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  • Kendall Core

    Music and Recovery: Kendall Core’s Battle with Lyme Disease

    After years of being told she was losing her mind, Kendall Core lives to spread awareness of this underdiagnosed disease and will continue to do so on May 12 at Holocene alongside fellow songwriters and survivors Kyle Morton of Typhoon and Anna Hoone.

  • Cam

    A Portrait of a Country Songwriter: In Conversation with Cam

    With an ever-growing fanbase and Grammy nominations already under her belt, country singer-songwriter Cam is back with a new album and a new tour. Vortex talked to her and got to the root of her inspiration and drive as a songwriter

  • Allie X

    The Evolution of Allie X

    Prior to her upcoming show at the Star Theater on August 24, Vortex spoke with the pop songwriter about the evolution of her music and the creation of her debut studio album.

  • Spare Spells

    Spare Spells' Desert Ghost Story for the Rain-Soaked Pacific Northwest

    Haunted by their origins in the barren lands of the American Southwest and eastern Washington, the desert goth rockers' debut full-length features spooky incantations and supernatural instrumentation.

  • Spencer Ludwig, Wonder Ballroom, photo by John Alcala

    Pop, Jazz and Dance: In Conversation with Spencer Ludwig

    Before opening for Bebe Rexha at Portland’s Wonder Ballroom on March 13, rising star Spencer Ludwig sat down backstage for a conversation about touring, his inspirations, and the power of jazz.

  • Yur Daddy

    Who is Yur Daddy?

    Perennial favorites at the Oregon Brewers Festival, Yur Daddy is ready to release their latest album, 'Alive.' Check them out at their release show on January 13 at the White Eagle.

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  • Moorea Masa

    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
  • Sallie Ford, Weezy Ford, Bar Bar, photo by Benjamin Wu

    A Family Affair With The Fords

    Chris Young - Nov 19, 2014
    A day out with Sallie Ford and her decidedly original family. Photo by Benjamin Wu
  • Lost Lander, photo by Anthony Pidgeon

    Describing The Indescribable With Lost Lander

    Chris Young - Nov 17, 2014
    Making a 'Medallion,' Lost Lander moves from the physical world to the spiritual one and emerges with their second record—equally collaged as the first but with more musical minds continuing the...
  • Black Book Guitars, photo by David Mosher

    Cobain Ax Sparkles in North Mississippi Music Shop

    John Chandler - May 15, 2014
    Nate Andrews has compiled an impressive collection of Northwest rock memorabilia—including one of Kurt Cobain's guitars!
  • Ages and Ages

    Finding the Right Path on Ages and Ages' 'Divisionary'

    Chris Young - Feb 26, 2014
    Back with multi-part harmonies swelling with poppy, sonic warmth, Ages and Ages celebrate their unapologetically independent spirit and the release of their second record at Mississippi Studios on...
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