Music

Vaporwave turned Nu-disco artist Skylar Spence talks about genre jump

The former Saint Pepsi producer talks changing from vaporwave to nu-disco.

By Derek Loche | October 22, 2015

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New Politics drummer on 'School d'AZ festival and working at Chili's

The State Press had the opportunity to speak with New Politics's drummer Louis Vecchio about it's current tour and latest album.

By Ryan Santistevan | October 21, 2015

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LUX coffee night brews up talent in Secret Garden

Let LUX Undergraduate Creative Review fulfill your caffeine and art fix this Wednesday night. 

By Ryan Santistevan | October 20, 2015

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Korn guitarist talks losing masters, discovering Skrillex and enjoying touring again

Nu-Metal legends Korn chat about storied career, missing masters and Skrillex.

By Derek Loche | October 20, 2015

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Diamonds in the Dust: Pioneers of all-girl rock bands, Ace of Cups and Fanny

The all-girl rock bands popularized in the mid to late '70s had predecessors earlier than you think.

By Nick Latona | October 18, 2015

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Marina and the Diamonds' 'Froot' ripe for picking at Marquee Theater

Emojis flashing in rapid succession at a pop concert is a sure sign of the apocalypse.

By Peter Northfelt | October 17, 2015

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Marian Hill is more than just sexy music

Marian Hill chats about sexy music ahead of tonight's show at Valley Bar. 

By Derek Loche | October 14, 2015

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Pro Teens lead singer seeks job as pro teenager, sex icon

Pro Teens’s first full-length eponymous album targets the perpetual angst of post-teen adulthood.

By Aimee Plante | October 13, 2015

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FIDLAR bassist talks about MTV, R. Kelly and yoga

Los Angeles punk band FIDLAR talks yoga stretches, getting an app and MTV.

By Derek Loche | October 13, 2015

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5 artists that should join Will Smith in making a musical comeback in 2015

In light of Will Smith's recent announcement that he's returning to music, here are five artists that should also make a comeback.  

By Obie Dieke | October 8, 2015

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The Strokes' Albert Hammond Jr. talks mushrooms, marriage, 'Momentary Masters'

Rock 'n' roll has a strange tendency of shining its sinful spotlight on artists that are far too young to handle the exposure.

By Nick Latona | October 6, 2015

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ASU bands, orchestra celebrate a century of music at Gammage

Both evenings will feature performances by ASU students conducted by faculty and guest maestros. The concerts will also serve as a welcome to ASU’s new assistant professor of instrumental conducting Dr. Jason Caslor.

By Tanner Stechnij | October 5, 2015

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Relive your worst semester of high school with the new Wavves album 'V'

California punk band Wavves produced an album fit for all your angsty, depressive needs.

By Derek Loche | October 4, 2015

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Deafheaven's 'New Bermuda' is a stunning reminder of how to mature an innovative sound

"New Bermuda” is a voyage through gorgeously hellish landscapes with rolling hills half burnt and half bloomed.

By Nick Latona | October 3, 2015

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Diamonds in the Dust: Lana Del Rey gets 'high on the beach' with Cass Elliot and Mazzy Star

Comparing Mazzy Star and Cass Elliot to Lana Del Rey's new album 'Honeymoon.'

By Nick Latona | September 29, 2015

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A short guide to some of Phoenix and Tempe's best local music venues

Arizona has a bevy of excellent music venues - here are some of the best.  

By Nick Latona | September 28, 2015

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Royal Blood drummer talks touring with Foo Fighters, champagne and the rockstar lifestyle

Before Royal Blood hits the stage at the Marquee Theatre Monday, find out what drummer Ben Thatcher thinks sets the band apart from other rock groups.

By Jacob Goldstein | September 27, 2015

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Destructo explains why people hate 'Techno' and talks HARD Day of the Dead

Destructo is playing Friday, Sept. 25 at Urbane Manner in Scottsdale.

By Jacob Goldstein | September 25, 2015

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A ca-believe ASU's four a cappella groups will blow you away with their voices

Four a cappella groups that are sure to give you goose bumps 

By Ryan Santistevan | September 23, 2015

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8 piece band Destroyer crushes Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix

The eight piece band left Crescent Ballroom in shambles after demolishing the stage.  

By Marco Alarid White | September 22, 2015

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