Restart (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | August 2008 |
| Headquarters | São Paulo , Brazil |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Restart was a pop rock group originating from São Paulo, Brazil, established in August 2008. The band became recognized for introducing the "happy rock" style. It achieved widespread national attention, particularly due to its hallmark vibrant attire, with an emphasis on colorful pants. Their first album, Restart (2009), included three main singles: "Recomeçar," "Levo Comigo," and "Pra Você Lembrar."
The band's lively fashion sense inspired the música colorida (colorful music) movement among young audiences in Brazil and across Latin America, whose followers were called coloridos. Although the group enjoyed commercial popularity, it encountered disapproval from traditional Brazilian rock fans ("rockeiros") and industry veterans like Dinho Ouro Preto of Capital Inicial. Critics questioned the band's independence and disputed their contribution to innovation within the rock genre. Additionally, well-known blogger Felipe Neto voiced opposition to the colorful music phenomenon they endorsed.
On March 17, 2015, after close to seven years of activity, Restart declared a pause in their career.
Members
- Pe Lu – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Pe Lanza – lead vocals, bass guitar
- Koba – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Thomas – drummer
Studio albums
- Restart (2009)
- By Day (2010)
- Geração Z (2011)
Controversy
Tico Santa Cruz, frontman of Detonautas, criticized the band for what he perceived as opportunistic behavior when they charged fans for access to their dressing rooms following concerts.
On March 9, 2011, a video emerged featuring drummer Thomas D'Avila making statements about the Brazilian state of Amazonas. He expressed a wish to perform "in the jungle" and appeared unaware of the region's inhabitants and culture.
This led to demonstrations in Manaus organized by local youth groups such as Popular Movement Game Over Ignorance. As a result, Mega Events—the promoter responsible for Restart's scheduled show in Manaus—canceled the event due to concerns related to "public policy."