The Echo

Blitzen Trapper album shows good effort, but nothing solid

Highly praised folk rock band Blitzen Trapper has returned with their sixth studio album, “Destroyer of the Void,” just in time for a summer tour of more than 30 dates.

By Lenni Rosenblum | June 20, 2010

'Hex' brands itself unmemorable, dumb

Batman, Superman, Iron Man and Spider-Man reign supreme at the top of the comic hero list. Jonah Hex on the other hand, is more toward the bottom with Ghost Rider, Constantine and the Hulk.

By Nick Spake | June 20, 2010

Douglas revives talent in 'Solitary Man'

Douglas plays Ben Kalmen, a highly successful businessman in his day. A series of unwise money decisions has left him destitute and struggling to come up with the rent for his New York apartment.

By Nick Spake | June 13, 2010

Bonnaroo bands create celestial atmosphere

There may very well be no place on earth that’s more heavenly for a music and pop culture junky than the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

By Lenni Rosenblum | June 12, 2010

'Distant Relatives' draws listeners closer

Considering that Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley have collaborated onstage for a while, it’s about time they lay down some tracks.

By Lenni Rosenblum | June 5, 2010

Apatow delivers again with 'Get Him to the Greek'

A Judd Apatow film’s key to success is that regardless how childish or complex the characters might be, every one is lovable in his or her zany way.

By Nick Spake | June 5, 2010

"To the Sea" washes up paternal love

Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson has finally come out of hiding to release an album that is largely about guiding his young son through life.

By Lenni Rosenblum | May 31, 2010

Most anticipated, dreaded summer films

Every summer, there are movies we eagerly await and others we dread. In many cases though, it’s the films we most anticipate that result in disappointment and the one’s we don’t expect to enjoy we end up loving.

By Nick Spake | May 31, 2010

‘Just Wright’ just all right

“Just Wright” Starring: Queen Latifah, Common Rating: PG-13 2.5 out of 5 pitchforks

By Nick Spake | May 15, 2010

Predictable 'Letters to Juliet' still cute, enjoyable

"Letters to Juliet" Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Egan Rating: PG 3 out of 5 pitchforks

By Stephanie Russo | May 13, 2010

Local business owner transforms Valley music scene

Lanning, who opened Stinkweeds Records’ original location on Dobson and Guadalupe Roads when she was 19, and also went on to open Modified Arts in downtown Phoenix in 1999, as well as spearheading Local First Arizona, has been active in the local community for well over 20 years

By Chelsea Brown | May 6, 2010

Top nine summer music festivals

With ASU students spread out across the country, there’s something for everyone in every area of the U.S.

By Lenni Rosenblum | May 6, 2010

'Iron Man 2's' thrills start summer off right

“Iron Man 2” Staring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle Rating: PG-13 4 out of 5 pitchforks

By Nick Spake | May 6, 2010

Sam Rockwell of ‘Iron Man 2’ chats with The State Press

This week, I was lucky enough to take part in a conference call with actor Sam Rockwell, one of the stars of “Iron Man 2.”

By Nick Spake | May 6, 2010

RISING STAR: Theater major Abraham Ntonya finds seclusion in the Barrett amphitheater to rehearse his a cappella singing, days after auditioning for the FOX show "Glee." Sophomore Ntonya, hopes his voice will land him one of the coveted 3 open spots on the TV series. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Students aim for chance to star in hit television show

Since Fox’s hit television show “Glee” put out an open casting call on March 30, several ASU students have joined thousands of “gleeks” to answer.

By Michelle Parks | May 3, 2010

Q&A: Guitarist Brendan Ekstrom of Circa Survive

After building anticipation for two years, Circa Survive has finally taken the lid off the pressure cooker. In its third studio album, “Blue Sky Noise,” the band has delivered 12 tracks that run the spectrum.

By Dane Jarvie | May 2, 2010

Top 10 music events to attend this summer

Got too much free time on your hands after school is over? Nothing soothes the soul in the summertime like live music.

By Lenni Rosenblum | May 2, 2010

MUSIC TO MY EARS: The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), in north Phoenix recently opened its doors. This museum houses thousands of different instruments with at least one from every country. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

World’s first global instrument museum opens in Phoenix

A 20-acre span of land in north Phoenix is the new home to the world’s first global Musical Instrument Museum, which will be partnered with ASU’s School of Music.

By Allison Oswalt | April 29, 2010

CROSSING THE PACIFIC: Senior gymnast Kaitlynn Bormann was born in South Korea and then adopted by an American family. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

Pageant seeks Mr. and Mrs. Sun Devil

ASU PAB hosts the 2010 Mr. and Mrs. Sun Devil Pageant for A-Week.

By Allyson Berger and Clayton Porter | April 25, 2010

'Toy Story 3' sneak peak thrills students

200 students were at Harkins Tempe Marketplace on Wednesday as a “Toy Story 3” cliffhanger screening showed the first 60 minutes of the 98-minute film. The event was one of 40 that will take place through May 6 near college campuses nationwide.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | April 22, 2010

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