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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.
International terrorism, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the 2008 crash, outrage culture and the memeification of current affairs: This is the backdrop upon which hip-hop … Continue reading
Street Eaters are accustomed to unconventional concert spaces. The Berkeley, California, punk band once played a show in a medieval catacomb filled with centuries-old human … Continue reading
Like many these days, Eugene burlesque performer Peaches Von Killingsworth recently had a close call with fentanyl. Unlike far too many, Von Killingsworth, who identifies … Continue reading
Oruã’s songs — referencing Krautrock groups like Can and ’60s-era psychedelic Brazilian garage bands like Os Mutantes — typically start with improvisation. “Many of our … Continue reading
Portland power trio J. Graves is trying new things. While writing and recording the follow-up to their 2022 breakout record, Fortress of Fun, they’re prepping … Continue reading
While it’s possible to enjoy the experience as a whole, saying “I love the Oregon Country Fair” does raise the question: Which one? OCF offers … Continue reading
There’s something from another time about the comedy of Ron Lynch. You may know the Los Angeles-based comedian and voice actor for voicing the ever-dutiful … Continue reading
Israel Nebeker says WOW Hall changed his life. The Blind Pilot lead singer and primary songwriter was a University of Oregon student in 2002 when … Continue reading
According to Mismiths co-lead singer, Gorrissey, his band is a joke gone too far. One night a few years ago, he says, he and a … Continue reading
Bendre’s speaking voice is strikingly similar to his singing voice — too conversational to reach Isaac Hayes’ levels of sensuality, but a soulful, luxe baritone … Continue reading