Polly Noise and the Cracks

Origin

São Bernardo do Campo, SP

Years Active

2018

Genres

dreampop, shoegaze, indie rock, post-punk

Instruments

guitar, bass, drums, vocals

Biography

Polly Noise and the Cracks is a Brazilian musical trio formed in 2018, originating from São Bernardo do Campo, in the ABC Paulista region. The band stands out for its sound that moves between dreampop, shoegaze, indie, and post-punk, creating an ethereal and melancholic atmosphere with layers of reverb-drenched and distorted guitars, and whispered vocals. The group's aesthetic proposition is marked by the use of masks, nullifying the members' identities to question the standards of female image representation in pop culture and the aesthetic pressure imposed on women in the music industry. This visual approach aims to direct focus toward the music and performance, generating curiosity and discomfort.

With members who are also part of other musical projects, such as Der Baum and I.A.N.X, Polly Noise and the Cracks consolidated itself in the independent scene starting in 2024, with performances that blend a rock show and artistic performance. The band has released several singles, such as "Kiss U" and "It's Ok", and prepared its debut album, "It's Ok", scheduled for 2025. The band's sound evokes influences from artists like The Cure and Molchat Doma, but with a distinct identity of its own that makes it unique.

The band positions itself as a space for representation and inclusion, especially for women and LGBTQIA+ people. Its music addresses themes such as desire, absence, displacement, and existential emptiness, with English lyrics open to interpretation. Polly Noise and the Cracks seeks to break with conventions, inviting the public to dive into its sonic and visual universe, which challenges the traditional idea of identity and celebrates diversity.