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In a music rut? Or want to know what’s hot in the college music world? The KWVA music blog is your solution!

The KWVA music blog is a creative space for all musically curious folks. You’ll find coverage of station and local events, album reviews, interviews with local bands, oh-so-perfectly curated playlists, the weekly charts so you know what’s cutting edge, and more music-related topics.

Top 30 Charts - February 3rd

1. SARA DEVOE 
Album: Come Away, O Human Child!
Self-Released

2. A$AP ROCKY
Album: Don't Be Dumb
Self-Released

3. ARIMA EDERRA
Album: Heard What You Said
Album: SME

4. NIGHT TAPES
Album: portals//polarities
Label: Nettwerk

5. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Album: "Streets of Minneapolis" [Single]
Label: Columbia

6. FKA TWIGS
Album: EUSEXUA Afterglow
Label: Young/Atlantic

7. JILL SCOTT
Album: "Pressha" [Single]
Label: BIues Babe

8. PATCHWORK INC
Album: Chicago Patchwork [EP]
Label: EMPIRE

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Hello! Book Of Mormon Comes to the Hult Center

Photo from The Book of Mormon Original Broadway Cast Recording

 

From the creators of “Southpark,” Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes the Tony-winning musical “The Book of Mormon.” The show ran for three nights at Eugene’s Hult Center from Jan. 2-4, 2026. Known for their sharp humor, the comedic duo wanted to satirize religion and its practices. Parker and Stone grew up in Conifer, Colorado – a city with a large Mormon population. Parker and Stone’s frequent encounters with the religion heavily influenced the show's themes. 

 

In an interview on the official “The Book of Mormon” YouTube channel, Parker and Stone explain that during the writing process for “Southpark”, they were already interested in creating musicals. That interest led to their first film, “Cannibal! The Musical.”  

 

In 2003, the duo went to watch “Avenue Q,” a…

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Top 30 Charts - January 27th

1. A$AP ROCKY 
Album: Don't Be Dumb
Self-Released

2. SWORD II
Album: Electric Hour
Label: section1

3. QUEEN ANNE
Album: "Let's Dance" [Single]
Album: Landing

4. ALAN VEGA
Album: Alan Vega Deluxe Edition + Collision Drive
Label: Sacred Bones

5. LUCHA LUNA
Album: BRILLA BRILLA
Self-Released

6. ANCIENT CAT SOCIETY
Album: Lonely Times
Label: Splice

7. MEGADEATH
Album: Megadeath
Label: BIkIIBIk

8. THE SHA LA DAS
Album: Your Picture
Label: Diamond West

9.…

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One More Saturday Night - A Pandita Musical Tribute

Memoriam for Bob Weir at Pandita's One More Saturday Night Event on Jan. 17, 2026. Photo by Georgia Mae.

 

Bob Weir, founding member of The Grateful Dead, passed away on January 10, 2026. Amy and Will Winton, owners of the Mexican-fusion restaurant Pandita, described his passing as “the end of an era.”

 

To celebrate Weir’s contribution to the Winton’s lives and to their community, the restaurant hosted a One More Saturday Night event, featuring musician Ras D and DJ Bump.

 

Pandita is a popular spot for Eugene locals, serving quality tacos, tostadas, margaritas, and Pandaritos (if you don’t know what this is, I suggest you go find out). The restaurant’s mascot is inspired by the Grateful Dead’s signature bears, and the music they blast through the kitchen is reminiscent of the mid-60’s bay-area hippie culture. 

 

DJ Bump played a six-hour collection of music throughout the night,…

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Top 30 Charts - January 21st

1. SNUGGLE 
Album: Goodbyehouse
Label: Escho

2. SASSY 009
Album: Dreamer+
Label: PIAS Electronique

3. A$AP ROCKY
Album: Don't Be Dumb
Self-Released

4. MARS LASAR
Album: Grand Canyon
Label: Sound Manipulations

5. SIS AND THE LOWER WISDOM
Album: Saints And Aliens
Label: Native Cat

6. SURFBORT
Album: "Lucky" [Single]
Label: TODO

7. TYLER, THE CREATOR
Album: DON'T TAP THE GLASS
Label: Columbia/Sony

8. VIAGRA BOYS
Album: Viagr Aboys
Label: Shrimptech Enterprises/Year0001

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Top 30 Charts - January 13th

1. ETHEL CAIN 
Album: Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You
Label: Daughters Of Cain

2. FKA TWIGS
Album: EUSEXUA Afterglow 
Label: Young/Atlantic

3. ANNAHSTASIA
Album: Tether
Label: drink sum wtr

4. RATBOYS
Album: "Light Night Mountains All That" [Single]
Label: New West

5. FARAH
Album: The Silent Song [EP]
Label: Italians Do It Better

6. DANIEL CAESAR
Album: Son Of Spergy
Label: Republic

7. MEN I TRUST
Album: Equus Caballus
Self-Released

8. FROST CHILDREN
Album: SISTER

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2026 Is the Year for Underground Rap to DREAM BIG

Timothée Chalamet (right) alongside rapper EsDeeKid (left) and music video producer Archie Erskine (middle) in New York City, NY., Dec 19 2025. Photo via Instagram

 

“Marty Supreme,” the 2025 drama about table-tennis player Marty Mauser, dominated online conversation through strategic marketing – from branded clothing to a projection on the Las Vegas Sphere. More notably, lead actor Timothée Chalamet took an unique approach to promoting the film.

 

During the press run, Chalamet focused on incorporating his interest in underground rap, a genre popular among younger audiences. By incorporating the genre into the film’s promotion, “Marty Supreme” reached audiences beyond traditional movie buffs. The inclusion of underground rap on mainstream platforms legitimized the genre’s artistic credibility, and is a turning point toward broader artistic freedom.

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Just Stop Your Crying: Harry Styles is Back With “Forever, Forever”

Harry Styles’ “Forever, Forever,” released Dec. 27, 2025.

 

Has Harry Styles made his long-awaited comeback? Sort of. 

 

The former One Direction star unexpectedly released a video to YouTube on Dec. 27, 2025 titled “Forever, Forever,” that gave fans a look into the final show of the long running “Love on Tour,” that spanned two years, two albums, and three Grammy Awards.

 

The video featured concertgoers preparing for the show outside of RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and included bits of conversation that ranged from Styles’ possible outfits for the evening to his impending hiatus. “Some sadness because it is the last show, then he will disappear. We won’t see him dancing on stages anymore,” said one fan.

 

The artful and nostalgic footage captured the feeling of attending “Love on Tour” and the community Styles nurtured…

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Top 30 Charts - January 6th

1. PINKPANTHERESS
Album: Fancy Some More?
Label: Warner UK

2. ADDISON RAE
Album: "High Fashion" [Single]
Label: Sony

3. JT
Album: "Ran Out" [Single]
Label: Quality Control

4. BILL FOX
Album: "Lift Your Heads" [Single]
Self-Released

5. JAY SOM
Album: "Cards on the Table" [Single]
Label: Polyvinyl

6. DEFTONES 
Album: Private Music
Label: Reprise

7. HENGE
Album: "Slingshot/Hypersleep" [Single]
Label: Cosmic Dross

8. DOECHII
Album: "girl, get up." [Single]
Label: Top Dawg/UMG

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Top 30 Charts - December 11th

1. SHARP PINS
Album: Balloon Balloon Balloon
Label: K/Perennial

2. ODONIS ODONIS
Album: Odonis Odonis
Label: Royal Mountain

3. ROCKET
Album: R Is For Rocket
Label: Transgressive

4. JESSE WELLES
Album: Under The Powerlines (Live April 2024-September 2024)
Self-Released

5. SKINSHAPE AND THE HORUS ALL STARS
Album: Skinshape X Horus
Label: Lewis

6. TAME IMPALA 
Album: Deadbeat
Label: Columbia/Sony

7. TEAM TRUST
Album: Treat Box
Self-Released

8. THE PRETTY RECKLESS
Album: Taylor Momsen's…

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