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DoublePlusGood x Butter: 'Best of Us' [Song Premiere]

Two Portland bands are better than one. Float along to this dreamy collab and catch the pair of music makers celebrating at No Fun on October 20.
You Gotta Fight For Your Right

Calling all musicians and makers, "Let’s stand together as a united group," says Larry Crane of Jackpot! Recording Studio. Now is our time to disrupt our city’s development in a meaningful way that leaves the future of music brighter—and MusicPortland is your voice, ensuring that music is part of the conversation.
How to Sell Your Merch

Get Paid! is our new panel series with MusicPortland and J-Fell Presents. Our first quarterly session is all about creating, marketing and selling your merch. Come to the Doug Fir on November 4 for our free, all-ages discussion with DIY merchandisers Kelley Roy of ADX, Blake Hickman of Good Cheer Records, and Cheryl Bland from Harefest—or stream it right here thanks to AudioGlobe!
The Portland Playlist: Ural Thomas

It’s time for Ural Thomas to spread love and bring The Pain—he shares the songs that inspire his music, plus a couple that he just can’t live without. Listen to his playlist now!
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Soundcheck: Casso Dinero Is What Portland Hip-Hop Looks Like

Alexander Wright may not be the face of Portland hip-hop but, under the moniker Casso Dinero, his visuals have come to define the style and culture of the local scene.
Get Paid! Create, Market + Sell Your Merch

Discover DIY solutions and hear real-life experiences from maker and marketing experts—including ADX Portland, Good Cheer Records and local fests Harefest and Wild Hare Country Fest—who will speak about making money in today's music biz at our free, all-ages panel conversation at the Doug Fir on Sunday, Nov. 4. Mark your calendar—and if you can't make it, live stream it here!
'Through Frames': Lorain Explores the Edges of Loneliness

The debut album from Lorain captures the solitude of rural landscapes, the loneliness of towering cities, and the isolation of our lives on social media. 'Through Frames' is out September 25 with a record release show at The Liquor Store on September 26.
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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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