Unpunked Sound is an independent Brazilian band from Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, formed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Renato Melón, bassist Fabinho Boretti, and keyboardist/DJ Gontcha. History Formed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Unpunked Sound started as a duo by Renato Melón and Fabinho Boretti, later joined by Gontcha. In 2023, their music video for "UnBarbie" was featured on a digital panel at Times Square, New York, marking a significant achievement for the band. Musical style and influence Unpunked Sound's music is influenced by various genres, including classic rock, Brazilian rap, pop punk, and funk. Influences include Iggy Pop, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Daft Punk, and Michael Jackson. Additionally, the band was featured in the Cine Teatro Cuiabá, where audiovisual works from Mato Grosso focusing on anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination were showcased. This event emphasized the band's dedication to social causes and their ongoing fight against discrimination. Unpunked Sound has also established a partnership with Simon Taylor, from Tomato UK, a renowned design and creative collective. Taylor contributed to the production of tracks such as *"Pacificus"* and designed the album cover for their 2024 release, *"Vibrators"*. This collaboration with an internationally recognized artist further highlights the band's artistic reach and innovation in blending music with visual arts. They also performed at the Ver a Cidade Festival in 2022. Other ventures Unpunked Sound also released a book of poems titled "RIMAS: Versas e Bardos", showcasing their versatility and commitment to artistic expression beyond music
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