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Today, we’re diving into the Portuguese music scene to bring you some bands you simply have to know. These are tracks that will get stuck in your head, artists that will leave you wanting more, and infectious rhythms that will…

The story of the band Corrosão Social is a testament to the persistence and timelessness of the punk spirit in Portugal. It is not just another group playing a musical genre; it is the reawakening of a flame lit decades…

Iran Pereira da Costa, born in Porto Franco, Maranhão, Brazil, in 1965, is much more than the artist behind the massive hit “O Bicho” (The Beast). His trajectory is a story of perseverance, of a young communicator who traded the…

Kaganisso emerged in Alvalade, Lisbon, in 1990 and brought their short-lived journey to an end just four years later, in 1994. Their farewell came right after the release of their first and only album, Princípio do Fim, under Polygram. It…

Nuno Ribeiro is today a name that easily brings to mind great songs, catchy choruses, and crowds singing together in unison. He has become a constant presence on Portuguese radio and stages, winning more and more hearts with his talent…

Back in the 2000s and early 2010s, web radios were the thing. They weren’t just about music – they were about community. Lots of forums, fan groups, and small online communities had their own little stations. The coolest part? Anyone…

Redlizzard was born in Almada in 2008 and quickly established itself as one of the most consistent hard rock bands in Portugal. Their sound combines powerful riffs, catchy choruses and the attitude of classic rock, while keeping an eye on…

Trêsporcento are an indie rock band from Lisbon who, since 2009, have been carving out a place in the Portuguese music scene. With lyrics in Portuguese and a sound that blends melodic guitars with a modern approach, the group has…

João Só’s relationship with music began in his teenage years. At just fifteen, he was already forming bands and experimenting with songwriting. Although those first groups were short-lived, they provided the foundation for his artistic growth, nurturing his creative instincts…

Portuguese-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist Raquel Martins is fast emerging as one of the most captivating new voices on the international stage. Originally from Porto, she moved to London at just 17 and has since been carving out a sound…

In the intimate atmosphere of theatres and auditoriums, Delfins invite the audience to embark on a journey through lesser-known songs, carrying the same strength and identity that have defined their path. Timeless songs, a new breath of life In U…

From the age of nine, from São Tomé and Príncipe, Vandler Neto discovered his passion for music. The inspiration came from within his family, through his uncle who owned a nightclub. This early contact with the musical environment left a…

After a long period without creating new music, Ecos da Cave return with a new single. “Ser Vivo” is a hymn to life that we proclaim and a call to belief – not as an act of faith, but as…

Musician and producer Tsunamiz will perform on September 12, at 10 p.m., on the Palco da Praça stage, right in the historic center of Torres Novas, as part of the Festival da Vila program. Admission is free. Tsunamiz is the…

Hailing from Vila Nova de Gaia, Depressão Total was one of the many Portuguese bands that emerged in the 1980s, but contrary to what their name might suggest, they were not another Ian Curtis and Joy Division-inspired project. Instead, they…

The project Sad Cow was born in Porto in 1994, founded by Joel Azevedo, better known as Braços (guitar and vocals), together with Moreira (bass) and Guétó (drums). This initial lineup was responsible for the first demo, Inky, which marked…

The birth of the band Plástico, in Cascais, in 1979, marked the beginning of a brief yet intense journey through the Portuguese music scene. Formed by Nuno Rebelo, Luís Ventura and Eduardo Pimentel, the original lineup quickly drew attention for…

When Heróis do Mar announced their breakup in November 1990, a new chapter was already on the horizon. Just a month later, LX-90 emerged, a project formed by Rui Pregal da Cunha (vocals), Pedro Paulo Gonçalves (guitar), Nini Garcia (drums),…

Born on the banks of the Sado River in 1989, Lucifer Fere established themselves as a dissonant voice within the Portuguese punk-rock scene. “We are not omens, we accuse nothing and we are not apologists for anything,” they declared in…

Founded in Soure in May 1996, Balbúrdia emerged as one of the most energetic proposals in the national rock scene of the time. The original line-up featured Nuno Abreu (vocals), João Paulo Castanheira (guitar), Bandeirinha (guitar), Firo (drums) and João…

Born in 1966, Tó Trips, guitarist of Dead Combo, has built a singular path in Portuguese music. Before the duo that brought him wider recognition, he played in bands such as Amen Sacristi, Santa Maria Gasolina em Teu Ventre and…

Formed in Lisbon, Fumo Ninja is a musical collective that quickly stood out for its creative and experimental approach to pop music. The current lineup consists of Leonor Arnaut (vocals), Norberto Lobo (bass), Raquel Pimpão (keys), and Ricardo Martins (drums).…

In 1986, in the streets of Braga, Rua do Gin emerged, born from embryonic projects like Pandemónio, which themselves had roots scattered in various musical directions. More than a stable lineup, it was a living, mutable, and unpredictable organism, where…

Pedro Aires Ferreira de Almeida Gonçalves Magalhães, widely known as Pedro Ayres Magalhães (Lisbon, July 31, 1959), is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Portuguese music. As a composer, guitarist, and producer, he co-founded groundbreaking projects such as…

Tantra began their activity in 1976, when Manuel Cardoso and Armando Gama joined forces to form a duo. Manuel Cardoso (guitarist) had previously been part of another well-known group at the time, the Beatnicks, during a period when the lead…