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Do The Hustle

So much of what you think you need will naturally fall into place when you put yourself out there. Join us in celebrating the release of our new issue on Last Thursday, January 30 at the Cravedog happy hour, or continue to connect with your #PDXmusic community at MusicPortland's next First Monday meetup at Strum Guitars on February 3.
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 and get our first issue of 2020—out at the end of the month—in your mailbox!
Bart Budwig: 'Sock Song' [Video Premiere]

Full of goofy nostalgia—and in honor of National Sock Day, natch—the tender-hearted Eastern Oregon singer-songwriter welcomes us into his musical family for a sock fight! Celebrate the release of Bart Budwig's new record at Bunk Bar on January 25.
Contra Party: 'Heather' [Song Premiere]

Embracing the balance between being a club owner and making music, Holocene co-founder Scott McLean is set to release the debut record from his moody rock project Contra Party on January 17—and you can hear a track from the album now!
Artist to Watch: Revealing the Mystery Man Behind Rose City Band

The Portland-admiring act released a debut without naming any names. Vortex is here to tell ya it was none other than Moon Duo and Wooden Shjips' Ripley Johnson—and he's ready to share another psychedelic country tribute to our city later this year.
Phosphene: 'Cocoon' [Song Premiere]

Envelope yourself in the first driving dream pop single from Phosphene's forthcoming record, and then hear it live at the Alberta Street Pub on January 30.
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.
Happy Birthday to Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, with Soul from Michalangela [Song Premiere]

We've all played "The Pretender" and dreamed of rocking out alongside our favorite musicians. But what happens when you're talented enough to reenvision their music and you share the same birthday as the frontman?
Connect with Your #PDXmusic Community at MusicPortland's Monthly Meetup on First Monday, Feb. 3

Join us at Strum Guitars to learn why physical media still matters! Local pros from Cascade Record Pressing, Cravedog and Telegraph Mastering will talk about vinyl, CDs and more.

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