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Gaytheist’s Heated New LP Is the Perfect Remedy for Your Pent-Up Quarantine Aggression

Out April 10 via Portland’s Hex Records, stream the hard-rocking trio’s fifth record in its entirety here because it's the perfectly belligerent, nuanced and dynamic salve all metal-, punk- and hardcore-loving rawkers need right now.
We Are Fighting to Keep Music and Journalism Thriving in Portland: Join Us!

In times of uncertainty, it's more important than ever to shine a light on information that provides hope and offers perspective beyond overwhelming coronavirus stats. We will continue to tell stories of our #PDXmusic community. Subscribe to Vortex and get our spring issue in your mailbox this May.
Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll... Responsibly

Embracing this hedonistic stereotype leads to a very unsustainable lifestyle for artists who already lack affordable healthcare options. In pursuit of health and wellness for Portland musicians, let’s confront the occupational hazards that can make self-care difficult and look to support our community, because music is healing but our musicians are hurting.
Professional Recording for (Not Quite) Professional Musicians

For newbies (and old hats), learn about the studio experience, how to evaluate an engineer, and what you can do to get ready from the pros at local studios B-Side, Revolver, Bathrobe Records, Burn Money Music and Dead Aunt Thelma's.
How Can You Help? Support Your Local Music Biz!

Portland's vibrant music scene is supported by local businesses that value music in our community. So many of our partners and community members play a vital role in encouraging, enabling and cultivating the music that circulates through the veins and culture of our city. So many have supported this magazine for years! During these challenging times, it's time show them even more love.
Music Will Triumph

In times of uncertainty, it's more important than ever to shine a light on information that provides hope and offers perspective beyond overwhelming coronavirus stats. We will continue to publish stories of our #PDXmusic community that motivate us to create and empower us to come out of this better than we came into it. Subscribe to Vortex today to get our spring issue in your mailbox this May.
Listeners Like You

Each dollar spent on local music supports all corners of the creative economy.
Olivia Awbrey: 'Advanced State of Decay' [Song Premiere]

Prepping to release her punk-tinged, self-aware debut LP on May 1, Olivia Awbrey will crisscross the NW rocking Rx Fest on February 15 and Boise’s Treefort at the end of March before returning home to celebrate her record release (and Vortex's sixth birthday!) at the Doug Fir with Long Hallways and Rum River Cult on April 19.
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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