Dibob
Dibob is a Brazilian pop punk band from Rio de Janeiro, popular throughout the mid- to late 2000s and famous for their humorous songs. Formed in 2001 by friends Miguel, Gesta, Faucom and Dedeco, they initially began the project just to "amuse themselves"; their name, "Dibob", is a contraction of the Portuguese-language expression "de bobeira", meaning "goofing off". Their debut EP Markebra was self-released in 2003, after which the critically acclaimed full-length albums O Fantástico Mundo Dibob (2004)[1] and A Ópera do Cafajeste (2007) followed. For the release of the latter, a huge show at the now-defunct music venue Canecão was organized.[2]
Dibob | |
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Origin | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Genres | Alternative rock, pop rock, pop punk, melodic hardcore |
Years active | 2001–2011, 2015–present |
Labels | BMG, Som Livre |
Members | Dedeco Gesta Miguel Faucom |
In the 2005 edition of the MTV Video Music Brazil award, they performed a cover of Ultraje a Rigor's "Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia" alongside Leela, Ramirez and Forfun, with whom they would develop a strong friendship. In 2012 they collaborated on the song "Rio Porque Tô no Rio", described as an ode to Rio de Janeiro.[3]
In 2009, vocalist Dedeco left the band, and bassist Gesta took over the lead vocals; as a trio they would release the cover album Resgate in 2010. Dedeco returned the following year, but they announced they would be ceasing their activities soon after. Following a 4-year hiatus, they confirmed they would return to perform;[4] in 2020 they played at the Rio Rock Tour festival alongside Strike, Catch Side and Darvin.[5]
In 2016 Faucom formed the side project Tivoli alongside members of Forfun and Ramirez,[6] and the supergroup Riocore All Stars in 2018, also with former members of Forfun, Ramirez and Scracho.[7]
Members
- Dedeco: vocals, electric guitar (2001–2009, 2011, 2015–present)
- Gesta: vocals (2009–2011), bass guitar (2001–2011, 2015–present)
- Miguel: electric guitar, backing vocals (2001–2011, 2015–present)
- Faucom: drums (2001–2011, 2015–present)
Discography
Studio albums
- (2004) O Fantástico Mundo Dibob
- (2007) A Ópera do Cafajeste
- (2010) Resgate
EPs
- (2003) Markebra
References
- "Tirando onda". Folha de S.Paulo (in Portuguese). July 19, 2004. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- Lauro Neto (August 3, 2007). "Dibob lança A Ópera do Cafajeste nesta sexta no Canecão". O Globo (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- Lauro Neto (November 12, 2012). "Forfun e Dibob lançam clipe 'Rio Porque Tô no Rio', uma ode à cidade". O Globo (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 14, 2020.
- Lucas Silveira Neves (August 21, 2015). "Rock Talk Brasil: o retorno do Dibob e o fim de Scracho e Forfun". Whiplash.net (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- Raphael Fernandes (February 3, 2020). "Rio Rock Tour retorna em abril com Strike, Dibob, Catch Side and Darvin". Diário do Rio (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- Bárbara Araujo (August 19, 2016). "Conheça Tivoli, banda de ex-integrantes do Forfun, Dibob e mais". Nação da Música (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 14, 2020.
- "Riocore All Stars: músicos de Forfun, Dibob, Scracho e Ramirez se reúnem em show no Rio". Solidário Notícias (in Portuguese). May 23, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2020.