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My Layoff Was My Trap Door to Freedom
Jenni Moore - Jan 14, 2021
For BIPOC writers, the freelance game might just be the way to survive this mass media industry without experiencing burnout.
Welcome To Our World
Mac Smiff - Dec 7, 2020
"I want to amplify Black voices without sacrificing the clarity of our voices," says Mac Smiff, who guest edits the new print issue of Vortex. Featuring work from Black writers, photographers and...
Changes: The Future of Vortex
Chris Young - Aug 25, 2020
During these tumultuous times for the music industry and our country, we took the summer off from printing a new issue. Passing the mic, Vortex will return this fall with guest editor Mac Smiff...
Harvee Bird: 5 Questions Before The Thesis
Blake Hickman - Oct 31, 2019
From punk rock to live band hip-hop, don't miss Harvee Bird rocking The Thesis stage at Kelly's Olympian on First Thursday, November 7 with [E]mpress, Ki$, BAQI and Verbz.
Reading Between The Lines
Chris Young - Aug 1, 2019
Music is capable of inspiring and bridging divides; it is infinitely more impactful than the words on this page.
Artist to Watch: Rasheed Jamal Is Ready to Reign Supreme
Mac Smiff - Jul 5, 2019
With the dramatically named 'Messiah Complex' on the horizon, one of Portland's most skilled rappers is ready to make his mark. And while you'll have to wait for its release later this summer,...
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...
Watch Burn Money Music's Latest Bridge City Cypher feat. KayelaJ, Swiggle Mandela, Nick B and Rc $pitta [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Aug 27, 2018
Bringing together four hot, young hip-hop artists, Burn Money's cypher series delivers a sampling of what's good in Portland's rap scene. Catch KayelaJ rocking The Thesis at Kelly's on September 6.
Watch Siren and the Sea Share Her 'Secrets' for Banana Stand Media's Unpeeled Session [Video Premiere]
Joel Sommer - Mar 12, 2018
Hear a new stripped-down track from Cristina Cano's forthcoming EP and then get more when she headlines Girl Fest's She|Devine concert series at the White Eagle on March 16.
Rasheed Jamal featuring Glenn Waco: 'Muddy Waters' [Song Premiere]
Joel Sommer - Aug 17, 2017
Sitting on a bounty of unreleased music, the Portland rapper has decided to tap into the science of the cosmos and use it for the greater good on the momentous occasion of a total solar eclipse....
Raquel Divar and Cory O Premiere New Vid at The Thesis
Blake Hickman - Jul 14, 2017
The bass-heavy, electronic hip-hop duo brought their fierce sound to The Thesis last week, premiering the video for "Vandals" at Kelly's Olympian.
The Thesis Brings a Beat Showcase to First Thursday
Blake Hickman - May 2, 2017
The hardest working man in PDX hip-hop—alongside a whole host of local emcees and producers—is set make May 4 one banging beat showcase at Kelly's Olympian.
Bocha Returns to First Thursday's The Thesis
Blake Hickman - Jan 25, 2017
After several guest appearances on The Thesis stage, the Portland rapper pulls his first headlining set alongside Dead Phone Dummiez, Foday and resident DJ, Verbz. Don’t miss the show on February 2!
The Thesis Turns Two in December
Blake Hickman - Nov 25, 2016
And celebrates with two nights: December 1 at Kelly's Olympian with the Headliners set featuring Illmaculate, ROBy, Blossom and Cory Kendrix followed by an all-ages affair at Hoop Dreams on...
Blossom: 'Black Magic Woman' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Nov 21, 2016
"We women are stronger together than against each other." See how far Blossom has come and how much further she has to go at night one of The Thesis' two-day, two-year anniversary party at Kelly's...
Global Vision, Local Approach: An Interview with I$$A Before First Thursday's The Thesis
Blake Hickman - Nov 1, 2016
Set to rock Kelly's Olympian on First Thursday as part of this month's stacked bill of local hip-hop talent, do not miss his set of world music-influenced but Portland-made hip-hop alongside Karma...
Understanding the Realities of Our Black Community in Portland
Chris Young - Oct 27, 2016
We must grow together to preserve the communities and culture we want to succeed in Portland. Photos by Sam Gehrke
Vortex Partners with The Thesis; Donte Thomas Set to Headline First Thursday
Blake Hickman - Sep 29, 2016
Vortex is proud to join We Out Here Magazine in presenting the First Thursday bastion for local hip-hop. Don't miss the October edition of The Thesis on October 6 at Kelly’s Olympian featuring Mic...
Portland Rap: Recognized and Rising
Mac Smiff - Oct 19, 2015
From feeling pushed out to making progress, PDX hip-hop goes from surviving to thriving as veteran rappers support new, younger voices who seek to make an impact and find crossover success.
Portland For Sale: Peeling Away Portlandia
Chris Young - Oct 19, 2015
What’s being sold versus what’s real—the Portland brand isn’t true for everyone. From hip-hop to heavy metal, two underground scenes demonstrate this fact. Find out what it means to go from...
The Station That Sounds Like Portland
Chris Young - Oct 14, 2015
If you love your local music scene, you should support it—and support it with your dollars.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Mac Smiff of We Out Here Magazine
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Aug 26, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features PDX hip-hop journalist and online magazine editor Mac Smiff.
