The Echo

Jake Gyllenhaal, Alicia Vikander and more star in the 5 most anticipated film premieres at Toronto International Film Festival

 Toronto is sure to be the cultural capital of the world for the next two weeks. 

By Tanner Stechnij | September 8, 2015

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Phoenix grunge band Sunshower stuns with tight set at Yucca Tap Room

Sunshower hopes to be the first of many Phoenix bands reviving a forgotten '90s grunge scene.

By Nick Latona | September 8, 2015

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Katastro talks touring with The Expendables and living in California

Katastro talk about their reserved rock sound and progressing as a band. 

By Derek Loche | September 7, 2015

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Diamonds in the Dust: Contemporary and classic rebels, Miley Cyrus and The Monkees

Comparing songs that you have never heard of to artists that everyone has heard already.

By Nick Latona | September 7, 2015

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Five YouTube personalities that focus on body positivity, not body shaming

In light Nicole Arbour's body shaming video, here are five YouTube stars that promote body positivity.  

By Ryan Santistevan | September 7, 2015

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Snails brings his breed of 'vomit-step' to downtown Phoenix with a sold out Monarch Theatre show

It's hard to think of any DJ in electronic music that is heavier than Snails.  

By Jacob Goldstein | September 6, 2015

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The Transporter: Refueled runs out of gas

While it has its stand out moments, neat tricks, and a new version of the character, the positives don't outweigh the negatives.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | September 5, 2015

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Travi$ Scott's 'Rodeo' lacks clear identity, impresses nonetheless

It’s possible that he works hard and not smart by focusing on his individual songs rather than the coherence of his album as a whole.

By Ben Murphy | September 4, 2015

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From Skrillex to Zeds Dead, Labor Day weekend in Arizona is an EDM paradise

A rundown of the hottest electronic dance music shows hitting Arizona this Labor Day weekend.  

By Jacob Goldstein | September 3, 2015

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Welcome Black Poetry Explosion brings ASU African Americans together through expression

The African American Men at ASU celebrated 11 years of its Welcome Black Poetry Explosion event Wednesday, which united the audience one poet at a time through words and expression.

By Ryan Santistevan | September 3, 2015

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5 Tempe bike shops that'll get your gears going

The premiere guide to bike shops in Tempe.  

By Logan Saether | September 2, 2015

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Alabama Shakes' frontman kicks listeners in the face on solo debut 'Thunderbitch'

Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes fame brings the rock to her solo debut, "Thunderbitch."

By Derek Loche | September 2, 2015

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ASU alumnus finds success in Glendale with Drawn to Comics

The store is a haven for collectors and readers alike.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | September 2, 2015

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Living together doesn't stop Phoenix Band Fairy Bones from touring and cranking out new music

Fairy Bones talks with The State Press about music, touring and living with each other.  

By Derek Loche | September 1, 2015

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Okilly Dokilly talks internet fame and upcoming show in Phoenix

Phoenix local band Okilly Dokilly is the world’s first “Nedal” band and an Internet sensation.

By Derek Loche | September 1, 2015

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Surprise Miley Cyrus album ‘Dead Petz’ a time-traveling acid drop made for the club

New album "Miley Cyrus and her Dead Petz" is a breath of fresh air in the stale world of pop music.  

By Jacob Goldstein | August 31, 2015

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An 'Octopus' is being used at ASU's Project Space to start discussion on Guatemalan immigration

Artist Yoshua Okón talked about how the film centers on themes of immigration that stemmed from the decades of conflict during the Guatemalan Civil War.

By Logan Saether | August 31, 2015

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Wes Craven, creator of 'Scream' and Freddy Krueger, dies at age 76

The way Craven changed the slasher genre and became an absolute iconoclast was unprecedented. He taught me that characters truly do come first and that even the most simple of stories can be brought to life in a fascinating way.

By Shane Weinstein | August 31, 2015

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10 things you may have missed at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards

Catching you up with what happened at MTV's 2015 Video Music Award show.  

By Ryan Santistevan | August 31, 2015

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Beach House's new album 'Depression Cherry' stuck in a dream from which it can't wake

These two really need a heavy dose of pick-me-ups in their lives lest we all die from falling asleep at the wheel while listening to another drowsy Beach House record.

By Nick Latona | August 30, 2015

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