Chaos Creation
The ever-changing L.A. duo formerly known as Smoosh visits Eugene
Asya Saavedra who, along with her sister Chloe Saavedra forms LA duo Chaos Chaos, says her band took its name from a species of amoeba … Continue reading
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Fleet Foxes and Amen Dunes
The tour kicks off at McDonald Theatre [4.10.18]
Needles ‘n’ Pins
Eugene's own Leo London releases solo record mixed in Eugene
When Leo London is sad, he plays guitar — and it suits him well. The Eugene native and member of Portland indie pop traditionalists The … Continue reading
Svengalis
Le Rev performing live at the EW offices.
Eugene Weekly presents Le Rev performing ‘Svengalis’ for #lincolnstreetsessions live at the EW offices. Eugene Weekly’s Back Beat: Lincoln Street Sessions are a series of … Continue reading
Alvvays and Forever
Novia Scotia snowbirds fly their melancholy indie pop into Eugene
As a teenager living in Nova Scotia, Molly Rankin bought records by Teenage Fanclub and The Smiths. “That’s when I started writing guitar music,” she … Continue reading
Mystery Three
Portland prog-metal band Mystrionics get herky-jerky at Hi-Fi
While writing lyrics for the self-titled debut EP from Portland trio Mystrionics, singer and guitarist Aaron Stern was recovering from a debilitating back injury. Did … Continue reading
Forward into the Past
Music with cultural context and history
One of the glories of classical music is the way it doesn’t just summon the sounds of the past — it helps recreate ancient worlds. … Continue reading
Chicago Synth Pop Duo Zigtebra Plays Hi-Fi
In this week’s episode of What’s Happening, EW music freelancer Will Kennedy chats with Chicago synth-pop duo Zigtebra about DIY touring for nine months, secret shows and their upcoming Eugene performance at Hi-Fi Music Hall’s lounge on Saturday, April 7.
Music in this episode:
– “Say Something” by Ryan Little
– “I Can Dance” by Zigtebra
– “Greatest Love” by Zigtebra
– “Wildlife” by Zigtebra
SOBxRBE and Cuban Doll
Live at McDonald Theatre [3.24.18]
That’s Edutainment
John Davis combats Wall Street on his new album
John Davis & the Cicadas’ latest release, El Pulpo, shouldn’t be as good as it is. On paper, the concept sounds terrible: a collection of … Continue reading