Asfixia Social is one of the most powerful acts in today’s Brazilian music scene. Founded in 2007, the band has made the fusion of styles and a strong social commitment its unmistakable trademark, earning cultural awards, performing at street culture festivals, and appearing on radio and television both in Brazil and abroad.
With their mix of rap, rock, street attitude, and sharp lyrics, Asfixia Social has collaborated with iconic artists such as BNegão from Planet Hemp and Gaspar from Z’África Brasil, successfully bringing to their music the experiences and realities of São Paulo’s outskirts. Now, after an intense European tour, they are promoting their latest release, Walls Won’t Make You Safe, a work that reflects their artistic maturity and critical vision of today’s world.
Today we
have the privilege of speaking with the members of this group that breaks down walls with their music as they prepare
to embark on a new tour across Brazil.
What does "Walls Won’t Make You Safe" represent for you?
What can we expect from the upcoming album Mess Bigger?
Why did
you choose "Walls Won’t Make You Safe" as the first single?
What
role did Pedro Garcia play as a producer on this new work?
Is Mess
Bigger an evolution of Bleeding in the Sun?
What
role does the mix of languages (Portuguese/English) play in this new album?
What
role does improvisation have in your rehearsals and live shows?
Is music
still a form of political resistance for you? How do you view the current music
scene?
What
memorable experience did the 2025 European tour leave you with?
How do you feel about returning to Rebellion Festival, one of the world’s biggest punk festivals?
How did
collaborations with artists like MV Bill, Joe Keithley, or Sahala come about?