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Vortex on Vinyl, Again!

To celebrate our fourth birthday, we gathered eight unreleased songs from local artists and cut a danceable, rock-and-rollable, emotional smattering of stellar PDX sounds to wax! Get your copy on Record Store Day or at our birthday party at Kelly’s Olympian—featuring LEO ISLO, Mic Capes and MAITA—on April 26!
So You Wanna Record at Home?

Hey DIYers! Here’s how to set up your home studio. Get expert advice on creating great audio/visual content from Banana Stand Media, Opal Studio and trumpeter Farnell Newton of Marmoset at our free, all-ages panel on the topic at the Doug Fir on April 29—or stream it right here thanks to AudioGlobe!
Salvatore Manalo: 'Love Coming Down' [Song Premiere]

The soulful singer-songwriter wrote and recorded a catchy new cut, all by himself in his basement. See him live at the White Eagle on April 25 or celebrating Danny Vee's debut EP release at Mississippi Pizza on April 26.
The Recording Issue Is Out Now!

The Rose City is full of incredible rooms dedicated to capturing the sounds of our local musicians. Take a look at several notable spaces, producers and engineers, plus hear new music from Laura Veirs, UMO, Moorea Masa, Matt Dorrien, Ezza Rose, The Pariahs, BlackWater HolyLight and more!
Learning Every Day

Music is omnipresent these days, so it’s easy to assume it just happens. Come experience some fine synthpop, hip-hop and rock 'n' roll when we celebrate our fourth birthday and vinyl release party at Kelly's Olympian with LEO ISLO, Mic Capes and MAITA on April 26!
How to Create Great Audio/Visual Content

Get insight and expertise from a lineup of artist and industry pros—including Farnell Newton, Banana Stand Media and Opal Studio—who will speak on the topic at our free, all-ages panel conversation at the Doug Fir on Sunday, April 29. Mark your calendar—and if you can't make it, live stream it here!
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!
Laura Veirs: Devotional Experiments

The singer-songwriter observes where nature, science, art and activism intertwine on her 10th solo record 'The Lookout.' Celebrate its release at Mississippi Studios on May 19.
All Over the Map: Unknown Mortal Orchestra Goes Global

UMO’s Ruban Nielson may have traveled the world to record his fourth LP, 'Sex & Food,' but he still spent plenty of time in his Portland basement. Enjoy the fuzzy psych-pop record when it drops on April 6, and then prepare to celebrate in person at the Roseland Theater on May 9.
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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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