Articles
S1: The Imaginarium of Sound and Music
Harris Newman - Nov 7, 2019
If you have an artistic vision, S1 can make it happen. If you don’t, well, then simply relish in some of Portland’s most creative, up-and-coming musicians.
An Icon Is Born
Harris Newman - Sep 11, 2019
Jamie Mustard has cracked the code for why certain songs endure over time—and he’s willing to share the formula.
Artist to Watch: May Arden Is Bringing Opera Back to the People
Harris Newman - Dec 21, 2018
Is opera unapproachable for modern audiences? May Arden believes she can make it not just relevant but irresistible as her notes "physically invade people. The sound gets into people’s bones. It...
Divine Noise: This Is Not A Glitter Factory
Harris Newman - Dec 12, 2018
Nobody cares about cables as much as Divine Noise: "I put my full ass into every single one." —Gil Divine
In Conversation with Gina Chavez
Harris Newman - Oct 15, 2018
Award-winning Latin pop songstress Gina Chavez chats with Vortex to teach us about love, creativity and writing from the heart.
Enter the Innovator: Cloudy October
Harris Newman - Jan 23, 2018
Take a look at the meticulous process of one of the most elusive voices in the local hip-hop scene.
