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Q&As, podcasts and chats with local and touring artists and tastemakers.
Bocha Returns to First Thursday's The Thesis
Blake Hickman - Jan 25, 2017
After several guest appearances on The Thesis stage, the Portland rapper pulls his first headlining set alongside Dead Phone Dummiez, Foday and resident DJ, Verbz. Don’t miss the show on February 2!
Myke Bogan and Neill Von Tally Interview Each Other at Pickathon 2016 [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Jan 23, 2017
The relationship between emcee and producer may be a tight-knit one, but that doesn't mean one knows everything about the other. Listen in while the EYRST labelmates chat about making beats,...
White Devils and 'Sacred Nights': In Conversation with David Bazan
Andrea Janda - Dec 9, 2016
In the darkest time of the year, perhaps even, in our culture and our larger world, Bazan invites us to “admit your despair to safe people in your life this Christmas. Be a safe person for others....
'Everybody Has A Plan': An Interview with Charlie Hunter
Nathan Rizzo - Dec 8, 2016
The Bay Area guitar virtuoso talks in advance of his sold-out performance at Mississippi Studios on December 9.
The Future of What Chats with Ultimate Painting at Pickathon 2016 [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Nov 28, 2016
We learn that Cleveland rocks and how the British duo became professional musicians when Portia Sabin of The Future of What interviews Ultimate Painting at Pendarvis Farm back in August.
In a 'Haze': Nataly Dawn at The Old Church
Andrea Janda - Nov 17, 2016
Walking around in an emotional 'Haze,' Dawn brings her new record to The Old Church on November 18 with collaborator Lauren O’Connell and openers The Native Sibling.
Global Vision, Local Approach: An Interview with I$$A Before First Thursday's The Thesis
Blake Hickman - Nov 1, 2016
Set to rock Kelly's Olympian on First Thursday as part of this month's stacked bill of local hip-hop talent, do not miss his set of world music-influenced but Portland-made hip-hop alongside Karma...
Vortex Partners with The Thesis; Donte Thomas Set to Headline First Thursday
Blake Hickman - Sep 29, 2016
Vortex is proud to join We Out Here Magazine in presenting the First Thursday bastion for local hip-hop. Don't miss the October edition of The Thesis on October 6 at Kelly’s Olympian featuring Mic...
A Kinship of Music: In Conversation with KT Tunstall
Bren Swogger - Sep 26, 2016
Ahead of her stop in Portland, Vortex talked with acclaimed singer-songwriter KT Tunstall about her new album, 'KIN,' and her US tour so far.
Gritty Birds at Pickathon: Conversations with Thao & The Get Down Stay Down and GuildWorks
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Sep 7, 2016
Listen to conversations with singer, songwriter and activist Thao Nguyen and Pickathon's Sky Crew from the 18th edition of the fest, and then tune in to XRAY.fm every Wednesday from 1 to 1:30pm...
Gritty Birds at Pickathon: Conversations with 10 String Symphony and Ezra Furman
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Sep 1, 2016
Pickathon may just be the happiest place on earth, according to 10 String Symphony. Listen to conversations with the fiddle duo and wunderkind Ezra Furman from the 18th edition of the fest, and...
Party Boyz Go to Pickathon, aka The Most Magical Music Festival on the Planet
Party Boyz - Aug 26, 2016
The podcast took its recording operation on the road and spoke with the likes of Dan Deacon, Boulevards, Palehound and Mount Moriah at this year's fest.
The Future of What: Tackling New Territory with Rough Trade, Look Out Kid and Amelia Artists
Anna McClain - Aug 24, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. On this episode, we talk with representatives of foreign artists...
The Future of What: Artists Give Back with Pearl Jam, PWR BTTM, Tune-Yards and Zac Brown Band
Anna McClain - Aug 4, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we talk to musicians about the causes they support. Whether...
Gritty Birds: A Conversation with Pickathon Founder Zale Schoenborn
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jul 28, 2016
Listen to a conversation with the founder of the iconic Northwest festival, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
