The Echo

Matthew Inman promotes new ‘Oatmeal’ book with tour

Web comic sensation Matthew Inman, creator of theoatmeal.com, brings his humor from the screen to the page with the ridiculously titled and ridiculously hilarious “5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides).”

By Matthew Leung | February 16, 2011

Review: the Decemberists live in San Diego

The Decemberists took the stage at San Diego's House of Blues in traditional hipster flannel and black-rimmed glasses, out to prove that they are more than just masters of the studio.

By Tom Kuipers | February 15, 2011

‘Waiting For Forever’ is creepy, unromantic

Rating: 0.5 Starring: Rachel Bilson, Tom Sturridge, and Richard Jenkins Rated: PG-13 Release Date: February 11, 2011 Women typically enjoy flowers, candy or tacky heart-clad teddy bears for Valentine's Day, but this year actor-turned-director James Keach thought it would be a good idea to switch things up.

By Lauren Jordan | February 15, 2011

Fresh-Faced Bright Eyes

It may seem presumptuous, but Bright Eyes' new (and possibly last) album "The People's Key" is a game-changer for the band and for rock music.

By John Gwynn | February 15, 2011

Nicole Atkins Impresses with 'Mondo Amore'

While as a whole “Mondo Amore” is a good listen, it does suffer in some spots.

By Matthew Leung | February 15, 2011

What is the end of the world?

Sorry Cupid, but it looks like Valentine’s Day this year will be remembered more for the soul-crushing premonition of things to come rather than for flowers, chocolate and love.

By Jonathan Fortner | February 13, 2011

Chowda! Episode 2.1

Start the new semester off right with a hearty scoop of Chowda! featuring Clayton Porter and new co-host Noah Findling.

By Clayton Porter | February 11, 2011

Review: ‘Cedar Rapids’ is quite a trip

Ever wanted to know where the sheltered, socially challenged geeks from your high school ended up? According to writer Phil Johnston, they’re small town insurance salesmen.

By Lauren Jordan | February 10, 2011

‘Respect: A Musical Journey of Women’ is inspiring fun for all women

The musical “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women” conveys empowerment, strength, self-ownership and respect.

By Megan Mattox | February 10, 2011

‘Gnomeo and Juliet’ is a front-yard flop

Take our advice and spare yourselves of this cliché, gnomey love story.

By Aiyana Havir | February 10, 2011

ASU artist interprets ‘It Gets Better’

The recent wave of suicides motivated Becky Nahom, a sophomore art student, to show struggling teens that homosexuality is not a death sentence with her exhibition “It Gets Better.”

By Mary Richardson | February 9, 2011

Q&A with Interpol guitarist Daniel Kessler

On the band’s stop in the Valley last weekend, vocalist/guitarist Daniel Kessler spoke with The State Press.

By Lauren Jordan | February 9, 2011

Review: John Legend inspires at ASU Gammage

In today's world, musicians and celebrities have more of an influence in the media than we might like.

By Trevor Paxton | February 9, 2011

Facebook dies of dysentery

Forty years after three college students programmed the original “Oregon Trail” educational game, Facebook has brought it back to computer screens everywhere.

By Tom Kuipers | February 8, 2011

Top 5 Super Bowl commercials

For some viewers, the Super Bowl is more about the ads than the actual play-by-play. The Super Bowl is one of the biggest entertainment events of the year, and Fox was anything but cheap as a 30-second spot during the game cost an estimated $2.8 million to $3.0 million.

By Aiyana Havir | February 8, 2011