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Q&As, podcasts and chats with local and touring artists and tastemakers.
Sessions From The Box: Pins Live from Fur Vault PDX
James Dineen - Jul 23, 2015
Listen to an exclusive live session and interview with Manchester's Pins now and then tune in to Sessions From The Box on XRAY.fm every Wednesday from 2 to 3pm.
A Q&A, A New Record and A Dirty Revival
Nathan Rizzo - Jul 22, 2015
As Dirty Revival wraps up the recording of their debut record and preps for a celebration at Mississippi Studios on September 11, catch the soul family kicking off this year's PDX Pop Now!...
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Photographer Alicia J. Rose
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jul 21, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features photographer, director, producer, editor and musician Alicia J. Rose.
Graham Nash: An Interview with 'A Very Lucky Man'
Nathan Rizzo - Jul 17, 2015
The multitalented English songwriting legend returns to Portland for an intimate solo date at the Aladdin Theater on July 18.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Jared Mees of Tender Loving Empire
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jul 14, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features musician and label honcho Jared Mees.
A Q&A with Young Rising Sons Before Their Co-Headlining Tour Comes to Portland
Bren Swogger - Jul 10, 2015
Andy Tongren of Young Rising Sons chats with Vortex about their upcoming tour with Hunter Hunted, which stops by the Hawthorne Theatre on July 18, as well as new music from the band. UPDATE:...
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Brandon Nikola of Habesha Lounge
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jul 7, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features underground house show promoter and musician Brandon Nikola, formerly of Habesha Lounge.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Theo Craig of Smoke Signals Music
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 30, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features talent buyer, musician and radio DJ Theo Craig—who also has about a zillion other appellations that could...
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Peter Vaughan Shaver of Sound Advice
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 23, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features selfless legal sage Peter Vaughan Shaver of Sound Advice law firm.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Ingrid Renan
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 16, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features band manager and savvy tastemaker Ingrid Renan.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Stirling Myles of Alameda and Marmoset
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 9, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features artist, writer and social media expert Stirling Myles.
Introducing The Gritty Birds Podcast: Episode One with Jeremy Wilson
Chris Young - May 11, 2015
Ready to bring you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, host Jeni Wren debuts The Gritty Birds Podcast with artist, activist and the man behind a massive charity auction to support...
Breaking Free: A Conversation with Tove Styrke
Eric Skelton - May 8, 2015
On the eve of her first US tour, Vortex caught up with Swedish pop artist Tove Styrke to discuss ghost towns, feminism and her upcoming sophomore album, 'Kiddo.' She'll make her Portland debut at...
Moving to the Rose City: A Q&A with Drive-By Truckers Frontman Patterson Hood
Nathan Rizzo - May 3, 2015
Just in town for a stripped-down Truckers date at Rev Hall, Hood already has plans to return—permanently—this July when he and his family move to his “favorite city in America,” none other than...
Dan Stiles: Making Rock Stars Even Cooler
Eric Skelton - Mar 21, 2015
Striving for smart, simple, iconic pieces, concert poster designer and artist Dan Stiles makes folk-pop and punk rock modern pieces in a nod to his influences.
