Evols

Formed in 2008 in Vila do Conde, Evols presents their new album, The Ephemeral (8MM Records), on the Understage stage, in a special performance featuring saxophonist Rodrigo Amado. The collective is comprised of André Simão, Carlos Lobo, França Gomes, Pedro Feio, Sérgio Bastos, and Vitor Santos. Over the course of nearly two decades, Evols has explored minimalism and psychedelia on three albums—Evols (2010), II (2015), and III (2020)—and on stages such as NOS Primavera Sound Porto, Serralves em Festa, Casa da Música, and Milhões de Festa. The band also develops audiovisual and cinematic projects, reinforcing their multidisciplinary approach. On The Ephemeral, guitars, keyboards, saxophone, and vocals create an immersive sound experience that combines elements of rock, new wave, and experimental music. Rodrigo Amado's saxophone adds an extra dimension to the collective's sound, while the vocals of Sara Macedo and Calcutá complement the album's atmospheric mood. With this new work, Evols reaffirm their ability to innovate and create musical experiences that go beyond the conventional, remaining a benchmark for the most innovative music produced in Portugal.