Music

Summer concerts shake the Valley

There were many note-worthy summer concerts that helped Arizona residents beat the heat.

By Olivia Khiel | August 22, 2012

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British artists invade US summer charts

Popular U.K. musicians infiltrated the Billboard Hot 100 list this summer.

By Stephanie Habib | August 22, 2012

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Passion Pit album a dense labyrinth of productions and lyrics

All 11 tracks possess a singular identity, in regards to arrangement, even if mainly the singles are standouts.

By Taylor Costello | July 22, 2012

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As I Lay Dying’s expected CD release: Sept. 25

As I Lay Dying's lead guitarist, Nick Hipa, talks about what fans can expect from their latest album, Awakened, set to be released in the U.S. on Sept. 25.

By Michelle Tabatabai-Shahab | July 15, 2012

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Mayhem Festival, heavy metal success

Headliners Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead and The Devil Wears Prada put on quite a show following mid-day acts from Anthrax, As I Lay Dying, Whitechapel and Asking Alexandria.

By Michelle Tabatabai-Shahab | July 8, 2012

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Fiona Apple releases introspective album

As always, Apple brought with her the two assets that made everyone fall in love when the artist released her first album, Tidal, in 1996: her alto and intimate, poetic lyrics.

By Taylor Costello | June 17, 2012

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“Clockwork Angels” proves why Rush still exists

Established band, Rush, releases 20th album "Clockwork Angel" on June 12. Rush is ambitious with the tone and lyrics in the new album proving to be a hit among fans.

By Travis McKnight | June 17, 2012

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Gammage features "Million Dollar Quartet"

The latest musical at ASU Gammage, June 5-10, is “Million Dollar Quartet” featuring performances dedicated to legendary musicians known for their contribution to rock and roll music.

By Taylor Costello | June 7, 2012

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Hives worth getting

The Hives are back. This time around, more than ever before, they are laying down the law of the land in this fading world of what is, or should be embraced as rock.

By Jonathan Fortner | June 3, 2012

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Gossip worth spreading

Fusing the best elements of pop, funk, disco and lacing it all in the power of rock, Gossip possesses one of the more unique and powerful sounds of the current musical landscape. Their fifth studio album “A Joyful Noise,” releases May 22.

By Jonathan Fortner | May 21, 2012

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Green Day music takes the Gammage stage in “American Idiot”

"American Idiot" chronicles the lives of three rebellious and well-intentioned youths, fed up with the tirade of government bureaucrats in a production at ASU Gammage April 24-29.

By Maria Thompson | April 26, 2012

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Electric Guest charges modern soul into ‘Mondo’

In contrast to muffled and technologically unenhanced 1960s-era sound, Electric Guest brings a modern feel to such renditions.

By Mitchell Bobman | April 23, 2012

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Jack White shares his blues in first solo album

White drops the red-white-and-black colors of his past and picks up shades of blue in his new album “Blunderbuss”

By Jocelyn Gee | April 23, 2012

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Bossa nova meets doom metal in “This Middle Ground”

“This Middle Ground” traverses a myriad of sonic landscapes and instrumentations as it describes a tale of lost love and its aftermath.

By Ben Scolaro | April 23, 2012

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Florence and the Machine galvanizes Phoenix

Welch’s April 20 performance transcended beyond a musical set into an opera-esque drama.

By Mitchell Bobman | April 22, 2012

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Music fans find solidarity on Record Store Day

Every store celebrates the day differently, but the commonality for all of them lies with the fans it attracts and the unique music findings.

By Taylor Costello | April 22, 2012

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SPM Acoustics: RAC

Reggae-surf-acoustic rockers RAC stopped by campus for a performance.

By Noemi Gonzalez | April 22, 2012

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Andrew Bird whistles way into concertgoers’ hearts

By connecting to the audience through banter and exceptional music, Bird played the roles of musician, maestro and raconteur.

By Mitchell Bobman | April 19, 2012

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Getting the most out of a music festival

Music lover and columnist Raffy Ermac breaks down some pros and cons for getting your groove on at a music festival.

By Raffy Ermac | April 16, 2012

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Rocker Johnny Rivers brings rich, Southern soul

If you were to shut your eyes, you could only vaguely tell the difference between being at the Celebrity Theatre or the Whiskey A-Go-Go in 1964.

By Taylor Costello | April 15, 2012

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