The Echo

Playlist: 15 Halloween tunes guaranteed to get the party started

For college students, Halloween is a weekend event of party hopping and unique displays of cult-classic characters, whether wholesome or not. So, what better to fill your plastic jack-o-lantern with this year than a grand playlist appropriate for the holiday?

Devil's Chowda!: Episode five

Coldplay’s ‘Mylo Xyloto’ showcases the band’s versatility

“Mylo Xyloto,” which has no special meaning, takes unexpected twists and turns from the band’s four other albums.

Underground hip-hop to take over the world

Underground hip-hop artists are using music as a platform for social reform with politically-themed or socially conscious-songs that are characteristically intelligent.

Jacob Graham of The Drums talks music after show

Tempe’s The Sail Inn was packed with kids and adults alike last Thursday, eager to see indie pop band The Drums.

X-Men Destiny fails to impress

X-Men Destiny takes a different spin on the comic book genre with the promising idea of heavily incorporating a deep layer of meaningful player choice, but the game is plagued with too many problems from the start for the execution to be very successful.

New Tim Allen show ‘Last Man Standing’ making waves

Tim Allen of “Home Improvement” returns to American television as Mike Baxter in “Last Man Standing.”

Q&A with Kirk Massey from Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group is coming to ASU Gammage and one of the blue men took the time to speak with The State Press.

Paranormal activity in Arizona a reality for some

With the premiere of the third installment of the “Paranormal Activity” series, we grew curious of what haunts the metropolitan area.

Cycle offers alternative dining option for students

Cycle is a unique dining experience in downtown Phoenix. Set in a refurbished Best Western dining room, the venue has chalkboard walls, live music, local chefs and an ever-changing menu.

'Turmoil on the Rio Grande' gives insight about the American Southwest

In ASU graduate student William S. Kiser’s first book “Turmoil on the Rio Grande: The Territorial History of the Mesilla Valley, 1846-1865,” Kiser adeptly illustrates events and decisions that make the Mesilla Valley an important part of American history.

The Naked and Famous dances its way to Crescent Ballroom

The Naked and Famous headlined a show with White Arrows and The Chain Gang of 1974 at the Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday night.

Coachella status uncertain due to rise of environmental concerns

The status of the critically acclaimed Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was put into question last week, according to a report found on laweekly.com. The event, held in Indio, Calif., is widely considered the holy grail of music festivals for indie music lovers.

Multi-talented artist St. Vincent graces Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix

With her third album being out for just over a month, St. Vincent is already out on her nationwide tour and is making a stop at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix.

'Batman: Arkham City' not just another comic book game

Video games based on already well-established franchises are often seen as cash grabs, but “Batman: Arkham City” is not one of these games. Not only is it one of the best games ever made based on a successful franchise, it is one of the best games released all year.

Jane’s Addiction resurfaces with “The Great Escape Artist”

No strangers to drama and intergroup squabbling, Jane's Addiction has put their differences aside to record “The Great Escape Artist.” The album is the band's first release since their breakup after the release of “Strays” in 2003.

Maria Taylor reveals details about tour, new album and pregnancy

Touring her fourth studio album, “Overlook,” Maria Taylor found some time to sit down and speak with The State Press and share why this tour is going to be a drastically different experience.

‘The Big Year’ is for the birds

In the filim “The Big Year,” comedy legends Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson set out to break the world record of number of different birds seen in a year.

ASU jazz bands bring down the house

The Recital Hall in the Music Building on Tempe campus was rocking on Wednesday night as four different jazz groups performed for a crowd of peers and family members.

‘Arrested Development’ writers confirm one final season

It has been announced that one more season of "Arrested Development" will be shot and aired before the release of the much-anticipated full-length movie.