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The Northstar Session succeeds sans label

courtesy of the northstar session

Scoring a record deal used to be what bands in garages across the world dreamed of. But now, becoming recognized and being able to tour nationally is a dream many unsigned bands have already realized.

sony entertainment

An inside look at video game PR with Sony

The Daily Aztec recently interviewed Taina Rodriguez, a senior public relations manager at the local Sony Online Entertainment headquarters and also a San Diego State graduate student. Rodriguez provides some insight into how to break into the gaming world using PR, a big major here at SDSU.

Courtesy Of We Are Solid Gold

Future Islands discusses its touring success

Future Islands is an upcoming post-wave band from Baltimore that has embarked on a five-month U.S. and European tour in support of its latest record, “On the Water.”

Courtesy of Dangerbird Records

Minus the Bear tour to celebrate 10 years

Seattle-based Minus the Bear has crafted some of the most intricately layered and rhythmically complex indie rock of the last decade.

Bowling for Soup spills about new album

The Daily Aztec talks to the band.

‘Scream 4’ cast talks about upcoming reboot

The Daily Aztec interviews the cast.

Joe Wright with a camera on the set of “Hanna.” After directing many dramatic films, Wright takes the chance to direct an action movie without all the bravado and kitsch that is usually associated with the genre, Courtesy of Jasin Boland

Successful director Joe Wright comes to SDSU

Director Joe Wright squints in the bright spring sunlight as he steps out of his car and into the KPBS building at San Diego State.

Actor Alex Shaffer, director Thomas McCarth, and actor Paul Giamatti relax in-between takes of their dramatic comedy about the world of high-school wrestling. Courtesy of Kimberly Wright

Creators of ‘Win Win’ sit down with The Daily Aztec

Writer and director Thomas McCarthy’s comedy drama “Win Win” features a breakout performance from a young, nationally ranked wrestler named Alex Shaffer.

The five members of Less Than Jake pose for a picture as they celebrate the re-release of the two classic albums “Losing Streak” and “Hello Rockview,” two albums that may not have been heard by all their newer fans, Courtesy of Dennis Ho

Less Than Jake sax player keeps on rockin’

An interview with Peter “JR” Wasilewski.

The Woodies shine light on lesser-known acts

MTV is putting on a different kind of awards show called the Woodie Awards to showcase lesser-known artists who have yet to reach a global audience, but are still releasing great music.

Screenwriter David Seidler talks to an inquisitive group of SDSU students about his influence, experiences and the commonalities he has with a “dead king who stutters.”, Courtesy of Allied Integrated Marketing

David Seidler speaks of writers and kings

David Seidler has been a television and film writer for many years but had never achieved such a high degree of success until “The King’s Speech” was released this winter. The film explores the relationship between the late King George VI, or “Bertie” (played by Colin Firth) and his speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush) during his accession into becoming the king of England.

UNDER THE SCOPE: Getting ‘Tangled’ with Moore and Levi, Disney’s newest royalty

It’s 3 p.m. on a Saturday and I’m standing outside a room in the Sé San Diego Hotel. The elevator has deposited a PR rep, three other writers and myself on the 18th floor of the posh downtown establishment.


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