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'Vice Verses' an instant classic for Switchfoot

While Switchfoot has garnered praise from critics since the release of their breakout album, “Vice Verses” builds on the group's accomplishments.

By Trevor Paxton | September 26, 2011

Wilco returns with eighth studio album, surprises listeners

After seven studio albums, alternative rock band Wilco makes a return to the music scene with a surprisingly different new album.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 26, 2011

GLOW SHOW: Avicii performs for thousands at GLOWfest on Thursday at the Mesa Amphitheatre. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

GLOWfest electrifies students

Thursday night’s GLOWfest started earlier than most shows but continued well into the night where the extreme light show lit up the darkness. | Slideshow inside |

By Kelli Stark | September 25, 2011

Mickey Avalon animates fans with glam-rap at Martini Ranch

Mickey Avalon stirred up Scottsdale Friday night with his set of both classic and new songs.

By Taylor Brooks | September 25, 2011

Video: ASU art professor discusses contemporary street art

Associate professor from the Herberger Institute, Anthony Pessler, discusses contemporary street art.

By Clayton Porter | September 25, 2011

Slideshow: ASU students flock to GLOWfest

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By MultimediaDirector | September 22, 2011

20th anniversary of 'Nevermind' proves album still relevant

Nirvana’s history-making second album "Nevermind" serves as an important milestone for music, and is still causing commotion today in the media.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 22, 2011

New season of ‘Glee’ more of the same

“Glee,” which has become a network television phenomenon, garnered a lot of backlash from fans that said the show had jumped the shark in its second season.

By Carole Murphy | September 21, 2011

Susan Claassen is a treat as Edith Head in Actors Theatre’s season opener

Watching “A Conversation with Edith Head” feels like gaining VIP access to the life and secrets of Mrs. Head.

By Megan Mattox | September 21, 2011

FOOTLOOSE AT ASU: Julianne Hough and Kenny Wormald stopped by the Tempe campus Tuesday afternoon to speak to students. The duo is appearing in a remake of the 1984 classic "Footloose." (Photo by Elijah Grasser)

‘Footloose’ cast visits Tempe campus

Touring for the release of the new “Footloose” film, actors Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough visited the ASU Tempe campus on Tuesday.

By Mary Richardson | September 20, 2011

Bluegrass music still alive at Pickin’ in the Pines

The Annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival in Flagstaff, Ariz. took place this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The event was host to revered artists, up-and-coming groups and the precocious dreamers of the folksy, rock mixture of bluegrass music.

By Brittany Morris | September 20, 2011

Tosh.0 writer Brian Rubenstein talks Tempe

Tosh.0 writer and former ASU alumnus Brian Rubenstein speaks with The State Press about his experiences at ASU and working as a writer for Comedy Central's Tosh.0.

By Clayton Porter | September 20, 2011

2011 Emmys a night of inspirations and devastations

The show had more than a few highs and lows, with the following being some of the more noteworthy moments of the night.

By Taylor Brooks | September 19, 2011

GLOWfest at ASU promises unforgettable show

This Thursday, the Future Promoters of America will be presenting GLOWfest, a music event headlined by electro house producer Avicii and hip hop duo Chiddy Bang.

By Tom Kuipers | September 19, 2011

Q&A: Matt Johnson of Matt and Kim

First dating and then moving on to music, Matt & Kim have been indie-pop sensations for years now. The State Press spoke with Matt Johnson about their recent track and life on the road.

By Lauren Jordan | September 18, 2011

Trevor Hall shakes up north Scottsdale with reggae rock

Trevor Hall made his way through north Scottsdale, playing to a crowded house Thursday night at The Compound Grill.

By Taylor Brooks | September 18, 2011

THE WAIT: Hundreds of students wait outside Gammage Thursday afternoon to trade in vouchers for their tickets to Tosh.0. Some students near the front of the line waited for nearly 4 1/2 hours to get their voucher tickets. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Daniel Tosh brings viral comedy to ASU

Daniel Tosh filmed an episode of his Comedy Central show, “Tosh.0,” Thursday night after selecting ASU as the winner of his College Campus Invasion contest.

By Brennan Smith | September 15, 2011

Q&A: Jeffrey C. Sousa from ‘West Side Story’

The iconic musical, ‘West Side Story,’ is on its way to ASU Gammage. Jeffrey C. Sousa, who plays Bolo, spoke with The State Press about his role, the tour and his background.

By Megan Mattox | September 15, 2011

Mickey Avalon celebrates 'Rock Bottom'

To celebrate an upcoming EP, Avalon graciously dropped a video for the lounged out, “drive it ‘til the wheels come off” anthem, “Rock Bottom.”

By Taylor Brooks | September 14, 2011

Q&A: Sean Avery Medlin

In an exclusive interview with The State Press, spoken word artist Sean Avery Medlin explained the meanings and challenges of his art form.

By Mary Richardson | September 14, 2011

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