Ira!
Sharp, urban rock with a mod heart and post-punk grit. Edgy guitar work meets soulful baritone vocals for the ultimate São Paulo night soundtrack.
Sharp, urban rock with a mod heart and post-punk grit. Edgy guitar work meets soulful baritone vocals for the ultimate São Paulo night soundtrack.
Ira! is a cornerstone of the 'BRock' movement that defined Brazilian music in the 1980s, yet they maintained a distinct identity as the country's premier mod-influenced outfit.
Formed in São Paulo in 1981, the band's core identity is defined by the creative partnership between vocalist Nasi and guitarist Edgard Scandurra. Musically, they bridged the gap between the aggressive simplicity of punk (The Clash) and the melodic complexity of the British Mod revival (The Who, The Jam). Their 1986 album 'Vivendo e Não Aprendendo' is considered a landmark of Brazilian rock, featuring hits like 'Flores em Você' and 'Envelheço na Cidade'. Throughout the 90s and 00s, the band navigated shifts in the industry, including a highly successful unplugged era that revitalized their career. Despite a temporary dissolution in 2007 due to internal conflicts, their 2014 reunion solidified their status as elder statesmen of the scene. They are critically revered for their lyrical depth, which often explores urban alienation and social critique, and for Scandurra's influential guitar style.
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