Send formed in Coimbra in 2011 as a trio with João Manzarra on vocals and guitar, Diogo Costa on bass, and Luís Marinho on drums. They built a following with straightforward, heartfelt performances before their 2014 album 'Diga Que Não' brought wider attention. The title track, a ballad about love and loss, became a staple in Portugal.
Their sound pulls from post-punk and alternative rock, with some Portuguese folk touches in the arrangements. The lineup expanded over time to include Miguel Ribeiro on keyboards and guitar and André Silva on guitar. They've released albums steadily, including 'Amanhã É Sempre Longe Demais' in 2016 and 'Enquanto Houver Poesia' in 2020.
In 2018, they drew criticism for playing a festival linked to a far-right group, which they defended as an attempt to bring people together through music. Their catalog stays focused on introspective lyrics and melodic rock, anchored by songs like 'Diga Que Não'.
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