3 Libras

3 Libras formed in Brazil in 2002, with Ivan Nakano on vocals, Breno Rocha on guitar, and Claudio Bottura on drums. They've put out seven albums since their self-titled debut in 2004, including 'O Retorno de Saturno' in 2006 and 'Plus' in 2022. Their sound pulls from electronica and alternative rock, with some bossa nova and ambient textures mixed in.

Songs like 'Deletar' and 'Faces D'um Plano Irreal' show their tendency toward ethereal, sometimes unsettling atmospheres. Their lyrics often circle themes of existentialism and alienation, which has occasionally put them at odds with more conservative listeners. In 2006, the video for 'Deletar' drew criticism for its imagery and led to some radio stations dropping them.

The music doesn't settle into one genre, and the trio's approach, Nakano's whisper-to-soar vocals, Rocha's detailed guitar work, Bottura's experimental drumming, gives it a specific, slightly off-kilter feel. They're still putting out records, but the biography here is thin on what happened between releases or how their sound shifted over time.