archermano - intro (na bomba da católica)
Francisco Espregueira
The Archermano duo kicks off the Pasteleira EP, paying homage to the urban calmness that surrounds and informs their new record. "Intro" starts where a lot of their lost nights of youth began - at the gas station, buying a couple of beers or a pack of cigarettes. The mood is somewhat sketchy and somber. They pick up what they need and head towards another random night.
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Archermano's second project is named after the neighborhood they grew up and live in, a demographically diverse area in Porto which blends high all the way to low classes in a small part of town. Known as the main drug hub in the north of Portugal, Pasteleira has been the focus of national news outlets due to the increasing population of homeless people struggling with addiction, with many traveling the country to get a regular fix and survive. Since late 2019, and subsequently heavily impacted by the pandemic, this phenomenon has created a situation in which two vastly different worlds, are confronted.
This work tries to depict that from the perspective of two guys in their early 30's, as their neighborhood changes and their youth starts disappearing. "Pasteleira" EP is a 5-track coming-of-age record that pays homage to where they come from: the expressions they use, the nightclubs they go to, the culture that pervades them, and their neighborhood, just as it is at this point in time, without any judgment.
"This collection of musical ideas & influences was produced right here, upstairs. Dedicated to where we're from."