Cabine C
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder | Ciro Pessoa |
| Defunct | 1987 |
| Headquarters | São Paulo , Brazil |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Cabine C (Portuguese for "Cabin C") was a short-lived yet impactful post-punk group originating from São Paulo, Brazil. Their sound was heavily influenced by bands such as Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, Cocteau Twins, and Talking Heads. Vocalist Ciro Pessoa contributed lyrics inspired by Romantic and Symbolist poets including Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Baudelaire. Although Pessoa distanced the band from goth subculture classifications, Cabine C is acknowledged as a trailblazer in Brazilian gothic rock and the early cold wave scene. They continue to enjoy a dedicated cult fanbase.
History
Established in 1984 by Ciro Pessoa following his departure from Titãs, the initial ensemble featured Pessoa on vocals, Wania Forghieri handling keyboards, Edgard Scandurra on guitar, Charles Gavin playing drums, and Sandra Coutinho on bass. After their first recordings and live shows around São Paulo, most members departed to pursue other musical ventures, leaving only Pessoa and Forghieri.
By 1986, the lineup was completed with the addition of Anna Ruth dos Santos and Marinella Setti. This formation recorded their only full-length album, Fósforos de Oxford, released via RPM Discos—a label created by RPM members Paulo Ricardo and Luiz Schiavon. Despite contributions from guest musicians Fernando Deluqui and Akira Tsukimoto, the album received minimal promotional support and did not achieve commercial success. Subsequently, a lengthy legal conflict with RPM Discos ensued, resulting in the dissolution of both parties in 1987.
Prior to their breakup, Cabine C was working on a follow-up album entitled Cotonetes Desconexos, which ultimately remained unfinished.
Their song "Tão Perto" was included in the 2005 UK compilation The Sexual Life of the Savages, showcasing Brazilian underground post-punk music. In 2017, Pessoa paid tribute to Cabine C through the track "Cabine C/Na Primavera" featured on Flying Chair's debut release. Pessoa passed away on May 5, 2020, due to complications from cancer combined with COVID-19.
Members
- Ciro Pessoa – lead vocals (1984–1987), electric guitar (1986–1987; deceased 2020)
- Wania Forghieri – keyboards (1984–1987)
- Anna Ruth dos Santos – bass guitar, backing vocals (1986–1987)
- Marinella Setti – drums (1986–1987)
- Edgard Scandurra – electric guitar (1984–1986)
- Charles Gavin – drums (1984–1986)
- Sandra Coutinho – bass guitar (1984–1985)
- Ricardo Gaspa – bass guitar (1986)
Studio albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1986 | Fósforos de Oxford
|
Compilations
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2005 | The Sexual Life of the Savages
|
Unreleased tracks
- "Cotonetes Desconexos"
- "Recado Chinês"
- "Nossas Cabeças São Nossos Erros"
- "Inundação de Amor" (co-written by Ciro Pessoa and Júlio Barroso; later recorded by Ira!)
- "A História do Meu Delírio"
- "O Lado Bom da Bomba" (co-written by Ciro Pessoa and Branco Mello)