Features > Interviews
Q&As, podcasts and chats with local and touring artists and tastemakers.
An Interview with Callie and Brian Bauer of Shady Pines Media
James Kemp - Mar 24, 2021
The “beans and rice” of Shady Pines Media open up about its evolution from passion project to humble-yet-respected media house, Covid-19 and starting an online radio station.
ICYMI: The 'Luke EP' from YoungShirtMayne
Blake Hickman - Mar 17, 2021
New fire from one of Portland’s most dynamic young rappers.
Stoner Control: 'Learning To Swim' [Song Premiere]
Blake Hickman - Feb 17, 2021
Hear an instant classic from one of Portland's best new rock bands: "My partner literally taught me how to swim and people were concerned about global warming at the time. I guess the planet is...
Feel the Darkly Seductive Pull of Bryson Cone
Jose Amandor - Feb 6, 2020
His debut solo record puts his psychedelic "love for synthpop, R&B and soul" on display. Celebrate the release of 'Magnetism' at Rontoms on February 9.
Hear Portland Musicians Paired with Famous Authors on 'Storybound'
Chris Young - Dec 17, 2019
Host Jude Brewer talks about how his new podcast series came together and what an important role local musicians—like Shane Brown, Katelyn Convery and Stephanie Strange—play.
Luddites and the Digital Embrace
Olivia Awbrey - Nov 5, 2019
It’s no wonder many musicians feel like they need to be marketing agents first and musicians second. Olivia Awbrey chats with Seattle's Kinski about their pre-digital days and the influence of...
Harvee Bird: 5 Questions Before The Thesis
Blake Hickman - Oct 31, 2019
From punk rock to live band hip-hop, don't miss Harvee Bird rocking The Thesis stage at Kelly's Olympian on First Thursday, November 7 with [E]mpress, Ki$, BAQI and Verbz.
Dan Cable Presents: Soft Kill on Drugs, Addiction and Rehabilitation [Podcast Premiere]
Dan Cable - Sep 27, 2019
Dan Cable sits down with Tobias Grave of moody rockers Soft Kill for the most important conversation of his podcast. Listen to the entire interview now—and then subscribe to the podcast to hear...
Portland’s Ice Queen Tackles Her Next Chapter
Bren Swogger - Sep 6, 2019
Three years after the release of her debut, Portland pop artist Courtney Noe prepares to drop a brand new EP, 'Bad Attitude.' Vortex talked with the Ice Queen about new sounds, new styles and a...
Press Play on #PDXmusic Podcasts: Storytellers Telling Stories, That Much Further West, Haute Garbage and DIY Musician Podcast
Dan Cable, Ryan J. Prado, Katey Trnka - Jun 5, 2019
Explore the stories behind the music—and the music biz—with some of Portland's best podcasters.
Press Play on #PDXmusic Podcasts: Dan Cable Presents, The Future of What, Klyph Notes and Tour Punisher
Ryan J. Prado, Katey Trnka - May 30, 2019
Explore the stories behind the music—and the music biz—with some of Portland's best podcasters.
Hear Fox and Bones on Making the Move with Tara Velarde [Podcast Premiere]
Tara Velarde - Jan 17, 2019
Featuring conversations with working musicians, Making the Move digs into the creative ways artists structure their careers, sustain their financial and artistic needs, and balance their...
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.
Dan Cable Presents: My Body Live from The Hallowed Halls [Video Premiere]
Dan Cable - Aug 29, 2018
Watch Portland’s My Body perform “Hot Like The Room” plus listen to the entire live session and interview with Dan Cable—and then subscribe to the podcast to hear new episodes every Friday.
Dan Cable Presents a Chat with Mic Capes at Pickathon 2017 [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Jul 31, 2018
Hear the St. Johns rapper speak about his craft at last year's fest as we prep for this year's Pickathon—it all goes down at Pendarvis Farm from August 2 to 5!
