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When The World Goes Dark, Music Is Our Light
In a blink, Covid-19 devastated the music industry. Together, we'll adapt and evolve.
During these 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 tell stories of our #PDXmusic community.
Plus, this issue also features new music from Sir Nai, Isabeau Waia'u Walker, Frankie Simone and Gaytheist as well as the 40th anniversary of Wipers' debut LP Is This Real?
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PS -- This issue also marks our sixth birthday and we were honored to celebrate with some of our favorite #PDXmusic makers. If you missed the live stream, relive the magic of Olivia Awbrey, Typhoon's Kyle Morton, Frankie Simone, Fruition's Jay Cobb Anderson and Lisa Vazquez straight from their living rooms to yours!
From The Editor
Save Our Stages
Chris Young - May 6, 2020
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...
Community
The Portland Underground: Still Open
Ollie Collins - Apr 30, 2020
Now is the time we need to feel connected. Join your #PDXmusic community—and start planning for our future—by participating in MusicPortland's city commissioner candidate forum on May 3 at 1pm....
New In #PDXmusic
Artist to Watch: Sir Nai Finds Purpose In These Beats
Mac Smiff - Jun 3, 2020
The young Portland producer makes soundtrack scores more than beats.
New In #PDXmusic
Artist to Watch: Isabeau Waia’u Walker Shines Her Bright Gloom on Debut EP
Dan Cable - Apr 20, 2020
After 15 years of making music, Isabeau Waia’u Walker finally decided to record her own songs. 'Better Metric' is out April 26 but you can stream the title track here and celebrate its release via...
New In #PDXmusic
Artist to Watch: Frankie Simone's Confidence, Optimism and Honesty Is Exactly What the World Needs Right Now
Joe Duquette - Apr 14, 2020
As our planet charts its own course, rest assured that Frankie Simone is sitting on the most powerful and personal music they've made to date, ready to emerge with new pop anthems that'll make...
New In #PDXmusic
Artist to Watch: Gaytheist’s Heated New LP Is the Perfect Remedy for Your Pent-Up Quarantine Aggression
Ryan J. Prado - Apr 8, 2020
The hard-rocking trio should be prepping to get on the road to support their fifth record 'How Long Have I Been On Fire?'—out April 10 via Portland’s Hex Records—but those plans are clearly on...
Portraits of Portland Music
In Dark Times, I Sing of Trees
Olivia Awbrey - Apr 22, 2020
In a blink, Covid-19 devastated the music industry. Together, we’ll adapt and evolve. During these times of uncertainty, it's more important than ever to shine a light on information that provides...
Portraits of Portland Music
Wipers: 'Is This Real?' Yes, This Was Real
Mark Lore - Aug 19, 2020
With a new Jackpot Records 40th anniversary reissue of Wipers’ landmark debut, we look back at the record and the rebirth of a scene four decades ago.
From The Editor
Music Will Triumph
Chris Young - Apr 6, 2020
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...
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...
