Home | Vortex Music Magazine

Portland Live This Week

Don't Miss Sketch Comedy, Original Songs and World-Famous Improv with The Second City

Come witness the next generation of comedy superstars put their spin on the legendary comedy company’s greatest hits. Get ready for lots of laughs from comedy’s best and brightest at the Newmark Theatre on Oct. 25—win tix here!
Creative Music Guild: Expert Improvisation on Display

With multiple regular series frequently introducing local concertgoers to brilliant improvisers from near and far, CMG seeks to break musical barriers while building community amongst Portland's most imaginative artists and audiences. Don't miss the annual Improvisation Summit of Portland, a six-day festival full of experimental explorations at Turn! Turn! Turn!, Holocene, S1 and more from Oct. 15-20.
Third Angle New Music: Pushing the Boundaries of Contemporary Chamber Music

Pairing talented locals with 21st-century composers, Third Angle's modular ensemble seeks to break new ground through multidimensional collaborations. The group's Studio Series kicks off on Oct. 17-18 with Homecomings followed by Back in the Groove at the Jack London Revue on Nov. 5-6.
Daystar's Bringing Back Rock and Roll

Recommended if you like Badfinger, Sloan or The Parson Red Heads, don't miss Daystar celebrating the release of their debut LP 'The Complete Recordings' at Bunk Bar with The Resolectrics and Maurice and the Stiff Sisters on October 19.
Join the Vortex Access Party!

Just like a vortex in nature revolves around a central axis, Vortex Music Magazine revolves around our community—aka you! Join the Vortex Access Party today!
Artist to Watch: Wynne's On The Rise In Rip City

With the city's hip-hop scene behind her, Wynne is set to drop her debut mixtape on October 25 and continue her effort to bring about town unity with her blistering rhymes.
An Icon Is Born

Jamie Mustard has cracked the code for why certain songs endure over time—and he’s willing to share the formula.
Artist to Watch: The Truth-Seeking Mantra of Green Hills Alone

The duo's introspective, sonically rich sophomore record 'Eternal Return' isn't out until October 1, but you can delve into it now with the advance stream here.
Support Local, #PDXmusic-Loving Businesses

Portland's vibrant music scene is supported by local businesses that value music in our community. Check out these supporters of Vortex Music Magazine that play a vital role in encouraging, enabling and cultivating the music that circulates through the veins and culture of our city.

Vortex Picks

Recent

Upcoming events

Show Picks by Team Vrtx

Ignacio Quintana, Photographer

See more by Ignacio Quintana

Twitter

Tweets by vrtxmag