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TECHNICOLORS: Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers of The Naked and Famous perform on Tuesday night at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix. (Photo by Monica Arevalo)

The Naked and Famous dances its way to Crescent Ballroom

The Naked and Famous headlined a show with White Arrows and The Chain Gang of 1974 at the Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday night.

By Monica Arevalo | October 19, 2011

Coachella status uncertain due to rise of environmental concerns

The status of the critically acclaimed Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was put into question last week, according to a report found on laweekly.com. The event, held in Indio, Calif., is widely considered the holy grail of music festivals for indie music lovers.

By Trevor Paxton | October 18, 2011

Multi-talented artist St. Vincent graces Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix

With her third album being out for just over a month, St. Vincent is already out on her nationwide tour and is making a stop at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix.

By Kelli Stark | October 18, 2011

'Batman: Arkham City' not just another comic book game

Video games based on already well-established franchises are often seen as cash grabs, but “Batman: Arkham City” is not one of these games. Not only is it one of the best games ever made based on a successful franchise, it is one of the best games released all year.

By Tom Kuipers | October 17, 2011

Jane’s Addiction resurfaces with “The Great Escape Artist”

No strangers to drama and intergroup squabbling, Jane's Addiction has put their differences aside to record “The Great Escape Artist.” The album is the band's first release since their breakup after the release of “Strays” in 2003.

By Taylor Brooks | October 17, 2011

Maria Taylor reveals details about tour, new album and pregnancy

Touring her fourth studio album, “Overlook,” Maria Taylor found some time to sit down and speak with The State Press and share why this tour is going to be a drastically different experience.

By Jocelyn Gee | October 16, 2011

‘The Big Year’ is for the birds

In the filim “The Big Year,” comedy legends Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson set out to break the world record of number of different birds seen in a year.

By Jonathan Fortner | October 13, 2011

ASU jazz bands bring down the house

The Recital Hall in the Music Building on Tempe campus was rocking on Wednesday night as four different jazz groups performed for a crowd of peers and family members.

By Carole Murphy | October 13, 2011

‘Arrested Development’ writers confirm one final season

It has been announced that one more season of "Arrested Development" will be shot and aired before the release of the much-anticipated full-length movie.

By Kelli Stark | October 12, 2011

Sampling in music a practice that’s here to stay

While the use of sampling may pose some ethical concerns at times, the practice is here to stay. With the music industry obsessed with finding a fresh take on nearly any song, there is no limit to the amount of samples that can be used — whether they’re well done or not.

By Trevor Paxton | October 11, 2011

Original 'Ghostbusters' set to return to theaters this month

The iconic film, “Ghostbusters,” is set to return to theaters this month in its original format. The film will be played in around 500 theaters across the U.S., including several here in the Valley.

By Tom Kuipers | October 10, 2011

Q&A with Miles Teller

In an interview on the set of “21 and Over,” Miles Teller described his own experiences on turning 21, his views on comedy and why he regrets sporting that mullet in “Rabbit Hole.”

By Mary Richardson | October 10, 2011

Ryan Adams returns from two-year hiatus with ‘Ashes & Fire’

Ryan Adams writes a moving 13th studio album, making a dramatic entrance back into the music scene.

By Jocelyn Gee | October 10, 2011

Courtesy of the Musical Instrument Museum

The Musical Instrument Museum hosts The Power of Music

The traveling photographic exhibit The Power of Music has found a temporary home at Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum.

By Taylor Brooks | October 10, 2011

Five reasons why Facebook’s Timeline feature rocks

Unless you live at the bottom of the ocean, you’ve probably heard the news that Facebook is, once again, updating its site.

By Megan Mattox | October 9, 2011

‘Margaret’ a star-studded dud

“Margaret” was trying to ask a moral question that didn’t need to be given a second thought. The result is a renter that can be fast-forwarded without missing a beat.

By Monica Arevalo | October 6, 2011

'American Horror Story' looks promising

With Halloween just around the corner, FX picked the perfect time to premiere its new series, “American Horror Story.”

By Carole Murphy | October 6, 2011

Viva Voce returns to Rhythm Room

Their most recent release, “The Future Will Destroy You,” is ten solid tracks of the distinct sound that has come to define Viva Voce and hearing them live only proves this.

By Jonathan Fortner | October 4, 2011

'Where is Robert Fisher?' a telling documentary of a tragic crime

For filmmaker Charlie Minn, rehashing the tragic events of the Robert Fisher murder case is his chance to make his mark on the film industry.

By Trevor Paxton | October 4, 2011

Devil's Chowda: Episode 4

Devils Chowda: Episode 4 from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Clayton Porter | October 4, 2011

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