New Music Hits From January 2026 – The Most Listened

This article compiles the trends and hits that dominated YouTube in Portugal during January 2026. The Portuguese music scene kicks off the year with a vibrant mix of unexpected collaborations,…

This article compiles the trends and hits that dominated YouTube in Portugal during January 2026. The Portuguese music scene kicks off the year with a vibrant mix of unexpected collaborations,…

With a repertoire primarily consisting of timeless classics and lost gems of Portuguese music, Real Combo Lisbonense is a group that revives the spirit and repertoire of the 1950s and…

Welcome to another meeting here on the blog! Today, in our 107th program, we take a trip down memory lane to celebrate one of the greatest institutions of pop music…

Born in Braga, Smix Smox Smux are a trio of three friends who make excellent use of blues and rock to have a blast. You’ve got Smix (José Figueiredo) on…

“Azul Tigre”, the new single by Persona 77, is out now. This song is part of a trilogy (with one final track yet to be released) and follows “Acid Western,”…

Stonebones & Bad Spaghetti are Portugal’s only Bluegrass band. Formed in 2009, they quickly built a repertoire of Bluegrass hits—traditional American music originating from the Southern United States, specifically the…

Looking for new music? Today’s Hora Máxima (No. 106) features the most promising Portuguese bands of the moment. Listen now to the latest releases we’ve selected for you in this…

Cinemuerte are an alternative rock band from Portugal formed in 2002. They have performed alongside bands such as HIM, My Chemical Romance, and Paradise Lost, and have appeared at major…

Originating from Porto, Portugal, :PAPERCUTZ (often stylized as :papercutz) has carved a unique niche in the electronic music scene. What began as a side project eventually evolved into a fully…

Joydan’s EP “Time is a Hustle” marks the end of studio silence. An Audacious Development That Demonstrates His Here to Stay. Portuguese artist Joydan (Pedro Almeida) returns to the studio…

Hora Máxima No. 105 showcases the richness of Brazilian music, diving into its diverse rhythms and influences. This special edition promotes a revival of Brazilian musical culture, highlighting the artists…

If you follow Portuguese music and television, you have certainly come across the talent of David Antunes. More than just a musician, David is the face of a project that…

DAPUNKSPORTIF are a Portuguese rock band formed in late 2004. Despite their diverse musical influences, the band is best defined by their visceral rock sound. Their debut demo, “Overdrive,” quickly…

Os Diamantes Negros is a Portuguese musical ensemble founded in Sintra in 1964. The group was honored with the Silver Medal of Merit by the Sintra City Council for its…

Looking for new music? Today’s Hora Máxima (No. 104) features the most promising Portuguese and international bands of the moment. Listen now to the latest releases we’ve selected for you…

Birds Are Indie are one of the most cherished secrets of Coimbra’s vibrant music scene. Formed in 2010 by Joana Corker and Ricardo Jerónimo, the project evolved into a trio…

Talking about Anselmo Ralph is diving into the history of one of the greatest ambassadors of Angolan music in the world, an artist who transformed romanticism into a universal language.…

Artistic Roots in France The story of Mickael Carreira begins far from the Portuguese stages, in the town of Dourdan, on the outskirts of Paris. Growing up within an immigrant…

Looking for new music? Today’s Hora Máxima (No. 103) features the most promising Portuguese bands of the moment. Listen now to the latest releases we’ve selected for you in this…

Born and raised in Lisbon, Nena has carried music within her since childhood. Although she wrote her very first song at the age of 12, life initially took her in…

The story of Fernando Daniel is the kind of narrative that makes us believe that talent, when paired with persistence, can break down any barrier. Born in Aveiro in 1996,…

Radio Alcobaça is a non-profit radio station, founded on March 26, 2020. It was the way I found to keep doing what I love the most. Due to health reasons,…

After uncovering the best of Portuguese music in 2025, we’re keeping the momentum going into 2026 with a project that is now 4 years old! That’s right—the Portugal Music website…

António Victorino Goulartt de Medeiros e Almeida, born in Lisbon on May 21, 1940, is one of the most vibrant and complete personalities on the Portuguese cultural scene, combining the…