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Come to our FREE #PDXmusic Showcase in the Bloodworks Live Studio featuring Haley Johnsen and The Get Ahead

Join us on May 23 for a free, all-ages, happy hour sesh: Drink beers and hear some soulful new tunes from The Get Ahead and Haley Johnsen, who'll celebrate her record release the following eve!
Artist to Watch: Haley Johnsen Destroys False Idols

It's been a journey for Haley Johnsen to find herself in the music industry, but with her debut record out May 24, she's found her direction. Win tix to her Doug Fir release show with The Weather Machine and Nosila on May 24 and don't miss her rocking Eola Hills' Summer Uncorked series on August 10!
Artist to Watch: Join The Get Ahead's Soulful Family

The five-piece have only grown together as they've tackled tough times, documenting their development on their second LP 'Deepest Light.' Out now, don't miss them at Vortex's free, all-ages #PDXmusic showcase at the Bloodworks Live Studio on May 23 with Haley Johnsen or at Eola Hills' Summer Uncorked series on August 10.
The Delines Live in Hamburg

After a tragic accident befell their lead singer, The Delines' future was uncertain. Rebounding with their second record full of rich narratives and country soul this past January, the Portland band are back on the road again. Let Andreas Lampert tell you why that's oh so good.
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Dogheart: 'Vices' [Video Premiere]

Soak up the '90s nostalgic vibes of Dogheart's camcorder days hanging at the mall and then celebrate the cassette release of their new record at No Fun on May 25.
Music & Mary Jane: New Issue Out Now!

In Portland’s music scene, the merry pairing of the two goes beyond stereotypes. Cannabis complements—and improves—the lives of local musicians. Explore the ways music and marijuana intersect in Portland’s music community and beyond, plus new music from Kid Indigo, The Get Ahead, Haley Johnsen and Anna Tivel, record labels to watch, podcasts and more.
Cannabis Connections in #PDXmusic

Whether it’s 4/20 or just Friday, we’ve crowdsourced Portland’s most tokeable tunes from those with the finest taste in cannabis and music. Whether explicitly about bringing a blunt through or just providing the right vibe to spark up a J and chill out, listen to the complete four hours and 20 minutes of this high-flying playlist now.
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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