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Third Angle New Music: Pushing the Boundaries of Contemporary Chamber Music

Pairing talented locals with 21st-century composers, Third Angle's modular ensemble seeks to break new ground through multidimensional collaborations. The group's Studio Series kicks off on Oct. 17-18 with Homecomings followed by Back in the Groove at the Jack London Revue on Nov. 5-6.
Creative Music Guild: Expert Improvisation on Display

With multiple regular series frequently introducing local concertgoers to brilliant improvisers from near and far, CMG seeks to break musical barriers while building community amongst Portland's most imaginative artists and audiences. Don't miss the annual Improvisation Summit of Portland, a six-day festival full of experimental explorations at Turn! Turn! Turn!, Holocene, S1 and more from Oct. 15-20.
An Icon Is Born

Jamie Mustard has cracked the code for why certain songs endure over time—and he’s willing to share the formula.
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Dan Cable Presents: Soft Kill on Drugs, Addiction and Rehabilitation [Podcast Premiere]

Dan Cable sits down with Tobias Grave of moody rockers Soft Kill for the most important conversation of his podcast. Listen to the entire interview now—and then subscribe to the podcast to hear new episodes every Friday. Don't miss Soft Kill live this Halloween eve at Mississippi Studios on October 31.
Artist to Watch: The Truth-Seeking Mantra of Green Hills Alone

The duo's introspective, sonically rich sophomore record 'Eternal Return' isn't out until October 1, but you can delve into it now with the advance stream here.
Building A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

In Bridge City, our music community seeks to overcome immigration politics and connect global communities by building bridges, not boundaries.
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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