Andrea Janda

Andrea Janda

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Loves the wild landscapes of nature, science, technology, the mind and music. She is a contributor to Oregon Music News and Managing Editor of Visitant literary magazine. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram @littleredelf.

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Flight Call: 'A Piece of the Map' [Video Premiere]
Andrea Janda - Aug 25, 2022
Watch the video premiere of “A Piece of the Map” from Flight Call’s debut album, HOMEWORLD, a unique 10-song, meditative art-pop journey from inner space to outer space.
Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno: 'Hollowed Hearts' [Song Premiere]
Andrea Janda - Mar 5, 2021
Photos by Brendon BurtonVivian Leva and Riley Calcagno were managing life, education, love and music from a distance before it became a necessity for all of us. Pre-pandemic, they were both in...
Wonderly: 'Bayocean' [Video Premiere]
Andrea Janda - Jan 7, 2021
Get ready to explore some little-known Pacific Northwest history with the celebrated Portland duo, starting with the story of Oregon opulence that fell into the sea.
Do Ra: 'Sound of Me' [Video Premiere]
Andrea Janda - Nov 9, 2020
Singer-songwriter Jeremy Hollen gives you three ways to enjoy this new release—as a cinematic single, a technologically enchanting lyric video, and a Behind the Song video.
KAZU and the Cradle of Elba
Andrea Janda - Oct 19, 2019
Taking exile from city life, Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead is reborn as a solo artist on 'Adult Baby.'
The Color of Sound
Andrea Janda - Nov 15, 2018
Myles de Bastion of CymaSpace and Audiolux Devices lights the way for inclusive encounters with music through his groundbreaking technology.
'Through Frames': Lorain Explores the Edges of Loneliness
Andrea Janda - Sep 21, 2018
The debut album from Lorain captures the solitude of rural landscapes, the loneliness of towering cities, and the isolation of our lives on social media. 'Through Frames' is out September 25 with...
'You, Sir,' Must Hear Abbey Hendrix Find Her Voice
Andrea Janda - Aug 16, 2018
After years of making music, whether in school, bands or the industry, some encouragement from producer Adam Brock and Lenore.'s Joy Pearson helped push Abbey Hendrix to finally realize her...
Fake Fireplace: 'School Spirit' [Video Premiere]
Andrea Janda - Jul 6, 2018
The former Willamina High School in Willamina, Ore., is in the middle of a transformation into the West Valley Community Campus, a new community center for arts and culture. In a state of somewhat...
Moorea Masa & The Mood 'Shine A Light'
Andrea Janda - May 3, 2018
After touring the world with k.d. lang, the soulful 25-year-old is set to release her debut record on May 11. Celebrate its release at the Doug Fir on May 20—plus enter to win a pile of Moorea...
Laura Veirs: Devotional Experiments
Andrea Janda - Apr 13, 2018
The singer-songwriter observes where nature, science, art and activism intertwine on her 10th solo record 'The Lookout.' Celebrate its release at Mississippi Studios on May 19.
Three New Records from Three Portland Artists to Watch
Andrea Janda, Jeni Wren Stottrup, Ryan J. Prado - Nov 13, 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, the city of Portland continues to pump out solid releases from newcomers as well as established acts. With two sophomore efforts and a debut, these are three names you...
White Devils and 'Sacred Nights': In Conversation with David Bazan
Andrea Janda - Dec 9, 2016
In the darkest time of the year, perhaps even, in our culture and our larger world, Bazan invites us to “admit your despair to safe people in your life this Christmas. Be a safe person for others....
In a 'Haze': Nataly Dawn at The Old Church
Andrea Janda - Nov 17, 2016
Walking around in an emotional 'Haze,' Dawn brings her new record to The Old Church on November 18 with collaborator Lauren O’Connell and openers The Native Sibling.
Moorea Masa & The Mood: ‘The Garden’ [Song Premiere]
Andrea Janda - Sep 20, 2016
On Moorea Masa's debut collaboration with J. Most, she moves into her R&B realm with a clean, crisp, almost symphonic song with plenty of room for fingersnaps, strings and sumptuous harmonies....
A Conversation of Collaboration: Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop Burn 'Love Letters' Together
Andrea Janda - Jun 3, 2016
As the duo return to Portland to perform their love songs at a sold-out show on June 3 at the Aladdin Theater, Vortex chats with Jesca Hoop about the co-creation of an album of duets with Iron &...
Indigo Girls: Song, Spirituality and Social Justice
Andrea Janda - May 13, 2016
In their 30-plus years as a band, Indigo Girls have increasingly turned their attention to social causes.
Laura Gibson: Rebuilding an Empire
Andrea Janda - Apr 28, 2016
The singer-songwriter stepped away from music to pursue an M.F.A. in fiction and returned with her most personal sonic document.
Gold Cities and Nature Escapes: A Conversation with The Brothers Comatose
Andrea Janda - Mar 9, 2016
Ahead of their performance at Revolution Hall on March 12, Vortex spoke with brothers Alex and Ben Morrison by phone, covering topics from the rapid evolution of their home base, San Francisco, to...
Making 'The Switch' to Headlining: An Interview with Emily King
Andrea Janda - Feb 1, 2016
Ahead of her Portland show at the Doug Fir on February 2, Emily King chats with Vortex about her roots and what it's like to headline for the first time in her 10-year career.
Salvo Idly By The Numbers
Andrea Janda - Aug 12, 2015
Armed with ‘81 Days’ and 400 feet of sheet music, the composer pop duo’s debut release reveals poetic, organic moments of rock and jazz.
Moorea Masa: 'Oh Mother' [Video Premiere]
Andrea Janda - May 25, 2015
With her eponymous EP due out May 27, Moorea Masa will celebrate its release on May 31 at Mississippi Studios. Until then, enjoy the video for the title track. Photos by Jason Quigley
Femme Force: Esmé Patterson, Del Phoena and Haley Heynderickx at The Secret Society
Andrea Janda - May 6, 2015
Showcasing three female singer-songwriters and the premiere of Del Phoena's all-women's choir, The Secret Society hosts a night of folk pop and roll on May 8.
At the Altar of the Three Muses: Women, Music and Fashion in Portland
Andrea Janda - Mar 20, 2015
In the space where music, fashion and women coalesce, the city is being shaped by a creative class of female musicians who are in the spotlight, ceaselessly defining the silhouettes, the sounds...
Moorea Masa: A Woman Is An Island
Andrea Janda - Mar 3, 2015
From backing Ural Thomas and The Decemberists, the soul-folk singer strikes out on her own for the first time with a new EP of time-honored material. Photo by Tor Clausen
Hippies and Ukuleles For The Win: An Evening with Amanda Palmer in Portland
Andrea Janda - Nov 27, 2014
Joined by Storm Large, Erika Moen and friends on her 'The Art of Asking' book tour, Palmer's stop at the Wonder Ballroom featured book readings, musical performances and delicious discussion....
Holcombe Waller Sails Into Portland with ‘Wayfinders’
Andrea Janda - Aug 19, 2014
Falling somewhere between concert, theater, new opera and multimedia performance, singer-songwriter Holcombe Waller held the Portland premiere of his sci-fi spectacle "Wayfinders" at the Imago...
Music Matters: The State of Music Education
Andrea Janda - Jul 7, 2014
The state of music education in Portland and the local nonprofits that are increasing accessibility. Photo by Robert Delahanty.
Joy Pearson: Breaking and Mending
Andrea Janda - May 1, 2014
The agnostic daughter of a pastor father, Joy Pearson’s first seven-track EP, 'Breaker,' is out this May. Citing Willie Nelson’s 'Red Headed Stranger' as an example of how to communicate a...

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