The Echo

Mockumentaries offer a unique sense of wit

Mock documentaries, or “mockumentaries,” have been rapidly growing in popularity over the past few years. Season premieres of the big three are coming up quick, and there are differing opinions on this format of television.

By Kelli Stark | September 13, 2011

Initiative gives art students business skills

The p.a.v.e. Program at the Herberger Institute gives students opportunities to make their own entrepreneurial projects.

By Julia Shumway | September 12, 2011

California rock band Girls creates divine new album

With hints of Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones and even Beyoncé, San Francisco indie-rock duo Girls has composed a surprisingly innovative new album.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 12, 2011

Lady Antebellum returns with “Owns the Night”

“Own the Night,” the third record from country trio Lady Antebellum, is poised to possess more than just the night.

By Carole Murphy | September 12, 2011

‘When Pop Culture Saved America’ a fresh look at 9/11

We all know what happened on Sept. 11. The footage of old news coverage and photographs of the chaos on that fateful day won’t soon be forgotten.

By Carole Murphy | September 11, 2011

Black Cactus Records works to better the Phoenix music community

Black Cactus Records has devoted itself to the resolution of issues in the Phoenix music community.

By Taylor Brooks | September 8, 2011

Top five best used songs in television

A quality television show understands that even with a great cast, brilliant writing or tons of hype, it will not truly succeed without one main element — music.

By Kelli Stark | September 8, 2011

'Science, Poetry and the Photographic Image' an intriguing artistic combination

The pieces in the “Science, Poetry, and the Photographic Image” exhibition combine science and art.

By Mary Richardson | September 8, 2011

‘Contagion’ proves to be frighteningly realistic

Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, “Contagion” may seem cliché, but with top-notch acting, realistic storylines, and a terrifying premise, audiences everywhere will catch the “Contagion” bug.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 8, 2011

Video: College Humor comes to ASU

By Allyson Berger and Clayton Porter | September 7, 2011

“Dead Island” squanders potential with technical flaws

“Dead Island” had a ton of potential and, given a little more time, could have been a great game, but it's simply too tough to get through.

By Tom Kuipers | September 7, 2011

Call of Duty XP gives fans first look at 'Modern Warfare 3'

On Sept. 2-3, thousands of “Call of Duty” fanatics gathered in a huge airplane hangar near Los Angeles for Call of Duty XP, a convention for all things related to the game.

By Tom Kuipers | September 6, 2011

Pearl Jam, 20 years and counting

Pearl Jam celebrated in style over the Labor Day weekend with friends, family and fans at the Alpine Valley amphitheater in East Troy, Wis.

By Jonathan Fortner | September 6, 2011

'I Faked My Own Death' a hit for Discovery Channel

“I Faked My Own Death” tells true stories of real individuals who staged their own deaths at some point in their lives.

By Carole Murphy | September 6, 2011

Deadmau5 show nothing short of spectacular

Nothing short of a legal rave, Canadian disc jockey Deadmau5 rocked to the beat at the Phoenix Convention Center last week.

By Lauren Jordan | September 5, 2011

HTRK returns with an emotionally heavy and haunting affair

Burdened with the loss of Sean Stewart, HTRK trudged on to complete “Work (work, work),” the band’s heavy-hearted sophomore release.

By Taylor Brooks | September 5, 2011

Pearl Jam, 20 years and counting

After nine studio albums, a countless number of live concert releases and a handful of drummers, Pearl Jam celebrated 20 years of music in style over the Labor Day weekend.

By Jonathan Fortner | September 5, 2011

'Perception and Passage' exhibition explores transformation

Beginning Sept. 6, the exhibition of sculptor Elise Deringer, “Perception and Passage,” will be displayed.

By Mary Richardson | September 1, 2011

AMC Esplanade 14 offers unique dine-in experience

Three State Press reporters deliver a chat-style review of the new AMC Esplanade 14 theater.

By Jon Fortner and Lauren Jordan and Tom Kuipers | September 1, 2011

Top five TV shows canceled before their time

In a world of a million and one “different” crime dramas, finding quality TV can be difficult – especially when some of the most promising shows are axed before their time.

By Tom Kuipers | August 31, 2011

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