Portugal. The Man

The members of Portugal. The Man hail from Wasilla, Alaska, the same town made famous as the home of GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. But that doesn't mean Portugal and Palin are exactly homies. In fact, lead singer John Gourley boldly and lengthily expressed his opposition against the former Alaska governor back in 2008 on the band's website. But with the amount of success and support Portugal has garnered in the past decade with its always-evolving, uniquely alternative, rock-inspired sound, it's pretty safe to say this only made fans love the guys even more.

Formed in 2000, the group is now based in Portland, Oregon, and has been turning out albums at the incredible rate of about one per year since 2006. Portugal. The Man's schedule has kept the group on the road for quite some time, touring with notable indie bands like Grizzly Bear and Circa Survive. Since its first music festival appearance at Bonnaroo in 2009, Portugal. The Man has been a regular name on countless music festival line-ups.

With a devoted legion of fans, tickets to Portugal. The Man concerts frequently sell out. Highly involved in the visual and artistic aspects of its work, the group combines Gourley's high-pitched voice, complex instrumental interludes, and hypnotizing light shows to truly captivate audiences.

The upcoming Evil Friends will be Portugal. The Man's eighth studio album, but it's unlikely the band has any intentions of slowing down any time soon.