Music

The Drums return from internal turmoil with new record 'Encyclopedia'

The Drums seem to have fully reached the point in their career where they are comfortable creating the music they truly want to create without worrying about who they have to impress.

By William Ruof | August 26, 2014

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Beyoncé singlehandedly saves the VMAs

The VMAs we grew up with are long gone, but Beyoncé makes the 2014 VMAs worth watching.

By Jessica Urgiles | August 25, 2014

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Glitter headbands, spacesuits and mosh pits — oh my!

On Aug. 23, local record label Rubber Brother Records hosted a long-awaited album release show at the Crescent Ballroom.

By Aimee Plante | August 24, 2014

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The romance of music is dead: How artificiality devastated art

It is almost as though you can see every nickel and dime being squeezed out of the artistry.

By Michelle Bryan | August 24, 2014

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Flying Lotus kills with release of new track in anticipation of album 'You're Dead'

The new song comes two weeks after Lotus released entrancing audiovisual sampler.

| August 23, 2014

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A few questions regarding Iggy Azalea's 'Fancy'

Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" has people asking a lot of questions, but most importantly, what is this song even about?

By Zachary Heltzel | August 21, 2014

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Imogen Heap's 'Sparks' is a flash in the pan

Imogen Heap’s “Sparks” definitely demonstrates her talents and creativity, but the complexity and technicality of the album leave a little to be desired.

By Samantha Shotzbarger | August 20, 2014

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Kimbra’s “The Golden Echo” to be a golden hit

New Zealand-born songwriter Kimbra releases new 90s-themed album.

By Aimee Plante | August 20, 2014

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5 things to do on Thursday nights

What to do on a Thursday night? Check in here for 5 great things around the Valley.

By Juliet Moo | August 20, 2014

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Mac Miller and Caked Up set the stage for a great year

There are only a few events throughout the year that keep ASU students on their feet the entire time, and Tuesday night’s Fall Welcome Concert was one of the best of them.

By Danielle Kernkamp | August 20, 2014

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Meet this fall's A&E desk

Take a look to see what got us through the summer.

By A&E Staff | August 20, 2014

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Horoscopes for the week of Aug. 17 to 23

As summer winds down and school returns to our lives, we could all use a little guidance from the stars — with musical accompaniment.

| August 20, 2014

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Preview: Mac Miller at the Fall Welcome Concert

When I first found out about Mac Miller playing the ASU welcome concert, I was met with terrorizing memories of the 2011 SnapBack Revolution.

| August 18, 2014

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Ex-Rilo Kiley singer plays it safe on “The Voyager”

Since Jenny Lewis last released a solo record, her popular indie band Rilo Kiley has dissolved, her father has passed away and Lewis has found herself suffering from insomnia more often than not. Cue album No. 3.

| July 29, 2014

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Mac Miller to headline Fall Welcome Concert

Popular rap artist Mac Miller will be the opening act of the Fall Welcome Concert.

By Ian C. Beck | July 22, 2014

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Canadian band Magic! infuses summer nights with reggae

Reggae has long been a staple of the summer mix-tape. More recently, dance and electronic have become the music of summer dance parties and road trips.

| July 17, 2014

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Jason Mraz won't give up making the same music in 'YES!'

The singer's fifth album is nothing new, but still worth a listen.

| July 16, 2014

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Bleachers’s debut “Strange Desire” is a darkly sunny contradiction

Officially a side project for Jack Antonoff, and one he promises won’t take him away from his spot in the fun. lineup, Bleachers is an indie undertaking that is equal parts pop shine and introspective bite — bright and dark, all at once.

| July 16, 2014

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Lana Del Rey's "Ultraviolence" is as gratuitous as the name implies

Lana Del Rey's still trying to figure out what she's parodying, yet millions are buying what she and Interscope are selling.

| June 26, 2014

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“X” marks the spot on Sheeran’s newest – well, nearly

Sheeran’s ability to mix soft vocals with wry rapping made the singer a household name in 2011, and now he’s back to remind us all of how he infiltrated the airwaves years ago with a new record: “x” (pronounced “multiply”).

| June 25, 2014

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