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Portland's Best Songs of 2016

Vortex Music Magazine

In the world of #PDXmusic, 2016 was more than bountiful. It was no easy task narrowing down this list but now that you’ve got it, turn it up! Listen to the hottest PDX-produced cuts—from Aminé to Kyle Craft—here.

by Eric Skelton , Chris Young

October 25, 2016 11:30am

Discover three new Portland Artists to Watch and read about the realities communities of color face in Portland in the current issue of Vortex.

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