What did you miss in 2020? Punk suggestions for punx. Lucas. Stockholm, Sweden
Intro:
My name is Lucas Lima. A punk immigrant living in Stockholm, Sweden. Originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. I play guitar and do everything visual in a band called VIDRO.
TROPICAL NIGHTMARE — DEMOS II & III (LP)
Label: Punk Vortex
Location: London, UK
This is some serious noisy, incessant punch in the stomach! Done by Brazilian immigrants in London! Better than their sound is seeing them live! I saw them first here in Stockholm a couple of years ago and it blew my mind. Then in January 2020, just when this LP came out, I had the privilege to share the stage with them with Vidro in London. This was just before the pandemic reached our lives, crushing the one thing I care the most in my life. Live music.
Favourite track: Palhaço triste
FALSA LUZ — VOZES PENADAS (CASSETE)
Label: Galafoice
Location: Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Straight from my hometown (Belo Horizonte, Brazil). The same city that gave you Sepultura and Sarcófago. The punks form Falsa Luz deliver an original mix of hardcore and black metal. The whole thing is extremely filthy and unexpected. Their first release came just a few months ago, pushing us all further down the abyss that was 2020. I hope I get to see them play live eventually.
Favourite track: O fim é o destino
DREAMWARRIORS — DEMO 2020 (DIGITAL)
Label: Self-Released
Location: Umeå, Sweden
This one is from Umeå, Sweden. Absolutely brilliant live and with the best people ever involved. I had the joy to share the stage with them twice with Vidro here in Stockholm and their shows are just amazing. There’s only one song available on bandcamp from their demo but I can assure you won’t be disappointed whenever you get to interact with DREAMWARRIORS.
MURO — PACIFICAR (LP)
Label: Adult Crash / Beach Impediment Records
Location: Bogotá, Colombia
MURO is well known by most punks nowadays I assume. They don’t need much introduction and their latest release is no exception! Filthy, straight forward destruction straight from the dirty streets of Bogotá! When this record came out, I was about to travel down to Copenhagen to play a gig with Vidro, sharing the stage with Muro amongst others. The day before we travelled, all borders were closed and the festival was obviously cancelled. I ordered the record online eventually but I was so disappointed with the whole Covid lock down that it wasn’t until recently I actually gave a listen to it. And it blew my mind! I hope they get to tour Europe again when this madness is over.
Favourite track: Fantasia Del Progreso
REAL PEOPLE — REAL PEOPLE GIVE GUNS TO HONG KONG (Cassette)
Label: Self-Released
Location: Hollywood, Florida, USA
I can’t remember how I came across REAL PEOPLE. Probably through the usual mindless internet blackhole browsing. I am glad I did though. They have been a constant on my stereo through the pandemic! They’re also from Florida, and although I don’t think US culture needs promotion, I don’t usually hear about punk bands from Florida.
Favourite track: Psychic War
