On January 9th, João Couto presents Foragido, a new preview of his upcoming album Efeito Submarino, scheduled for release on February 7th.
Described as a celebration of euphoria and emancipation, “Foragido” is, in his own words, “the ultimate representation of what this album means in my life”. It’s a song full of energy and fun, full of layers and details that invite discovery with each new listen.
The album Efeito Submarino, recorded mainly at home in the summer of 2024, is considered by João to be the most personal and ambitious work of his career. This new project promises to consolidate the singer, composer and producer’s place as one of the most relevant voices in contemporary Portuguese pop.
“Foragido” is now available on all digital platforms.
Who is João Couto?
João Couto, born in 1995 in Vila Nova de Gaia, is a singer, composer and producer. Influenced by the synth-pop of artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen and Bleachers, as well as Portuguese pop-rock classics such as Clã and David Fonseca, his music combines heartfelt lyrics with infectious melodies. For him, “pop music is a safe place”, where it creates a sense of belonging and happiness.
Since his victory on the Ídolos program in 2015, João Couto has released two albums, including the acclaimed Boa Sorte (2021), and in 2023 he held the series of shows “Canções Sobre o Meu Carro e o Quarto”, with the support of Antena 1. In 2024, he returns to the Festival da Canção as the author and performer of “Quarto para Um” — a song selected from over 800 entries — and is included in IMPALA Music’s list of 100 Artists to Watch. He has collaborated and shared the stage with names such as Miguel Araújo, Samuel Úria, Joana Espadinha and D’Alva.
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