Music

SPM Acoustics: 1967

The band 1967 creates its own magic and proves that friendship is essential to music.

By Noemi Gonzalez | October 28, 2012

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Top 5 recurring trends pop culture needs to rethink

The State Press has composed a list of the top 5 trends that are unfavorable in society, including dubstep and an overabundance of 3D media.

By Lana Rogoff | October 28, 2012

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Band of Horses surprises audience with energetic concert

For a band whose studio-recorded music plays relatively calmly, Band of Horses delivered a loud, epic live performance.

By Stephanie Habib | October 28, 2012

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Rock ‘n’ roll pioneers still active in music industry

While rock ‘n’ roll is a slowly dying genre much like hip-hop and punk rock, it is treading on with its pioneers still releasing music and performing all over the world.

By Jocelyn Gee | October 24, 2012

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Tiger Army stops in Phoenix during exclusive tour

Front man of psychobilly band Tiger Army discusses the band’s unique genre and touring internationally.

By Lana Rogoff | October 22, 2012

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Matt & Kim ready to strike Tempe on Lightning tour

With the recent release of Matt & Kim’s newest album “Lightning,” the band is set to hit the Marquee Theatre with an electrifying show.

By Lily Lieberman | October 22, 2012

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Art Murmur: Tempe Tardeada

Many sights were seen and foods were eaten at last Sunday’s Tempe Tardeada, a diverse celebration of Hispanic culture held at the Tempe Community Complex.

By Alec Damiano | October 21, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Play it again, game

There are a lot of video game tunes and music that really complement the game-play in video games.

By Spencer Fawcett | October 21, 2012

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Weezer gains momentum at State Fair show

Alternative-rock band, Weezer, began its show lifelessly at the Arizona State Fair but finally pumped up the volume to deliver an electrifying set.

By Lana Rogoff | October 16, 2012

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Ben Gibbard’s 'Former Lives' an intimate triumph

Ben Gibbard still hasn’t lost his touch. Like in the video for “Soul Meets Body,” he is still able to make music fly. Gibbard’s debut solo album, “Former Lives,” shows fans a side to the artist they can’t know from his previous projects.

By Jeremy Conigliari | October 16, 2012

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Metric dazzles for wrong reasons

Sometimes a band's biggest detriment is its desire to be overly entertaining. It was apparent Wednesday night, when Metric's theatrics overshadowed their musicianship.

By Mitchell Bobman | October 11, 2012

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Bad music taste a deal breaker

Music is an important when it comes to romantic compatibility.

By Morgan Chan | October 11, 2012

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Arizona fans give Wombats reason to visit valley

While the band explained they don’t know why people live in the Valley, they managed to make their first concert in Phoenix energetic and lively.

By Stephanie Habib | October 10, 2012

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The Black Keys hammer out true rock greatness

The Black Keys performance on Tuesday made no concessions or reservations. Instead, the set of brash blues-rock reassured the audience that the night belonged to the music of Auerbach and Carney, so deal with it.

By Mitchell Bobman | October 10, 2012

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Must-see Metric show trumps other local events

With five full studio albums and several feature film contributions, Metric has plenty of fan favorites to binge on before its Wednesday show and some new “Synthetica” tracks to put on repeat.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 9, 2012

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Ellie Goulding flips her wholesome image with 'Halcyon'

Gone are the days of angelic synth riffs and album covers shot with glitter and spotlights. Goulding’s new record is dark and unrelenting and shows miles of growth beyond the likes of debut album tracks “The Writer” and “Every Time You Go.”

By Stephanie Habib | October 8, 2012

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All Time Low on all-time high with new album

“Don’t Panic” takes all of the great things from All Time Low’s previous records and combines them in great songwriting, heartfelt lyrics, driving guitars and stomping beats.

By Olivia Khiel | October 8, 2012

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Fans must catch The Hives in Tempe

On Tuesday, The Hives return to the Marquee Theatre in Tempe.

By Jonathan Fortner | October 7, 2012

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Circa Survive creates waves of energy surging, indie music

A roaring Arizona audience welcomed the Philadelphia-based band Circa Survive, who played a plethora of songs from all of its albums Friday night at the Marquee Theatre.

By Thania A. Betancourt | October 7, 2012

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Beatles friend Peter Asher visits Musical Instrument Museum

Peter Asher is truly a rock legend toured with the rock’s greatest names including The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Asher will perform at Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum on Oct. 5 and 6.

By Jeremy Conigliari | October 4, 2012

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