9viss

9viss formed in 2000 with Ivo Cruz on vocals and guitar, Pedro Galindo on bass, and João Monteiro on drums. They started as a Portuguese alternative rock band with a raw, experimental approach that didn't quite fit the mainstream trends of the time.

Their 2005 single "Cansei-me" became a national hit in Portugal, connecting with listeners through its themes of disillusionment. The song helped push them toward wider recognition. They followed it with albums like "Aquela Máquina" in 2005 and "Segundo" in 2007.

Later records like 2013's "Quarto" showed them incorporating more electronica and indie rock textures into their sound. They've also been known to address social and political issues in their work, though they've kept making music without much fanfare about their place in the scene.