The Echo

Q&A with Chicago-based band AM Taxi

The saying goes “you can't teach and old dog new tricks,” but in the modern music industry, many progressive mainstream artists are losing focus on the old tricks.

By Lauren Jordan | September 20, 2010

Q&A with Lea Michele of ‘Glee’

A star of “Glee,” Lea Michele, who plays Rachel, took the time to answer a few questions to get fans geared up for the second season of the hit show.

By Brittany Everhart | September 20, 2010

Q&A with Sublime with Rome

After a hiatus from performing after front man Brad Nowell’s death in 1996, Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh have teamed up with Rome Ramirez to work on a second generation of the ’90’s band Sublime.

By Lauren Jordan | September 19, 2010

AIR GUITAR: Weezer front man, Rivers Cuomos, rocks out during the band's set at Arizona Fall Frenzy Saturday. (Photo Courtesy of Lauren Jordan)

Fall Frenzy draws big names in second year

Tempe Beach Park displayed a flood of concert-goers ready for a lineup full of this generation’s rock classics, Weezer and Sublime With Rome.

By Lauren Jordan | September 19, 2010

Dead Confederate picks up where first album left off

With this fresh and more refined take on the full-bodied sound, Dead Confederate fans should be excited for the band’s potential.

By Jonathan Fortner | September 19, 2010

‘Easy A’ is a grade-A comedy

In “Easy A,” Emma Stone immerges as an A-list star.

By Nick Spake | September 17, 2010

Chowda! Episode 1: Week of Sept. 13

The first episode of ASU's very own Talk Soup-style show, Chowda! It features a hearty mix of comedy, wit and entertainment.

By Clayton Porter | September 17, 2010

Affleck’s 'Town' good until second to last drop

“The Town” Starring: Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, John Hamm, Blake Lively Rating: R, 3.5 out of 5 Pitchforks

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | September 16, 2010

‘Alpha and Omega’ is uninspired tale of puppy love

Despite solid voiceover cast, “Alpha and Omega” has no qualities that distinguish it from a straight-to-video production.

By Nick Spake | September 16, 2010

Farce Side hosts first sketch comedy of Fall 2010 semester

The ASU sketch comedy group Farce Side hosted their first show of the semester on Sept. 10.

By Allyson Berger and Clayton Porter | September 15, 2010

Q&A with 'Buried' screenwriter Chris Sparling

The State Press spoke with Chris Sparling, screenwriter of “Buried,” an upcoming thriller staring Ryan Reynolds.

By Nick Spake | September 14, 2010

Local band brings new style of music to Tempe

New underground hip-hop band, MIC Control, offers new sound to Valley listeners.

By Alicia Diaz | September 14, 2010

Student Gourmet: watermelon and feta salad

Student chef Liz prepares a tasty watermelon and feta salad, an easy-to-prepare meal in the dorms and for the battle against the Freshman 15.

By Clayton Porter | September 13, 2010

Q&A with Scottsdale Film Festival director Amy Ettinger

The State Press spoke with Amy Ettinger, director of the 10th Annual Scottsdale International Film Festival. The festival will screen 27 films, including five Oscar contenders from the 2010 award season.

By Nick Spake | September 13, 2010

Campus Review: Going the Distance

SPTV film critics Brittney Wacholz and Cory Charlton sit down to discuss their thoughts on the recent release Going the Distance.

By sptvweb | September 12, 2010

Valley native Emma Stone making steps in acting career

The State Press talks with Valley native Emma Stone, star of the upcoming movie “Easy A.”

By Nick Spake | September 9, 2010

Director of ‘The Tillman Story’ discusses documentary

Director of “The Tillman Story” aims to enlighten public on controversial story with documentary

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | September 8, 2010

Q&A with Preston Truman Boyd from ‘Young Frankenstein’

Q&A with Preston Truman Boyd, touring cast member of “Young Frankenstein.” He will be playing the role of the Monster.

By Megan Mattox | September 7, 2010

Supporting cast ‘goes the distance’ in Burstein film

When the least exciting part of a film is the plot and lead actors, does that mean it’s a bad film?

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | September 3, 2010

GOING 'NATIVE': Band Local Natives released its debut album "Gorilla Manor" this year, and, after having played several festivals, will start their coast to coast tour in September. (Photo Courtesy of Kyle Johnson)

Q&A with Matt Frazier of Local Natives

The melodic SoCal singers Local Natives have brought their A-game this year with the release of their debut album “Gorilla Manor.”

By Lenni Rosenblum | September 1, 2010

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