Music

ASU Philharmonia opens its 2022 season with 'Stringtastic!'

ASU's Philharmonia will hold an all-string performance of "Stringtastic!" in honor of one of the group's cellists, who passed away this summer. 

By Devon Mendrzycki | September 29, 2022

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‘More than typical tuba music’: Tubafest is back to showcase ASU music students’ tuba skills

Tubafest returns with ASU music students coming together for an ensemble of tuba performances at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

By Amir Imam | September 29, 2022

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Combining passions: How Jesse Vasquez is promoting ASU wrestling through YouTube

Sophomore wrestler Jesse Vasquez posts to his YouTube channel showcasing his life as an ASU wrestler to promote the team and build his personal brand.

By Aayush Gupta | September 6, 2022

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Judge sides with Mirabella and restricts Shady Park's concert noise, hours

The residents at ASU's senior living complex won their legal battle against the EDM concert venue across the street, Shady Park.

By Caera Learmonth and Jasmine Kabiri | April 14, 2022

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Expensive tacos, photo stations and a ferris wheel mark in-person return of Devilpalooza

Students welcomed back the annual spring event, Devilpalooza, with headlining band Chase Atlantic.

By Andrea Ramirez | March 28, 2022

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Get a taste of the music from Devilpalooza's headliner Chase Atlantic

Chase Atlantic, who will headline Devilpalooza, dabbles in R&B, punk and pop in their music. 

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | March 24, 2022

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Review: I felt everything at Mitski's concert so you didn't have to

Mitski’s "Laurel Hell" album and sequential concert at The Van Buren in Phoenix will be a difficult experience to forget.

By Analisa Valdez | March 3, 2022

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Review: The sound of ASU is cleverly curated in Spotify playlist

I listened to the ASU-specific Spotify playlist so you don't have to, but you will want to.

By Analisa Valdez | February 28, 2022

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Meet Ruby Shore: Battle of the Bands 2022 winner and Devilpalooza opener

Battle of the Bands winners Ruby Shore discuss their indie rock style, recent victory and plans for the future. 

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | February 21, 2022

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Review: I'm not turning the dial on 'Dawn FM'

The Weeknd takes our breath away in his latest album, "Dawn FM."

By Analisa Valdez | January 14, 2022

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Review: 'Red (Taylor's Version)' helps Taylor Swift regain control of her story

With the release of Taylor Swift's newest album, "Red (Taylor's Version)," she regains control of her work, her story and her career. Redone versions of classic songs like "22" and "All Too Well" have a new understanding and weight today than they did back in 2012 when "Red" originally released.

By Ryan Knappenberger | December 2, 2021

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Center Stage: 'Healing Wars' confronts mental health in the military

In its first performance outside of New York, ASU theater piece brings attention to the struggles that veterans face.

By Peter Vezeau | November 21, 2021

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Review: ABBA refuses to go silently into that good night

ABBA provides a sense of closure with its final and most recent album "Voyage."

By Sophia Balasubramanian | November 12, 2021

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Mirabella retirement home, residents sue Shady Park over loud music

Mirabella at ASU and its retirement home residents filed a lawsuit over Mill Avenue venue Shady Park's "unnecessary and excessive noise."

By Anna Campbell | November 4, 2021

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ASU's Popular Music Ensemble holds its first concert of the semester

The popular music program held its fall ensemble concert for its first semester on the Downtown Phoenix campus at Civic Space Park on Oct. 15.

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | October 27, 2021

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ASU choirs get back on stage

The ASU choirs held their first in-person performances since COVID-19 precautions knocked singers off the stage and into the virtual world.

By Alexis Moulton | October 25, 2021

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Insight: Celebration of Latine and Hispanic culture isn't limited to a month

Hispanic Heritage Month encompasses a variety of different Hispanic and Latine cultures that make each person's experience of their culture unique.

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | September 30, 2021

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Review: ‘MONTERO’ marks the birth of Gen Z’s popstar

Lil Nas X's debut album showcases the artist's confidence, range and authenticity, breaking the boundaries of representation in mainstream music in the process.

By Alexis Moulton | September 24, 2021

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Center Stage: ASU student band works to reclaim the word 'slut'

The ASU students behind the band Space Sluts discuss their new EP and what influenced their band's name.

By Peter Vezeau | September 20, 2021

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Review: The whirlwind surrounding 'Donda' fell flat

Kanye West's tenth album stirred up a lot of drama for an ultimately underwhelming release.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | September 16, 2021

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