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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.
Why would a kid in Vancouver, British Columbia, grow up to play Celtic-influenced punk rock? “It’s my parents’ fault,” The Real McKenzies bandleader Paul McKenzie … Continue reading
Singing night after night in bars and rock clubs can take a toll on a rock singer’s voice. Adam Thompson’s voice has been feeling scratchy, … Continue reading
When Billy Tegethoff was a kid, his dad put on a copy of Pink Floyd’s Meddle, recreating a Pink Floyd laser lightshow for his son … Continue reading
Montreal Quebec post-punk band Ought was after something different when it went into the studio to record its latest album, Room Inside The World. Compared … Continue reading
While working as a river guide in Tennessee, Jonathan Warren received a guitar as a gift after his beloved dog passed away. Self-taught, he’d always … Continue reading
Death Cab for Cutie has a new album out. It’s called Thank You for Today, and — shocker — it’s a metal record. Just kidding. … Continue reading
As you enter George + Violet’s Steakhouse, you’re greeted by a framed quote attributed to Charles Bukowski. “The steak was not just a slice of … Continue reading
When South Carolina husband-and-wife duo Shovels & Rope, comprised of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent, clang their collective musical bell, something in the reverberation … Continue reading
Sky Guasco of Eugene reggae band Sol Seed knows it’s tough out there for DIY musicians. “I’ve booked the tours,” he says. “I’ve played the … Continue reading
Nashville songwriter Rayland Baxter has been feeling unwell, so I ask him if he has any go-to remedies. “Eat lots of greens,” he tells me … Continue reading