Half Pipe

Half Pipe formed in São Paulo in 1999, with Alexandre X on vocals and guitar and Rodrigo Koala on bass. They were later joined by drummer Fábio Brum and guitarist Guimak. Their songs like 'Medo' and 'Pessoa Errada' have a straightforward rock feel with some pop and reggae touches.

Their lyrics often deal with everyday concerns, friendship, uncertainty, the small anxieties of getting by. There's a directness to how they write about these things that connects without needing grand statements. In 2007 they had a legal dispute with a record label over their music rights, which they eventually resolved.

They've kept at it without much fanfare, putting out songs that feel lived-in rather than dramatic. Tracks like 'Uma luz no fim' and 'Último Conto de Saudade' have that unpolished, slightly worn quality that makes them sound like they're talking to you rather than performing at you.