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ASU professor John Ericson performing a song on the french horn in Spring 2016.

Classical music in the modern world: ASU music professors to recreate Beethoven, Mozart and more

John Ericson, faculty members and ASU students pair together to play Beethoven and other famous pieces.

By Alexandra Myers | September 11, 2016

Pop star Kesha performs during ASU's Inferno Fest in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016.

Kesha bursts into Sun Devil territory as InfernoFest 2016 headliner

ASU students flocked to the Wells Fargo arena Saturday night for InfernoFest 2016, a high-energy concert featuring Kesha with an opening performance from ASU alum DJ Munition.

By Skylar Mason | September 9, 2016

ASU professors Katherine McLin and Andrew Campbell will perform at the Katzin Concert Hall on Sept. 8 alongside visiting UNC professor Lauren Jacobson.

United in music, ASU husband-wife duo collaborate with visiting professor in upcoming performance

ASU Faculty artists Katherine McLin and Andrew Campbell will play alongside visiting UNC professor Lauren Jacobson as the trio performs at Katzin Concert Hall on Thursday, Sept. 8.

By Hayley Brand | September 7, 2016

The Theater Works production of "Les Miserables" will run Sept. 9 - 25 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. The show includes ASU freshman Julian Mendoza in the lead role of Jean Valjean.

Do you hear the people sing? Theater Works production of 'Les Miserables' opens Friday in Peoria

The youth show, opening on Sept. 9, has close ties with the original Broadway production.

By Grant Roberts | September 7, 2016

Our blindness to sexism in music

Sexism has been present in the music industry for so long that we as a society have turned a blind-eye to it.

By Brianna Moore | September 5, 2016

Students watch the Underground Foundation performance in the Tempe Secret Garden on Thursday, August 25.

ASU's The Underground Foundation pulls support from upcoming Joeseph Jaymes show

The Underground Foundation at ASU pulled its support for an upcoming Joeseph Jaymes album release show out of concerns that the show would undermine the organization’s safe space policy.

By Ian Dickinson | September 5, 2016

The music video for Nick Jonas' 2015 single "Levels." Screenshot taken from Vevo video on Youtube on Aug. 27 by Libby Allnatt.

Pop stardom is no excuse for sexism

Many pop stars use sexuality and objectification to show sophistication or maturity, but this shouldn't necessarily be the case.

By Libby Allnatt | August 28, 2016

The Slow Poisoner, Andrew Goldfarb, performs onstage at Lawn Gnome Publishing on June 24, 2016. Lawn Gnome is a bookstore and publishing company that hosts a variety of arts-related events in central Phoenix.

Pink Slip Open Mic sets the stage for new local talent

Pink Slip Open Mic is a weekly event that welcomes new local talent, whether it be music, poetry, comedy or everything in between.

By Ian Dickinson | August 28, 2016

Local band Luxxe performs at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. The popular music venue is just a couple blocks away from the Downtown Phoenix campus.

Finding the beat: Five live music venues around ASU

Whether looking for something quiet and low-key, or a show that rocks hard, Phoenix has a variety of music venues to offer students near campus.

By Kiya Gaskin | August 22, 2016

AJJ performs at The Rebel Lounge in central Phoenix on Thursday, August 18.

Prodigal child of the Phoenix music scene AJJ returns home to release new album "The Bible 2"

Folk-punk icons AJJ (formerly Andrew Jackson Jihad) returned to Phoenix last week to kick off the release of its new studio album.

By Ian Dickinson | August 21, 2016

ASU sophomore rocks Valley with voice beyond her years

Valley rock star by night, music student by day — Hannah Lopez

By Ryan Santistevan | June 12, 2016

Rock and roll all night, party everyday with ASU's Rock Band class

Remember the movie School of Rock? Well, ASU has something even better.

By Noelle Lilley | April 28, 2016

Chad Dennis, TJ Friga, and ASU alum Robbie Pfeffer perform in Playboy Manbaby.

10 bands to race down and see at Indie 500 this weekend

Don't miss these bands at the Indie 500!

By Tanner Stechnij | April 22, 2016

ASU Mariachi Ensemble to show music is a language of its own

ASU's Mariachi Ensemble gets ready to bring the music and passion of Mexico to ASU in its 2016 spring concert.

By Noelle Lilley | April 21, 2016

ASU Men's, Women's and Barrett choirs perform on April 28, 2015, in ASU Gammage, in Tempe.

ASU choir groups to give haunting performance on themes of love and war

This Saturday is a choir performance for lovers and fighters alike.

By Jeff Darge | April 21, 2016

Actors rehearse 'Women of War' in the Tempe Center on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, the night before opening.

'Women of War' displays stories of unnamed captives

Binary Theater Company's "Women of War" prevails after workshops and years of revision for its ASU debut.

By Monica Sampson | April 20, 2016

Moose Titans get ‘out of the garage’ for first concert

ASU student band Moose Titans get out of the garage to play first concert at The Blaze music festival.

By Tynin Fries | April 13, 2016

ASU TEMPEtations vocalist Wendy Tan balances school and passion

Read how one ASU student balances her studies and her passion while still performing her heart out with ASU's TEMPEtations.

By Shantel Marekera | April 11, 2016

Pan Devils Steel Band to perform with world-class composer Liam Teague

ASU Pan Devils Steel Band to mix classical Trinidadian music with contemporary songs in collaboration with world-renowned performer and composer Liam Teague.

By Skylar Mason | April 11, 2016

Downtown Phoenix is home to 'Meet Me in Downtown' where people can get together to experience the city in a new way.

A traveler's guide to 'Meet Me Downtown Phoenix'

Every week, downtown Phoenix hosts "Meet Me Downtown Phoenix." Wanna get a feel for the event without wearing out the soles on your new sneakers? Read on!

By Damon Smith | April 6, 2016

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