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Local artists tell Vortex about the songs that inspire their music—plus a couple of tracks they just can't live without. Click to listen to each artist's playlist and then add these songs to your personal playlist.
Cannabis Connections in #PDXmusic
Chris Young - Apr 14, 2019
Whether it’s 4/20 or just Friday, we’ve crowdsourced Portland’s most tokeable tunes from those with the finest taste in cannabis and music. Whether explicitly about bringing a blunt through or...
The Portland Playlist: Ural Thomas
Chris Young - Oct 12, 2018
It’s time for Ural Thomas to spread love and bring The Pain—he shares the songs that inspire his music, plus a couple that he just can’t live without. Listen to his playlist now!
The Portland Playlist: Lisa Mann
Chris Young - Jun 29, 2015
Lisa Mann shares the songs that inspire her music—plus a couple of tracks that she just can’t live without. Listen to her playlist and download a song of hers for yours!
The Portland Playlist: Andy Stokes
Chris Young - Jun 19, 2015
Andy Stokes shares the songs that inspire his music—plus a couple of tracks that he just can’t live without. Listen to his playlist and download a song of his for yours!
The Portland Playlist: Thara Memory
Chris Young - Mar 11, 2015
Thara Memory shares the songs that inspire his music—plus a couple of tracks that he just can’t live without. Listen to his playlist and download a song of his for yours! Photo by Diane Russell
The Portland Playlist: Hailey Niswanger [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Feb 19, 2015
Her new record isn't due out nationally until April but Portlanders can get it early at the exclusive local release at Jimmy Mak's on February 27 during the Portland Jazz Festival—plus hear the...
The Portland Playlist: Superhighway
Chris Young - Jan 21, 2015
Superhighway shares the songs that inspire their music—plus a couple of tracks they just can't live without. Listen here and then download a track to add to your personal playlist, plus keep your...
The Portland Playlist: The Sorry Devils
Chris Young - Nov 20, 2014
Listen to this Portland Playlist to prepare for a night of post-Thanksgiving, shit-kicking country and sweet soul music when The Sorry Devils celebrate their debut record release at Dante's on...
The Portland Playlist: Farnell Newton
Chris Young - Nov 12, 2014
Farnell Newton shares the songs that inspire his music—plus a couple of tracks that he just can’t live without. Listen to his playlist and download a song of his for yours!
The Portland Playlist: Love Gigantic
Chris Young - Nov 5, 2014
With decades of shared musical experience, how do Love Gigantic celebrate their debut release? With a month of parties at the LaurelThirst Public House. Every Wednesday in November, you can catch...
The Portland Playlist: Ryan White Presents The Definitive Springsteen Video Playlist
Chris Young - Oct 15, 2014
Ryan White just spent the last year exhaustively exploring each of The Boss’ 18 studio releases and penning 55,000 words. In honor of his first book, he offers up a visual soundtrack to...
The Portland Playlist: Tony Ozier
Chris Young - Sep 24, 2014
Tony Ozier's Portland Playlist may give you a feel for what influences his Doo Doo Funk, but the only way to understand the Dookaay is to experience it. And your next opportunity is at the Dookie...
The Portland Playlist: DoublePlusGood [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Sep 10, 2014
DoublePlusGood frontman Erik Carlson talks about the songs that inspire his music in advance of the release of DPG's third album on September 16. Download a brand new track from that record here...
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: 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...
