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I listened to Miley Cyrus' 'Bangerz' so you wouldn't have to

Miley's new album is slated to release Oct. 8. Just read this review instead.

By Maggie Spear | October 3, 2013

Meeting with the Post Master

The Blaze 1330 AM’s radio show, “The Post Office,” was well under way as the mustached host, philosophy junior Roddy Nikpour, sat behind the microphone listening to the soft indie post-rock music play through the monitors.

| October 2, 2013

Evolving views on masculinity can be rewarding

Many people consider emotional, psychological and moral strength to be as important, if not more important, than mere physical size.

By Sean McCauley | October 2, 2013

Caught A Ghost catches Phoenix's attention

The L.A. funky folk band comes to Phoenix to deliver an electric show.

By Kayla Phillips | October 2, 2013

You Me At Six rocks The Nile Theater on its first US headline

British rockers play headlining set for first time in the U.S.

By Olivia Khiel | October 2, 2013

Justin Timberlake hits sequel gold with 'The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2'

Justin Timberlake released a Grammy-worthy album.

By Jessica Urgiles | October 1, 2013

The Paper Kites's 'States' is a great example of ethereal folk

Released on Oct. 1, "States" marks The Paper Kites's first full-album step into music and introduces it to its first North American tour.

| October 1, 2013

ASU Symphony Orchestra opens up season with free concert

ASU Symphony Orchestra gives back to the community with a free concert that will feature masterworks by three well-known composers.

| September 29, 2013

Vampire Weekend charms Phoenix at Comerica

Esteemed indie rock band Vampire Weekend took the stage of Comerica Theatre with an elaborate, paisley set and charming performance Friday night at the close of its U.S. tour with Brooklyn singer Sky Ferreira.

| September 28, 2013

Punk-rock band FIDLAR plays the stage at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday night. The band’s Phoenix show is the fourth show of their U.S. tour with The Orwells. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

LA skate punks, FIDLAR brought the ruckus to Crescent Ballroom

FIDLAR, The Orwells and Playboy Manbaby shared a stage at Crescent last night. Things got just a little bit crazy.

By Maggie Spear | September 25, 2013

Local rapper William "Mouse" Powell kicks back at his friend's home studio in Mesa. The rapper is preparing to release his new album, "These Are the Good Times," on Nov. 12. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Mouse Powell is 'Holding Home' with upcoming album

Take a peek into independent rapper Mouse Powell's outlook on Arizona hip-hop, representing his state and producing his new album, "These are the Good Times."

| September 25, 2013

Material science and music performance freshmen Alexis Mitchell poses for the camera at the ASU School of Music. She plans to invent a synthetic oboe reed to help reduce the cost of current reeds that are temporary. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Student uses talents to recreate musical necessity

A music performance and material science and engineering freshman plans to combine her skills in science, math and music to invent a synthetic oboe reed.

| September 25, 2013

"On Oni Pond" leaves Man Man listeners full but not satisfied

The Philadelphia experimental group's fifth album stays true to Man Man style but abandons the weirdness that made it so cool in the first place.

By Maggie Spear | September 25, 2013

Does Kanye's album stand the test of time?

Here we are in September, and J. Cole has sold more albums than "Yeezus." The numbers speak for themselves.

| September 24, 2013

Title Fight rocks The Nile with mosh pits, stage dives

Title Fight and Balance and Composure brought their tour to The Nile Theater in Mesa.

| September 24, 2013

Priority Male puts out iTunes album, has big plans for the future

Priority Male is an a cappella group at ASU that has recently released its first album, "First Class." The all-male singing group has high aspirations for this year.

| September 24, 2013