Music

Astatke ‘Steps Ahead,’ steps his game up

Ethiopia’s jazz king Mulatu Astatke comes back with a new style that feels wilder and more loose than anything he has done before.

By David Robles | March 30, 2010

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Talent just shines on Brighten’s ‘Be Human’

But above all else what perplexes me the most — befuddles me, even — is how Chico, Calif.,-based band Brighten can remain so criminally underrated.

By Jake Fournier | March 30, 2010

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Q&A: Comedian, actor, talk show host Tom Green

"Tom Green is by no means your average comedian. In just 28 short years, he went from a near-typical Canadian to an American cultural icon via 'The Tom Green Show.'

By Dane Jarvie | March 29, 2010

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The Nadas' ‘Almanac’ worth a listen year round

Artist - The Nadas Album - Almanac Record Label - Authentic Records 4 out 5 pitchforks

By Lenni Rosenblum | March 27, 2010

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Q&A: NeverShoutNever! recording artist Christofer Ingle

After emerging on the music scene in 2008 through MySpace, NeverShoutNever! is the alias of Christofer Drew Ingle, a Joplin, Missouri native.

By Lauren Jordan | March 22, 2010

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Local businesses partner to show new White Stripes film

Cancel that trip to Mexico — the place to be for spring break is right here in Tempe.

By Jake Fournier | March 11, 2010

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Arizona natives Dearspeak aim for pop glory

Artist: Dearspeak- Album: Tame the Hysteria- 3.5 out of 5 pitchforks- Label: Unsigned

By Ade Kassim | March 8, 2010

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New Gorillaz album weird, but indescribably good

Artist- Gorillaz Album- Plastic Beach Record Label- Parlophone/ Virgin 5 out 5 Pitchforks

By David Robles | March 8, 2010

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Q&A: Jerry DePizzo from O.A.R. (…Of A Revolution)

The State Press recently caught up with Jerry DePizzo, who provides saxophone, guitar and back-up vocals for the band, to talk about O.A.R.’s past, present and future.

By Lenni Rosenblum | March 2, 2010

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‘Of Men and Angels’ slips up

Bryce Avary, The Rocket Summer, is sure to throw more than a few fans to the wayside with his new soundalike album.

By Jake Fournier | March 2, 2010

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‘Similes’ reminiscent of nap time

In his Feb. 24 release “Similes,” Eluvium’s Portland-based composer Matthew Cooper attempts to branch into a new direction.

By David Robles | March 2, 2010

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‘Eyelid’ proves Phantogram’s originality

In this day and age of music, the natural action for bands to take is simple: pick a genre and latch on with a kung fu grip.

By Dane Jarvie | February 28, 2010

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Q&A: Up-and-coming pop-rock artist Matt Hires

If there’s one up-and-coming acoustic pop artist to check out this spring, it’s Matt Hires.

By Lenni Rosenblum | February 28, 2010

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Tempe Music Festival canceled

Inability to secure talent causes Tempe Music Festival cancellation.

By John Genovese | February 24, 2010

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Walker has no problems on ‘No Heart’

Much like Julius Caesar, Butch Walker has come, seen and conquered.

By Jake Fournier | February 23, 2010

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Q&A: Acoustic blues-rock recording artist Citizen Cope

Brooklyn-based blues-rock artist Citizen Cope put together his first self-released album on his own new label, Rainwater Recordings.

By Lenni Rosenblum | February 23, 2010

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