Reddit Comments Summary Related to "Portugal The Man" Query

Popularity and Fan Interest

• "Not very, and think they prefer that to a degree." - Some users mention not knowing many people who have heard of Portugal The Man, while others mention seeing an increase in their popularity over the years.
• "The shows this year didn’t sell all that great." - Recent shows have seen weak demand, with some venues not selling out, hinting at a potential decline in interest.
• "They are at a tough stage where they are somewhat in between tiers for typical summer touring venue sizes." - The band struggles with venue sizes, as they are not quite at the level to play major amphitheaters.
• "Their ticket prices are pretty reasonable compared to other acts playing the same venue circuits." - Despite weaker demand, Portugal The Man offers reasonably priced tickets for their fans.
• "I love them so that’s what matters." - Fans express adoration for the band regardless of their mainstream popularity.

Streaming and Music Industry Dynamics

• "Streaming has hollowed out the middle of the market." - The changing economics of the music industry due to streaming have affected artists, with only top tier acts able to survive on streaming alone.
• "Buy tickets, merch, and music to support them." - Fans emphasize the importance of directly supporting Portugal The Man through ticket sales, merchandise, and music purchases.

Albums and Music Preferences

• "They released a new song, and to me it felt like one of the higher energy performances." - A new song release received positive feedback for its energy.
• "I thought it was one of the better sets. it was a vibe." - Positive feedback on recent performances and music released by Portugal The Man.

Pitch Invasion at a Football Match (Not Related to the Band)

• A pitch invader during a football match involving Portugal caused a stir, but he is safe and was released without repercussions.
• Users discussed the implications and reactions to the pitch invasion incident during the football match.

The rest of the comments were not directly related to the query about Portugal The Man and covered topics such as World Cup matches, political figures, and general discussions not related to the band.