Meio Amargo

Meio Amargo came together in São Paulo in the early 2000s, with Rodrigo Feltre handling vocals and songwriting. Their debut album 'Fragmentos' arrived in 2008, but it was a particular track from that record that caught wider attention. 'A Outra História de Carl e Ellie,' a ballad that reimagined a story from the Pixar film 'Up,' became their breakout song.

They kept releasing albums like 'Linhas Tortas' in 2012 and 'Ondas' in 2016, working with a sound that mixed indie rock with folk and electronic touches. Other songs in their catalog, such as 'Amor e Cigarros (Parte 1)' and 'Balada do Marginal,' show the same lyrical focus. Their 2020 album 'Retratos' was another collection of introspective material.

Feltre's sometimes cryptic lyrics and the band's general avoidance of self-promotion led to some debate among critics. They've had lineup changes over time, with members including Pedro Zecchin on bass, Ricardo Ramos on drums, and Eduardo Taveira on keyboards. The group has maintained a steady presence in Brazilian music without much fanfare about their status or influence.