Portugal. The Man
Alaskan psych-rockers who backed into a global pop hit and kept the weirdness in the live set anyway, with 'Feel It Still' plus deep-catalog detours.
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About Portugal. The Man
Portugal. The Man is a psych-pop band from Wasilla, AK, formed in 2004.
John Gourley and Zach Carothers met at Wasilla High School in 2001 and first played together in Anatomy of a Ghost, a band Gourley fronted despite having no previous singing experience. When that group split, Gourley started Portugal. The Man as a side project with Carothers on bass before the pair relocated the band to Portland.
The name nods to David Bowie's idea of larger-than-life fame: Gourley has said Portugal was simply the first country that came to mind, with the period marking a group and "The Man" standing for a single person. He has also tied it to a planned book about his father's life.
The band released two albums on Fearless Records, Waiter: "You Vultures!" (2006) and Church Mouth (2007), both produced by Casey Bates, before moving to its own label, Approaching AIRballoons, in partnership with Equal Vision Records for three further releases. A move to Atlantic Records in 2010 produced four more full-length albums.
Their early records were prolific and psychedelic, leaning on falsetto vocals, layered guitars and concept-minded album structures, and they built an audience through near-constant touring long before radio noticed them.
"Feel It Still" changed that, becoming a mainstream hit and winning Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 60th Grammy Awards. The band has kept the psych-rock elements in its live show, often stretching or splicing songs with covers, and has been vocal on political and social causes, including advocacy tied to Alaska Native communities.
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Questions about Portugal. The Man
Where is Portugal. The Man from?
Portugal. The Man is from Wasilla, AK.
Who is in Portugal. The Man?
Portugal. The Man is Zachary Scott Carothers (bass, background vocals), John Baldwin Gourley (drum machine, guitar), Jason Wade Sechrist (drums), Kyle O’Quin (guitar, keyboards), Zoe Manville (tambourine, vocals) and Eric Howk (guitar, background vocals). Former members include Wesley James Hubbard, Ryan Neighbors, Noah Gersh and Kane Ritchotte.
When did Portugal. The Man form?
Portugal. The Man formed in Wasilla in 2004.
What was Portugal. The Man's first album?
Portugal. The Man's first album was Waiter: "You Vultures!" (2006). The latest is SHISH (2025).
Is Portugal. The Man on tour?
Yes. Portugal. The Man has 30 shows listed, from Praha 7, Czechia on Nov 21, 2026 to Grand Rapids, MI on Jul 31, 2027.
What kind of music does Portugal. The Man play?
Portugal. The Man plays psych-pop and indie rock.
What festivals has Portugal. The Man played before?
Portugal. The Man has played Bourbon & Beyond 2026, Iron Blossom 2026.