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Q&As, podcasts and chats with local and touring artists and tastemakers.
The Future of What Chats with Open Mike Eagle at Pickathon 2016 [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Apr 24, 2017
The art rapper and Portia Sabin of The Future of What delve into the business of music at Pendarvis Farm back in August.
A Q&A with VÉRITÉ
Bren Swogger - Apr 23, 2017
Get to know up-and-coming pop artist VÉRITÉ in an exclusive interview with Vortex before her tour with Betty Who stops at Portland’s Wonder Ballroom on April 28.
Dan Cable Presents: Vortex Music Magazine on the Progrum!
Chris Young - Apr 21, 2017
Dan Cable stopped by Vortex HQ to chat about the many happenings and hangs we have in the works—including our Record Store Day release on April 22, an educational panel on music licensing at the...
Dan Cable Presents: Blossom Live from Mountain Air Studios [Video Premiere]
Dan Cable - Apr 19, 2017
Watch Portland’s Blossom perform “Love's Comin' At Ya” 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: Young Hunter Live from Mountain Air Studios [Video Premiere]
Dan Cable - Apr 6, 2017
Watch Portland’s Young Hunter perform “Dark Age” 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 catch...
All for One, One for All: Dave Holland in Conversation
Nathan Rizzo - Apr 4, 2017
The talismanic jazz bassist speaks with Vortex in advance of his can’t-miss April 7 performance at Portland’s Revolution Hall.
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...
The Future of What Chats with Thao & The Get Down Stay Down at Pickathon 2016 [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Mar 27, 2017
A love for Laura Veirs started Thao Nguyen's career in the music industry and led to her releasing two records with Kill Rock Stars, the label that The Future of What host Portia Sabin now runs....![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...
A Couple Steps to Merle: An Interview with Foo Fighters Guitarist Chris Shiflett
Nathan Rizzo - Mar 20, 2017
The guitarist and songwriter reflects on his path to alt-country, working with Dave Cobb, and music’s hard road ahead of his March 21 performances at both the Hawthorne Theatre and Music Millennium.
Dan Cable Presents: Balto Live from Mountain Air Studios [Video Premiere]
Dan Cable - Mar 1, 2017
Watch Portland’s Balto perform “Shots In The Dark” plus listen to the entire live session and interview with Dan Cable—and then subscribe to the podcast to hear new episodes every Friday.
The Future of What Chats with Palehound at Pickathon 2016 [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Feb 27, 2017
Ellen Kempner of Palehound sits with Portia Sabin of The Future of What at Pendarvis Farm back in August to talk about how she got into music.
Dan Cable Presents: Mat Randol Live from Mountain Air Studios [Video Premiere]
Dan Cable - Feb 22, 2017
Watch Portland’s Mat Randol perform “What Makes You Free?” plus listen to the entire live session and interview with Dan Cable—and then subscribe to the podcast to hear new episodes every Friday.
Walking the Lost Highway: A Conversation with John Scofield
Nathan Rizzo - Feb 21, 2017
The Grammy-winning composer and guitarist talks ‘Country For Old Men,’ simple playing, and Paul Desmond ahead of his appearance at the PDX Jazz Festival on February 24 at Revolution Hall.
Eric Johnson: The Tone Ranger Heads for Home
Nathan Rizzo - Jan 31, 2017
The Texas guitar legend talks Simon & Garfunkel, embracing the imperfect, and the centrality of acoustic music ahead of his January 31 performance at Portland’s Aladdin Theater.
