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Wasilla, Alaska, United States (2004 – present)

Portugal. The Man is an experimental indie rock four-piece centered around frontman John Baldwin Gourley’s abstract musical approach and corresponding upbringing. He was raised in a sort of technological isolation: his log cabin home in the winter wasteland of the fringes of Wasilla, Alaska was powered by a generator and had no telephone. Both of his parents helped completely immerse him in the unique lifestyle that comes with a land of seasonal darkness and perpetual cold with their jobs as dog sled mushers. Gourley’s innate curiosity and individual spirit combined with a fascination with science fiction and experiences of homelessness create a distinctly transcendent sound that is always open to interpretation and change.

The band formed in 2003 with the union of Gourley (vocals, guitar, organ, machines) and his childhood friend Zachary Scott Carothers (Bass, percussion, vocals) after the break-up of their band Anatomy of a Ghost. Jason Sechrist (Drums and Gang) of Portland, OR joined in 2005. Current lineup includes Ryan Neighbors (Piano, Rhodes, Organ, Synth, Vocals). They are however known for fluidity in both their music and their lineup and often feature guest appearances.

The band’s debut album, Waiter: “You Vultures!” was released by Fearless Records on January 24th, 2006.

On June 22, 2007 they released their second full length, Church Mouth. The band then set out on a full US tour with support from The Photo Atlas, Play Radio Play, Tera Melos, and The Only Children. They then toured Europe, and followed it up with another US headlining tour with support from Rocky Votolato and Great Depression during September and October.

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moonchapter wrote:
2 hours ago

Amazing.

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James_Hartley wrote:
2 hours ago

Awesome.

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bazzo-182 wrote:
2 hours ago

Hell, I'll say it again - The Satanic Satanist is probably their best record since Waiter: You Vultures! Great job, Portugal. The Man. They sure do deserve much more praise.

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WillOtheWisp666 wrote:
12 hours ago

v lol, you're so right

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AprilPhantom wrote:
16 hours ago

A MGMT fan bashing this band is wrong.

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BIGTUNA69 wrote:
yesterday afternoon

Take a shit on this guy

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BIGTUNA69 wrote:
yesterday afternoon

http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/portugal-the-man-makes-crappy-the-album/

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IWrestledABeer wrote:
yesterday afternoon

These guys are underrated.

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Nergonaut wrote:
yesterday afternoon

the guitar on The Home gives me such intense chills. thanks for that.

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WillOtheWisp666 wrote:
yesterday morning

great, of course.

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Prosthetics wrote:
Wednesday evening

How is the Satanic Satanist?

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Souljacker_ wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

yeah, I saw them last night in munich for the third time now and they never disappointed me. awesome show as always :)

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o0magmag0o wrote:
Sunday afternoon

http://fuckyeahportugaltheman.tumblr.com/ follow if you love PTM as much as I do :)

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WaffleStatus wrote:
Friday evening

There is not a bad song on Church Mouth. Hot damn

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Harry_01 wrote:
last week

Fantastic concert last night in Graz! ;)

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Cobracleo wrote:
last week

Listen Radio Velvet Cotorro http://www.lastfm.es/listen/artist/velvet%2Bcotorro/similarartists#pane=webRadioPlayer&station=%252Flisten%252Fartist%252Fvelvet%252Bcotorro%252Fsimilarartists and www.myspace.com/velvetcotorro

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wolf_paper wrote:
last week

I love you.

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mazesc wrote:
last week

just saw them, great show

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MonkeyDamir wrote:
last week

come to Ebensee! xD

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http://fuckyeahportugaltheman.tumblr.com follow if you can<3

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