inVento is a Portuguese band from Lisbon led by singer-songwriter Maria João, with Pedro Jóia on guitar, Paulo Marinho on bass, and Miguel Ribeiro on drums. Their music weaves traditional Portuguese melodies with electronic textures, anchored by João's poetic lyrics. The song "A Um, Sem Dois!" brought them attention with its haunting quality.
Their albums include A Um, Sem Dois! from 2010, followed by Mais Que Um in 2013 and O Lugar in 2016. Later records Respira and Memória came out in 2019 and 2022. João's writing sometimes touched on social themes, which stirred some debate among listeners.
Other tracks like "Canção em Si menor," "Eclipse solar," and "Isqueiro de Nero" show their range within that blend of folk-inflected songcraft and atmospheric production. The band has seen some lineup shifts over time, but their core sound remains tied to those early elements.
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