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Classical Meets Contemporary at 'The Hip Hop Nutcracker' on Nov. 12-13

Add legendary emcee Kurtis Blow opening the show and ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’ is back and better than ever with a dozen dancers, a DJ and a violinist. Mashing up Tchaikovsky’s timeless music with incredible contemporary dance at the Keller Auditorium, win a pair of tix here!
Exploring the Experimental in Portland Music

“It’s a wild time to be in Portland because there’s so much experimentation going on and it’s really beautiful.” Discover our city’s experimental music sanctuaries, where nothing is off limits and diving deep is celebrated.
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S1: The Imaginarium of Sound and Music

If you have an artistic vision, S1 can make it happen. If you don’t, well, then simply relish in some of Portland’s most creative, up-and-coming musicians.
Hustle and Drone: 'Shadow Fly' [Song Premiere]

Get ready for a slower, darker, more introspective sound from the synthy Portland trio when they celebrate the release of their sophomore record 'What an Uproar’ at Bunk Bar on November 14.
Labels to Watch: Projekt Records and Spotted Peccary Music

Operating for a combined 70 years, Projekt Records and Spotted Peccary Music have storied histories exploring the fringes of music from near and far. Showing no signs of slowing down, these local curators with global ears will continue to do so for years to come.
Pay It Forward

We started this magazine because we were inspired by our creative community, and in turn, we have reflexively inspired. Join us on October 24 for free beer and snacks at the Cravedog happy hour followed by dancing at the Goodfoot with Samuel Eisen-Meyers & The Joyful Noise. Then connect with your #PDXmusic community at MusicPortland's First Monday meetups or Gear Fest at Polaris Hall on November 10.
Her Unsung History

Musician and illustrator Rachel Frankel sheds light on important musical biographies, setting the stage for a formidable future that’s female. Hear Frankel talk about her book 'She Can Really Lay It Down' when Lit Crawl Portland hosts her at Kickstand Comedy on November 8—free and all ages!
Exploring the Experimental in #PDXmusic: New Issue Out Now!

From the artist-run, education-emphasizing synth library S1, to the “anything but ordinary” contemporary chamber music of Third Angle New Music, to expert improvisers at the Creative Music Guild, discover our city’s experimental music sanctuaries, where nothing is off limits and diving deep is celebrated. Plus new music from Wynne, Abronia, Green Hills Alone, Projekt Records and Spotted Peccary Music.
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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