Não ao Futebol Moderno

Não Ao Futebol Moderno is a Brazilian shoegaze and emo-influenced band formed around 2013-2014 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. They blend dreamy, atmospheric textures with emo's raw emotion, creating a sound that has drawn comparisons to bands like Real Estate and Mac DeMarco. After releasing the EP *Onde Anda Chico Flores?* in 2014 and their well-received album *Vida Que Segue* in 2016, which featured themes of youth and melancholy with a conversational tone, the band briefly disbanded in 2017 amid controversy, though they denied any wrongdoing. In a surprise comeback in 2025, they released their latest album *Pequenos Prazeres*, marking a return to their evocative style.

Their music is praised for combining dreamy shoegaze layers with emotional lyrical content, and tracks like "Janeiro" and "Laços de Família" highlight their ability to blend Brazilian indie influences with broader alternative sounds. Despite past challenges, Não Ao Futebol Moderno remains an important part of Brazil's independent music scene, celebrated for their unique sonic approach and evocative storytelling.