Explode

Portugal's biggest and best DIY band - The Gift [Nuno Gonçalves, Sónia Tavares, John Gonçalves, Miguel Ribeiro] - have been setting their sights on the US for 2011, and are conquering North America the same way that they became stars in Europe: hard work, dedication, amazing shows and great tunes. For 17 years they have shared stages in Europe with the likes of Portishead, The Arcade Fire, Morcheeba, M.I.A. and Coldplay. Explode, The Gift's 5th album was produced by Ken Nelson [Coldplay, Gomez, Kings of Convenience].