Hailing from Montijo, Hetta once again push the boundaries of post-hardcore with “Plainclothes Man”, the first single from their debut LP — a sonic outburst that reaffirms the quartet’s status as one of the most explosive and promising acts in Portugal’s new alternative wave.

Comprising Alex Domingos (vocals), João Pires (guitar), Simão Simões (bass), and João Portalegre (drums), the group has been steadily gaining ground — both on national stages and abroad — gathering a loyal and passionate following, a rare phenomenon in a scene often considered niche.

Following their EP Headlights and the split release with Alas, Apostles of Eris, and Letterbombs, “Plainclothes Man” emerges as a natural and vigorous evolution. The track fuses the band’s trademark controlled chaos and rhythmic intensity with sharper, more emotional songwriting — where technique and urgency coexist in perfect tension.

Drawing inspiration from the artists and labels that have shaped the genre — such as Three One G and Sargent House — Hetta remain true to an honest, inventive, and intensely physical approach, revitalizing post-hardcore with freshness and purpose.