Os Três Pinguins

Genres

post-rock, instrumental rock

Instruments

guitar, bass, drums

Biography

Os Três Pinguins is a Brazilian band that stands out for its instrumental sound, often associated with post-rock. The original lineup featured Zé, Miguel, and Joca, and the band's name came from a relaxed brainstorming session, where the idea of "flying penguins" eventually solidified. The absence of vocals in their compositions was not a premeditated decision, but rather a natural development from jams and guitar riffs, which gradually formed the foundations of their music.

The band has explored the possibility of including vocals in their work, having even released an EP with that characteristic. However, the preference for the instrumental approach remained, as post-rock proved to be a genre that aligned well with the group's sonic proposal. The discography of Os Três Pinguins includes singles such as "She Builds Origamis", "El Paso", and "All Polar Bears Are Left Handed", as well as more recent releases like "Ailisi" and "Sangre", which anticipated an album.

The band's creative process involved periods dedicated to composition, such as the interval between 2016 and the release of new material, where they focused on creating new music. The band has also had their visual work explored in music videos, such as the one for "All Polar Bears Are Left Handed", directed by Élio Mateus. The sound of Os Três Pinguins, although often instrumental, dialogues with the Brazilian alternative rock scene.