Formed in 2007 by American expat Nathan Lively, the band (from Austin, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Slovakia) combines ingredients of American alternative rock, low-fi electronic beats, and traditional Spanish music, resulting in a distinct, original
Zé Dos Frangos will release their first album, Portugal/Slovakia, May 16, 2009 at an ambitious, internet trans-Atlantic release party in Austin, Texas. American band members in Austin will connect with European band members via satellite. Location of the event will be on the band’s website, www.zedosfrangos.com. The double EP, one half from Portugal, the other from Slovakia, incorporates English, Portuguese, and Slovak lyrics and combines several musical genres including Indie Rock and World Music. The album developed from collaborations with European bands AA Tigre, The Loosers, Gala Drop, and Vanilla Club. 