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Q&A with Chris Conley of Saves The Day

Saves the Day is getting ready to release its seventh full-length album. While the original boys that comprised Saves the Day were New Jersey natives, only one remains.

By Lauren Jordan | September 21, 2010

Q&A with Chicago-based band AM Taxi

The saying goes “you can't teach and old dog new tricks,” but in the modern music industry, many progressive mainstream artists are losing focus on the old tricks.

By Lauren Jordan | September 20, 2010

Q&A with Sublime with Rome

After a hiatus from performing after front man Brad Nowell’s death in 1996, Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh have teamed up with Rome Ramirez to work on a second generation of the ’90’s band Sublime.

By Lauren Jordan | September 19, 2010

AIR GUITAR: Weezer front man, Rivers Cuomos, rocks out during the band's set at Arizona Fall Frenzy Saturday. (Photo Courtesy of Lauren Jordan)

Fall Frenzy draws big names in second year

Tempe Beach Park displayed a flood of concert-goers ready for a lineup full of this generation’s rock classics, Weezer and Sublime With Rome.

By Lauren Jordan | September 19, 2010

Dead Confederate picks up where first album left off

With this fresh and more refined take on the full-bodied sound, Dead Confederate fans should be excited for the band’s potential.

By Jonathan Fortner | September 19, 2010

Local band brings new style of music to Tempe

New underground hip-hop band, MIC Control, offers new sound to Valley listeners.

By Alicia Diaz | September 14, 2010

State Press Weekly, Sept. 9

This week, ever wonder about the tightrope walkers on Hayden Lawn? Plus: FOOTBALL, and interviews with Company of Thieves, the Love Me Nots, and Boys and Frogs.

By State Press Staff | September 9, 2010

State Press Weekly, Sept. 3

This week, we have an interview with former Phoenix Sun Neal Walk. Also: egg recall, and exclusive new music from Boys and Frogs.

By State Press Staff | September 3, 2010

GOING 'NATIVE': Band Local Natives released its debut album "Gorilla Manor" this year, and, after having played several festivals, will start their coast to coast tour in September. (Photo Courtesy of Kyle Johnson)

Q&A with Matt Frazier of Local Natives

The melodic SoCal singers Local Natives have brought their A-game this year with the release of their debut album “Gorilla Manor.”

By Lenni Rosenblum | September 1, 2010

Post prison, rapper T.I. plans to shift career toward acting

On the brink of releasing his seventh album and the opening of his new movie, rapper T.I. focuses on a future that includes a focus on films.

By Dante Graves | August 25, 2010

Phoenix native Dierks Bentley welcomes packed arena

Old and new favorites were played by country and rap stars for the ASU Fall Welcome Concert crowd.

By Lauren Jordan | August 23, 2010

VOTING CONCERNS: Chances are these poll boxes at the ASU polling location in Palo Verde West Residence Hall will remain empty. Workers say they only have had 15 voters in three weeks. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

PAB kicks off Battle of the Bands

ASU's Programming and Activities Board hosts the 2010 Battle of the Bands for A-Week.

By Allyson Berger and Clayton Porter | August 22, 2010

‘Welcome Fire’ bears heart, soul

Breakout band Keeping Riley’s “Welcome Fire” might be one of the best indie albums of the year so far.

By Lenni Rosenblum | August 22, 2010

(Photo Courtesy of Young the Giant Band)

Q&A with Sameer Gadhia of Young the Giant

California rockers Young the Giant are a band that shouldn’t be missed this summer. The State Press recently spoke to Sameer, the band’s vocalist, in between some of the band’s gigs.

By Lenni Rosenblum | August 18, 2010

Interview with Lewis Pesacov of Fool's Gold

Lead guitarist Lewis Pesacov spoke to The State Press about jam sessions, remixes and everything in between.

By Lenni Rosenblum | July 30, 2010

Incubus' Brandon Boyd tops all other summer albums

Incubus vocalist Brandon Boyd’s debut solo album “The Wild Trapeze” is easily the best album released this summer.

By Lenni Rosenblum | July 25, 2010

M.I.A. is back with “MAYA,” her first album since 2007.

M.I.A.'s 'MAYA' starts strong, but loses momentum

Electro-pop chick M.I.A. is back on the map with “MAYA,” her first album since 2007. She’s ready to take on the world with new political outbursts and beats that will blow your mind and everything in between

By Lenni Rosenblum | July 18, 2010

Interview with Tim Brennen of Dropkick Murphys

The State Press caught up with guitarist Tim Brennen at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in June to discuss the past, the shows, and what's in the Dropkick Murphys' future.

By Lauren Jordan | July 13, 2010

Not the same 'Hero,' but Iglesias finds rhythm in 'Euphoria'

Maybe Enrique’s music isn’t hot enough to make him anyone’s musical “Hero” anymore, but that’s all right. He gave it another good try.

By Lenni Rosenblum | July 12, 2010

NOT IN TIME: ASU senior first baseman Kole Calhoun stretches to catch a pickoff attempt during a game earlier this year at Packard Stadium. The Sun Devils will open up the Coca-Cola Classic against Cal Poly on Thursday in Surprise. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Danger Mouse expresses thoughts of misery

Danger Mouse’s latest project, “Dark Night of the Soul,” just might have the best list of featured artists on any album released this year.

By Lenni Rosenblum | July 5, 2010

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