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The DIY Issue
Portland’s do-it-yourself attitude is one of our greatest assets. In issue #14, we explore Aminé's DIY roots and rise to fame, keep an eye on new music from Wild Ones, Mo Troper and Lenore., check out Autonomics in action, offer expert advice on how to be a DIY musician, take a look at Damian Lillard's rising rap career and more.
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From The Editor
Is Portland Too DIY?
Chris Young - Nov 2, 2017
The local scene needs to know that we value it more than just a like or a share.
Community
The Portland Underground: Dig It Yourself
Ollie Collins - Dec 20, 2017
The underground isn’t just warehouse ragers and basement shows. Your grand, recurring event can begin as anything.
Art
A Stormy Evening with Decent Don
JP Downer - Dec 22, 2017
What's the best way to warm up a cold, wet Portland night? Light a few candles, cozy up with your lap cat, and break out the...
New In #PDXmusic
Three New Records from Three Portland Artists to Watch
Andrea Janda, Jeni Wren Stottrup, Ryan J. Prado - Nov 13, 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, the city of Portland continues to pump out solid releases from newcomers as well as established acts. With two sophomore efforts and a debut, these are three names you...
Art
Autonomics in Action
Chris Young - Nov 6, 2017
Portland's mightiest power pop punk trio went into debt for your listening pleasure and now they're heroically memorialized in comic form! Featuring photos by Heather Hanson and Sam Gehrke and...-
Autonomics Release 'Debt Sounds' at the Doug Fir Lounge on Sept. 2, 2017
Photos by Sam Gehrke
November 8, 2017 10:00am
Resources
Advice For The DIY Musician
Chris Young - Oct 20, 2017
It’s all about having a head for more than just music. Career DIYers Cool Nutz and Self Group’s Krist Krueger offer some tips. Then get more expert insight at our free, all-ages panel on the...
Portraits of Portland Music
From PSU to 200 Million YouTube Views: A Firsthand Look at Aminé’s Rise To Stardom
Brian Kinnes - Dec 15, 2017
It all started on a whiteboard in an unlocked Portland State classroom: This is the story of Aminé's "Caroline" video and his ascension to the top of a new class of hip-hop artists—all seen...
Portraits of Portland Music
Damian Lillard's Serious Game, On The Court and Mic
Mac Smiff - Nov 17, 2017
As he climbs the list of greatest Blazers, Damian Lillard also proves he’s a serious artist off the court. It might be time to stop talking about him as a "slash" rapper: Dame D.O.L.L.A.'s...
Vortex Marketplace
Portland and Oregon's vibrant music scene is supported by a bevy of local businesses and artists who value music in our community. The following supporters of Vortex Music Magazine play a vital role in encouraging, enabling and cultivating the music that circulates through the veins and culture...
