The Echo

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

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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

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'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

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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

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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

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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

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'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

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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

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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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Opera hits the big screen

Fans of film, opera and theater can experience an opera they love or see an opera for the first time without breaking the bank.

By Megan Mattox | August 31, 2011

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Lady Gaga’s influence reaches ASU classrooms

With the music department at Arizona State adding a course on Lady Gaga to its curriculum this semester, Lady Gaga is becoming more relevant than perhaps she even realizes.

By Carole Murphy | August 31, 2011

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Kings of Leon cancels U.S. tour dates, reevaluates priorities

Thanks to smartphones and Youtube, Caleb Followill's quote heard practically around the world could have some negative backlash.

By Jonathan Fortner | August 31, 2011

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Netflix to change plans, raise prices

Starting September 1, Netflix is separating unlimited streaming from their DVD plans. Receiving both services will now require a monthly fee of $15.98, nearly double the previous subscription cost.

By Brenna Grier | August 30, 2011

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Hit the road with Sparky

While the summer days filled with road trips to anywhere your heart desired may have been dashed by the start of the semester, The State Press has created a playlist to help you relive those magic moments.

By Trevor Paxton | August 29, 2011

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‘The Rip Tide’ takes fans on a journey

Very rarely does a style suit the titles of an album well. Beirut’s “The Rip Tide” will send you on a trip to quiet destinations and bustling towns simply by listening to its melodies.

By Lauren Jordan | August 29, 2011

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Blake and Bon Iver’s ‘Boys Choir’ an indie sensation

“Fall Creek Boys Choir,” like most tracks featuring Bon Iver, makes you want to do nothing more than lie in the middle of a field and think about the complexities and beauty of life.

By Kelli Stark | August 29, 2011

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‘Lenses Alien’ avoids sophomore slump

Two years and a few tours after the release of critically acclaimed debut album “Why There Are Mountains,” Cymbals Eat Guitars arrives with the fully focused “Lenses Alien.”

By Taylor Brooks | August 29, 2011

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‘Tha Carter IV’ may be Lil Wayne’s last stand

While rap sensation Lil Wayne might be on top of the rap world, “Tha Carter IV” may be his final album. The rapper revealed in a recent interview his plans – legitimate or not – to retire after this album’s release.

By Carole Murphy | August 28, 2011

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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ storied career continues with ‘I’m With You’

Red Hot Chili Peppers still supplies the same amount of energy and passion for playing on their tenth album, “I’m With You."

By Jocelyn Gee | August 28, 2011

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ASU Gammage as great as Broadway

Many people might think that the only place to see quality theater shows is at a Broadway theater in New York City, but that isn’t the case at all. Arizonans are lucky to have top-notch productions at ASU Gammage.

By Megan Mattox | August 25, 2011

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