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Artist to Watch: Join The Get Ahead's Soulful Family
Kelsey Greco - May 16, 2019
The five-piece have only grown together as they've tackled tough times, documenting their development on their second LP 'Deepest Light.' Out now, don't miss them at Vortex's free, all-ages...
Artist to Watch: Haley Johnsen Destroys False Idols
Bren Swogger - May 10, 2019
It's been a journey for Haley Johnsen to find herself in the music industry, but with her debut record out May 24, she's found her direction. Win tix to her Doug Fir release show with The Weather...
Autonomics in Action
Chris Young - Nov 6, 2017
Portland's mightiest power pop punk trio went into debt for your listening pleasure and now they're heroically memorialized in comic form! Featuring photos by Heather Hanson and Sam Gehrke and...
Is Portland Too DIY?
Chris Young - Nov 2, 2017
The local scene needs to know that we value it more than just a like or a share.
Pickwick: 'Lying Awake In The Dark' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Jun 16, 2017
The ever-restless Seattle standouts return with their strong, slinky sophomore record after four years wait. Listen to a new track from 'LoveJoys' now and then leave a comment to win tickets to...
Dan Cable Presents: Cedar Teeth Live from Mountain Air Studios [Video Premiere]
Dan Cable - Jun 1, 2017
Watch Portland’s Cedar Teeth perform “Behind The Sun” plus listen to the entire live session and interview with Dan Cable—and then subscribe to the podcast to hear new episodes every Friday. And...
King Black Acid: 'Big Gummo - It's Cool To Be In Love' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - May 31, 2017
On their first full-length in 15 years, KBA have again found some 'Super Beautiful Magic' and they'll celebrate their anthemic, Floydian psychedelic pop at Mississippi Studios on June 9 with Cedar...
Cedar Teeth: 'Echoes Grounding' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - May 25, 2017
As the familial five-piece ready their most cohesive release yet, you can get a first listen to their foot-stomping roots rock now. Out June 9, Cedar Teeth will celebrate at Mississippi Studios...
New #PDXmusic on KINK: Haley Johnsen's 'When I Loved You' [Song of the Week]
Chris Young - May 25, 2017
Drawing on her love for the blues, let Haley Johnsen bewitch you with her new single. Then catch her this Memorial Day weekend on the waterfront at Vortex 2—also featuring Patrick Lamb’s tribute...
Camp Crush: 'Take Me Back' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - May 24, 2017
Formerly Santiam, the four-piece are leaving Americana behind and embracing inspirations from the '80s. Check out their new horn-filled, anthemic single now before catching their first show as...
Small Leaks Sink Ships: 'Dancing Devil' [New Song]
Chris Young - May 23, 2017
Listen to an asymmetrical new cut from the experimental rockers and catch them performing a free show at the White Owl on May 25—which'll kick off Memorial Day weekend's waterfront What Was Sound...
New #PDXmusic on KINK: Bed.'s 'Girl' [Song of the Week]
Chris Young - May 18, 2017
From performing at PDX Pop Now! to recording with Jackpot!'s Larry Crane, Bed. are prepping their debut LP but first you can catch them this Memorial Day weekend on the waterfront at What Was...
Meet Hip-Hop’s Freshest Collaborative Masterminds: Korgy & Bass [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - May 11, 2017
From folk singer-songwriter Catherine Feeny to hip-hop emcees Dusty Fox and Rasheed Jamal, the jazz-tinged, instrumental duo are set to rock creative, collaborative sets on May 15 at the Skype...
Lords of Portland: Portugal. The Man Stake Their Claim as the Rose City’s Best Band
Thacher Schmid - May 5, 2017
After boldly throwing away three years of work only to start from scratch, Portugal. The Man are set to emerge with their most meaningful material to date. Politically charged and pulsing with...
Watch an Intimate Unpeeled Session with Johanna Warren from Banana Stand Media [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - May 3, 2017
See the witchy Portland singer-songwriter perform "circlenot astraight" live for the first time, and then catch her opening for Lydia Ainsworth at Holocene on May 3 or headlining The High Water...
A Portlander’s Guide to the Best NW Festivals in 2017
Chris Young - May 2, 2017
From summer camp for adults to family-friendly campouts to city living, find wooded, immersive experiences as well as free, all-ages action during our favorite season in Portland and the greater...
Join Our Vortex
Chris Young - Apr 25, 2017
Just like a vortex in nature revolves around a central axis, our magazine revolves around our people—aka you! Become a member of the Vortex Access Party and get our mag mailed to your door as well...
The Loved: 'Back To Me' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Apr 14, 2017
Get your first listen to one of 11 tracks from the trio's full-length debut—a tightly crafted, singalong-ready pop rock song about, you guessed it, love. Catch 'em at The Secret Society on June 16.
The Cabin Project: "Crows" [Video Premiere]
Luke Neill - Mar 30, 2017
With the help of director Dawn Jones Redstone, The Cabin Project bring their song “Crows” to life in their latest video, which features dancer Jasmin Trotter. The band will celebrate the video's...
Dan Cable Presents: The Hugs Live from Mountain Air Studios [Video Premiere]
Dan Cable - Mar 30, 2017
Watch Portland’s The Hugs perform “I Want You Now” plus listen to the entire live session and interview with Dan Cable—and then subscribe to the podcast to hear new episodes every Friday. Plus...
Making Sense of Faith on Bart Budwig's Concept Record [Album Premiere]
Chris Young - Mar 24, 2017
Mixing covers with his own originals, the Eastern Oregon singer-songwriter's 'Paint by Numbers Jesus (A Concept Record)' explores the role of faith in American culture and his own life through 10...![Small Million, Dan Cable Presents, Mountain Air Studios [CLOSED]](/site/assets/files/47823/small-million-dan-cable.-picks.jpg)
Dan Cable Presents: Small Million Live from Mountain Air Studios [Video Premiere]
Dan Cable - Mar 22, 2017
Watch Portland’s Small Million perform “Chandeliers” plus listen to the entire live session and interview with Dan Cable—and then subscribe to the podcast to hear new episodes every Friday. Plus...
Starover Blue Live from The Rye Room [Video Premiere]
Kelsey Greco - Mar 10, 2017
The latest Rye Room Session features Portland’s Starover Blue performing “Twelve Tides.” See them live at the Alberta Street Pub on April 14.
Jared Mees: 'Signal Fire' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Mar 10, 2017
Grappling with big issues, the Tender Loving Empire founder returns with a new life-affirming record full of his signature feel-good rock. Ranging from countrified to electronic on 'Life is Long,'...
Olivia Awbrey: 'Ones To Make It' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Mar 9, 2017
Packing well-crafted, road-tested tunes on her new record, Olivia Awbrey spreads her folksy wings and brings some outspoken punky, rock and roll energy to her full-band, studio debut while still...
John Craigie: Telling Stories and Singing Folk Songs
Chris Young - Jan 27, 2017
The traveling troubadour has been able to quell his wanderlust thanks to the home he's found in Portland—one that's full of friendship and inspiration from the likes of Shook Twins, Fruition, Kat...
Sallie Ford and Summer Cannibals at the Doug Fir Lounge
Roddy Jasa - Oct 7, 2014
Portland’s favorite female rocker is set to kick off her fall tour and celebrate the release of her new album with her new band—in the same venue where she left off with the old one—on October 10.
Related Photo Galleries
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Opera: Stripped Down & Amplified featuring May Arden, Zia McCabe of The Dandy Warhols and Louise Woodward of Zola Jesus at Bloodworks Live Studio on June 5, 2019
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June 7, 2019 12:00pm
Photos by Ian Westmorland On Wednesday, June 5, Vortex and KINK hosted the second show ever from Opera: Stripped Down & Amplified, a special, evocative collaboration between May Arden, Zia... -
Haley Johnsen and The Get Ahead at Bloodworks Live Studio on May 23, 2019
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May 25, 2019 12:00pm
Photos by Brett King On Thursday, May 23, Vortex and KINK hosted the soulful Americana five-piece The Get Ahead and powerful singer-songwriter Haley Johnsen at the Bloodworks Live Studio.... -
Cake at Roseland Theater on Dec. 14, 2018
Photos by Andrew Wallner
December 24, 2018 2:30pm
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Ezza Rose and Fox and Bones at the Bloodworks Live Studio on March 29, 2018
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April 5, 2018 5:30pm
Photos by Ian Westmorland Exciting things are on the horizon for this quarter's #PDXmusic Showcase performers, brought to you by Vortex and KINK. Fox and Bones are basically homeless (in the... -
The Domestics and Autonomics at the KINK Live Studio on Nov. 9, 2017
November 15, 2017 3:00pm
Photos by Heather Hanson and Samantha Stidham Well, the cat is out of the bag and sadly, it's brought unfortunate news. As Autonomics shared on Instagram earlier this week: "Cheers to this sexy... -
The Parson Red Heads and TENTS at the KINK Live Studio on Sept. 14, 2017
Photos by Katie Summer
September 18, 2017 11:00am
Every Thursday afternoon, Vortex and KINK team up to bring you new #PDXmusic on your radio airwaves at 101.9 FM. We've been serving up fresh local sounds all summer so it was an honor to invite... -
KINK's Vortex 2 feat. Patrick Lamb, Haley Johnsen and Brian Harrison and The Last Draw at the Portland Rose Festival on May 28, 2017
Photos by John Alcala
June 1, 2017 3:00pm
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Everclear, The Wild Feathers and Greg Holden at Tom McCall Waterfront Park for the Portland Rose Festival on June 11, 2016
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June 17, 2016 9:30am
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Thao & The Get Down Stay Down at the Skype Live Studio on March 4, 2016
Photos by John Alcala
March 6, 2016 11:00am
Celebrating their latest release, A Man Alive, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down appeared at KINK's Skype Live Studio on Friday, March 4, 2016. The band will be back at Portland's Wonder Ballroom... -
Lake Street Dive at the Skype Live Studio on March 2, 2016
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March 5, 2016 11:00am
Ahead of a sold-out show at the Crystal Ballroom, Lake Street Dive stopped by KINK's Skype Live Studio on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. -
Cooper at the Skype Live Studio on Dec. 21, 2015
Photos by John Alcala
December 23, 2015 2:50pm
Cooper Lynn Hays stopped by KINK radio's Skype Live Studio on Monday afternoon with Fred E. Stephenson on guitar, Allen Hunter on bass, John Morrow on sax and flute, James Pearson on drums, and... -
KINK on the Waterfront: Walk Off The Earth, Kopecky, Scars on 45 and The Wind and The Wave at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on June 6, 2015
Photos by John Alcala
June 15, 2015 5:20pm
The fifth and final night of this year's Rose Festival RoZone concert series was spectacular indeed. Beginning with amazing weather, it was the recipe for a perfect day filled with friends and...
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Melville: "Televised" [Live at Skype Live Studio]
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Rose City Kings: "A Love So Strong" [Live at Skype Live Studio]
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Rose City Kings: "All Your Love" [Live at Skype Live Studio]
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Past Shows
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Aug17Saturday7pmLast ManDJ Rescue
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Jul9Tuesday12pmCastletownPioneer Courthouse Square
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Jun5Wednesday6pmMay ArdenBloodworks Live Studio
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May23Thursday6pmHaley JohnsenThe Get AheadBloodworks Live Studio
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Dec14Friday7pmCakeMatt MaesonRoseland Theater
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Oct20Saturday6:15pmCedar TeethMichelle DeCourcyVeterans Memorial Coliseum
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Mar29Thursday6pmEzza RoseFox and BonesBloodworks Live Studio
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Nov9Thursday6pmThe DomesticsAutonomicsBloodworks Live Studio
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Sep14Thursday6pmThe Parson Red HeadsTENTSBloodworks Live Studio
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Jul22Saturday6:30pmPortugal. The ManThe Shivas, Cat HochEdgefield Amphitheater
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Jul21Friday9pmPortugal. The ManThe Last Artful, DodgrDoug Fir Lounge
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Jul1Saturday7pmPink MartiniStorm LargeEdgefield Amphitheater
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Jun24Saturday9pmPickwickCataldoDoug Fir Lounge
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Jun23FridayZiggy MarleyEdgefield Amphitheater
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Jun17Saturday8pmBart BudwigJeffrey MartinAlberta Street Pub
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Jun16Friday9pmThe LovedThe Secret Society [CLOSED]
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Jun16Friday8pmBart BudwigJohn CraigieAlberta Street Pub
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Jun10Saturday9pmJohanna WarrenThe High Water Mark
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Jun9Friday9pmKing Black AcidCedar Teeth, Daydream MachineMississippi Studios
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Jun4Sunday9pmJared MeesThe Domestics, New MoveDoug Fir Lounge
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Jun2Friday9pmCamp CrushThe Secret Society [CLOSED]
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Jun2Friday9pmKaiya On The MountainTumbledownKelly's Olympian
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Jun1Thursday8pmJohn CraigieAlberta Street Pub
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May31Wednesday9pmRoselit BoneThe Jackalope SaintsDoug Fir Lounge
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May28Sunday6:30pmPatrick LambHaley Johnsen, Tyler ContiTom McCall Waterfront Park
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May27Saturday9pmJust PeopleADDverse Effects, Berahmand, WorthStar Theater
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May27Saturday2pmDIIVWoods, El Ten Eleven, Fruit Bats, Small Leaks Sink Ships, Bed., JUJUBA, SunbatheTom McCall Waterfront Park
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May26Friday7pmLogger's DaughterThe Vault at Gastro Mania
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May15Monday6pmKorgy & BassRasheed JamalBloodworks Live Studio
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Apr29Saturday9pmJosephHiFi Music Hall
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Apr26Wednesday9pmSmall MillionThere Is No MountainKelly's Olympian
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Apr14Friday9pmStarover BlueAlberta Street Pub
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Apr14Friday9pmCamp CrushTumbledownLaurelThirst Public House
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Apr13Thursday9pmBrad ParsonsDoug Fir Lounge
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Apr12Wednesday9pmSkull DiverThe Hugs, Space SharkHolocene
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Apr8Saturday10pmOlivia AwbreyEastBurn
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Apr2Sunday8pmThe JunebugsThe Pearls, Jacob WestfallWonder Ballroom
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Mar31Friday9pmThe Cabin ProjectMaurice and the Stiff Sisters, The LovedWhite Eagle Saloon
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Mar25Saturday9pmSTRFKRRoseland Theater
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Mar22Wednesday7pmJohn CraigieEdgefield Amphitheater
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Mar18Saturday6:30pmBlitzen TrapperPortland Center Stage
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Mar17Friday6pmMalachi GrahamLandmark Saloon
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Mar16Thursday8:30pmOlivia AwbreyThe DoubleclicksAlberta Street Pub
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Mar16Thursday7pmJohn CraigieKennedy School
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Jul19Tuesday12pmTeresa TopazPioneer Courthouse Square
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Jun2Thursday12pmBrett DennenBloodworks Live Studio
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May27Friday4pmKing Gizzard & The Lizard WizardBloodworks Live Studio
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May18Wednesday3pmGrant-Lee PhillpsBloodworks Live Studio
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May18Wednesday12pmAndrew BirdBloodworks Live Studio
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May17Tuesday3pmSoul VaccinationBloodworks Live Studio
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Oct31Saturday8pmShakey GravesTennisArlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
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May27Wednesday9pmShakey GravesCrystal Ballroom
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May22Friday9pmFather John MistyTemplesCrystal Ballroom
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Jan19Monday12pmThe DecemberistsThe Bing Lounge
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Oct17Friday9pmTalking HeadsWhitsell Auditorium
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Oct10Friday1pmSallie FordThe Bing Lounge
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May25Sunday6:30pmCapital CitiesScars on 45, Valerie JuneTom McCall Waterfront Park
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May24Saturday6:30pmVintage TroubleMarc Broussard, Vicci MartinezTom McCall Waterfront Park
