Hora Máxima Radio Show Nº 115
Episode 115 of the program celebrates the diversity of contemporary Portuguese music, bridging the gap between the historical rock of (GNR – Grupo Novo Rock) and the traditional-electronic fusion of Karetus…
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Portuguese band ‘Cristovon Colombia’ makes it to the “Got Talent” final
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…
What is actually… Glam Metal?
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…
Luis Madureira
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…
Hora Máxima Radio Show Nº 114
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…
World Piano Day
88 Keys and Infinite Emotions: Why Do We Celebrate World Piano Day? Have you ever wondered why World Piano Day is celebrated on the 88th day of the year? The…
Tarantula: Writing the History of Portuguese Heavy Metal
If there is one name that is synonymous with the very soul of Portuguese metal, that name is Tarantula. With four decades on the road, this band from Valadares (Vila…
Ervas Daninhas
Born in 2001 in Pinhal Novo as direct descendants of Black Bombay, Ervas Daninhas emerged as a project fueled by the collective history of its founders. The original lineup featured…
Coldfinger
Back in 1998, the Portuguese music scene witnessed the birth of something truly unique when Miguel Cardona and Margarida Pinto introduced their project, Coldfinger, to the world. Fresh off his…
New Single from Dingobandingo: “Falso Alarme”
Dingobandingo are an indie rock trio from Porto, formed in late 2025 by long-time friends. The project was born from this deep-rooted connection, embracing music as a space for honest,…
European Day of Early Music – The Renaissance of Sound
Every year on March 21st, Europe enters a sonic time capsule. While the Northern Hemisphere celebrates the spring equinox, the world of arts celebrates the European Day of Early Music.…
Hora Máxima Radio Show Nº 113 – Silence4 & Fernando Tordo
Silence4 / Fernando Tordo On this show I’m going to tell a bit and play some songs of this amazing and iconic portuguese bands. You can read in more detail…
Tusa Lusa
Hailing from Arganil, deep in the Portuguese countryside, Tusa Lusa were a curious project that emerged in the early 90s. In 1992, they even released a single titled “Nem à…
Adamastor
The story kicks off back in 1988 in the city of Chaves, born from the creative spark between Rui Danim (drums and vocals) and José Oliveira (guitar). Having previously played…
Quadrilha (Band)
Meet Sebastião Manuel Duarte Antunes, the creative engine, composer, and voice behind Quadrilha. Since 1991, this Portuguese folk band has been crafting a unique sonic identity by blending the deep…
Hora Máxima Radio Show Nº 112 – Herois do Mar & Ornatos Violeta
Herois do Mar / Ornatos Violeta On this show I’m going to tell a bit and play some songs of this amazing and iconic portuguese bands. You can read in…
Canto Nono
Canto Nono was born in February 1992, in the city of Porto, as a collective dedicated to the purity of a cappella music. Formed by eight singers perfectly balanced between…
Micro Audio Waves
Micro Audio Waves is a Portuguese musical group that originally started as a duo. Formed by Flak, the guitarist from Rádio Macau, and C. Morgado, who handles electronic instruments, the…
World DJ Day – March 9th
Celebrating World DJ Day on March 9th is, above all, about recognizing that music needs a conductor to gain a soul in a collective environment. This date didn’t appear by…
Hora Máxima Radio Show Nº 111 – Delfins & Santos e Pecadores
Delfins / Santos e Pecadores On this show I’m going to tell a bit and play some songs of this amazing and iconic portuguese bands. You can read in more…
Oratory: The Legacy of Portuguese Symphonic Metal
Oratory was a heavy metal band hailing from Barcelos, Portugal, whose sound was a rich blend of power metal, symphonic metal, and gothic metal. Formed in 1994, their core mission…
Tó Neto: The Solitary Architect of Portuguese Electronica
The history of Portuguese music firmly establishes Tó Neto as a primary pioneer of national electronic music. His trajectory is particularly curious due to a series of geographical and creative…
Minnemann Blues Band
The Minnemann Blues Band holds the title of the first blues band born in Porto, founded by musician Wolfram Minnemann, a German who settled in Portugal in 1973. The group’s…
Hora Máxima Radio Show Nº 110 – Moonspell & Sétima Legião
Moonspell / Sétima Legião On this show I’m going to tell a bit and play some songs of this amazing and iconic portuguese bands. You can read in more detail…
Tones of Rock
Tones of Rock are a Portuguese glam metal and hard rock band formed in 2009 in Mafra. Today, the lineup consists of Francis Venus (vocals), Danny Shred (guitar), Rick Madison…
X-SIZE
X-SIZE is a Hard Rock / Metal band from Cartaxo, Portugal, formed in 1998. In 1998, a rock band called Excise emerged, formed by schoolmates Pedro Bívar (guitar) and Pedro…
Qwentin
The Visual and Musical Universe of Qwentin Founded in Cartaxo in 2003, the band Qwentin quickly stood out in the Portuguese rock scene, not just for their sound, but for…
Hora Máxima Radio Show Nº 109 – UHF & Ex-Votos
UHF / Ex-Votos On this show I’m going to tell a bit and play some songs of this amazing and iconic portuguese bands. You can read in more detail about…
