CPM 22
High-octane Brazilian melodic hardcore that pairs breakneck skate-punk rhythms with anthemic, bittersweet choruses. Perfect for high-energy commutes and nostalgia trips.
High-octane Brazilian melodic hardcore that pairs breakneck skate-punk rhythms with anthemic, bittersweet choruses. Perfect for high-energy commutes and nostalgia trips.
CPM 22 sounds like the golden age of the X-Games translated into Portuguese. It is a rush of distorted guitars, rapid-fire drumming, and vocals that balance a gravelly edge with surprisingly sweet melodic sensibilities. The music carries a distinct 'sunny day with a bruise' quality, where the tempo is fast enough to keep your heart racing, but the lyrics often dwell on the sting of lost time and broken relationships.
What sets them apart is their ability to take the California skate-punk template and infuse it with a specifically Brazilian urban grit. While their influences like NOFX or Green Day are apparent, the vocal phrasing and emotional delivery feel deeply rooted in the São Paulo rock scene. They mastered the art of the 'radio-ready' punk anthem without losing the aggressive backbone that defined their early hardcore roots.
Start with 'Felicidade Instantânea' to hear them at their commercial and creative peak. It captures the exact moment they bridged the gap between underground hardcore credibility and massive pop-rock appeal, featuring some of the most recognizable riffs in Brazilian rock history.
CPM 22 [se pe ẽmi ˈvĩŋt͡ʃi i dois] is a Brazilian hardcore band from São Paulo formed in 1995. Band members are Badauí (vocals), Luciano (guitar), Phil (guitar), Ali (bass) and Daniel (drums).
Shares hardcore punk, alternative rock (subgenres); studio polished, compressed loud, live recording (production style)
Shares hardcore punk, alternative rock (subgenres); studio polished, compressed loud, live recording (production style)
Shares rebellious, nostalgic, energetic (moods); hardcore punk, alternative rock (subgenres)
Shares hardcore punk, alternative rock (subgenres); studio polished, compressed loud, live recording (production style)
Shares hardcore punk, alternative rock (subgenres); basement show, road trip, festival (atmosphere)
Shares studio polished, compressed loud, hi fi (production style); rebellious, energetic, defiant (moods)
Shares hardcore punk, alternative rock (subgenres); energetic, rebellious, defiant (moods)
Shares rebellious, nostalgic, energetic (moods); basement show, road trip, festival (atmosphere)
Shares pop punk, festival, hardcore punk, rebellious (signature)
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