Melquiades​ is a Portuguese experimental-rock band from Lisbon. The four piece is comprised of guitarist António Agostinho, dummer Diogo Sousa, bass player Luís Lucena and João Nascimento on synths.

Word games, cartoons and a mix of good vibes influence both the names of the songs and the name of the EP itself, appearing this "Oyster Eggs" of a variation of the famous "Easter Eggs", which are so familiar in the culture of cartoons and games.

The foursome shares similar taste in music and values each of their individual approaches to music a lot. After many long years of friendship António and João were in need of musicians that could give more depth to their compositions. When Luís and Diogo joined the puzzle was completed. Inspired by Latin rhythms and harmonies, Melquiades creates a very unique and accessible sound.

Melquiades will tour in Portugal and will be preparing their first full length album to be expected in the spring of 2019.

For fans of: Battles, Tortoise, Memória de Peixe, Boogarins.

Influences: The Mars Volta, Gentle Giant, MGMT, Knower, Metronomy, Russian Circles, Hermeto Pascoal, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada.