Farol Cego

**Farol Cego** is a São Paulo-based indie rock quartet serving up raw, introspective jams since forming in the mid-2010s. Known for blending gritty post-punk energy with poetic lyricism, the band—Pedro Calais (vocals/guitar), Lucas Vilela (guitar), Gabriel Basile (bass), and André Forni (drums)—has become a staple of Brazil’s DIY underground scene. Their tracks like “Zênite” (2021) and the dual singles “Dói / Cai” showcase their knack for pairing existential musings with driving rhythms and reverb-drenched guitars, often drawing comparisons to both ’80s Brazilian rock icons and modern garage-revival acts.

With a fiercely independent ethos, Farol Cego thrives on intimate live shows and collaborations within Brazil’s alternative circuit, frequently dropping emotionally charged releases like “Teto Empoeirado / Pouco a Pouco” that feel like late-night heart-to-hearts set to distortion. Their work under the Risco label cements their role as torchbearers for a new generation of artists merging vulnerability with volume.