Music

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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Foo Fighters surprise listeners with early release of EP and intriguing experimentation

Recovering from the tragedy in Paris, the five-piece managed to put together a solid cut

By Derek Loche | November 23, 2015

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ASU's laptop orchestra challenges conventional approach to music

LORKAS, the only student-run laptop orchestra is making exciting contributions to the world of music.

By Isabella Castillo | November 22, 2015

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Global Dance Festival: Come out west for these five must-see DJs

Preparing for you for Global Dance Festival by running down the best DJ talent the event has to offer.  

By Jacob Goldstein | November 17, 2015

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Barely old enough to smoke, Captain Samurai is teenage punk music way ahead of its years

Local Arizona band Captain Samurai releases its debut album "Hey Thanks Goodbye"

By Nick Latona | November 17, 2015

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HEALTH obliterated earlobes at Crescent Ballroom with a mix of noise and electronic alchemy

HEALTH played a pretty epic set at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix.  

By Logan Saether | November 14, 2015

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Italian director Paolo Sorrentino examines banality of aging in 'Youth'

Sorrentino creates another home run with his return to English-language dramedy, Youth.

By Tanner Stechnij | November 12, 2015

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Beyond EDM: XXYYXX drowns listeners in bass with new song 'Red'

Talking about the sonic and inviting bass of EDM stars XXYYXX.  

By Derek Loche | November 12, 2015

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Diamonds in the Dust: The Beta Band's forgotten ingenuity

The Beta Band epitomizes the meaning of “Diamonds in the Dust” and is a facet of the many egregious failures within musical fandom

By Nick Latona | November 9, 2015

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ASU radio station hosts 'Live and Local' charity concert in downtown Phoenix

ASU student-run radio station KASC The Blaze radio gives back to downtown Phoenix community with food drive. 

By Ryan Santistevan | November 5, 2015

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Beyond EDM: Lydmor and Bon Homme provide dark dance music for 'cuffing season'

On the fringe between Christmas snow and the summer sun, Lydmor & Bon Homme craft complex songs. 

By Derek Loche | November 3, 2015

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Cortez Coffee Company makes a unique debut to Tempe's coffee shop scene

Longtime roaster Cortez Coffee Company hits the coffee shop scene with its innovative caffeine creations and live music.

By Isabella Castillo | October 29, 2015

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Diamonds in the Dust: Forgotten Greenwich folk-heroes in the shadow of Bob Dylan

In the '60s Greenwich folk scene, giant acts like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell overshadowed some truly great musicians.

By Nick Latona | October 27, 2015

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Joanna Newsom brings back the harp with new album 'Divers'

Joanna Newsom's "Divers" combines traditional harping with cooing lyrical harmonies to make her husband Andy Samberg's heart swoon like a first love.  

By Logan Saether | October 25, 2015

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Diamonds in the Dust: Refused's crusade on punk rock conventionalism

"The Shape of Punk to Come" is an innovative and endlessly influential work of punk rock reformation.

By Nick Latona | October 22, 2015

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