Trunk Space, featuring food, entertainment and indie rock.

By Parker Shea | March 29, 2017

The Color 8 preforms at ASU’s Devilpalooza in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2016.

Devilpalooza opening band continues to make their name locally

Local Band The Color 8 is familiar to many students since Devilpalooza, but they have been building up their fan base in the Valley at First Fridays in Downtown Phoenix.

By Maddie Johnson | March 22, 2017

Local band, People Who Could Fly from left to right: Josh Paige, James Mills, and Jacob Paige pose for a portrait at Tempe Beach Park on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017

Local band People Who Could Fly on the rise in preparation for Pot of Gold

Local band People Who Could Fly is preparing for its performance at the Pot of Gold music festival. Its members include James Mills, a UA graduate, and brothers Josh and Jacob Paige, current ASU students.

By Andrew McKenney | March 1, 2017

ASU student band Nick Perkins pictured during a practice session, with upcoming performances at The Trunk Space and Crescent Ballroom in March, 2017.

Students look to find balance between music and school

Students find different ways and motivators to keep balance between school and music.

By Andrew McKenney | February 22, 2017

The Underground Foundation members attend a club meeting to discuss their first zine and upcoming events taken in Discovery Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017.

The Underground Foundation turns a fresh page with new magazine

The Underground Foundation at ASU just published the first issue of their new art magazine. They hope the magazine will encourage and inspire artists to get involved with TUF.

By Parker Shea | February 21, 2017

Music school grant kick-starts new ASU learning programs

ASU's school of music receives a grant that leads to innovative teaching methods.

By Keegan Kelly | February 16, 2017

Public figures must keep making waves

Public figures and celebrities should continue to use their opportunities at events and public appearances to further the issues they deem important.

By Jonah Baker | February 14, 2017

Outside in the Lawn Gnome courtyard on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017.

Lawn Gnome celebrates its fifth year while looking to the future

Lawn Gnome Publishing, a Downtown Phoenix staple, just celebrated its fifth anniversary. Amid fears of gentrification, owner Aaron Hopkins-Johnson said he's here to stay.

By Parker Shea | February 13, 2017

Battle of the Bands: Competing for Devilpalooza

Four artists competed in the Battle of the Bands Feb. 1 for the shot at becoming the opener for Rae Sremmurd at Devilpalooza.

By Marcella Baietto | February 2, 2017

ASU dances all night for Phoenix Children's Hospital

ASU Dance Marathon supports Phoenix Children's Hospital in a 12-hour event of music, dancing, and celebration.

By Karisma Sandoval | February 1, 2017

Lack of support for liberal arts draws concern among students, faculty

Liberal arts students face a negative stigma surrounding their majors due to the nationwide decrease in arts programs.

By Molly Stellino | January 22, 2017

Alexandra Birch poses for a photo with her violin.

Music as tool for understanding: A student's exploration through violin

As a part of ASU's upcoming Doctoral Recital Series, Alexandra Birch will highlight different cultures through a violin performance.

By Owen Baldner | December 1, 2016

The cast of "Mamma Mia!" will come to ASU's Gammage starting on Dec. 6 as part of the show's farewell tour.

Here we go again: the farewell tour of 'Mamma Mia!' to bring timeless musical to ASU Gammage

The hit musical "Mamma Mia!" invites all to a time full of song, dance and laughter.

By Karisma Sandoval | November 30, 2016

Graduate students Aihua Zhang, Yeil Park, Vladmir Gebe and Yang-Fen Chen of The Herberger Quarter pose for a photo before their recital at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center in May, 2016. The group will be performing on Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the Recital Hall on the Tempe campus.

Putting art into action: Four of Herberger’s finest to bring their passion for classical music to the stage

The Herberger School of Music's string quartet will be performing the works of Beethoven, as well as other composers, at its concert on Wednesday.

By Kiya Gaskin | November 28, 2016

The ASU Ukulele Club strikes a chord through community

The Ukulele Club combines musical practice, inclusiveness and community service to create a club for all types of ASU students.

By Marcella Baietto | November 21, 2016

Students in the ASU Rock Band class pose for a flyer announcing an upcoming concert. The end-of-semester show will include both old and new styles of rock.

Rock 'n' Roll 101: ASU Rock Band class to perform at Evelyn Smith Music Theatre

The ASU Rock Band class, directed by Joseph Felice, will perform classic rock and more in their fall concert next Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Evelyn Smith Music Theatre on the ASU Tempe campus.

By May Phan | November 21, 2016

From left, Matthew Session, Daniela Diaz, Anna Flores, Sawyer Elms, Kellen Shover and Rosemarie Dombrowski. Dombrowski's students pictured above will be some of the writers and creatives featured in Thursday's showcase.

ASU fall arts showcase to embrace community, culture in downtown Phoenix

"Community and Culture: Celebrating Diversity Through Art" is a fall showcase that will feature poetry, flash fiction, film and music created by students. The showcase, free for the public, will take place at The Grand Central Coffee Company from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17.

By May Phan | November 17, 2016

Violinist Senema Reinhardt rehearses with the ASU Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Cullan Lucas on November 14, 2016, in Tempe, AZ.

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