Raso Pélago

Raso Pélago formed in the 1990s in Covilhã, Portugal, drawing from punk and hardcore. Their music often addressed social frustrations, with songs like "Apedeutos Em Guerra" and "Coroa de Papel" becoming anthems for listeners who felt overlooked. The band's lineup has included Ricardo Melo on vocals, Rui Costa on guitar, Pedro Duarte on bass, and Rui Gonçalves on drums.

Their debut album was called "Outpost of the Outcasts," followed by releases such as "All Systems Fail" and the album sharing the name "Apedeutos Em Guerra." The music leaned into distorted guitars and rapid vocals, with a directness that connected in live settings. Other tracks in their catalog include "Desenhos," "O Dia Chegara Ao Fim," and "Reflexão."

At times, their outspoken approach led to friction with authorities and critics. They kept playing through various lineup shifts, maintaining a core sound rooted in punk's urgency. For a certain audience in Portugal, their shows became spaces where that energy felt shared.