Amor Electro

Amor Electro is a Portuguese pop band formed in Lisbon in 2010. The group consists of Marisa Liz (vocalist), Tiago Pais Dias (guitar and multi-instrumentalist), Ricardo Vasconcelos (keyboards), Rui Rechena (bass) and Mauro Ramos (drums)

Amor Electro
OriginPortugal
Genrespop rock, electronic, Indie music
Years active2010-present
LabelsArthouse/Valentim de Carvalho
MembersMarisa Liz (vocalist), Tiago Pais Dias (guitar and multi-instrumentalist), Ricardo Vasconcelos (keyboards), Rui Rechena (bass), Mauro Ramos (drums).

They blend pop music (and some electronic elements) with Portuguese traditional music, using typical instruments like the accordion and Portuguese guitar. They also revisit themes from the 1980s and the 1990s Portuguese pop/rock, playing versions of songs by Sétima Legião, GNR, Ornatos Violeta and other bands, besides their own original songs.

They were nominated for the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Portuguese Act at the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards.[1]

Discography

  • Cai o Carmo e a Trindade (2011)
  • Яevolução (2013)

songs

  • Juntos somos mais fortes
  • A Maquina
  • Rosa Sangue

References

  1. Redacção (2012-10-15). "MTV: Aurea vence "Best Portuguese Act" pela segunda vez". tvi24.iol.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2012-10-28.


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