A three-piece band making lo-fi punk with direct lyrics about mental health and difficult subjects.
For a sense of their sound, 'Olhos Loucos' has that punk energy, while 'Deletar' shows their direct approach to lyrics about mental health.
Half Drilled's music feels immediate and grounded, with songs like 'Olhos Loucos' and 'Deletar' connecting through their unpolished approach. They work in a space where punk energy meets personal themes, which has drawn both listeners and criticism. Their debut EP 'Bruto' in 2020 set the tone for lyrics that don't shy away from difficult subjects.
The band formed in 2019 in Palmela, south of Lisbon, with António Pires on vocals and guitar, João Barreiras on bass, and Tiago Lopes on drums. They started playing local venues with a raw sound that felt different from mainstream Portuguese music. Their EPs 'Bruto' (2020), 'Lixo' (2021), and 'Neurose' (2022) built their approach around punk energy and personal themes.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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