Brazilian Rock

Brazilian rock, also known as "rock brasileiro," emerged in the 1980s as a fusion of international rock influences with traditional Brazilian music styles. Characterized by infectious rhythms, driving guitar riffs, and energetic vocal performances, Brazilian rock often incorporates elements of samba, forró, and tropicalia. The genre gained widespread popularity in the late 1980s and 1990s, with its peak era marked by the success of bands that blended rock with local flavors, creating a unique sound that resonated with Brazilian youth. Culturally significant, Brazilian rock played a key role in shaping the country's musical identity, providing a platform for social commentary, and influencing subsequent genres like MPB (Brazilian popular music). Distinct from similar styles like Latin rock, Brazilian rock is set apart by its Afro-Brazilian percussion, folk-inspired melodies, and often, socially conscious lyrics, making it a vibrant expression of Brazilian music and culture.

Latest Brazilian Rock Release
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Charlie Brown Jr.
Legião Urbana
Major RD
Skank
Engenheiros Do Hawaii
Zé Ramalho
Top Playlists
The Sound of Rock Mineiro 39 Brazilian Rock artists
The Sound of Novo Rock Gaúcho 26 Brazilian Rock artists
The Sound of Rock Baiano 23 Brazilian Rock artists
The Sound of Rock Catarinense 22 Brazilian Rock artists
The Sound of Rock Caipira 17 Brazilian Rock artists
The Sound of Brazilian Rockabilly 16 Brazilian Rock artists

RecentMusic users are tracking 664 Brazilian Rock artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 7,997 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Brazilian Rock artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. July 25, 2025
  2. July 25
  3. July 25
  4. July 19
  5. July 14
  6. July 4
  7. July 4
  8. July 3
  9. June 27
  10. June 27
  11. June 27
  12. June 27
  13. June 17
  14. June 10
  15. June 6
  16. June 6
  17. June 6
  18. May 31
  19. May 30
  20. May 30
  21. May 30
  22. May 30
  23. May 29
  24. May 28
  25. May 28
  26. May 28
  27. May 26
  28. May 23
  29. May 23
  30. May 23
  31. May 23
  32. May 23
  33. May 23
  34. May 16
  35. May 15
  36. May 15
  37. May 13
  38. May 13
  39. May 12
  40. May 12