Paulorafaelos

Paulorafaelos formed in São Paulo around two brothers, Paulo de Tarso and Rafael Figueiredo, with Alexandre Costa on bass. Their name comes from combining the Portuguese versions of Paul and Rafael. They put out a self-titled debut in 2017, then followed it with an album called 'Entre o Céu e o Inferno' that included '40 Batimentos Por Minuto.'

That song, '40 Batimentos Por Minuto,' became their breakout track. It's one of several where their writing touches on love, loss, and everyday pressures, with other titles like 'Vá Chorar No Pé Do Caboclo' and 'A regra é clara' showing a similar directness. Their sound pulls from rock and pop alongside Brazilian rhythms, but it's mostly built around straightforward arrangements and lyrics that don't overcomplicate things.

They've drawn some criticism for how they handle certain themes, though the details are sparse. What's clearer is that they've maintained a steady output since that second album, keeping to a style that's more about expression than polish.