Portugal. The Man Gets Political, Playing Emo’s Saturday
Portugal. The Man is not a political band. At least according to lead singer/guitarist John Gourley. Their lyrics are not political, but Portugal. The Man has been pulled into the political spotlight because their roots lie in Wasilla, Alaska, where current Alaska Governor and VP Candidate Sarah Palin was once mayor.
In an interview conducted on October 8th, just after a presidential debate, Gourley expressed concerns over the band’s decision to comment on current political events. The band wanted to speak out, but did not want politics to conflict with the recent release of Censored Colors. Ultimately, Gourley said he decided …read more
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