The Sound of Rock Potiguar

"The Sound of Rock Potiguar" is a dive into the rich and varied rock scene of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. This playlist blends alternative, post-rock, punk, reggae, metal, and experimental sounds from a diverse mix of local artists. From the heavy-hitting collaboration of Far From Alaska and Scalene on “Relentless Game” to the dreamy psychedelia of Mahmed's “Aaaaaaaaaaaaa,” it showcases the kind of genre-bending creativity that's been bubbling up from the Potiguar underground.

You’ll find stripped-down acoustic moments like “Quase Sem Querer” by Simona Talma and Raíza Rae next to slick jazz-rock fusions from acts like Macaxeira Jazz and Diogo Guanabara. There’s also an infusion of regional textures and rhythms layered into some tracks—like “Brilhantina (Samba de Coco Tradicional)” by Rosa de Pedra or “Curandeiro” by Skarimbó and Gabriel Souto—giving the mix a distinct northeastern flavor. Whether it’s the raw punk of Joseph Little Drop, the dreamy pop of Plutão Já Foi Planeta, or the genre-defying energy of Camarones Orquestra Guitarrística, this is a playlist that gives a snapshot of how varied and dynamic the rock landscape is in Rio Grande do Norte.