Practitioners of melodic, noisy and dissonant pop-rock, with a desire to take sonic paths, Blue Oranje Juice was formed in 1996 in Guimarães and was composed of António José Guedes (vocals, guitar, synthesizer), Rodrigo Areias (guitar, vocals), Ricardo “Formiga” (bass,…
Jigsaw is a project from Coimbra born in 1998 initially formed by Filipe (drums), Gonçalo (guitar), João Rui (guitar, vocals) and João Silva (bass). Their first show was only given in 2000, having been held at Bar Le Som. The…
Curia emerged at the beginning of 2007 as a result of the joint work of Manuel Mota and Afonso Simões who had been playing together and rehearsing for some time and were going to play on the same night as…
When Street Kids were already in the process of disbanding, Nuno Rebelo offered to be GNR’s bass player (Alexandre Soares was leaving and Vítor Rua was going to play guitar). They already had Jorge Romão but Nuno Rebelo still did…
Born in 1989 in Marinha Grande, Estado Sónico began by creating a type of sound that assimilated the influences to which its members were subject at the time: Bauhaus, Teenage Fanclub, or Sonic Youth. Formed by José Polido (vocals), Tiago…
Portuguese popular musical instruments are a generic category for any sound-producing device manufactured in Portugal (mainland and islands) within the lower classes, considered popular. To understand the organology of popular production in Portugal, it is necessary to understand the geography…
After we met Maria Voulgari with her great hit “An borousa/Se eu pudesse” which was very popular and she sang with Rita Dias, Maria also has another passion, the poetry. Maria Voulgari is a Greek Singer/Songwriter and Poet.She has stood…
Rock em Stock began on April 9, 1979, broadcast by Rádio Comercial and hosted by Luís Filipe Barros. From the very start, it focused on showcasing the latest music from artists and bands that were largely unknown in Portugal, keeping…
The Taras e Montenegro are remembered as one of those groups that were known for a single hit, a true icon of Portuguese light music. “O Autocarro do Amor” (The Bus of Love) is considered by many to be the…
Originally from Azambuja, Zirkus Maximus was a project that appeared and disappeared in the blink of an eye, which was truly regrettable as they were creators of a complex and danceable sound that, at the time they emerged, no one…
Cabeças de Gado, an iconic band from Matosinhos, was born in June 1988 with a clear purpose: to revolutionize the Portuguese music scene with high-caliber rock and roll and rockabilly, performed in Portuguese with occasional forays into English covers. In…
Factor Activo comes from Covilhã, where in 1991 they began the first operations with a view to materializing a collective. At the time, Defski and DJLMF were working at Rádio Clube da Covilhã and decided to start building what were…
Gabardine 12 existed between 1985 and 1991 and are, perhaps, one of the most unknown treasures of modern urban music from the second half of the 80s. Based in Guarda, their most emblematic members were Alberto Lopes (aka Albrecht Loops,…
One of the most unknown groups of the phase nicknamed “Portuguese Rock Boom” was Brigada do Reumático. Formed by João Azevedo (bass), João Braga (guitar), Paulo Braga (guitar), Carlos Costa (drums), Nuno Ludovice (keys, vocals) and Paulo Ferreira (guitar), Brigada…
mARCIANO is the solo project of Marciano Homem de Marte, a musician from Leiria. His musical career began in the world of rock, but it was in the electronic pop language that he found his true artistic expression. In 2017,…
Slow J is the stage name of João Barbosa, one of the most prominent artists in the Portuguese music scene, particularly in the rap and hip-hop genres. His career is marked by a fusion of influences from rap, soul, R&B,…
Born in Porto in 2002 by João Vieira (ex-Centerfold), whose career began with the famous Club Kitten and long stays in London, X-Wife represent the sound and ambition of a band that always wanted to be bigger than the borders…
FBO, a band from Cascais, releases “That’s HOW I LOVE YOU”, available on all digital platforms and with a music video available on the band’s YouTube channel. This is the new theme of FBO that starts 2025 after the release…
Choosing between vinyl records and CDs ultimately comes down to personal preference, as each format has its unique characteristics, pros, and cons. Here’s a breakdown to help you make an informed decision: Vinyl Records Pros: Cons: CDs Pros: Cons: Conclusion…
António Henrique de Albuquerque Emiliano was born on January 25, 1959, in Lisbon. From an early age he dedicated himself to musical studies and even attended the National Conservatory of Lisbon. At the age of 17, he abandoned his studies…
In the summer of 1965, the music group Os Saints was formed, a trio led by Luís de Freitas Branco (vocals and guitar), alongside João Valeriano (bass) and Alexandre Corte Real (drums). After Corte Real emigrated, Luís Pinto Freitas (lead…
Carlos Maria Pereira Trindade (Lisbon, October 28, 1954) is a Portuguese musician and producer. Carlos Maria Trindade formed Soft Thud in 1971 with Paulo Pedro Gonçalves. In 1979, he was one of the founders of Corpo Diplomático, which went on…
Originally from Ançã, on the outskirts of Coimbra, and formed in 1977 by Aurélio Malva (vocals, guitar), João Luís (drums), José Tovim (bass, guitar, vocals) and Francisco Parreiral (keys, vocals), Manifesto began by livening up dances and parties, playing classics…
Today we made a selection of Indie songs from one of the playlists we found on YouTube from mid-2021 and we are going to explain what “Indie” truly means. Indie music, short for “independent”, refers to music produced independently of…
Daniel Eugénio de Sousa Bacelar was born at home, in Lisbon, on May 26, 1943. In 1960, at just 17 years old, he was the winner, in the solo artist category, of the first edition of the “Caloiros da Canção”…
Originating from the ashes of Ulisses Cobarde and Os Heróis or Pine-Up Palhaço Atómico, Turbo Junkie were born in 1991 in Vila do Conde, formed by the brothers Simão (vocals), Paulo (guitar, vocals) and Domingos Praça (bass), accompanied by Luís…
Santo Tirso group formed in 1987. The group’s members were Carlos Lima (guitar and harmonica), Armindo (bass), Francisco (guitar), José Augusto Costa (drums) and Alfredo (vocals). In 1988 they competed in the 5th RRV Contest where they reached the semi-finals.…
Isabel Campelo began singing in 1984. That year she collaborated on the musical “ABBAcadabra”. In 1985 he participated in the choirs of the RTP Song Festival. In 1986 he provided the voice for the song “Boa noite, Vitinho!” section broadcast…
