Montes Alpha

Montes Alpha formed in São Paulo around singer-songwriter Thiago Bernardes and multi-instrumentalist Rafael Castro. Their name translates to 'Alpha Mountains,' which suggests something about scale or ambition, but their music tends to work on a more intimate, atmospheric level.

In 2017, the song 'Ainda é cedo' connected with listeners in Brazil. It has a haunting melody and introspective lyrics that felt different from a lot of what was on the radio at the time. That track, along with others like 'MINHA CALMA' and 'Será?', established their sound as something built on mood and texture rather than traditional genre formulas.

Their approach drew some criticism for being too experimental, but they kept working on their own terms. They've released several albums and singles since, and their music has found listeners outside Brazil as well.