The Echo

Green Day music takes the Gammage stage in “American Idiot”

"American Idiot" chronicles the lives of three rebellious and well-intentioned youths, fed up with the tirade of government bureaucrats in a production at ASU Gammage April 24-29.

By Maria Thompson | April 26, 2012

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‘Symphony of the Goddesses’ a required adventure for Zelda fans

The performed music accurately and elegantly captures the melodies fans have come to love, all while expanding on videogame themes.

By Travis McKnight | April 23, 2012

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Electric Guest charges modern soul into ‘Mondo’

In contrast to muffled and technologically unenhanced 1960s-era sound, Electric Guest brings a modern feel to such renditions.

By Mitchell Bobman | April 23, 2012

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Jack White shares his blues in first solo album

White drops the red-white-and-black colors of his past and picks up shades of blue in his new album “Blunderbuss”

By Jocelyn Gee | April 23, 2012

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‘The Avengers’ director describes love-hate relationship

Q&A with Joss Whedon.

By Cassandra Starboard | April 23, 2012

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Bossa nova meets doom metal in “This Middle Ground”

“This Middle Ground” traverses a myriad of sonic landscapes and instrumentations as it describes a tale of lost love and its aftermath.

By Ben Scolaro | April 23, 2012

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Florence and the Machine galvanizes Phoenix

Welch’s April 20 performance transcended beyond a musical set into an opera-esque drama.

By Mitchell Bobman | April 22, 2012

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Music fans find solidarity on Record Store Day

Every store celebrates the day differently, but the commonality for all of them lies with the fans it attracts and the unique music findings.

By Taylor Costello | April 22, 2012

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One bore, not ‘One Love’

The film relies on Marley’s inspiring and remarkable accomplishments, but it could have offered a deeper look into the musician’s life and psyche.

By Jocelyn Gee | April 19, 2012

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Andrew Bird whistles way into concertgoers’ hearts

By connecting to the audience through banter and exceptional music, Bird played the roles of musician, maestro and raconteur.

By Mitchell Bobman | April 19, 2012

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Dancers perform modern improv spectacle ‘7-Ate-9’

“7-Ate-9” stretches the idea of what dancers are capable of performing.

By Newlin Tillotson | April 19, 2012

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‘The Lucky One’ lacks love story luster

As a typical Nicholas Sparks story, “The Lucky One” is laden with hardships and drama, and though it is not a terrific movie, it is not necessarily awful.

By Lana Rogoff | April 19, 2012

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Anna Faris describes generating resentment, not shaving

Anna Faris opened up in a conference call about her previous roles and the challenging, yet exciting set of “The Dictator.”

By Maria Thompson | April 18, 2012

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From law to laughs: Demetri Martin’s path to comedy

Goofy, guitar-toting Demetri Martin has amused audiences across America with his silly antics and various uses of props.

By Lana Rogoff | April 18, 2012

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Underrated 90s flicks: scandal, secrecy and 'Snake Eyes'

As Hollywood films became bigger in budgets and hype in the 1990s, their overexposure distracted from other smaller achievements.

By Taylor Costello | April 17, 2012

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Disney on Ice enchants, elicits happy memories

The sparkling lights and timeless Disney songs were a reminder that there will always be a special place for Disney magic in the hearts of people of all ages.

By Maria Thompson | April 16, 2012

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‘Rock of Ages’ celebrates big bands, big dreams

“Rock of Ages” gives adults a chance to reminisce the wild street scene and celebrated rock ‘n’ roll of the 80s.

By Maria Thompson | April 15, 2012

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Rocker Johnny Rivers brings rich, Southern soul

If you were to shut your eyes, you could only vaguely tell the difference between being at the Celebrity Theatre or the Whiskey A-Go-Go in 1964.

By Taylor Costello | April 15, 2012

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'Anomaly Warzone Earth' game review

11 bit studios excellently adapts its award-winning tower defense game, Anomaly Warzone Earth, to the Xbox 360.

By Travis McKnight | April 15, 2012

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Slideshow: Clusterfest 2012

The Underground Foundation at ASU presented Clusterfest, a music and art festival, on Hayden Lawn Saturday, April 14.

By Jenn Allen | April 15, 2012

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