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From The Editor
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.
The Portland Playlist
The Portland Playlist: Curtis Salgado
Chris Young - Jul 2, 2014
Local artists tell Vortex about the songs that inspire their music—plus a couple of tracks they just can't live without. Listen to Curtis Salgado's Portland Playlist and then download a track to...
The Portland Playlist
The Portland Playlist: Blue Skies For Black Hearts
Chris Young - Jul 2, 2014
Local artists tell Vortex about the songs that inspire their music—plus a couple of tracks they just can't live without. Listen to Blue Skies For Black Hearts' Portland Playlist and then download...
New In #PDXmusic
Lost in the Rose City
Ryan J. Prado - Jul 7, 2014
Snowblind Traveler brings macabre tales to new town.
New In #PDXmusic
Keeping an Eye on Eyelids
John Chandler - Jul 2, 2014
Five Portland elder statesmen assemble as a “fun necessity”—an excuse to practice background vocals and eat Mexican food. With the debut LP '854' out on Jealous Butcher Records on October 14 and a...
New In #PDXmusic
Us Lights: Growing Up Together
Eric Skelton - Jun 2, 2014
With decades of collective experience, five local musicians have finally found a home together making arena-ready atmospheric pop.
Ex-PDX
Jay Collins: West Meets East
Don Campbell - Jul 7, 2014
After cutting his teeth in Portland in the '80s, Jay Collins has established himself as one of New York’s finest jazz saxophonists and session players.
Side Projects
Side Projects: Willy Vlautin
Ryan J. Prado - Jul 7, 2014
Willy Vlautin weaves dark narratives in novels—and in song.
Portraits of Portland Music
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
Community
Music Matters: The State of Music Education
Andrea Janda - Jul 7, 2014
The state of music education in Portland and the local nonprofits that are increasing accessibility. Photo by Robert Delahanty.
Resources
Amplifying Headphone Excellence in Portland
Jeff Dorgay - Jul 7, 2014
Upgrade your portable audio experience with ALO.
History
On The Waterfront
Don Campbell - Jul 2, 2014
A history of the Waterfront Blues Festival: How a small one-day fest turned the powerful force of music into a benefit to feed the hungry and a blues-fueled good time. Photos by John Alcala-
super-Earth at The Secret Society on April, 30 2014
Photos by Jason Quigley
July 1, 2014 12:00pm
Performing under the potentially temporary moniker super-Earth, the verifiable Northwest supergroup was so fresh when they debuted during two nights at The Secret Society in April that lead singer... -
Scott Pemberton at the Waterfront Blues Festival on July 6, 2013
Photos by John Alcala
June 20, 2014 6:20pm
In 2013, multi-genre guitar slinger Scott Pemberton got the chance to show off his unique style at the biggest fest in his hometown: Portland’s annual Waterfront Blues Festival.
