State Press Magazine: September 2, 1999

Editor's Note: This issue has a theme -- CDs. We all have them. We all listen to them. And we can always use more of them. Most of the stories in this week's SPM are devoted to helping you beef up your collection, whether via the Internet or the record store. Cover Story: New and established musicians foray into the realm of MP3s and the Internet, proving that in cyberspace, people can hear you sing. Music Notes: So you wanna start downloading some of the cool music you've been finding and hearing about on the Internet? Check out MP3 101, our crash course on where to get started. Also: The new piano man, Dax Johnson, is changing -- literally -- the way those ivories sound. Opinion Cafe: SPM reporter Kevin Polowy isn't quite back with us yet. He's still dreaming of summer and preaching the gospel according to Dave.

CD Reviews: There's more to Janis Joplin than "Take Another Little Piece of My Heart." A new 5-CD box set hits stores this month, featuring her all-time bests, as well as previously unreleased material. Do you know what the phrase "money shot" means? We do. And so do the boys from Tempe's Yoko Love, which released its newest CD last weekend. Local Scene: Sometimes tearing it up on the steps of Stauffer Hall just isn't good enough. But some people think the new Scottsdale skate park may not be, either. Que Pasa: It's Thursday, and the weekend's coming up. Here's your guide to figuring out just what's worth doing in this town for the next couple weeks. Next week: SPM looks back (or regresses) to childhood with a look at favorite chidren's shows, including Sesame Street, local favorite Wallace and Ladmo, and Mr. Rogers.

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