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The Doups are a Portuguese indie/rock band formed in 2007 in Setúbal, Portugal. The band consists of João Rodrigues (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Nuno Cunha (lead guitar and back vocals), Gustavo Andrade (bass guitar) and André Rosa (drums and percussion). Upon the release of their debut "demo" EP "5 Fellows In The Attic" in 2008, the group was met with some critical acclaim, being hailed “a powerful live energy band” and "one to look out for". After concentrating on writing good tracks as well as fine tuning their live show, 2009 has become a busy year for the band. This year has seen The Doups win best regional garage band quickly followed by an invitation to record a mini album in Southern Studios in London with Producer Harvey Birrell. (Dananananaykroyd, Johnny Foreigner, The Buzzcocks). While tracks were still being mixed The Doups entered into the Supajam "Fast track to Heineken FIB" Competition with over 900 other bands across Europe and over 1600 tracks. Seen only as a way to get heard, The Doups were suprised to first get into the Top 40. The band was announced as TOP 5 finalists and flown to London to play a show with 4 other bands in front of a packed house at the Pigalle Club and 7 music industry Judges. Finishing as "runners up" The Doups were awarded free passes for this years Benicassim Festival with all expenses taken care of. Shortly after the concert in London The Doups embarked on a promotional FNAC tour of Portugal with further gigs booked as well. Presently unsigned, The Doups are looking for the right label to work with. "Try lie Die Whatever" the track which secured them Top 5 in the Supajam Competition is Out Now on itunes, released by Supajam. The new EP "Six O..clock Shadow" will be released on September 28th and available on itunes, amazon, mail order, many other digital shops and in record stores near you on CD