I'm really sorry for the convoluted BS in getting this back up and running, y'all. I only recently learned how to use Google forms (thanks, Carl 🤘) & suddenly my life is about a thousand times easier

Input your email address into the link below and I'll send invites to the PTM archive next week. Simple as that.

- No stupid cryptocurrency tie in. No creating accounts on random social websites.

- No forcibly tying random accounts together. No subscription cost. No varying levels of membership

- AND WORLDWIDE - FREE - ACCESS, no restrictions if outside the US!!

LINK: https://forms.gle/KRXVEnu7FWSTCCRv9

Hey all,

Looking for a copy or picture to track down the April 4th 2017 poster at the national in Richmond va. Went years ago and it's the one gig poster missing from my collection which is driving me wild. Appreciate all the help in advance. Happy to buy it too if anyone has a copy to sell.

Why did it seemingly take 'Feel It Still' for them to finally get their dues, to get some long-overdue deserved recognition? It's not as if they were being universally praised across the music community (like perhaps Arcade Fire) was throughout the 2000's? It seemed that not many across your typical indie music forum mentioned their name very often, yet they'd already been knocking it out of the park for years whilst carrying an exceptionally refreshing level of authenticity, spontaneity and uniqueness (that for me) was exceeding many of their contemporaries.

For me, they have possibly the most unique and special character of any north american based group originating out of the early-2000's in first and foremost... their dedicatedly genuine approach/mindset, inherent core-values and what they ultimately represent as a group. You know they're super genuine & committed in their beliefs and haven't watered anything down as they've gained popularity and compromised in their core tenets for financial purposes.

And then there's the rejuvenating, consistently energizing vibes of their music. For me, I feel like Portugal the Man through their music they channel this almost "fly in a bottle" contained aggression (optimistic or pessimistic), super charged, hyper-caffeinated, infectious and invigorating sound that, although dynamic and varied, is unmistakably their own throughout their incredibly versatile discography. It's just as effectively captured from 'Waiter' through to 'Woodstock'.

I wanted to post this comment from another thread because it resonated with me to such an extraordinary degree that I could've literally written it myself:

"All that to say, their sound is as complex as their influences and constantly draws from and bends multiple genres. For me, I was a hip hop and classic rock devotee before discovering PTM. To have a band seamlessly blend the power of Wu-Tang rap with pop-rock of the Beatles and psychedelic riffs of Pink Floyd is magical."

"PTM have an instinctive ability to create noisy, complex, luscious soundscapes with weird sounds all over the place while still writing it all into super-catchy pop structures and melodies, & writing songs about like racism and religion and nature and the military-industrial-media complex, it just totally blew me away."

They are quite simply the full package for me.. they are perhaps the most complete indie-rock act of their generation, incorporating the stylistic approach, sounds & textures of hugely influential artists such as The Beatles, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, plus others including Oasis, Arcade Fire, The Mars Volta, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys etc.. their message, their political sincerity/honesty, their actions further reflect their message, their commitment to nurturing & building community, connection & continual interaction with their fan-base.

They are truly the most underrated indie-rock act of their generation. I predict once the dust settles everyone is going to come out of the woodwork & profess their long overdue, belated adulation for the Lords of Portland. Every knee shall bow, every tongue shall confess.. b-cause they are so criminally underrated, the other group from 2000's that resonates for me to a similar level is possibly Deerhunter or on some days Pheonix.

If Evil Friends was composed on the whole of (Plastic Soilders, Waves, Modern Jesus) tier tracks it would probably be their best record, by far..

Chris Black Changed My Life

i was born in 2008 right around the time satanic satanist came out and i was RAISED on PTM. i have truly listened to every type of music but always come back to satanic satanist, in the mountain in the clouds, and evil friends. i love what this band has done for me in my life and it is the soundtrack to my existence.

Olá a todos, como parte da minha tese de mestrado estou a trabalhar com uma empresa portuguesa cujo objetivo é aumentar a literacia financeira em Portugal. Infelizmente, Portugal está muito mal classificado nesta área em comparação com outros países europeus, por isso o meu estudo está a tentar descobrir o que as pessoas querem aprender, onde querem aprender e como querem aprender. Podem apoiar-me preenchendo o meu inquérito (link nos comentários).

Como não sou portuguesa e o meu português não é muito bom, peço desculpa por qualquer má redação.

Obrigado e tenham uma boa semana

Got it done in Portland too

My file for this show became corrupted and is unrecoverable. The only link online leads to a dead torrent with no trackers

If anyone has this livestream saved (audio or video) and is willing to share, there are quite a few of us that'd be extremely appreciative!

https://preview.redd.it/2kzsv2byth0e1.jpg?width=900&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7237f14070cc6d9ef14b95e81d2a00aad1a6b1f2

Submissions start now! Here is the link. I will update this post when I get more information around a deadline.

Popped up in my memories today and made me nostalgic for the early years when I first found PTM and was OBSESSED. Also a fun throwback to 2008 youtube. Love this bassline.

Portugal The Man: Monster. [My version]

Is it the same for you too?

If you live in the Portland area come support Frances Changed My Life and get some records!

All tickets purchased for the record show are entered to win tickets for a rare live recording Benefit Concert featuring, Portugal. The Man (That night).

https://thereser.org/event/save-the-lp-record-show/

Hey y'all. Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing after the election. I gotta say, I am feeling extremely disappointed with humanity. I have been grieving for the past week and I'm scared about where the world is going with Trump as president again.

Please take care of yourselves during this shitty time. I have seen so much love and support in this online community and remember that you are not alone. We are all here for you!

I was listening to "Number One" today and the lyric that stood out to me the most was,

"But you'll come out alright (yeah)
I know it seems there's no end in sight (yeah)
But it doesn't mean you can't put up a FIGHT
But you don't know how
But you don't know how"

PTM's music is loaded with inspiration for activism and fighting back so I'm grateful that we can go through their catalog for some inspiration. I would love hear what your favorite PTM lyrics are that inspire you to protest and fight back!

One last thing….. when things get scary, look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. Sending love to you all!

Soothe my soul.

I’m a casual PTM enjoyer, but I heard a song in the wild that really liked and couldn’t figure out what it was!

There is a chorus that sounded like “if you just ___, if you just ___” and it was definitely a more upbeat song.

I know that’s not a ton to work off, but any help is appreciated! 😄

SOLD OUT

Shipping info:

- All tapes have been shipped! Check your reddit DM's and / or email for tracking info

- It is said that even to this very day, there is nobody that actually knows who the real John Gourley is... You may be the first if you follow the clues and find the hidden treasure

so recently ive been obsessed with so american and modern jesus by these guys, and a couple months ago i had people say on repeat too!! id love to just fully dive into their discography cuz it sounds good so far, any particular order i should take?