Tsunamiz – Baile Punk (2024)
The alter ego of the one-man band Bruno Sobral, Tsunamiz aims to destroy the norm, crash stereotypes, and push musical conventionalism to its utmost breaking point. Last year, Portugal-based Tsunamiz reached our ears with the single ‘Party Anthem’ as a “…hybrid of Nirvana, Gorillaz and Sleaford Mods…an ode to psychedelia…”, and as you can imagine, the track ensnared senses and won hearts (including our own). Yet, this is not the only time Tsunamiz enchanted audiences having been on the scene for almost a decade. From his debut album in 2015, Evil Live, to the 2020 album Afterbirth Afterparty, and 2024’s Já Não Dá Mais, Tsunamiz is a magical force of sonic energy. The latest addition to his repertoire is the single ‘Baile Punk’.
Unafraid to explore provocative themes in his music, Tsunamiz taps into the realm of freedom – personal, emotional, sexual and societal. Following ‘Os Bravos’, ‘Baile Punk’ is an exploration of sexual freedom. While lyricism has a profound influence, it is the melody that intricately intertwines with the strikingly relevant need for freedom transcending time, distance, space and sound. The power of music to carry significant messages regardless of the generation. Tsunamiz explains:
“…a hymn to sexual freedom; a song that proves once again that we live in a post-genre world, in which an artist can find influences in any era, culture and tradition…”
Self-recorded and produced, ‘Baile Punk’ merges contemporary electronic pop and alternative pop with slices of vintage post-punk. Interestingly, while there is a strong individuality and alternativeness in this refreshing single, a hint of familiarity and nostalgic warmth exists in the concoction of pop, punk and rock. Filled with bold beats, smooth synths and searing guitars, listening to ‘Baile Punk’ is like swirling about in a psychedelic bubble of music. The rush of kaleidoscopic sound whips past your head, but the melody seems to simmer in a pool of bright fairy lights. Yet, while there is a hint of insanity in the mad swirl, the vocals appear to have an anchoring grip holding you close on the mad journey.
Find out more about Tsunamiz on his Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Spotify.
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