Nyron Higor. Nyron Higor WHITE VINYL.

At the forefront of a rising wave of Brazilian artists captivating international audiences, Nyron Higor brings a quiet yet potent sense of wonder to his new self-titled album. Born in Maceió, Higor’s latest work is rooted in the traditions of Northeastern Brazilian music and golden-era MPB. Within the peaceful surroundings of his home, Higor weaves these roots together with global influences and contemporary production techniques, for a uniquely dreamlike vision of hope.

Following the success of his self-released debut Fio de Lâmina—an instrumental record of delicately balanced rhythmic and harmonic patterns, which earned support from tastemakers like Mr. Scruff, Gilles Peterson, and John Gomez—Higor’s new album is a move towards a more expansive, lyrical exploration of transcendence and triumph. As Higor explains, “This album is a test of resistance and a big event in my life as a young Black man from the Northeast and coming from a humble background, financially speaking, its context is political.”

Taking his demos and unfinished tracks to São Paulo, Higor worked alongside friends and collaborators from Brazil’s vibrant contemporary music scene—including fellow Maceioense artists Bruno Berle, Batata Boy, and New York-based Brazilian vocalist Alici Sol—assembling a rich musical landscape and a cutting edge development on the musical world from which he emerges.

For Higor, the process of recording and producing in close collaboration with Berle and Batata Boy allowed him to fully cultivate the emotive power of his compositions. Album opener "Ciranda" sets the tone with a slow frevo rhythm, as wistful trombone melodies and melancholic acoustic guitar harmonies create an atmosphere both intimate and grand. Lead single "São Só Palavras," featuring Alici Sol and Bruno Berle, captures both the lightness and depth of young love in an all too fleeting minute-and-a-half moment of soaring brilliance.

Building upon the instrumental sound of his debut, “Louro Cantador” with its playful organ, birdlike whistles and elegant acoustic guitar, emanates a kind of rare natural beauty, as each sound dances amidst the gentle pulse of Higor's bass—his main instrument.

Through ten carefully crafted tracks, Higor’s acuity for sound and silence draws listeners into a place that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. “Above all, I value making music that brings me genuine satisfaction. I’m always looking for depth in the things I create.”

This album is a testament to the timeless themes that define Higor’s artistry, as well as his creative drive to overcome the obstacles he faces. Conveying his feelings of jubilance for his work, Higor notes, “This work is liberating, contemplative and victorious!” Each track invites the listener to experience the raw intimacy, the joy and longing, and the otherworldly ingenuity of Brazilian music, which seems to endlessly keep us coming back for more.

1. Ciranda (Nyron Higor)

Tico Lima: Trombone

Nyron Higor: Drums, Bass, Synthesizers, Electric Piano, Guitar, Molho de Jatobá, Ganzá, Caxixi, and Indigenous Whistle

2. Louro Cantador (Nyron Higor)

Nyron Higor: Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Guitar, Percussion, and Direct Sound

3. Demo Love (Nyron Higor)

Nyron Higor: Drums, Bass Synth, Keyboards, and Synthesizers

4. São Só Palavras feat. Alici, Bruno Berle (Nyron Higor, Batata Boy, Alici Sol, and Bruno Berle)

Alici Sol: Vocals

Bruno Berle: Vocals and Bass

Nyron Higor: Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Synthesizers, and Whistles

5. Estou Pensando Em Você feat. Johanna (João Menezes, Rubens Adati)

Nyron Higor: Vocals

Johanna: Vocals

Bruno Berle: Vocals

Rubens Adati: Piano, Guitar, Programming

Stefan Costilhes: Bass

Batata Boy: Programming

6. Maravilhamento feat. Nathalia Grilo (Nyron Higor, Nathalia Grilo)

Nathalia Grilo: Vocals

Nyron Higor: Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, and Synthesizers

7. Som 24 (Nyron Higor)

Nyron Higor: Sampler, Keyboard, Bass Synth, Vocoder, and Steel Guitar

8. Pizzicato (Nyron Higor)

Nyron Higor: Double Bass and Keyboards

9. Eu Te Amo (João Menezes)

Nyron Higor: Vocals and Bass

João Menezes: Guitar

Batata Boy: Rhodes Piano

Bruno Berle: Xylophone

10. Me Vestir De Você feat. Johanna (Paulo Novaes and João Menezes)

Nyron Higor: Vocals

Johanna: Vocals

Bianca Godoi: Drums

Bruno Berle: Bass, Guitar, Percussion, and Rhodes Piano

Batata Boy: Rhodes Piano and Guitar

Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 were recorded by Nyron Higor in Maceió

Track 4: Bass and Synthesizers recorded by Ico dos Anjos. Vocals recorded by Batata Boy at Estúdio Rural

Track 5: Guitars, Bass, Programming, and Pianos recorded at Inhame Estúdio. Coproduced by Rubens Adati

Tracks 9 and 10 Recorded and Co produced by Ico dos Anjos

Mixed by Batata Boy, Ico dos Anjos, Bruno Berle, and Nyron Higor

Mastered by Batata Boy

Produced by Batata Boy, Bruno Berle, and Nyron Higor

Lacquer Cut by Caspar Sutton Jones @ Gearbox Records

Photography by Claudio Virginio

Vinyl centre label artwork by Tadáskía

Sleeve design by Alessandro Renaldin

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