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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.
Popular California record and tape label Burger Records reflects the West Coast garage, punk and psychedelic rock revival upon which well-known acts like Ty Segall … Continue reading
To understand the musical DNA of Eugene post-rock band This Patch of Sky, it’s best to look past rock entirely and instead focus on contemporary … Continue reading
A long time ago — way back in 2005 — many thought the internet would democratize the music business, cutting out the fat cats to … Continue reading
Sometimes great things happen when you mix a few musicians, a front porch and a little alcohol. “We all used to sit on each other’s … Continue reading
If there’s one thing that can be said about Queens of the Stone Age, it’s that they are a true rock band. QOTSA’s stuff is … Continue reading
Winter descends on the Willamette Valley like a moldy blanket. Even though I grew up around here, this weather can bring me down. The evening … Continue reading
Josh Hodges has a confession: He doesn’t like to dance. Which is only notable because the music he makes with popular Portland band STRFKR is … Continue reading
Lanky to the point of gawkiness, Spoon frontman Britt Daniel is an unlikely rock star. Offstage, his sideways grin reads less rakish and more boyish, … Continue reading
Even though he loves The Ramones, Britt Daniel sometimes gets tired of that straight-ahead rock ’n’ roll 4/4 beat. Daniel is lead singer and guitarist … Continue reading
Tatiana Havill Affatati, bassist and back-up vocalist with new Eugene garage-rock three-piece Nudie Mags, has been reading David Byrne’s book How Music Works. She’s particularly … Continue reading