Joanna Cosper is the DJ for an all-female show on KPSU called The Muse In Music and founder of the music blog Distant Records. Aside from Vortex, she's previously written show reviews for Oregon Music News. Her focus these days is to successfully capture the unique support found in Portland's music community and shed more awareness on gender-related issues within the general scope of music. Follow her on Twitter @distantrecords and SoundCloud.
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Introducing Haste, Portland’s Burgeoning Shoegaze Project
Joanna Cosper - Apr 18, 2016
Meeting us at Beech Street Parlor, the members of Haste chat about the band’s current direction and how recent changes in Portland affect the city’s music community. Catch them on April 22 at Bunk...
Câlisse: ‘Stay’ [Video Premiere]
Joanna Cosper - Mar 18, 2016
Embrace the nostalgia created by splicing together clips of old footage in the music video for Câlisse’s cathartic new single.
Introducing Little Star, Fresh From ‘Being Close’
Joanna Cosper - Jan 15, 2016
Meeting at a divey but delicious sandwich shop, Portland trio Little Star talk about the birth of their band and the significance of the material on their debut full-length album, ‘Being Close.’
Listen Up! The Girl Fest NW Playlist
Joanna Cosper - Jan 7, 2016
The all-ages, female-focused fest hits Lola’s Room in the Crystal Ballroom on January 10 featuring performances from Blossom, Hart & Hare and The Last Artful, Dodgr. Leave a comment for your...
LiquidLight: 'Get Up/Get Around' [Song Premiere]
Joanna Cosper - Oct 30, 2015
The alt pop three-piece are set to release their first record on November 4 and will celebrate at the Doug Fir that evening. Listen to a track from their debut effort. Photo by Drew Bandy
Introducing Câlisse and the Birth of the New Portland Label Almabrain
Joanna Cosper - Sep 21, 2015
The story of how a chord was struck between the band and producer Jason Driver, leading to the formation of a label while recording their debut record.
A Proper Portland Welcome: Torres at the Doug Fir
Joanna Cosper - May 18, 2015
The impassioned Nashville singer-songwriter burned her way through town on May 15. Photos by Drew Bandy
Past Show Picks
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Jun12Sunday9pmBed.Genders, Little StarMississippi Studios
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Jun1Wednesday9:30pmLa LuzMississippi Studios
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Apr22Friday9:30pmJackson BooneSinless, HasteBunk Bar
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Apr20Wednesday9pmCâlisseSmall MillionWorld Famous Kenton Club
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Mar5Saturday9pmCâlisseGold CasioKelly's Olympian
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Jan31Sunday7pmLee Corey OswaldAlien Boy, Little StarThe Analog Cafe [CLOSED]
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Jan3Sunday9pmCâlisseKelly's Olympian
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Dec31Thursday9pmSallie FordY La Bamba, Cat HochMississippi Studios
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Oct6Tuesday8pmAngel OlsenAlex CameronRevolution Hall
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Aug26Wednesday9pmBaltoThe Hill DogsDoug Fir Lounge
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Aug14Friday9pmWild OnesPearlesMississippi Studios
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Aug12Wednesday8pmRobin BaciorSara Jackson-Holman, Johanna WarrenMississippi Studios
