Home | Vortex Music Magazine

Portland Live This Week

The Brave New World of Benson Amps

Chris Benson builds a new American classic for the likes of David Bazan, The Decemberists and Ryan Adams.
Four Portland Record Labels to Watch in 2019

Some of the strongest curatorial forces in the Rose City are not bound by the city’s limits. Far-reaching ambitions from the likes of Mama Bird Recording Co., Beacon Sound, Fresh Selects and It’s Future Time have brought outsiders into the fold with up-and-coming locals, all in an effort to get more ears hearing music that matters.
Frankie Simone: 'The Christmas Song' [Song Premiere]

"Santa is a badass femme and she and her bitches, kweens and baddies came to slay." Hear a new side of Frankie Simone now on her instant holiday classic and then come together at her Holigay Spectacular at Mississippi Studios with Blossom, Siren and the Sea and more on December 15.
Made In Portland

Meet the Portlanders who are crafting innovative, world-renowned instruments, gear and technology—fueling our music scene and economy—right here in your own backyard. Photos by Sam Gehrke
Ear Trumpet Labs: Amplifying Artists' Natural Noises

Ear Trumpet Labs handcrafts mics for the acoustic world in a NE Portland workshop.
Samuel Eisen-Meyers: ‘Race Against Time’ [Song Premiere]

Samuel Eisen-Meyers & The Joyful Noise will make a night of soulful sounds when they celebrate the release of his debut EP accompanied by a songwriters circle featuring some of Portland’s best—including Haley Johnsen, Amenta Abioto, Clara Baker, Margaret Wehr and Craig Irby Jr.—at the Doug Fir on January 6. Leave a comment below for your chance to win a pair of tickets!
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!
Divine Noise: This Is Not A Glitter Factory

Nobody cares about cables as much as Divine Noise: "I put my full ass into every single one." —Gil Divine
Koll Guitar Co.: Bringing It All Back Home

Saul Koll masterfully crafts sublime and adventurous guitars in his SW Portland backyard.
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

Kevin Pettigrew, Photographer

See more by Kevin Pettigrew

Twitter

Tweets by @vrtxmag