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‘Of Men and Angels’ slips up

Bryce Avary, The Rocket Summer, is sure to throw more than a few fans to the wayside with his new soundalike album.

By Jake Fournier | March 2, 2010

‘Similes’ reminiscent of nap time

In his Feb. 24 release “Similes,” Eluvium’s Portland-based composer Matthew Cooper attempts to branch into a new direction.

By David Robles | March 2, 2010

THE ART OF LIGHTING: Leni Schwendinger presented her work and tips about lighting effects for film and art at the Lyceum Theatre on the Tempe campus Monday afternoon. Schwendinger started her own company, Light Projects LTD and has been named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year among other numerous awards. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Artist: Enterprise helps capture vision

A world-renowned lighting artist told students of the importance of entrepreneurship in creating art in a Monday lecture as a part of the Herberger Institute's performing arts venture experience.

By Ashia Johnson | March 1, 2010

‘Eyelid’ proves Phantogram’s originality

In this day and age of music, the natural action for bands to take is simple: pick a genre and latch on with a kung fu grip.

By Dane Jarvie | February 28, 2010

Stiller takes ‘exciting’ dramatic turn in upcoming ‘Greenberg’

Stiller, known more for his comedic roles, still cracks a few jokes in “Greenberg".

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | February 28, 2010

Q&A: Up-and-coming pop-rock artist Matt Hires

If there’s one up-and-coming acoustic pop artist to check out this spring, it’s Matt Hires.

By Lenni Rosenblum | February 28, 2010

Funny ‘Cop Out’ a refreshing entry in buddy-cop genre

“Cop Out,” starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan, looks stupid, but isn't — it's hilarious.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | February 26, 2010

Eisner’s ‘Crazies’ provides good horror remake

Breck Eisner's remake of "The Crazies" is bloody, gory and full of smart and well-developed characters.

By Nick Spake | February 26, 2010

Q&A: ‘She’s Out of My League’ actor Nate Torrence

The new romantic comedy “She’s Out of My League,” starring Jay Baruchel and Alice Eve, is set for a March 12 release.

By Alex Foote | February 24, 2010

Q&A: Independent game developer Hunter Gough

Hunter Gough is an independent game developer, one piece of the rising indie games movement.

By Adam Burch | February 24, 2010

Tempe Music Festival canceled

Inability to secure talent causes Tempe Music Festival cancellation.

By John Genovese | February 24, 2010

Walker has no problems on ‘No Heart’

Much like Julius Caesar, Butch Walker has come, seen and conquered.

By Jake Fournier | February 23, 2010

Q&A: Acoustic blues-rock recording artist Citizen Cope

Brooklyn-based blues-rock artist Citizen Cope put together his first self-released album on his own new label, Rainwater Recordings.

By Lenni Rosenblum | February 23, 2010

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