Description
Bruno Pernerdas is a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His body of work, which fuses the experimental spirit of jazz, improvisation, Latin, exotica, and electronic music, has been described as sounding "like a record collector's suitcase turned upside down after returning from a trip around the world*," and has earned passionate support from rock and indie fans to world music enthusiasts. He can surely be called one of the leading artists in contemporary Portugal.
This new release from 〈Pataca Discos〉, the first in four years, was recorded in the summer of 2025. It contains nine original tracks blending rhythm sections, brass, woodwinds, vocals, and electronics. With the exception of one track co-written with Rita Westwood, who regularly participates in his projects, Bruno takes on many roles including writing the lyrics, composing, and producing, much like his previous works.
On the other hand, the pre-released tracks "Steady Grace" and "Juro que vi túlipas" offer a glimpse into Bruno's new worldview. A distinctive feature is the presence of guest vocalists. Maya Blandy, whose vocals can be heard on "Juro que vi túlipas," along with Leonor Arnaut and Brazil's Lívia Nestrovski, also participate as guests. The keyboards and vocals of long-time collaborator Margarida Campelo also serve as accents to the overall sound.
A1. Untitled (raindrops)
A2. Juro Que Vi Túlipas (feat. Maya Blandy)
A3. Steady Grace
A4. Já Não Tem Mais Encanto (feat. Lívia Nestrovski)
A5. Campus on Fire
B1. His World (feat. Margarida Campelo)
B2. Spiritual Spaceman (feat. Leonor Arnaut)
B3. Leo Minor (feat. Leonor Arnaut & Margarida Campelo)
B4. Song in MT-65 (feat. José Soares)
