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"Love 2 Life" Spoken Word Event Strives for Change

A review of Therosia's "Love 2 Life" performance to help support the International Justice Mission.

By Marie Rabusa | January 27, 2014

My Top 5 Female Musicians

I love the earth-shattering vocal and instrumental power that female musicians exude while still maintaining specific femininity in their own right.

By Isabelle Novak | January 23, 2014

A Great Big World introduces new sound with 'Is There Anybody Out There?'

The indie pop duo releases their debut album.

| January 22, 2014

Guitar Performance students Henry Bayless and Robert Greenwald concentrate on their music while performing Roland Chadwick's Flowers for Jerome. This was part of the Performance with a View series featuring the ASU Guitar Ensemble which took place on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. (Photo by Micaela Rodriguez)

ASU guitar ensemble takes over TCA with classical rock

While students of the ASU Guitar Ensemble don't necessarily embody the typical rock god, they did get a chance to share their talents at a Tempe Center for the Arts event.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 21, 2014

Hello, fellow word and sound junkies. My name is Isabelle. I’m a second semester senior who’s motivated enough to create this blog, but you can’t count on me to get dressed up for class or complete any extra credit. Those days are long gone.

By Isabelle Novak | January 21, 2014

Bastille takes risks with Bad Blood re-release

Bastille re-released their album "Bad Blood" on Jan. 14, and some of the new songs are surprisingly different.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 15, 2014

Know about them first: MisterWives

Back in December, MisterWives showed some inexperience and promise as an opening act for American Authors in Tempe. Their debut EP "Reflections" hints at their potential and need for maturation.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 14, 2014

Gold Bar owner Dennis Miller plays the alto sax with Stan Ferris on guitar, Dan Meyer on the bass, and Rusty Falk on percussion (not pictured) on Friday, Jan. 10. Every Friday and Sunday night, the band plays jazz music at Gold Bar Espresso in Tempe. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

Jazz band reawakens genre at Gold Bar Espresso

Gold Bar Espresso's house band shares its thoughts on jazz's nostalgic allure and how the genre is very much alive and well today.

| January 13, 2014

ASU Sociology junior Archie Carreon starts off his set with a song he wrote three days before the open mic night at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Carreon said he found about the TCA open mic from a Facebook page called AZ Open Mic. (Photo by Edmund Hubbard)

TCA open mic offers students chance to showcase musical talents

The Tempe Center for the Arts will give anyone the stage for 10 minutes every Wednesday night.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 13, 2014

Captain Squeegee returns with upcoming Crescent Ballroom show

Mesa band Captain Squeeguee return after more than five years of silence to break musical genres at the Crescent Ballroom.

By Adrianna Ovnicek | December 4, 2013

Justin Timberlake gives Phoenix a show of a lifetime

Justin Timberlake visits Phoenix during his "The 20/20 Experience" world tour.

By Jessica Urgiles | December 3, 2013

Black Bottom Lighters bring good vibes to headlining show

The local reggae rock band is ready to take its music to the next level.

By Olivia Khiel | December 2, 2013

Rising popularity of 'narcocorrido' music raises baseless concerns

Narcocorrido will continue to grow in popularity, and there’s no reason to believe that it is a recruitment tool.

By Michael Martin | November 26, 2013

Martin Guevara of Latino psychedelic rock band Capsula talks David Bowie and musical evolution

The Argentine guitarist and vocalist spoke with The State Press about touring, working with the legendary Tony Visconti and producing what David Fricke of Rolling Stone called "garage-glam on a platter."

By Adrianna Ovnicek | November 26, 2013

The Saving Pointe's Hunter Smith discusses band's goals

Phoenix-based band The Saving Pointe has a different style than what underground music fans are used to seeing.

By Kayla Phillips | November 26, 2013

The American Music Awards bring a night of performances to LA

Stars gather at the AMAs to celebrate the year's best music.

By Jessica Urgiles | November 25, 2013

People enjoy the sounds of Mouse Powell, a young local hip-hop artist based in Arizona. More and more young rappers and hip-hop artists are springing up, including rappers like Tyler, the Creator, Pro Era, and Chief Keef. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Teenagers change the face of hip-hop to one slightly younger

Youngsters are taking over the rap game at the same time they’re getting ready for their junior prom.

By Kayla Phillips | November 21, 2013

Percussionists in the ASU marching band play a number as they practice before a football game in Tempe. The band consists of percussionists, horn players, dancer as well as a full drum line. (Photo by State Press Staff)

Practice makes perfect for Sun Devil Marching Band

Seen at halftime shows and other events around campus, the Sun Devil Marching Band is one of the largest and best in the country, but it has taken hard work to reach the status it now holds.

| November 20, 2013

Watch for Rocks donates concert funds to 'Movember'

Watch for Rocks, a band composed of ASU students and employees, aims to raise funds for men's health awareness through music.

By Jessica Urgiles | November 20, 2013

Dear Black Flag: It's not me, it's you

Black Flag's official revival and new album are too much, too late and too awful. We're breaking up.

By Maggie Spear | November 19, 2013

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