Music

McDowell Mountain Music Festival has something for everybody

The 13th annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival will bring good vibes and good music to audiences of all ages.

By Celina Jimenez | March 2, 2016

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Barrett student Kyan Palmer debuts single 'Burn Mona Lisa,' takes NYC

Marketing senior Kyan Palmer drops his first single and hits New York City.

By Shane Weinstein | March 1, 2016

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Lyric Opera Theatre's 'L'elisir d'amore' a classic opera with lighthearted romance

The Lyric Opera Theatre's upcoming production of "“L'elisir d'amore”" brings a comedic love story to the Evelyn Smith Music Theatre Feb. 25-28.

By Skylar Mason | February 24, 2016

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#FreeKesha: The U.S. court system handles rape all wrong

The U.S. courts needs to understand Kesha's case isn't about the music industry or the money, but about saving a victim from her abuser.

By Allie Bice | February 24, 2016

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ASU choir groups to share joy of singing Wednesday

The Tempe Center for the Arts is the place to be on Wednesday for an evening of choral performances.

By Tanner Stechnij | February 23, 2016

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Avanti Chamber Music Festival funds young pianists, brings world-renowned musicians to Tempe

World-renowned musicians are on their way to ASU to perform in the Avanti Chamber Music Festival for a good cause.

By Tanner Stechnij | February 18, 2016

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Center stage: David Barker on acting, teaching and the art of being a mime

ASU Professor David Barker talks about his work as a teacher, actor, director, fight choreographer and mime.

By Skylar Mason | February 2, 2016

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For the record: "Any Way You Like it" by Thelma Houston

How a Johnny Depp film led to the discovery of one of my favorite artists: Thelma Houston.

By Shane Weinstein | January 27, 2016

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Guitars, computers, percussion, oh my! ASU Hybrid Ensemble's upcoming concert

ASU's Hybrid Ensemble will be performing at the Musical Instrument Museum on Wednesday and it's sure to be a unique musical experience.

By Tanner Stechnij | January 25, 2016

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ASU alumna 'Miss Krystle' launches entertainment law firm on top of successful music career

Successful lawyer by day, prominent pop artist by night and compassionate philanthropist in between: Who is Krystle Delgado?

By Skylar Mason | January 21, 2016

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Aulos Ensemble brings post-renaissance quirk to ASU's music scene

Famous Aulos Ensemble presents a new definition to classical music with its program, "A Tale of Two Cities."

By Tanner Stechnij | January 21, 2016

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What representation sounds like for America's young Latinxs

Latinxs continue to be highly under-represented in the media, but some musicians are breaking boundaries and setting positive examples for young Latinos and Latinas.

By Celina Jimenez | January 20, 2016

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Artist Tato Caraveo blends simplicity and eccentricity in an art-filled life

Caraveo's art is an unmistakable blend of the conventional and the unconventional, the consistent and the dynamic, the dramatic and the simple.

By Celina Jimenez | January 14, 2016

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5 free albums you might have missed in 2015

In a growing digital age, piracy is not always necessary to get free music downloads.

By Jeff Darge | January 12, 2016

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What makes house shows worth hosting?

I’m here to share the wealth of knowledge that my roommates and I have accumulated from hosting, by our estimate, 20 of these events.

By Peter Northfelt | January 10, 2016

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Gilbert band Consumer exposes your dirty suburban secrets

Consumer breaks the Gilbert music model with surf-punk vibes.  

By Nick Latona | December 1, 2015

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The best of albums of 2015 (so far), courtesy of The State Press arts editors

2015 had some great albums spanning across a host of different genres. Here are some of our favorites.

By Jacob Goldstein and Ben Murphy | November 30, 2015

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10 crazy Facebook events from listening to Drake to becoming a burrito

Don't actually consider dropping out but take a break, and think about attending these Facebook events. 

By Ryan Santistevan | November 30, 2015

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Beyond EDM: BOOTS goes from producing for Beyoncé to taking chances on his own music

BOOTS went from producing for Beyonce to making weirder music that you need to hear.  

By Derek Loche | November 30, 2015

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Holy Fawn's synth-pop, post-rock eloquence destroys disgusting indie-rock festival vibe

When you hear Holy Fawn, you’ll probably muster an image of what the members look like. But these guys aren’t quite the Urban Outfitters' indie-grunge mannequins you might expect.

By Nick Latona | November 24, 2015

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