Features > Interviews
Q&As, podcasts and chats with local and touring artists and tastemakers.
The Future of What: Band Management with Slim Moon, Ingrid Renan and Louie Bandak
Anna McClain - Mar 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 go back to basics to talk band management: What does a...
The Voice of a Village: A Conversation with Brian Blade
Nathan Rizzo - Feb 24, 2016
The virtuosic jazz drummer returns to Portland for the 2016 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival on February 25 at Revolution Hall.
Making 'The Switch' to Headlining: An Interview with Emily King
Andrea Janda - Feb 1, 2016
Ahead of her Portland show at the Doug Fir on February 2, Emily King chats with Vortex about her roots and what it's like to headline for the first time in her 10-year career.
Sessions From The Box: Dungen Live from The Hallowed Halls
James Dineen - Nov 18, 2015
Listen to an exclusive live session and interview with Sweden's Dungen now and then tune in to Sessions From The Box on XRAY.fm every Wednesday from 2 to 3pm.
Antonio Sánchez: Jazz's ‘Birdman’ Lands in the Rose City
Nathan Rizzo - Oct 28, 2015
The drummer brings his band to Portland for one night and two shows at Jimmy Mak's on October 30.
From Japan into the 'Inferno': An Interview with Marty Friedman
Nathan Rizzo - Sep 25, 2015
Currently in the midst of his first extended U.S. tour since relocating to Japan over a decade ago, catch Friedman supporting his new solo record at the Aladdin Theater on September 27.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Prolific Drummer Papi Fimbres
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Sep 2, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features the inexhaustible local drumming legend Papi Fimbres as he heads off to Germany for a year, leaving behind...
Sessions From The Box: Still Caves Live from Fur Vault PDX
James Dineen - Sep 1, 2015
Listen to an exclusive live session and interview with Portland's Still Caves now and then tune in to Sessions From The Box on XRAY.fm every Wednesday from 2 to 3pm.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Mac Smiff of We Out Here Magazine
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Aug 26, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features PDX hip-hop journalist and online magazine editor Mac Smiff.
Sessions From The Box: Happyness Live from Fur Vault PDX
James Dineen - Aug 25, 2015
Listen to an exclusive live session and interview with Happyness now and then tune in to Sessions From The Box on XRAY.fm every Wednesday from 2 to 3pm.
Meet Ashley Xtina, Portland’s Newest Pop Import
Bren Swogger - Aug 18, 2015
Moving from New York City, Ashley Xtina brought herself to the Pacific Northwest to find inspiration in the City of Roses.
Sessions From The Box: Mic Crenshaw Live from Fur Vault PDX
James Dineen - Aug 13, 2015
Listen to an exclusive live session and interview with Mic Crenshaw now and then tune in to Sessions From The Box on XRAY.fm every Wednesday from 2 to 3pm.
Sessions From The Box: Clorox Girls Live from Fur Vault PDX
James Dineen - Aug 7, 2015
Listen to an exclusive live session and interview with Clorox Girls now and then tune in to Sessions From The Box on XRAY.fm every Wednesday from 2 to 3pm.
Sessions From The Box: Bent Knee Live from Fur Vault PDX
James Dineen - Jul 29, 2015
Listen to an exclusive live session with Boston's Bent Knee now and then tune in to Sessions From The Box on XRAY.fm every Wednesday from 2 to 3pm.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Brandon Day of Marmoset
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jul 28, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features music licensing expert Brandon Day.
