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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 four female and four male voices, the group transformed the…

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 band emerged in 2000. In their early days, they focused…

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 chance back in 2002; it was born with a noble…

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 transitions: born in Luanda on October 19, 1955, he only…

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 history is intertwined with its mentor’s life trajectory, bringing to…

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 Almeida (drums). After several concerts, demo tapes, and lineup changes,…

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, adult expression. With a raw and direct sound built on…

Spinning is one of the standout names in alternative rock emerging from the Portuguese interior, specifically Vila Real, where the project first came to life in 2004. The band carries a musical heritage that began to take shape even earlier,…

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 60s orchestras and dance bands through a modern lens. In…

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 states of Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. The band has performed…

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 blends family and passion: The Midnight Band. From the UK…

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 garnered critical acclaim, leading the band to participate in various…

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 shortly after with the addition of Henrique Toscano. Their sound…

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 different directions. It wasn’t until 2019, encouraged by the musician…