The Echo
Tegan and Sara release Hughes-hued 'Heartthrob'
Tegan and Sara Quin's newest album brings back the '80s with a modern flair to get 4/5 Pitchforks.
'War Horse' performer talks horses, puppet care for national tour
Former ASU student, Mike Heslin, discusses the national tour of “War Horse” at ASU Gammage.
Outliars Comedy Club thrives on honest improv
The Outliars Comedy Club knows the secret to keeping its audience’s attention: Make them feel involved, and their attention span triples.
Star Trek app offers movie insiders
The Star Trek app is set for release at the end of the month and the first opportunity for users to obtain exclusive content will take place during the Super Bowl on Feb. 3.
Arizona Comic Con attracts fantasy fans
There is a pulse to a comic convention, and it is strangely addictive walking around and seeing the different costumes at play.
Villain character breakdown
As far as video game antagonists go, there is no other that is more menacing and unpredictable than Far Cry 3’s Vaas played by Michael Mando.
Local Natives hit aural jackpot with 'Hummingbird'
It’s no secret that “Hummingbird” is about as geared to the faux-hipster demographic as the phrase "plaid and pretension" — the album was produced between Montreal, Brooklyn, and beard-ridden Silverlake, after all —but it’s an amazing piece of work.
SAG Awards fashion recap
Last stop before the biggest red carpet event of the year, the Oscars, bear with me once more for a top five recap.
Sun Devil Street Wear: rainy day edition
Winter rain doesn't dampen campus style.
Double Round Robin show brings new venue, opportunity, to downtown Phoenix
With multiple artists coming together in one space at one time, local art is experienced and appreciated by all at the Double Round Robin event in downtown Phoenix.
ASU affiliates bring quality poetry to Phoenix
Every fourth Friday, local poets and poetry aficionados come together for Phoenix Poetry Series.
'Parker' is packed with action, thrill
An action-packed thriller with a twist, Parker will keep audience members anxious for what the next course of action will be.
‘Hansel & Gretel’ is artificial, even for a fairy tale
"Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" might have the most lenient PG-13 rating in the history of cinema.
Juno makers give students insider's look at filmmaking
ASU will host the first-ever intercollegiate video conference that connects students at several universities with the professionals behind Juno, bringing a little Hollywood to Tempe this Saturday.
Chanel inspired by architecture
The Phoenix Art Museum puts on Chanel exhibition, "Modern Spirit." I must profess that I have tainted my self-proclaimed title as a "fashionista." The Phoenix Art Museum Ellman Fashion Design Gallery's exhibition called "Modern Spirit", which presents the world of fashion in the 1920s, has been live since September.
Resolution Tour brings pop to enthusiastic audience
Action Item brought pop back to The Nile Theater on Wednesday on the latest stop of the Resolution Tour.
Of Mice and Men impress sold-out crowd with slick set
Of Mice and Men put on a jaw-dropping and unforgettable concert in Mesa on Sunday.
Of Mice and Men frontman talks tour, new material, fans
Of Mice and Men performed in Mesa on Sunday. Frontman Austin Carlile sat down with The State Press to talk about the band's tour and new record.
Music for those moments in the week that matter
Download these songs to your music player to get you through the pinnacle points in the week.









