Yuvee Rays
Former Eugene post-punk band releases new album
After fashioning a live-in vehicle from an 18-passenger van, Brendon and Jacob Broome, two brothers living in Dayton, Ohio, hit the road. Their plan was … Continue reading
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PUP Love
Toronto punk band PUP talks their music and moving up from the comfort of 'shitty dive bars'
Getting hold of Stefan Babcock of the punk rock band PUP took some work. Some miscommunication between the band’s publicity team and me resulted in … Continue reading
Beyond Boundaries
New music grown from older traditions
The classical music establishment lately acknowledged the injustice of its many centuries of ignoring the voices of women. But then they go right back to … Continue reading
Winds of Winter
Portland heavy rock band with Eugene roots plays Old Nick’s
In 1970, the riff-centric songwriting and dark atmosphere of Black Sabbath’s eponymous debut stood at the intersection of two emerging styles: metal and goth rock. … Continue reading
Rapsody
#ABlackWomanCreatedThis at Star Theater
Raphael Saadiq
Live at Crystal Ballroom (2.27.20)
What’s in a Name?
Eugene singer pays tribute to Barbra Streisand’s early years
“Streisand.” It’s a name, crossing over from proper noun to verb — a synonym for fabulous, shot through with electricity. “Streisand,” it could be said, … Continue reading
Not Throwing Away His Shot
On his way to Eugene, Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr. discusses his new music, tour and upcoming films
Aaron Burr may be the main antagonist in the musical Hamilton, known for his lack of conviction and cutting ambition. But unlike Burr, Leslie Odom … Continue reading
Bond Boy
Portland power pop songwriter Mo Troper returns to Eugene
In 2018, Portland songwriter Mo Troper posted on social media that his song, the orchestral “Never Dream of Dying,” had been tapped as the next … Continue reading
Homegrown Classical
Beethoven’s birthday, contemporary classical, channeling Barbra Streisand and more this month in Eugene
When we think of “classical composers,” the image that generally springs to mind is some long-dead Euro dude, like the one whose birth a quarter … Continue reading