Palavrantiga

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Years active

2007–2019

Genres

alternative rock, indie rock, alternative christian rock

Instruments

guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocal

Biography

Palavrantiga was a Brazilian alternative rock band formed in mid-2007 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Originally constituted as a backing band for singer Heloisa Rosa, the group evolved into an independent project of their own at the artist's encouragement, featuring Marcos Almeida on vocals, guitar, and keyboard, Felipe Vieira on bass, Josias Alexandre on guitar, and Lucas Fonseca on drums. In 2008, they released the EP Palavrantiga - Volume 1, a work that boosted the quartet's national projection and revealed hits such as the track "Casa".

The band's first studio album, Esperar é Caminhar, was released in 2010 with production by singer Silva and distribution by CanZion, receiving very positive reviews from specialized critics and securing a nomination in the Revelation category at the Troféu Promessas. In November 2012, the group presented their second unreleased album, Sobre o Mesmo Chão, released by the record label Som Livre with musical production by Jordan Macedo. The record stood out for bringing more Brazilian-flavored arrangements, complex lyrics, and a sound that sought to transition beyond the religious niche, inserting itself into the so-called new movement of national Christian rock alongside bands like Aeroilis and Tanlan.

Following the departure of vocalist Marcos Almeida in 2014, the group entered a period of hiatus, although attempts at continuation generated disagreements among the former members. In 2017, Marcos Almeida announced the return of Palavrantiga alongside bassist Felipe Vieira and guest musicians, resulting in a commemorative tour, the release of a live album in 2019, and the unreleased track "Toda Vez que Você me Vê". The group's trajectory is marked by influences from alternative rock, indie rock, and international references such as The Strokes and Los Hermanos, in addition to connections and dialogues with artists from the Brazilian scene such as Thalles Roberto, Mauro Henrique, and Carlinhos Veiga.