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It came from Bandcamp: TV Girl's sunny-side-up pop

This week's Bandcamp gem, TV Girl, comes from sunny Los Angeles — and has the dreamy, cinematic vibes to match.

By Zachariah Webb | August 27, 2014

Basement Jaxx's EDM game too strong in new album 'Junto'

The Basement Jaxx are back after a long break with “Junto,” an album well worth the wait.

By Samantha Shotzbarger | August 27, 2014

Ty Segall's 'Manipulator' responds to low garage rock entry barrier

"Manipulator" is an album that forsakes fuzz for songs that are obviously structured to demonstrate the virtuosity of its creator.

| August 27, 2014

The Drums return from internal turmoil with new record 'Encyclopedia'

The Drums seem to have fully reached the point in their career where they are comfortable creating the music they truly want to create without worrying about who they have to impress.

By William Ruof | August 26, 2014

Internet a cold, cruel place for video game developers

Trolls abuse game developers online with impunity.

| August 26, 2014

Director Charlie Minn and camera man Cesar Flores in Culiacan. (Photo Courtesy of Charlie Minn)

Drug trafficking documentary 'Es El Chapo?' questions government integrity

The most important point that I latched on to was a simple one: drug trafficking did not end with the capture of El Chapo.

By William Ruof | August 26, 2014

Fears and loathing: The ASU freshman experience

Going from high school to college is a huge transition and a monumental point in one’s life.

By Danielle Kernkamp | August 26, 2014

Valley Youth Theater hits high note with 'West Side Story'

Actions speak louder than words, and the last thirty minutes of "West Side Story" were delivered with confidence and power by the youth company.

By Keerthi Vedantam | August 26, 2014

Brace yourself: The Pumpkin Spice Latte is back

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By Sammie Shotzbarger | August 26, 2014

Fired Pie owner Rico Cuomo takes a pizza out of the oven. (Photo by Olivia Richard)

New Fired Pie opens, tosses pizza gauntlet downtown

New pizzeria opens and puts a new spin on what it means to build-your-own pie.

By Olivia Richard | August 25, 2014

Beyoncé singlehandedly saves the VMAs

The VMAs we grew up with are long gone, but Beyoncé makes the 2014 VMAs worth watching.

By Jessica Urgiles | August 25, 2014

Freshman? Confused? Here are some tips to get through your first full week

Whether you’re coming from out of state or from Scottsdale, moving to a new place and having to learn a new campus is no easy task.

By Danielle Kernkamp | August 25, 2014

2014 Emmys: A predictable affair

The annual awards for the best in television lacked any surprises, but still saw a number of deserving winner walk away with awards.

| August 25, 2014

Playboy Manbaby bassist Chris Hudson performs at a concert on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Zane Jennings)

Glitter headbands, spacesuits and mosh pits — oh my!

On Aug. 23, local record label Rubber Brother Records hosted a long-awaited album release show at the Crescent Ballroom.

By Aimee Plante | August 24, 2014

(Photo courtesy of The Weinstein Company)

'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For' can't top predecessor

While it has its moments, the "Sin City" sequel just isn't as strong as the 2005 original.

By Shane Weinstein | August 24, 2014

Peter Capaldi plays second fiddle in 'Doctor Who' debut

He has to introduce the world to the new Doctor.

By Zachary Heltzel | August 24, 2014

'BoJack Horseman' is a relentlessly clever, emotional surprise

Netflix's first foray into adult-oriented animated comedy is as hilarious as it is heartfelt.

By Zachary Heltzel | August 24, 2014

Crews set up the red carpet area outside Nokie Theatre at L.A. Live on August 22, 2014. The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Emmy Award night: Promise and peril on the small screen

The 66th annual Emmy awards, hosted by “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Seth Myers, will take place on NBC at 8 p.m. EST on Monday, Aug. 25.

By Samantha Shotzbarger | August 24, 2014

America's Got Talent comedian Tom Cutter performs at Stand Up Live! on Aug. 22. (Photo by Olivia Richard)

'America's Got Talent' finalist entertains at Phoenix club Stand Up Live

"America's Got Talent" finalist Tom Cotter flaunted his comedic prowess at local Phoenix club Stand Up Live.

By Olivia Richard | August 24, 2014

Flying Lotus kills with release of new track in anticipation of album 'You're Dead'

The new song comes two weeks after Lotus released entrancing audiovisual sampler.

| August 23, 2014

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