New Year, New Editor, Who Dis?

And why local music coverage matters more than ever right now.
Welcome To Our World

"I want to amplify Black voices without sacrificing the clarity of our voices," says Mac Smiff, who guest edits the new print issue of Vortex. Featuring work from Black writers, photographers and artists, our final issue of 2020 is out later this month.
Changes: The Future of Vortex

During these tumultuous times for the music industry and our country, we took the summer off from printing a new issue. Passing the mic, Vortex will return this fall with guest editor Mac Smiff leading the charge.
Save Our Stages

We need numerous independently owned venues and festivals to sustain our robust music ecosystem in Oregon. As the first to close but the last to reopen, these incubators of artistry are vital to our culture and economy but they will not survive without our support. Take action today!
Music Will Triumph

In times of uncertainty, it's more important than ever to shine a light on information that provides hope and offers perspective beyond overwhelming coronavirus stats. We will continue to publish stories of our #PDXmusic community that motivate us to create and empower us to come out of this better than we came into it. Subscribe to Vortex today to get our spring issue in your mailbox this May.
Do The Hustle

So much of what you think you need will naturally fall into place when you put yourself out there. Join us in celebrating the release of our new issue on Last Thursday, January 30 at the Cravedog happy hour, or continue to connect with your #PDXmusic community at MusicPortland's next First Monday meetup at Strum Guitars on February 3.

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