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allthebrazilianpolitics · 2 years

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Inside Brazil’s 40-Year Rise to Global Surfing Dominance

This generation of Brazilian surfers is so dominant, so undeniable, that it has earned a nickname: the Brazilian Storm.

Under a brilliant Brazilian sun, as he rode across a perfect peeling wave, the professional surfer Filipe Toledo thumped his chest and shouted toward the beach. Toledo, 27, who grew up around 250 miles west of this stretch of sand, had just won his second World Surf League championship tour event of the year. The win, in Saquarema, Brazil, cemented his place as the top-ranked male surfer in the world, and he was one big step closer to winning the men’s world championship.

On shore, thousands of fans roared. Once again, Brazilians were celebrating a Brazilian surfer’s success, and they were under a spell of collective triumph.

As recently as 10 years ago, a Brazilian win against a roster of the world’s top surfers would have been an anomaly. For decades, Brazilians had been the underdogs of the surfing world with few breakout stars. But starting in the 1990s, a combination of economic policy, a rich talent pool, a regional contest system and two men who created a long-term plan to produce the country’s first world champion changed their trajectory.

Toledo first announced his intention to become a professional surfer when he was 6. He dreamed not only of making the elite tour, but also of being alongside the likes of renowned world champions like the American Kelly Slater, an 11-time world champion, and the Australian Mick Fanning, a three-time champion. That Toledo — who is known for his ability to launch above the lips of waves, rotate and land seemingly with ease — had such outsize ambition was a stretch. The idea that a Brazilian could not only qualify for the tour, but actually win the tour — to beat out Californians, Australians and Hawaiians, who had dominated for decades — seemed far-fetched.

Yes, the young surfer was talented. Like his peers, he began competing in the regional contests that helped the current generation hone their skills and push one another to new heights. He also had the benefit of being coached and counseled by his father, Ricardo, a former national surf champion. And he was winning, a lot. But the distance between winning on home turf against other up-and-comers and consistently winning against the Slaters and Fannings of the world was still untraversed.

Professional Brazilian surfers just “didn’t have that much information or support,” Filipe Toledo said. “They were like, ‘What do I do now? Should I just train or should I get the money that I won in that event and spend it, doing a huge party, or invest it going on trips?’”

In December 2014, the unthinkable happened: Gabriel Medina of the Maresias district of São Sebastião, at age 20, became the first Brazilian to win the world title on the professional tour. He did it on the final day of the Pipe Masters event. The North Shore of Oahu erupted: Hundreds of people rushed to carry Medina to the podium; others sang the Brazilian anthem; still others waved national flags.

For Toledo and his peers, Medina’s win was the beginning of a sea change in professional surfing. After decades of pushing at the edges of the sport’s upper echelon, Brazil transformed from long shot to global behemoth. Brazilians went on to win the championship tour’s world title in 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2021. Last summer, a Brazilian, Ítalo Ferreira, won the first men’s Olympic gold medal in the men’s shortboard competition. And in late June in Saquarema, the semifinals were stacked with Brazilians alone.

This generation is so dominant, so undeniable, that it has earned a nickname: Tempestade Brasileira, which is Portuguese for the Brazilian Storm.

That weather system of success, however, was anything but accidental. It was the result of a confluence of factors: political transformation, economic policy and a decades-long plan to produce not only the first Brazilian world champion on this tour, but also a reservoir of talent to back it up. The plan worked.

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nuclearblastuk · 5 years

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LANSING ROCK/METAL BAND OF VIRTUE SIGN WITH SHARPTONE RECORDS, MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'SUFFER' OUT TODAY

Lansing, Michigan’s crushing rock/metal band Of Virtue has officially joined forces with SharpTone Records and has released a brand-new single/video called “Suffer.” The band joins the ranks of the label’s roster that includes notable acts like Miss May I, Crystal Lake and Being As An Ocean among others.

“We are humbled and honored to be welcomed as a part of the SharpTone family. It is a dream come true for us to be on the same platform as many bands we look up to now and also some which we grew up listening to as well! We can’t wait to see what the future holds!" – Damon Tate (Guitar)

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “SUFFER”: https://youtu.be/adUGEVb9C3k

“We all have moments where we are grasping for straws, trying to make sense of the mess around us and just come up with nothing. “Suffer” was written from the perspective of someone who can’t seem to get out of their own head at times and is fed up with where their choices have led them. The song also deals with the role religion plays into this search and how people can use or attempt to pacify themselves with religion instead of taking a hard look into themselves in order to figure out the root of the pain” – Damon Tate (Guitar)

Formed in Lansing, Michigan in 2009 with the concept of bringing positivity to their listeners, Of Virtue came out strong with their 2009 EP To Breathe Again. The band followed in 2012 with Learn/Love, a limited release EP, which sold out almost immediately. In 2015, Of Virtue added more power to their sound via the release, Salvation, an album which has grown to be a staple for the band's sound. Later in 2017, the band released a stand-alone single, “Ghost Town,” and quickly added it to their live show only to be met with a major positive response. After this the band followed with their breakthrough singles "Surrounded" and "Torn Apart" which secured their efforts as proving.

Of Virtue continues touring constantly to bring its sound to as many people live as possible. They have performed in the majority of states in the Continental U.S, in 12 countries in Europe and beyond. They have sold music and merchandise to over 50 countries across 6 continents. They have played several major heavy music festivals including Warped Tour, Cornerstone, JAMboree, Bled Fest, and Rockapalooza. Hot Topic awarded them the Band Grand prize in 2010 and the Earn It Yourself tour, which put them on the Kevin Says Stage at Warped Tour Detroit in 2011. Of Virtue have built a reputation an unmatched act supporting such bands Bring Me The Horizon, Of Mice and Men, Every Time I Die, The Ghost Inside, For Today, Architects, and many others. The band has no plans to stop or slow down soon, on the contrary.

Of Virtue is Tyler Ennis (Vocalist), Damon Tate (Guitarist), Michael Valadez (Guitarist), Jon Fox (Bassist), and Kyle Pruehs (Drummer).

Of Virtue Tour Dates: Jan 19 - Mishawaka, IN - Smith’s Downtown Feb 1 - Lansing, MI - The Loft Feb 2 - Bradley, IL - The Looney Bin Feb 3 - Toledo, OH - Frankies Inner City Feb 4 - Erie, PA - Basement Transmissions Feb 5 - Buffalo, NY - Stamps Feb 7 - Albany, NY - Jupiter Hall Feb 8 - Providence, RI - Alchemy Feb 9 - Manchester, NH - Bungalow Feb 10 - Brooklyn, NY - Gold Sounds Feb 12 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft Feb 13 - Amityville, NY - Amityville Music Hall Feb 14 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fire Feb 15 - Washington, DC - The Pinch Feb 16 - Greensboro, NC - New York Pizza Feb 17 - Greenville, NC - Fifth Street Annex Feb 18 - Spartanburg, SC - Groundzero Feb 19 - Savannah, GA - El Rocko Lounge Feb 20 - Jacksonville, FL - Nighthawks Feb 21 - Orlando, FL - Uncle Lou’s Feb 22 - Tarpon Springs, FL - Neptune Lounge Feb 23 - Douglasville, GA - Irish Attic Feb 24 - Ringgold, GA - Cloud Springs Deli Feb 26 - Louisville, KY - The Tiger Room Feb 27 - Cincinnati, OH - Legend’s Feb 28 - Indianapolis, IN - The Hoosier Dome Mar 1 - Lakewood, OH - The Foundry

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dustedmagazine · 7 years

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Stef Chura — Messes (Urinal Cake)

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Stef Chura rocks out sideways, in a slanting, insinuating, off-kilter way that’ll remind of you Pavement if you’re old enough, and maybe of Speedy Ortiz if you’re not. Her early single, “Slow Motion,” revisited here on the debut album, sways in a languorous way, its hiccupping drawl punched up by rambunctious drums. Chura warbles in an offhand manner, out of the side of her mouth, as if you’ve just asked her what time the next bus will come, then bursts into emotional heat and vibrato, each note about to bust from all the nervous energy. It’s a song about being blocked and busting through, about frustration and release. “If it doesn't/Happen too fast/It's gonna happen real slow/It will just slip out your fingers/And you won't even notice,” Chura sings, sidling up to the melody which, indeed, seems to bunch up and stretch out like an elastic band, zapping back into place with a cockeyed grin.

Chura came up in a rambunctious Detroit DIY scene, playing house shows and home-taping cassettes for a couple of years after dropping out of art school. Car Seat Headrest’s Will Toledo heard a couple of songs and invited her on tour, and it’s easy to see why he’d intuit a kindred spirit. In fact, if you wanted to restart the lo-fi 1990s with minimal materials, Chura and Toledo might be the two sticks you’d rub together. Yet, it seems that both of these two artists have considerable headroom, and any retro revival, however devoutly wished, might head off into an entirely different direction.

In Messes, I’m hearing plenty of scrappy, sardonic, guitar-slashing indie rock – “Spotted Gold” stands out -- but also other things. Chura’s voice gains clarity and sophistication on the slower songs, sounding a little bit like Karen O in “You,” that is, a punk girl in a sequined dress. You could make a connection to Chrissie Hyndes in the wobbly urgency of “Faded Heart,” a tough-but-tender anthem that stakes a claim on getting over things even as it mourns them. “Messes” shimmers with a dream-pop gloss sort of like Cocteau Twins, and “Becoming Shadows” teeters into blues-garage a la the Moaners. In short, Chura has the knack of sounding exactly like herself in a lot of different ways, which is a useful trait for making the jump to indie rock ubiquity. Keep an eye on this one.

Jennifer Kelly

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stephaniemarlowftw · 4 years

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MIDWIFE FLOATS THROUGH ANGUISH AND ANXIETY ON NEW SONG, “S.W.I.M.”

The track appears on her new LP, Forever, out April 10th on The Flenser. See Midwife on tour in North America this spring.

“brilliant” - NPR All Songs Considered

“a hypnotic mix of gauzy dream-pop and droning tectonic riffage” - Revolver

Denver-based multi-instrumentalist Madeline Johnston will release her 6-song LP as Midwife, titled Forever, this April. The album combines ambient and dream pop into nuanced, reverb-soaked music that is equal parts haunting and moving. On her new single “S.W.I.M.,” Midwife navigates though loss and loneliness, and the latticework of shoegazey guitars and ethereal vocals lend themselves to one of the album’s most affecting tracks.

Listen to (+ share) Midwife’s “S.W.I.M.” now on YouTube.

The songs on Forever came together after the demise of beloved Denver DIY space Rhinoceropolis, where Johnston once resided. The venue/co-op started in the early aughts and nurtured local artists until 2016, when its doors were shuttered due to tensions surrounding the safety of DIY spaces (not unrelated to the horrific Ghost Ship fire in Oakland). Residents were displaced around Denver and artists like Midwife were forced to start over.

It was at Rhinoceropolis, though, that Madeline became close with Colin Ward; he was her friend, roommate and artistic confidant to whom Forever is dedicated. When Ward passed away unexpectedly in 2018, Madeline turned towards sound to express the indescribable feelings that partnered with her grief. The songs here are mournful but warm, expansive and beautiful. “I wanted to write him a letter. I wanted to make something for him in his memory,” she says of Forever.

Informed by the sorrow that comes along with losing a loved one, Forever is one of this year’s most poignant releases. Midwife will take these songs on the road in North America this March through May, in addition to a stopover in The Netherlands for the Flenser 10 Year Showcase at Roadburn Festival— all tour dates can be found below. Forever is available for pre-order here.

Midwife, on tour:

March 27 Denver, CO - Kickoff at NCRC +

March 28 Estes Park, CO - Stanley Hotel

March 29 CO Springs, CO - Shove Chapel at Colorado College +

March 30 Santa Fe, NM - Ghost. +

March 31 Albuquerque, NM - Gold House +

April 1 Oklahoma City, OK - Château Casa House +

April 2 Kansas City, MO - Farewell Transmission +

April 3 St Louis, MO - Schlafly Tap Room +

April 4 Nashville, TN - Drkmttr +

April 5 Cincinnati, OH - Torn Light +

April 6 Louisville, KY - Kaiju Bar +

April 8 Pittsburgh, PA - Collision +

April 9 Richmond, VA - Fallout +

April 10 Washington DC - Rhizome +

April 11 Brooklyn, NY - Gold Sounds +

April 12 Beacon, NY - Quinn’s

April 13 New Haven, CT - Never Get To Be Cool

April 18 Tilburg, The Netherlands - Roadburn Festival - The Flenser 10th Anniversary Showcase

April 23 New York, NY - Commend - Presented by RVNG intl

April 24 Baltimore - The Undercroft

April 25 Philadelphia, PA - House Show

April 26 Toledo, OH - Robinwood Concert House

April 27 Chicago, IL - Happy Gallery +

April 28 Rock Island, IL - Rozz-Tox

April 29 Iowa City, IA - Trumpet Blossom - Presented by Feed Me Weird Things

April 30 Fairfield, IA - The Bookhouse

May 1 Omaha, NE - Brother's Lounge

+ With Devin Flower

Forever track listing:

1. 2018

2. Anyone Can Play Guitar

3. Vow

4. Language

5. C.R.F.W.

6. S.W.I.M.

Artist photo credit: Katie Langley.

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