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Portland, Oregon, USA (2004 – present)

Portugal. The Man is an experimental indie rock four-piece centered on 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.

Even though members were born in Alaska, the band formed in Portland, Oregon, USA, in 2004 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.
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  • indy02

    New song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmUzdNLDLmI&feature=youtu.be

    Yesterday 6:09pm Reply

  • fnmrob123

    Still no leak huh?

    Yesterday 4:22pm Reply

  • ZombiePanda3

    Guns & Dogs

    Yesterday 11:32am Reply

  • Luminous_Luna

    Ah! From what I can tell, I'm loving Sea of Air and Modern Jesus the most so far.

    22 May 6:02am Reply

  • youarestellarxo

    I adore... every single song <3___<3

    21 May 7:22pm Reply

  • Mirriard

    Clips on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ru/album/id613557623 Plastic Soldiers, Waves and Smile sound fantastic

    21 May 10:00am Reply

  • valeachebe

    See you in October, freaking finally!

    20 May 8:22pm Reply

  • ShipDestroyer

    god this band is so attractive

    20 May 4:10pm Reply

  • indy02

    I hopped on the bandwagon after Church Mouth. I also listen to multiple genres (and Daft Punk). And I thoroughly enjoy Satanic and Ghetto. In the Mountain was a bit of a slip, but that's all I'll give you.

    17 May 3:36am Reply

  • HoneyRitual

    http://www.lastfm.se/music/Portugal.+The+Man/+images/89505867 It's time for voting up a new picture

    16 May 8:44pm Reply

  • comochocapic

    ❤

    16 May 1:51am Reply

  • fnmrob123

    You may listen to more than one genre but you also listen to shitty bands like Daft Punk so your opinion is void.

    15 May 10:23pm Reply

  • 1nnervision

    Yup. I listen to more than one genre of music. And you're one of the aforementioned indie kids that hopped on the PTM bandwagon. Thanks for proving my point weeaboo.

    15 May 2:09am Reply

  • LunarTakiro

    "Band hasn't made a good album in 5 years. All these indie kids hopped on the bandwagon after Satanic was released. Satanic, Ghetto, Mountain = all trash. I expect Evil Friends to be more of the same. One or two good songs, one ends up on an EA game, and the rest filler garbage that the indie kids will be creaming their pants over. Shame these guys went downhill so fast. I'll be shocked if the new album has more than 3 good songs." from: listens to Daft Punk

    14 May 8:16pm Reply

  • 1nnervision

    Band hasn't made a good album in 5 years. All these indie kids hopped on the bandwagon after Satanic was released. Satanic, Ghetto, Mountain = all trash. I expect Evil Friends to be more of the same. One or two good songs, one ends up on an EA game, and the rest filler garbage that the indie kids will be creaming their pants over. Shame these guys went downhill so fast. I'll be shocked if the new album has more than 3 good songs.

    14 May 2:43am Reply

  • falloftroys

    Can't believe how long I've been listening to them. Love them dearly.

    10 May 11:43pm Reply

  • lagginswag

    <333 fuckin' portugal

    9 May 2:16am Reply

  • Bennylol

    beccahasmusic they played Chicago too didn't they?

    2 May 5:53pm Reply

  • beccahasmusic

    they were sooo good in london last night! though for the first time (and i've seen them nine times now haha) they barely played any pre-satanic satanist songs - only marching with six and the devil. good choices, but i've always loved that they play varied set lists. i'm hoping it's just due to the adjustment of the lineup change and they will be back to more of a variety soon!

    2 May 11:30am Reply

  • Luminous_Luna

    I can't believe I finally have tickets to see them for the 8th time on July 18th ;-; I was seeing them about every 4 months before December 2011, and now I haven't seen them since then! I'm very, very happy!

    23 Apr 10:00pm Reply
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