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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.
DJ Tesla's Reflection on CMJ Music Marathon 2015
SEEKING OPPORTUNITY IN NEW YORK CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL
By Taylor Jones (DJ Tesla), Music Director at KWVA 88.1
In a town in southernmost Sicily
Lived a family too proud to be poor
In the year that fever took father away
They hastened for American shores
Now a mother and her son are standing in line
It's a cold day on Ellis Isle
And they look to the Statue of Liberty
For the boy we have American Life
- Les Claypool, “American Life” (1991)
New DJ Spotlight: DJ Spinitch of Vernacular Veggies
Recent addition to the KWVA menu: DJ Spinitch of Vernacular Veggies. As he would say, "you used to drink from the cup of knowledge... now it’s filled with Spinitch and you’re munching it. Vernacular Veggies.". Read on to get a taste, and check out his curated playlist below!
DJ name and show:
DJ Spinitch of Vernacular Veggies
Show time: Fridays, 2-4 am, Fall 2015
Hometown: Portland, OR
Show description:
Mostly Hip Hop — one of my first true loves that never disappoints me and stays forever expanding. Gotta show love to the roots though, so you’ll hear funk, jazz, soul/neo-soul, and maybe other sporadic stuff from time to time — a sub-goal of mine is to play at least three cuts on wax each show — my record collection will be spun.
What… Read More
DJ Spotlight: DJ Alabee of Here, There, and Nowhere
Have you ever been curious about the benevolent ruler of Here, There, and Nowhere? Ever wonder about the mysterious DJ Alabee, the radio personality who keeps it fresh on the weekly, seamlessly transitioning from one genre to the next? Well look no further, because today, the spotlight is on DJ Alabee, DJ queen of the Here, There, and Nowhere.
Name: DJ Alabee
Show and time: Here, There, and Nowhere, Wednesdays Noon - 1 pm, Fall 2015
Hometown: North Plains, OR
Show description:
My show is titled Here, There, and Nowhere for a reason. It changes every week depending on my mood, and often changes abruptly in the middle of my hour. I like to keep the overall mood of it pretty steady, but all genres are up for grabs. Sometimes I like to play movie soundtracks, sometimes I play only new music, sometimes I play only 80’s music, but… Read More
Chief attends Emerald Valley Comic Fest!
Wowza! KWVA DJ, Chief, recently attended Emerald Valley Comic Fest on behalf of the station. Go forth and read about his experiences seeing the many sights, hearing from the great, and his journey to find out what a Eugene comic-con is really all about.
I have witnessed the rebirth of the Eugene comic-con and its name was the Emerald Valley Comic Fest! Heralded as the first comic-con (or comic convention) to be held in Eugene in over 20 years, Emerald Valley Comic Fest is a place where fans can meet and buy autographs from their favorite actors and contributors from some of the most popular films, television series and (of course) comic series. I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to check it out and I'm really glad I did!
The first thing I noticed as I pulled up to the Lane Events Center (located on the Lane County Fairgrounds) were the… Read More
DJ Spotlight: DJ Colonial Donuts of Baker's Dozen
Hungry? Chew on this profile on DJ Colonial Donuts of Baker's Dozen. His varied musical tastes have mixed together to create the most delicious recipe for morning jams.
DJ name & show: DJ Colonial Donuts of Baker's Dozen
Show time: Sunday 10 am - Noon, Fall 2015
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Show description: An eclectic mix of anything from Native American chanting to fog horn compilations
How long have you been a DJ? Almost a year
What made you want to be a DJ?
When I was growing up my parents only let me listen to Kraftwerk. When I ran away from the commune at 12 years old I was promptly accepted into a logging community made up of former Viking motorcyclists who introduced me to the wide world of rock & roll. Since then music has been… Read More
KWVA First Listen: Oberhofer's Chronovision
Listen up! KWVA has the exclusive preview of Oberhofer's new album, Chronovision, released by Glassnote Records. You heard it here first! Check it below:
Click to hear an exclusive first listen of Oberhofen's Chronovision!
Chronovision features Oberhofer's signature amped psych-pop with orchestral flourish, New Wave flare, and grungy fuzz, but multiplied with his intensity that only time and life's gut checks can enhance. The road to Chronovision was winding, owing to Oberhofer's resolve to produce the LP himself and initially taking him… Read More
Interview with Gift of Gab (Blackalicious)
Last Thursday, September 24th, KWVA scored a few minutes with Blackalicious' Gift of Gab after their fiery show at WOW Hall. The interview took place just days after the release of the duo's long-awaited album, Imani Vol. 1. KWVA DJ Nathan Stevens (@vinylonvinylon) caught up with Gift of Gab, who revealed the meaning of Imani, announced an upcoming documentary, and shared how he's living better than ever. Check out the exclusive interview below: