Banda Taboo

Origin

Montes Claros, MG

Years Active

2014

Genres

indie rock, alternative rock, psychedelic rock, MPB, progressive rock, pop

Instruments

vocals, guitar, bass, drums

Biography

Banda Taboo is an alternative rock group formed in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, in 2014. With a sound that blends influences from indie rock, psychedelic rock, and progressive rock with Brazilian regional rhythms, such as baião, congado, and ijexá, the band stands out for its unique and experimental musical identity. The current members are Lucas Nobre (vocals and guitar), Matheus Leite (drums), Michelle Marques (guitar), and Max Dias (bass).

The project gained momentum starting in 2014, with Lucas and Matheus playing together since adolescence. In 2015, they released their first single "A sua cor", which led them to become finalists for the Troféu Imprensa do Norte de Minas. After Michelle Marques joined in 2018, the band solidified its lineup and released the EP "Valência" in 2019, produced by Leonardo Marques. The work matured the band's sound, which already explored alternative and indie rock elements.

In 2022, Banda Taboo released their self-titled debut studio album, made possible through a crowdfunding campaign. The record, featuring 12 original tracks, deepens the genre fusion, incorporating elements of MPB, progressive rock, and pop, and features guest appearances such as Doca Rolim (Skank). The album celebrates the band's roots, the culture of Minas Gerais, and Brazilian musical diversity, cementing Taboo as a relevant name in the national independent scene.

Discography

• Taboo (2022)