The Echo

‘Red Tails’ action packed but lacks in script

Though “Red Tails” fails to build a solid back-story, it makes up for it with exciting action sequences.

By Newlin Tillotson | January 22, 2012

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Friday Flicks: Jan. 20

Movies to see this upcoming weekend.

By Cassandra Starboard | January 19, 2012

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Barrett-Jackson thrills car enthusiasts

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction is back at WestWorld of Scottsdale for their weeklong exhibition and auction of classic automotive and other car memorabilia.

By Taylor Costello | January 19, 2012

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‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close’ brings laughter and tears

“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” will leave audiences speechless, pondering their own long lost friends and wondering why things happen the way they do.

By Kelli Stark | January 19, 2012

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Wilco to perform at Gammage

Currently on the tail-end of its “The Whole Love” tour, Alternative-rock group Wilco is stopping at ASU Gammage to showcase their new album.

By Kelli Stark | January 19, 2012

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103.9 station changes to target different audience

After 19 years of bringing alternative rock to the Phoenix metro area, Rivera Broadcast Group made the decision to close down X1039. KEXX became My103.9 on Jan. 12 in an attempt to reach out to Generation-X listeners.

By Mitchell Bobman | January 18, 2012

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Lana Del Rey's performance on 'SNL' receives negative reviews

How Lana Del Rey reacts to the mixed response of her “Saturday Night Live” performance and her new album ought to determine her stance in the music world.

By Randsom Rockliffe | January 18, 2012

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Streep gives uncanny portrayal in ‘The Iron Lady’

“The Iron Lady” depicts Margaret Thatcher’s rise through a politically male-dominant world, and her fight for a nation she loves. The film tells a woman’s story of courage and perseverance, but also conflict and loss.

By Cassandra Starboard | January 17, 2012

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Music fans eager to attend Coachella

fter nearly a year of waiting, those anticipating the 2012 Coachella Festival lineup have what they had been waiting for. Fans are becoming more and more eager to witness the diverse musical talents that Coachella has to offer.

By Kelli Stark | January 17, 2012

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Resident artists explore the unexplainable

Exploring the miraculous is a concept Social Studies resident artists Julianne Swartz and Ken Landauer are working on in their upcoming ASU Art Museum exhibition “Miracle Report.”

By Newlin Tillotson | January 17, 2012

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Anthony Green releases second solo album 'Beautiful Things'

There is a common thread of authenticity that runs through Green’s solo effort, which gives the “Beautiful Things” more appeal than would be expected.

By Jocelyn Gee | January 16, 2012

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Avicii’s performance energizes concertgoers

Avicii’s turntable concert at the Phoenix Convention Center on Sunday, Jan 16 lit up the stage both literally and figuratively.

By Emily Nichols | January 16, 2012

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Television premiere of 'Napoleon Dynamite' fails

The new television show “Napoleon Dynamite” seems to have a decent amount of potential, but the animation is underwhelming.

By Olivia Khiel | January 16, 2012

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Predictions for Golden Globe awards

With such a diverse spectrum of talent this year, it is difficult to predict who will be honored with a Golden Globe award.

By Roxana Baldovin | January 12, 2012

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Blues Dinosaurs to play annual benefit show in Phoenix

The Blues Dinosaurs will perform a light-hearted show with guest appearances Sunday to raise money for the Paz de Christo Outreach Center located in Mesa.

By Jocelyn Gee | January 12, 2012

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‘Pariah’ confronts a young woman’s struggle with sexuality

By incorporating themes that everyone can relate to, such as heartbreak, outrage and love, this personal story develops in a way that appeals to broader audiences.

By Maria Thompson | January 12, 2012

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'Rob' brings laughs to CBS

Those who are able to find comedy in the pursuit of that special someone better prepare themselves for CBS’s new Thursday night primetime show “Rob.”

By Jonathan Fortner | January 11, 2012

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STRFKR gives stunning performance

With an unforgettable name, STRFKR uses a vast array of electronic sounds to create a truly unique sound.

By Mitchell Bobman | January 11, 2012

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Q&A: The Maine

The Maine band members’ singer John O’Callaghan, guitarist Jared Monaco and bassist Garrett Nickelsen sat down with The State Press to discuss their new album and the future of the band.

By Olivia Khiel | January 10, 2012

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Galapagos rides out the music blog boom

Galapagos is one of many young artists benefiting from the music industry's recent upswing in Internet success.

By Mitchell Bobman | January 10, 2012

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