Os Under-Undergrounds

Os Under-Undergrounds formed in São Paulo in the late 1990s with Duda Brack on vocals, Múcio Boturão on guitar, DJ Meme on bass, and Rodrigo Brandão on drums. They built a cult following with their raw, experimental sound that mixed rock, reggae, punk, and hip-hop, sometimes using unconventional instruments like air horns and trash cans.

They followed with albums 'Só por Mais Um Dia' in 2002 and 'Dizer Não' in 2006, maintaining their reputation for energetic live performances that could leave audiences both exhilarated and bewildered.

Their songs often dealt with urban decay, political corruption, and the struggles of marginalized people. Tracks like 'Meninos e Meninas,' 'Tudo o Que Importa,' and 'As Aparências Enganam' carried this social commentary forward. While they remained relatively obscure outside Brazil, their music found resonance with listeners drawn to its unpolished energy and direct engagement with difficult realities.