The Echo

Pentatonix put on five-star show at West Campus

The five-member a cappella group delivers lively performance to a crowd of all ages.

By Maria Thompson | September 23, 2012

‘End of Watch’ is a must-watch

With films today being underwhelming piles of computer-generated ego trips, films like “End of Watch” stand out from the rest.

By Tyler Verti | September 20, 2012

‘DREDD 3D’ provides futuristic, exhilarating fun

“Dredd 3D” will delight moviegoers and provide an incredible adrenaline rush, while staying true to its comic book origin.

By Lana Rogoff | September 20, 2012

(Photo courtesy of Hawaiian Films Partners Distribution)

‘You May Not Kiss The Bride’ too desperate for laughs

A shameful addition to the genre that definitely should be avoided, “You May Not Kiss The Bride” is a joke, and not a funny one.

By Tyler Verti | September 20, 2012

Top 5 reality shows that should film in Tempe

Arizona is more than ready for prime time. The State Press has compiled a list of shows that should be filmed in the Tempe area.

By Justine Pallas | September 19, 2012

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

'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

Fiona Apple, a Grammy-winning artist, sang at the Mesa Arts Center Tuesday night to promote her new album. (Photo by Kurtis Semph)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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