Magic Wand
LA indie rockers kick out the jams

Cory Hanson has never grown a vegetable garden, but he imagines it’s a little bit like jamming with his band. All the songwriting on Hanson’s … Continue reading
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Cory Hanson has never grown a vegetable garden, but he imagines it’s a little bit like jamming with his band. All the songwriting on Hanson’s … Continue reading
It’s hard to know what to make of Mac DeMarco. On one hand, over the course of three studio albums, he’s played the part of … Continue reading
In April, we noted several concerts aimed at young audiences. The coming week offers a couple of shows that put young performers at center stage. … Continue reading
Some bands are good. Some bands are so good that when they perform live they inspire musicians in the audience to start bands of their … Continue reading
Classical music carries a stigma of being inaccessible. Composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, whose 100th birthday was celebrated by the Eugene Symphony last year, knew … Continue reading
Portland songwriter Jeffrey Martin likes to be alone, whether he’s working construction, tinkering with the home he shares with his girlfriend, singer-songwriter Anna Tivel, or … Continue reading
Most of the non-pop music we cover at Eugene Weekly is for grownups. Not because of naughty, (Tipper) Gore-y lyrics — young ones hear plenty … Continue reading
New Zealand-born pop star Lorde, who has written Billboard-topping songs like “Royals” and “Green Light,” has synesthesia, a condition that makes her see specific colors … Continue reading
Eugene gets to experience a tiny little slice of Coachella when New Zealand-via-Portland indie rockers Unknown Mortal Orchestra kick off a string of West Coast … Continue reading
When Sean Bonnette of Arizona-based folk-punk band AJJ talks about his songwriting process, he brings up that C.S. Lewis quote about how you can’t get … Continue reading