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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!

Chief and The Skeksis

The first thing I noticed as I pulled up to the Lane Events Center (located on the Lane County Fairgrounds) were the… Continue with Chief attends Emerald Valley Comic Fest!.

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… Continue with DJ Spotlight: DJ Colonial Donuts of Baker's Dozen.

Top 5 New Albums of the Week!

1. New Order - Music Complete 2. Big Grams - Big Grams EP 3. Protomartyr - The Agent Intellect 4. Here We Go Magic - Be Small 5. CHVRCHES - Every Open Eye

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… Continue with KWVA First Listen: Oberhofer's Chronovision.

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:

 

Top 5 Album Additions of the Week!

1. Dungen - Allas Sak 2. Coke Weed - Mary Weaver 3. Dead Weather - Dodge And Burn 4. Blitzen Trapper - All Across This Land 5. Papadosio - Extras In A Movie

For the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing highlights from summer concerts and festivals enjoyed by KWVA DJs. Ryder Sherwood, aka DJ Dad, jammed out in Portland for a weekend at Musicfest NW to get us the scoop. His words are honest and honestly hilarious. Hannah Steinkopf-Frank held nothing back behind the lens, and in turn, provided some sick pics. Click on the pictures to read more about each act, or view the collective MFNW pdf here!

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This week, we have the pleasure of introducing KWVA DJ, Swanky, from the show It's Lit. Swanky frequents the festivals in a safari search for the best beats, and the greater Eugene area is graced by having him on the airwaves. Read on: DJ name and show: Swanky Show name and time: It's Lit - 2-4 p.m. on Mondays, Summer 2015 Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Show genres: An electronic Smörgåsbord. Mainly play Future-house, Moombahton, Trap and Dubstep Artists commonly played on show: Dillon Francis, Jauz, Snails, Jack U, Pretty Lights, Madeon How long have you been a DJ? 6 months What made you want to be a DJ? I spend most of my free time at concerts or festivals. As a result, I’m usually the friend that gets… Continue with DJ Spotlight: Swanky of It's Lit.

Top 5 Album Adds of the Week!

1. Battles - La Di Da Di 2. Shannon and The Clams - Gone By Dawn 3. Doe Paoro - After 4. Gary Clark Jr. - The Story of Sonny Boy Slim 5. Telekenesis  - Ad Infinitum

Top 5 Album Adds of the Week!

1. Deaf - Wish 2. Jigsaw Seen - Have A Wonderful Day 3. Good Life - Everybody's Coming Down 4. Sea of Bees - Build A Boat To The Sun 5. Slime - Company