The Echo
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.
By Monica Arevalo
| October 23, 2011
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.
By Carole Murphy
| October 23, 2011
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.
By Jocelyn Gee
| October 23, 2011
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.
By Travis McKnight
| October 20, 2011
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.”
By Jonathan Fortner
| October 20, 2011
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.
By Megan Mattox
| October 20, 2011
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.
By Lauren Jordan
| October 20, 2011
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.
By Lauren Jordan
| October 20, 2011
'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.
By Mary Richardson
| October 19, 2011
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.
By Monica Arevalo
| October 19, 2011
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.
By Trevor Paxton
| October 18, 2011
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.
By Kelli Stark
| October 18, 2011
'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.
By Tom Kuipers
| October 17, 2011
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.
By Taylor Brooks
| October 17, 2011
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.
By Jocelyn Gee
| October 16, 2011
‘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.
By Jonathan Fortner
| October 13, 2011
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.
By Carole Murphy
| October 13, 2011
‘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.
By Kelli Stark
| October 12, 2011
Sampling in music a practice that’s here to stay
While the use of sampling may pose some ethical concerns at times, the practice is here to stay. With the music industry obsessed with finding a fresh take on nearly any song, there is no limit to the amount of samples that can be used — whether they’re well done or not.
By Trevor Paxton
| October 11, 2011