Marcelo Sarkis

Years Active

2011–2021

Genres

psychedelic rock, MPB

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Marcelo Sarkis is a Brazilian musician, vocalist, and lyricist, known for his participation in the band Sweet Psychedelics. Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Sarkis contributes his voice and lyric writing to the group's psychedelic and modern sound. His musical journey is intertwined with that of the Portuguese singer Eugénia Melo e Castro, with whom he founded the band in partnership with Robertinho Brant.

Sweet Psychedelics, formed in 2011, is a quintet that blends influences from various cultures, reflecting the origins of its members: three from Minas Gerais, one from Santa Catarina, and one Portuguese. This diversity gives the band a cosmopolitan and universal sound, with strong roots in 1960s psychedelia and Clube da Esquina. The group's self-titled debut album, released in 2021, was well received by the online audience, consolidating the band's musical proposal.

The collaboration with Robertinho Brant, founder and main songwriter of Sweet Psychedelics, is a pillar in the creation of the songs. Brant, responsible for acoustic guitars and musical production, found in Sarkis the ideal partner for the lyrics, complementing the musical vision that became the group's trademark. The band stands out for its ability to create a unique sound which, despite diverse influences, feels unified and authentic.