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    Koll Guitar Co.: Bringing It All Back Home

    Saul Koll masterfully crafts sublime and adventurous guitars in his SW Portland backyard.

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    Portia Sabin: Record Label President, Educator and Activist for Independent Music

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Features > Portraits of Portland Music

Shining a spotlight on stories of the Portland music scene and the people who make it go round.

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  • Voodoo Catbox, photo by Tomas Alfredo Valladares

    Inside Gary Houston's Voodoo Catbox

    Chris Young - Jul 2, 2014
    The Portland-based artist and music junkie’s scratchboard style is unintentionally responsible for the visual aesthetic of Oregon’s largest music festival. Photos by Tomas Alfredo Valladares
  • Jealous Butcher Records, photo by Autumn Andel

    Behind The Scene: Jealous Butcher Records Founder Rob Jones

    Ryan J. Prado - May 6, 2014
    While you may not know his name, you definitely know the names of the artists he’s worked alongside. Photos by Autumn Andel.
  • Vortex Music Magazine, Tope, Natasha Kmeto, Lewi Longmire, Cellotronik, DJ Rescue, 1939 Ensemble, Sallie Ford, Mississippi Studios, Vortex Music Magazine, v1creative, photo by Autumn Andel

    Portraits of Portland Music

    Chris Young - May 5, 2014
    Seven musicians of diverse genres and backgrounds offer their perspectives on the community, culture and business that’s alive in Portland’s music scene today—featuring insight and anecdotes from...
  • Ages and Ages

    Finding the Right Path on Ages and Ages' 'Divisionary'

    Chris Young - Feb 26, 2014
    Back with multi-part harmonies swelling with poppy, sonic warmth, Ages and Ages celebrate their unapologetically independent spirit and the release of their second record at Mississippi Studios on...
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