Vortex Music Magazine is a publication dedicated to covering Portland's music scene and the broader Pacific Northwest arts community. The magazine provides comprehensive coverage of live music, recording artists, venues, and cultural events across the region. Artist Interviews & Features - In-depth ...
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Vortex Music Magazine is a publication dedicated to covering Portland's music scene and the broader Pacific Northwest arts community. The magazine provides comprehensive coverage of live music, recording artists, venues, and cultural events across the region.
| Section | Focus |
|---|---|
| Features | Long-form artist profiles and industry stories |
| Reviews | Album reviews, track premieres, show reviews |
| Media | Video, photo galleries, and audio content |
| Directory | Venues, businesses, artists, marketplace |
| Interviews | Artist conversations and behind-the-scenes insights |
| Community | #PDXmusic culture and local music economy |
Vortex regularly covers touring acts including Sigur Rós, Garbage, The California Honeydrops, Fruition, Purity Ring, Durand Jones & The Indications, Thrice, Avatar, Lucius, and The Beths. They also maintain deep coverage of Portland's local music institutions and emerging artists.
Vortex publishes photo galleries from shows across major Portland venues, making it a visual documentation of the city's live music scene.
Beyond just coverage, Vortex emphasizes the creative economy impact of local music and the broader Portland underground music community. They feature retrospectives on Portland bands that moved away ("Ex-PDX"), spotlight Portland musicians' side projects, and document the intersection of music with broader social movements.
The magazine maintains an active marketplace and regularly updates readers on upcoming events through their show picks and featured coverage of festival lineups.
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