Music: Green Day set to release new album, '¡Dos!'
Let’s be honest, Green Day was the best thing since sliced bread back in middle school. After “American Idiot,” not so much. But the band’s latest trilogy project is an attempt to rediscover their...
View ArticlePiaskowski: Where is our generation's fire starter?
A few weeks back, President Barack Obama told MTV news, “I’d like to see a more explicit discussion of the issues that are out there right now, because music’s such a powerful mechanism.” He continued...
View ArticleOregon's didgeridoo culture is growing
When you think of a didgeridoo you don’t often attribute it to widespread use in popular culture, yet the wind instrument is a staple of indigenous culture. In fact, it’s one of the earliest-known...
View ArticleChuck Palahniuk's pajama party for adults
It may be hard to imagine the WOW Hall being transformed into an adult pajama party, where story topics range from burying infants in the backyard or dropping acid at a taping of “The Price Is Right.”...
View ArticlePiaskowski: Our culture's short attention span has dissolved the classic...
With the advent of the information age and the sheer amount of media consumption that our generation experiences on a daily basis, has our ability to appreciate the products we consume deteriorated?...
View ArticleMusic: A haunting Halloween playlist
Halloween is officially here and you can’t truly enjoy the holiday without immersing yourself completely in the haunted spirit. From costume parties to a casual, laid back celebration, this playlist...
View ArticleASF: Best albums of October
October was a busy, eventful month in the world of music. Between constant releases and a convergence of great shows in Eugene, October was a great month for music. Here are the picks for best albums...
View ArticleFat Cherry: Funky blues jams at a local level
If you’ve ever walked into Max’s Tavern on a Thursday night and were greeted by a heated crowd getting down to some heavy funk rock jams, you’ve probably stumbled upon Fat Cherry. Trevor Helt is likely...
View ArticleCommunication is key to keeping a balance in romantic relationships
Alex Sylvester@@directory@@ has been with his boyfriend, Loren, for a year and seven months. When they first started dating, they struggled to find and maintain a balance between independence and...
View ArticleMusic: Gary Clark Jr. releases debut LP, "Blak and Blu"
If you haven’t been properly introduced to Gary Clark Jr., I’d recommend you put in that effort. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, the increasingly popular and relevant blues guitarist has just...
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Music: Q&A with Figure
Figure, better known as Josh Gard, was the final opener for Big Gigantic at the McDonald Theater. This photo was captured using in-camera double exposure. (Mason Trinca/Emerald) Josh Gard, more...
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Blog: The Head and the Heart brings passion to Eugene
Josiah Johnson plays tambourine while he sings “Lost in my Mind” Wednesday night at McDonald Theater. (Tess Freeman/Emerald) Eugene got an epic, heartwarming gift Wednesday night. Those in attendance...
View ArticlePiaskowski: Mediocre DJs taking advantage of electronica explosion
With all the commotion of this past weekend’s Dayglow event at the Cuthbert Amphitheater and the impending onslaught of shows this fall, it’s hard not to recognize Eugene’s ascent into a full-scale...
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Mumford & Sons deliver a solid new album with 'Babel'
Courtesy of Mumford & Sons “Babel,” the follow up album to “Sigh No More,” has skyrocketed Mumford & Sons to the top of the Billboard charts. With 600,000 copies sold in the first week and a...
View ArticleBlog: The xx rocked Portland's Roseland Theater Sunday night
They’re young, they’re British and they have a signature sound that is equal parts sexy and ominous. They are the xx. The three-piece troupe from London, England, graced the stage of the Roseland...
View ArticleThe Great Hiatum and ASW, using Eugene to explore musical depth
It’s not really a secret anymore — Eugene does things differently. This is especially true in terms of Eugene’s creative culture. Unlike other cities, Eugene’s music scene isn’t dependent on status,...
View ArticleQ&A: Tegan and Sara, performing tonight in Eugene
Tegan and Sara are set to perform tonight at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in support of The Shins. Tegan took some time to answer questions via email about their current tour, hidden talents and what...
View ArticleElectronica slowly becoming an important part of our generation
The ’90s gave birth to a technological and cultural phenomenon: electronic dance music. Previously suppressed into seedy subcultures and warehouse raves, electronica has finally attained mainstream...
View ArticleA guide to a few influential local bands
Say what you will about the music scene in Eugene, but one thing is for certain: In terms of electronic music, Eugene plays host to some of the most innovative musicians around. Electronic music is...
View ArticleRailroad Revival Tour takes on a unique musical adventure
This October, the Railroad Revival Tour is set to kick off its 2012 installment of the week-long musical journey featuring some of America’s most influential artists. This year’s tour plays host to...
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