Music: The xx, Disclosure hit Eugene Tuesday night
If you don’t have the privilege of heading up to the Gorge this weekend for Sasquatch!, then you’re in luck. Tuesday night, The xx and Disclosure will each be stopping through Eugene playing the...
View ArticleMusic: Range & Basin profile
Basin & Range is a four-piece, Oregon-based band that plays all instrumental music that uses live instruments and pre-recorded samples. The group refers to their sound as “instrumental...
View ArticleMusic: A music scene with some taste
Forget about Macklemore, this past school year has brought some seriously talented musicians our way. Sure, most of them didn’t play Matthew Knight Arena, but they rocked sweaty, sold-out crowds at the...
View ArticleMusic: Electronic dance music is dying, but live music won’t
Listen up ravers, electronic dance music is failing you. I used to be right there with you, toiling on the front lines of a scene I thought was really special. But it’s become something that I don’t...
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Ferry Street Cafe: Eugene’s newest coffee craze
On Memorial Day, Steve Thomas and Holly Saunders opened the doors to Ferry Street Cafe, the newest addition to the West University Neighborhood’s collection of coffee shops. Thomas, the cafe’s owner...
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DuckLife: The UO campus contains some of the most storied trees in the area
Here at the University of Oregon, we take trees pretty seriously. And if you haven’t realized it yet, just take a look at the sheer number of trunks and foliage in our midst. Believe it or not, before...
View ArticleMusic: How to complement the mood with the right genre
It happens all the time. You’re having a casual night with friends, sipping on a pint and enjoying good conversation when one of your brilliant guests decides that blasting “Levels,” by Avicii is a...
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Classixx to perform Friday night at EMU Ballroom
Courtesy of Classixx This Friday night, Nov. 16, Los Angeles nu-disco producers Classixx will be headlining a funk-filled night at the University’s EMU Ballroom. Red Bull Music Academy Radio is...
View ArticlePiaskowski: What I'm thankful for in music
Thanksgiving is always a much-needed break from the stresses of school and the dreaded (yet unbelievably fast approaching) Finals Week. It’s a chance to catch up with family and friends, consume...
View ArticleSam Bond's Garage: Whiteaker's cultural landmark
Located in the heart of Eugene’s historic Whiteaker neighborhood, Sam Bond’s Garage is much more than just a venue; it’s a cultural landmark that dates back to ‘95. Sam Bond’s has been a staple of the...
View ArticleMusic: Typhoon, Laura Gibson and Lost Lander take over WOW Hall
Tuesday night, Portland’s Typhoon, Laura Gibson and Lost Lander took over the WOW Hall for a night of celebrating Oregon’s vibrant indie scene. As Lost Lander commanded the stage during the opening...
View ArticleMusic: Holiday gift guide for music lovers
After the Thanksgiving break, the madness of Black Friday and the online frenzy of Cyber Monday, you, the consumer, are likely to be absolutely disgusted with the notion of doing any more holiday...
View ArticleMusic: New Year's Eve — a musical affair
With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, it’s time to finalize those celebration plans, and what better way to spend the evening than with an awe-inspiring concert? Here are a few events that the...
View ArticleMusic: Q&A with Bryan John Appleby
Seattle’s Bryan John Appleby will be performing an intimate show at Sam Bond’s Garage on Saturday night. The last time Appleby played in Eugene was on tour with The Head and The Heart. This time...
View ArticleMusic: Best music releases of November
Another big month of music releases finds its way into the public sphere. From electronic music to soul and R&B, November gave out some early gifts, and December is likely to be equally impressive....
View ArticleMusic: Who is Al Walser and why is he nominated for a Grammy?
Over the past week or so there has been heated discussion about a Grammy nominee for the Best Dance Recording category. His name is Al Walser and pretty much nobody (at least compared to the other...
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‘Tastes Like Human,’ a casual but snarky read
Usually when I think of a humor book, I think of comic genius in literary form. Similarly, when I think of comedy, I expect to laugh (at least once). While this may be an unfair expectation to have...
View ArticleCinco de Mayo: Imbibing gratuitously in the name of freedom and democracy
With Cinco de Mayo festivities on the horizon and the masses gearing up for a wild weekend, important ground rules need to be discussed. Cinco de Mayo should not be taken lightly — it’s an eventful day...
View ArticleUniversity’s top music and dance students perform in Emerging Artist Series
Thursday night the University School of Music and Dance will be putting on a special performance to honor the top talents in its department. The Emerging Artist...
View ArticleUniversity senior makes food jewelry, connects with art community
Art, like most things in life, is subjective. Art can be immense and grandiose or it can be simple and quirky. The diversity of creative expression is the true beauty behind artistry. Erica...
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