Just the Basics
Eugene tech firm develops a UBI calculator
In the days of COVID-19, UBI, or universal basic income, is having a moment. Tech mogul Andrew Yang made his UBI plan, called The Freedom … Continue reading
William Kennedy
Will Kennedy is a freelance writer and a senior music writer with Eugene Weekly. He lives in Eugene with his wife, daughter and two cats. All of whom politely accommodate his obsessions with Doctor Who and The Smiths.
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Islands in the Stream
A Eugene Weekly music writer cozies up to live streaming in the time of COVID-19
On the first evening of spring, and a few days into self-quarantine, I sat in the kitchen of my west Eugene home, watching stand-up comedians … Continue reading
Mistakes Happen
Influential emo band, with a member living in Eugene, releases new EP after 16-year absence
The Beautiful Mistake, an early influential emo band, returns this month with You’re Not Broken. I am. The five-song EP is the group’s first new … Continue reading
The Sounds of Silence
Musicians adjust to life without music in the midst of coronavirus
The news came slow, then fast. On March 12, in hopes of mitigating the spread of the coronavirus and amid calls for social distancing in … Continue reading
Run to Daylight
Grace Potter returns with first new music in four years
If it weren’t for music, Grace Potter might have become a visual artist. “My dad would let us use the records he didn’t like as … Continue reading
Yuvee Rays
Former Eugene post-punk band releases new album
After fashioning a live-in vehicle from an 18-passenger van, Brendon and Jacob Broome, two brothers living in Dayton, Ohio, hit the road. Their plan was … Continue reading
Winds of Winter
Portland heavy rock band with Eugene roots plays Old Nick’s
In 1970, the riff-centric songwriting and dark atmosphere of Black Sabbath’s eponymous debut stood at the intersection of two emerging styles: metal and goth rock. … Continue reading
What’s in a Name?
Eugene singer pays tribute to Barbra Streisand’s early years
“Streisand.” It’s a name, crossing over from proper noun to verb — a synonym for fabulous, shot through with electricity. “Streisand,” it could be said, … Continue reading
Use Your Illusion
Scottish illusionist performs over dinner in Eugene
Scott Silven traces his fascination with illusion back to his grandfather. “My granddad showed me a trick when I was 6 years old,” the Scottish … Continue reading
Bond Boy
Portland power pop songwriter Mo Troper returns to Eugene
In 2018, Portland songwriter Mo Troper posted on social media that his song, the orchestral “Never Dream of Dying,” had been tapped as the next … Continue reading