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Fall concerts of every genre coming to Valley this fall

An abundance of talented musicians of multiple genres are set to hit numerous stages in the Valley this fall.

By Lana Rogoff | September 6, 2012

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‘For a Good Time, Call …’ proves R-rated female comedies deliver

“For a Good Time, Call …” — otherwise known as the phone sex movie — isn’t just about talking dirty.

By Justine Pallas | September 6, 2012

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Stephen Chbosky shares behind-scenes stories from new film

Author and director of “Perks of Being a Wallflower” sat down with The State Press to discuss the film, the novel and the magic fans can find in both.

By Olivia Khiel | September 5, 2012

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Inquisitor offers neat story, but terribly unbalanced gameplay

Inquisitor offers neat story, but terribly unbalanced gameplay 4/10 pitchforks Released Wednesday, Sept.

By Travis McKnight | September 4, 2012

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PAX Prime gaming convention surprises with big announcements

This weekend at the gaming convention PAX Prime, two very big video game franchises with very big followings announced their 25th anniversaries only days apart.

By Brian Bishop | September 4, 2012

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Purity Ring puts hex on audience

Purity Ring captivates crowd with sensory-rich performance.

By Mitchell Bobman | September 4, 2012

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'Breaking Bad' goes from bad to worse

Conflict is the fuel of story; it burns the fires of great narrative. Right now “Breaking Bad’s” stovetop settings are set to a low simmer.

By Tyler Verti | September 4, 2012

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'Doctor Who' premiere teases thrills to come

Any episode should be a good leaping off point for a newbie, and ‘Asylum of the Daleks,’ the seventh season premiere of the revived series, features some of its best tendencies, even if past efforts did it better.

By Taylor Costello | September 4, 2012

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Centipede Hz fails to balance tunefulness and noisy abstraction

Animal Collective’s album “Centipede Hz” is composed of songs weaving and wandering past the five-minute mark without focus or direction.

By Tanner Greene | September 3, 2012

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Imagine Dragons’s debut album too sugar coated

Las Vegas-based band Imagine Dragons composes a debut album that might be too catchy.

By Jeremy Conigliari | September 3, 2012

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Two Door Cinema Club develops mature sound on sophomore album

On Two Door Cinema Club’s sophomore album “Beacon,” there is a definite, new undercurrent of yearning, and a special kind of wisdom about the world that comes from being a young adult today.

By Stephanie Habib | September 3, 2012

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'General Education' an endearing tale

“General Education” resonates well with late teens but older audiences will cringe at the lewd comedy.

By Lana Rogoff | August 30, 2012

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'General Education' producer-screenwriter shares personal journey

Elliot Feld was once an ASU student and opens up about his school and life experiences.

By Lana Rogoff | August 30, 2012

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Neil Diamond stays humble at U.S. Airways show

Songwriting veteran Neil Diamond plays his songs with such overwhelming emotion; audience members were moved by their affecting powers.

By Taylor Costello | August 30, 2012

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Swift fails to mature, dates 18-year-old Kennedy

Taylor Swift’s new single is topping the charts, but with its unoriginal lyrics and her new romance with 18-year-old Connor Kennedy, signs point to a Peter Pan complex.

By Justine Pallas | August 30, 2012

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'Diablo 3' fools gamers with little content

Blizzard Entertainment admits Diablo 3 needs more content in order to keep players interested.

By Brian Bishop | August 29, 2012

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ASU Gammage offers several ways to involve students

Gammage reveals new ways students can get involved with the theatre, including interactive shows, tuition assistance and discounts.

By Maria Thompson | August 29, 2012

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Trespass America amplifies audience excitement

Escalated excitement rose from metal fans attending Trespass America at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix.

By Olivia Khiel | August 28, 2012

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Top 5 queens of indie-rock

Today, there are many ladies in the indie-rock genre who are shocking listeners with their innovative sounds and rock star potential. To honor these ladies, The State Press has composed a list of todays Top 5 Queens of indie-rock.

By Jocelyn Gee | August 27, 2012

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Animal Collective’s new album streams online

Psychedelic-indie band Animal Collective streams new album ‘Centipede Hz’ on their official website. Animal Collective’s newest creative effort is shaping up to be as unforgettable as it is trippy.

By Jeremy Conigliari | August 27, 2012

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