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John Craigie: Telling Stories and Singing Folk Songs
Chris Young - Jan 27, 2017
The traveling troubadour has been able to quell his wanderlust thanks to the home he's found in Portland—one that's full of friendship and inspiration from the likes of Shook Twins, Fruition, Kat...
Dive into The Last Artful, Dodgr and Neill Von Tally's Visionary Narrative Hip-Hop
Chris Young - Jan 25, 2017
The emcee and producer's debut LP together is a multilayered, multisensory, multimedia experience. Enjoy immersing yourself in its stories. Catch the pair opening for Shy Girls at the Doug Fir on...
A Long Time Coming: Shy Girls' Passionate, Organic R&B Debut
Chris Young - Jan 18, 2017
Some four years in, the smooth singer-songwriter and producer's first record, 'Salt,' is out on January 20, and he'll bring his sexy sounds to the Doug Fir on January 25.
Aan: Living a Life of Distractions
Chris Young - Nov 10, 2016
Myriad distractions both prevent and propel Bud Wilson’s creativity, which spews forth in emotive bursts of fervent rock on Aan’s sophomore effort. Celebrate its release at a free Rontoms Sunday...
Three Portland Artists to Watch
Mac Smiff, Jeni Wren Stottrup, Chris Young - Oct 24, 2016
Blessed by electropop, R&B and hip-hop, these three rising Portland artists have polished their craft into shimmering explosions of dance music, jazzy slow jams, and a focused, honest soliloquy...
Courtney Noe: 'Invisible Crown' [EP Premiere]
Bren Swogger - Aug 1, 2016
On her debut EP, Portland pop artist Courtney Noe seamlessly blends Motown influences with powerful pop hooks and emotionally raw lyrics. Vortex spoke to Noe about her new music and transition...
Thanks: Conquering Mountains
Chris Young - Aug 1, 2016
"We are completely insignificant in the greater scheme of things—to nature, to the mountains,” says singer and lyricist Jimi Hendrix of her band's recently released sophomore effort full of...
Four Portland Record Labels to Watch
Ryan J. Prado, Chris Young - Jul 26, 2016
While the Rose City has a label for just about every type of artist, we believe these four labels—Good Cheer Records, Golden Brown Records, Banana Stand Media and EYRST—are rising to carry the...
Five Portland Artists to Watch
Ryan J. Prado, Eric Skelton, Mac Smiff, Jeni Wren Stottrup, Chris Young - Jul 21, 2016
From the synth pop of Small Million to the hip-hop of Aminé and psych rock of Arlo Indigo, Andrew Endres Collective's modern take on jazz and R&B from TYuS are also surfacing. Fresh on the scene,...
Summer Cannibals: An Accidental Breakup Record
Chris Young - May 5, 2016
Everything’s coming together for Portland’s Summer Cannibals as they prep to release their third album on May 27, yet some things have to break apart before it all falls into place. Photos by...
Laura Gibson: Rebuilding an Empire
Andrea Janda - Apr 28, 2016
The singer-songwriter stepped away from music to pursue an M.F.A. in fiction and returned with her most personal sonic document.
Introducing Haste, Portland’s Burgeoning Shoegaze Project
Joanna Cosper - Apr 18, 2016
Meeting us at Beech Street Parlor, the members of Haste chat about the band’s current direction and how recent changes in Portland affect the city’s music community. Catch them on April 22 at Bunk...
The Thermals Won’t Disappear
Chris Young - Mar 8, 2016
Making it look easy for the seventh time, the post-pop punk trio tackles technology, love and death on their new studio record, 'We Disappear,' due out March 25. Catch them at the Wonder Ballroom...
At Home with Radiation City
Eric Skelton - Jan 27, 2016
The alt-pop quartet invites us into their home studio on the eve of the release of their new record, 'Synesthetica'—out February 12, 2016. Photos by Autumn Andel
Introducing Little Star, Fresh From ‘Being Close’
Joanna Cosper - Jan 15, 2016
Meeting at a divey but delicious sandwich shop, Portland trio Little Star talk about the birth of their band and the significance of the material on their debut full-length album, ‘Being Close.’
