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Go Radio front man talks new album and tour

Jason Lancaster, lead singer of Go Radio, reveals information about the band’s new tour, new album and new music video.

By Olivia Khiel | September 19, 2012

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'Persona 4' on Blu-ray worth the price

“Persona 4: The Animation” is a series anyone can appreciate and that fans of the series have no excuse not to own.

By Brian Bishop | September 19, 2012

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Fiona Apple shows lyrical spark in Mesa set

Apple spoke few words at her Mesa concert on Tuesday but her music did most of the talking.

By Taylor Costello | September 19, 2012

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Bluegrass still matters, Pickin’ in the Pines festival continues legacy

The best way to explain the importance of bluegrass music would be to illustrate Pickin’ in the Pines, an annual bluegrass and acoustic music festival held in Flagstaff this past weekend.

By Jeremy Conigliari | September 18, 2012

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Grizzly Bear delivers with brisk and blissful new album

While some tracks are dripping with superficiality, Grizzly Bear still supplies aggressive guitar swoops and splintered rhythms on “Shields.”

By Tanner Greene | September 17, 2012

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The Killers’ ‘Battle Born’ shines at its darkest

“Battle Born” reminds fans that a hiatus has done The Killers good, instead of leading to their impending doom.

By Stephanie Habib | September 17, 2012

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5 playlists anyone would be ashamed to own

The State Press gets personal with its most embarrassing, most prized and most inappropriate songs found on its playlists. Despite the shameful track titles, explanations are also provided to save embarrassment.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 16, 2012

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Breuer and company provide steady stream of laughs

Ex-“Saturday Night Live” comedian Jim Breuer elicits laughs from a small audience at Stand Up Live in Phoenix.

By Taylor Costello | September 16, 2012

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Arizona theater awards honor ASU student

The 22nd annual ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence will take place Sept. 17 at Tempe Center for the Arts. ASU alumni and current students hold nominations in various categories.

By Justine Pallas | September 16, 2012

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Sci-fi writer attracts students, fans at two campus events

Science fiction writer Alan Dean Foster spoke at the opening of the exhibit “End of the Golden Age: Science Fiction Before and After the Atomic Bomb,” in Noble Science Library and at the first Science Fiction TV Dinner Series event, hosted by the ASU Center for Science and the Imagination.

By Justine Pallas | September 13, 2012

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Hidden gems to discover on Netflix Instant Queue

The State Press has composed a list of noteworthy films and shows on Netflix Instant Queue that should get more attention.

By Tyler Verti | September 13, 2012

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Kat’s Korner swing dancing venue takes dancers back to The Golden Age

Kat’s Korner swing dancing venue in Mesa evokes nostalgic magic.

By Lana Rogoff | September 13, 2012

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Devil's Chowda!: Episode One

Devil's Chowda!: Episode One from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Noah Findling | September 13, 2012

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The Dead Rabbitts perform hometown hardcore show

Arizona-based hardcore band, The Dead Rabbitts, is happy to return to the desert to preview their new music.

By Olivia Khiel | September 12, 2012

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ASU Gammage hosts timeless musical ‘Les Misérables’

“Les Misérables” celebrates its 25th anniversary with intense visuals, transforming sets and operatic voices.

By Maria Thompson | September 12, 2012

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Passion Pit disguises cynical lyrics with high-energy set

Boston-based band Passion Pit returns to the Valley for the first time in almost three years to inspire a sold out crowd at Marquee Theater.

By Mitchell Bobman | September 12, 2012

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Doug Benson loves Devil's Chowda!

Doug Benson Loves Devil's Chowda! from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Noah Findling | September 12, 2012

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Students mosey on campus to tunes both popular and obscure

With over 60,000 students at ASU, The State Press wanted to know what everybody is listening to in their headphones while walking around campus.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 11, 2012

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Top 5 songs Reba McEntire should cover

Reba McEntire is one of America’s most loved country stars. To further her fame, The State Press composed a list of suggestions of songs the star should cover.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 11, 2012

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Rebranding of G4TechTV creates bleak future for video game television

NBC Universal announces a re-branding of G4TechTV, leaving the future of video game television in the dust.

By Brian Bishop | September 11, 2012

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