Music

UnDrakeable: rap's sad boy rises from oblivion (Miami?), drops surprise mixtape

The United States' favorite Canadian hearthrob (no, not Justin Beiber) and former "Degrassi" star Drake is back — but if you're just now reading about this, it's probably too late.

By Micaela Rodriguez | February 15, 2015

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The Vinyl Voyager: Sigur Rós' 'Ágætis byrjun'

Sigur Rós cracked the standard post-rock precedent and imprinted its 1999 album “Ágætis byrjun” onto the minds of all those who would listen.

By Nick Latona | February 12, 2015

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Underground Glories: Alternative tracks for the perfect study session

Finding good music can be challenging. Sorting through the top twenty charts and countless indie bands takes days. Check out these artists for relaxed afternoons while doing homework.

By Bryanna Mundy | February 12, 2015

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Mama, don't let your babies grow up to drop it like it's hot

Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg find unpredictable common ground.

By Rachel Andrews | February 11, 2015

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Is Taylor Swift in favor of net neutrality?

Taylor Swift and Internet providers both threatened to block user access to content. One actually did it, and the other is up in the air.

By Liz Nichols | February 11, 2015

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Father John Misty's 'I Love You, Honeybear' an instant classic

I love Father John Misty. It's the type of folk music that doesn't bore me. It's self-aware. It's snarky.

| February 10, 2015

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ASU music professors perform powerful, comedic classical concert

Professors Carloe FitzPatrick and Russell Ryan performed at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts last night as part of the series ASU Concerts at the Center.

By Desiree Pharias | February 10, 2015

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Sam Smith: all you need to know

As hard as it is to believe, Sam Smith is in fact not the extremely talented love child of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. Don't feel too far behind; here's everything you need to know about the man that swept the 2015 Grammys.

By Faith Decker | February 10, 2015

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The Vinyl Voyager: Frank Zappa's 'Hot Rats'

Zappa’s band, the Mothers of Invention, released what many now consider to be one of the first rock concept albums — 1966’s “Freak Out!”

By Nick Latona | February 5, 2015

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An interview with Destructo: electronic music’s most business-savvy DJ

I met with Destructo on Wednesday at his hotel lobby in downtown Phoenix to talk about his music and career before he shook the Monarch Theatre with his groundbreaking mixture of rap lyrics and house beats.

By Jacob Goldstein | February 5, 2015

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Bob Dylan releases Frank Sinatra cover album 'Shadows in the Night'

After five decades of creating music, Bob Dylan releases another album with a unique twist: Each track is a Frank Sinatra cover.

By Desiree Pharias | February 4, 2015

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Fifth Harmony's 'Reflection' offers empowerment & inspiration despite mainstream sound

Fifth Harmony may not be revolutionizing the pop world like certain girl groups of the past (yet), but the group's empowering lyrics are not to be overlooked.

By Celina Jimenez | February 4, 2015

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Discovering "Dark Side" with "The Wiz"

"The Wiz", now with more of a "Dark Side".

By Jesse Millard | February 4, 2015

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Throwbacks & Comebacks: pop-punk masters

A quick look at pop-punk's origin and progression.

By Rachel Andrews | February 3, 2015

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Pop culture mischief: Suge Knight charged with murder, a legend returns to 'SNL' and more

Suge Knight arrested for murder Suge Knight, the Co-Founder of Death Row Records, was arrested on suspicion for murder earlier this week after being allegedly involved in a hit-and-run that killed one man.

By Zackary Moran-Norris | February 2, 2015

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Students add aca-fresh group to musical community

Students took action on a relative dearth of a cappella groups on campus and added a new one to the mix.

By Megan Janetsky | February 2, 2015

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Shut up and listen to Walk The Moon

The free Walk The Moon concert was an experience of a lifetime.

By Ryan Santistevan | February 1, 2015

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Knife Party bursts into Phoenix, sells out the Pressroom

The sardine-like crowd was enough to show that Knife Party’s electronic dance music has staying power and an appeal that connects to people from all different walks of life.

By Jacob Goldstein | February 1, 2015

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The Roots pack Super Bowl Central to bursting in downtown Phoenix

The Legendary Roots Crew brought its trademark fusion of hip-hop and jazz to downtown Phoenix on Saturday.

By Zackary Moran-Norris | February 1, 2015

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Imagine Dragons and Snoop Dogg play through rain, shower audience with radio hits

While it may have been cruder than what a crowd of parents wanted, the DirecTV Super Fan Festival brought a night of entertainment to Glendale, showering the audience with rain and a medley of hits from artists that come from all sorts of backgrounds and genres.

By A&E Staff | January 31, 2015

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