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Explore Every Side of Jake William Capistran on 'All Things Human' [Song and Video Premiere]

Start with catchy back-to-back album tracks "Talk About It" and "Mirror" now and then check back on November 22 for the full stream. And celebrate the release of his debut LP at the Doug Fir with Tommy Alexander and Clara Baker. Win some tix here!
Artist to Watch: Let Abronia's Unholy Amalgam Wash Over You

With their thoroughly collaborative spirit and a blend of psych rock, spaghetti western twang and droney doom metal, the six-piece explores expansive new territory on their sophomore album. Out October 25, celebrate the release of 'The Whole of Each Eye' at Mississippi Studios on November 19.
S1: The Imaginarium of Sound and Music

If you have an artistic vision, S1 can make it happen. If you don’t, well, then simply relish in some of Portland’s most creative, up-and-coming musicians.
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Pay It Forward

We started this magazine because we were inspired by our creative community, and in turn, we have reflexively inspired. Join us on October 24 for free beer and snacks at the Cravedog happy hour followed by dancing at the Goodfoot with Samuel Eisen-Meyers & The Joyful Noise. Then connect with your #PDXmusic community at MusicPortland's First Monday meetups or Gear Fest at Polaris Hall on November 10.
Exploring the Experimental in Portland Music

“It’s a wild time to be in Portland because there’s so much experimentation going on and it’s really beautiful.” Discover our city’s experimental music sanctuaries, where nothing is off limits and diving deep is celebrated.
Exploring the Experimental in #PDXmusic: New Issue Out Now!

From the artist-run, education-emphasizing synth library S1, to the “anything but ordinary” contemporary chamber music of Third Angle New Music, to expert improvisers at the Creative Music Guild, discover our city’s experimental music sanctuaries, where nothing is off limits and diving deep is celebrated. Plus new music from Wynne, Abronia, Green Hills Alone, Projekt Records and Spotted Peccary Music.
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.

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