Music

California rock band Girls creates divine new album

With hints of Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones and even Beyoncé, San Francisco indie-rock duo Girls has composed a surprisingly innovative new album.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 12, 2011

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Lady Antebellum returns with “Owns the Night”

“Own the Night,” the third record from country trio Lady Antebellum, is poised to possess more than just the night.

By Carole Murphy | September 12, 2011

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Black Cactus Records works to better the Phoenix music community

Black Cactus Records has devoted itself to the resolution of issues in the Phoenix music community.

By Taylor Brooks | September 8, 2011

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Top five best used songs in television

A quality television show understands that even with a great cast, brilliant writing or tons of hype, it will not truly succeed without one main element — music.

By Kelli Stark | September 8, 2011

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Pearl Jam, 20 years and counting

Pearl Jam celebrated in style over the Labor Day weekend with friends, family and fans at the Alpine Valley amphitheater in East Troy, Wis.

By Jonathan Fortner | September 6, 2011

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Deadmau5 show nothing short of spectacular

Nothing short of a legal rave, Canadian disc jockey Deadmau5 rocked to the beat at the Phoenix Convention Center last week.

By Lauren Jordan | September 5, 2011

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HTRK returns with an emotionally heavy and haunting affair

Burdened with the loss of Sean Stewart, HTRK trudged on to complete “Work (work, work),” the band’s heavy-hearted sophomore release.

By Taylor Brooks | September 5, 2011

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Pearl Jam, 20 years and counting

After nine studio albums, a countless number of live concert releases and a handful of drummers, Pearl Jam celebrated 20 years of music in style over the Labor Day weekend.

By Jonathan Fortner | September 5, 2011

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Photo from the Past: Sept. 6

By photoed | September 5, 2011

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Lady Gaga’s influence reaches ASU classrooms

With the music department at Arizona State adding a course on Lady Gaga to its curriculum this semester, Lady Gaga is becoming more relevant than perhaps she even realizes.

By Carole Murphy | August 31, 2011

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Kings of Leon cancels U.S. tour dates, reevaluates priorities

Thanks to smartphones and Youtube, Caleb Followill's quote heard practically around the world could have some negative backlash.

By Jonathan Fortner | August 31, 2011

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Outside Pandora’s Box

Pandora has been the staple of Internet radio for a long while – but it's not the only one. Here are five alternatives to satisfy your online radio needs.

By Leah LeMoine | August 31, 2011

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Hit the road with Sparky

While the summer days filled with road trips to anywhere your heart desired may have been dashed by the start of the semester, The State Press has created a playlist to help you relive those magic moments.

By Trevor Paxton | August 29, 2011

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‘The Rip Tide’ takes fans on a journey

Very rarely does a style suit the titles of an album well. Beirut’s “The Rip Tide” will send you on a trip to quiet destinations and bustling towns simply by listening to its melodies.

By Lauren Jordan | August 29, 2011

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Blake and Bon Iver’s ‘Boys Choir’ an indie sensation

“Fall Creek Boys Choir,” like most tracks featuring Bon Iver, makes you want to do nothing more than lie in the middle of a field and think about the complexities and beauty of life.

By Kelli Stark | August 29, 2011

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‘Lenses Alien’ avoids sophomore slump

Two years and a few tours after the release of critically acclaimed debut album “Why There Are Mountains,” Cymbals Eat Guitars arrives with the fully focused “Lenses Alien.”

By Taylor Brooks | August 29, 2011

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‘Tha Carter IV’ may be Lil Wayne’s last stand

While rap sensation Lil Wayne might be on top of the rap world, “Tha Carter IV” may be his final album. The rapper revealed in a recent interview his plans – legitimate or not – to retire after this album’s release.

By Carole Murphy | August 28, 2011

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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ storied career continues with ‘I’m With You’

Red Hot Chili Peppers still supplies the same amount of energy and passion for playing on their tenth album, “I’m With You."

By Jocelyn Gee | August 28, 2011

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Rock ‘n’ roll icons remain forever young

Artists we know and love that are still recording, performing, and writing music after decades of being in the industry.

By Jocelyn Gee | August 23, 2011

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Band of Brothers

Four brothers, one top-40 hit in South Africa and one unique Phoenix band.

By Christa Vohs | August 22, 2011

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