The audio streaming universe got a powerful addition this week. Officially launching last Wednesday, June 3rd, Alma Sonora is the newest web radio station on the digital scene. With an…
If you think high-quality rock in Portugal was only born in the 80s or 90s, you need to travel back to the Porto of 1967. That was the birthplace of…
Lisbon is so much more than the classic postcard image of fado and historic alleyways. As those who live there like to remind us, the Portuguese capital is now a…
March 1990 was marked on the Porto underground calendar as the starting point for one of the most influential bands in Portuguese metal history. Hailing directly from Porto, WC Noise…
If you are looking for the perfect soundtrack to power through your week, you’ve just found it. In this new episode of Hora Máxima, host Carlos De Castilho once again…
It all began in Viana do Castelo in 1997, when a sextet of musicians decided to join forces. It didn’t take long for the project to start gaining visibility in…
If you are looking for the perfect soundtrack to power through your week, you’ve just found it. In this new episode of Hora Máxima, host Carlos De Castilho once again…
Today, our radar points in every direction of Portuguese-language music. We kick things off with the magnetic energy of MARIIANA and her track ‘Mau Bocado,’ travel through the harmonies of…
Welcome to Hora Máxima No. 120, a curated sonic journey hosted by Carlos De Castilho. In this episode, we explore the best of Portuguese music, from the irreverence of Lena…
To talk about Luís Leite is, inevitably, to open a history book on the genesis of clubbing culture in Portugal—a narrative that merges with the heartbeat of Lisbon’s nightlife in…
In the Portuguese artistic landscape, few figures have managed to merge media presence with a constantly evolving musical career as intrinsically as Cláudia Nayara. With a sound that navigates between…
In the vibrant landscape of Portuguese independent music, projects occasionally emerge that seem to defy the linearity of time. Coty Cream is one of those rare cases. The band, which…
In the heart of Figueira da Foz, during the mid-1990s, one of the most unique and melancholy soundscapes of Portuguese alternative rock began to take shape. Caffeine were not just…
MJ Pérez transforms precariousness into merengue in the new music video “BINGO!” A song in Portuguese that blends humor and frustration to speak about class, precariousness, and survival. MJ Pérez…
Joana Almeirante (often referred to as Almirante) is currently one of the most complete and authentic figures on the Portuguese musical landscape. Born in Paços de Ferreira and based in…
Dingobandingo are a Portuguese indie rock trio from Porto, formed in late 2025. The project was born from the desire of three friends to create songs inspired by daily life…
World Voice Day, celebrated on April 16, is a significant date that aims to promote awareness about the importance of the voice and vocal health. This date was established by…
Born in Porto, Eliseu Antunes Pereira Gomes da Silva holds a Doctorate with distinction and is a Specialist in Music. He is a conductor and violinist with an international career,…
One morning, while entering Parque Mayer, where he stopped regularly, he heard “something strange.” It was a different sound coming from a jukebox placed in a small booth that time…
Check out our latest musical selection, featuring a vibrant blend of contemporary pop and classic Portuguese rock. From exclusive mashups to rising talents in the indie scene, this program offers…
In the semifinal, which took place last Saturday, they performed their original song “Chave” (Key), winning over both the audience and the judges. They started playing at the end of…
Glam Metal (also known as Hair Metal or Pop Metal) was one of the most dominant rock subgenres of the 1980s. It fused the aggression of Heavy Metal with the…
This Porto-based group first came together through the creative synergy of Lourenço Rocchi on vocals, Miguel Pais on drums, Rui Martins Pereira on bass, and Miguel Assis on guitar. From…
This radio show is a cool mix of Portuguese rock and pop, blending classics like Xutos and António Variações with newer, alternative names. You get a bit of everything, desde…
