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Growing The Circle In Portland
Chris Young - Jul 27, 2017
When circles join, we create a larger pool. Jump in—the water’s fine.
Join Our Vortex
Chris Young - Apr 25, 2017
Just like a vortex in nature revolves around a central axis, our magazine revolves around our people—aka you! Become a member of the Vortex Access Party and get our mag mailed to your door as well...
Hope In The Aftermath
Chris Young - Jan 30, 2017
Looking to our artists, we can find inspiration in the sounds of new #PDXmusic—from pop to hip-hop to the protest song—and come together as a community at concerts. It’s up to us to make this year...
Preserving Our City
Chris Young - Oct 20, 2016
Portland’s present is not exactly rosy. This issue is a conversation.
Rising From The Underground
Chris Young - Jul 20, 2016
There’s something bubbling beneath the surface of Portland.
Where’s the Music Industry in Portland?
Chris Young - Apr 29, 2016
If you are a part of the local music scene, it's time to stand up and make your presence known: Take the Music Portland Census now!
An Open Letter to Jazz Musicians
Chris Young - Feb 1, 2016
The conversation about Portland jazz does not have to begin and end with Jimmy Mak’s or the Portland Jazz Festival. And while local jazz musicians are wont to improvise creatively, they should do...
The Station That Sounds Like Portland
Chris Young - Oct 14, 2015
If you love your local music scene, you should support it—and support it with your dollars.
It's Festival Season!
Chris Young - Jun 30, 2015
Since there are festivities happening literally every weekend, take advantage of our online Northwest Festival Directory to see what’s going down so you can start to make your own plan.
Change Is The Only Constant
Chris Young - Mar 23, 2015
A new mobile experience is waiting for you.
We're In This Together
Chris Young - Nov 17, 2014
Our goal is to build a better community and we'd like you to join us. Pay as much or as little as you want for your Vortex subscription and 5 percent will go to support My Voice Music and your...
Thank You
Chris Young - Jul 2, 2014
With our second issue out on July 1, we give thanks to those who have helped make this magazine a reality.-
We Have No Choice
Chris Young - May 5, 2014
“I really think what it comes down to for any musician is that you’ve got to be half crazy and you can’t just be doing it because you love it—you do it because you have no choice.”
