8 tracks of tightly wrought synth-pop. Portuguese underground. Although touring acts like Killing Joke, Danse Society, or Echo & the Bunnymen graced its stage, RRV more vitally served as ground zero for a new generation of Portuguese bands, one simultaneously in touch with broader international musical movements while being invested in establishing a national sonic identity. Rock Rendez Vous culls 9 tracks of prime Portuguese indie tunes from the Msica Moderna Portuguesa compilations released in 1985 and 1986, documenting the heyday of this movement. Jangly and brooding postpunk gems like "Levante" from Jovem Guarda, Projecto Azuls "New Sides," and Essa Ententes "Festa Final" are well-represented here. Meanwhile, quirky Balearic-laced synthpop gems like D. W. Arts "Mate" or Zona Proibidas "Musak" add a subtly regional flare. Rock Rendez Vous: Msica Moderna Portuguesa comes housed in a sleeve designed by Eloise Leigh featuring a photo of the club RRV, and also includes a double-sided insert with lyrics, photos, and liner notes.