Alexandre Perotto Tended to Crooked Chords and Hypnotic Candour in ‘Quiet in the Static’ – Indie Folk for the Unsure
There’s a rare sort of intimacy woven through Alexandre Perotto’s single, Quiet in the Static. The Brasília-based singer-songwriter brings lo-fi indie folk into sharp focus, dialling in on that sweet spot where confessional honesty and melodic rawness intertwine. Perotto’s approach—quick to record, unwilling to let feeling slip away—results in a piece that almost breaks the fourth wall. Each twang and slide of guitar feels vast yet close, creating an Americana-tinged atmosphere that hums with sincerity rather than showmanship. Quiet in the Static is hypnotic in its simplicity. The production welcomes every imperfection, allowing Perotto’s humble vibrato and unguarded lyricism to take centre stage. It’s the sort of folk that doesn’t just sit quietly in the background; it seeps in, coaxing out your own melancholy and offering a soft reprieve. The vibrato echoes, gentle but potent, wrap around the listener with the ease of a private conversation shared in the small hours. There’s a natural sense of relief that comes from hearing someone willing to let the pain breathe without forcing resolution. For anyone allergic to the formulaic and the over-polished, Perotto’s crooked chords and candid songwriting offer a welcome refuge. It’s a release that speaks to those who find comfort […] The post Alexandre Perotto Tended to Crooked Chords and Hypnotic Candour in ‘Quiet in the Static’ – Indie Folk for the Unsure appeared first on A&R Factory.

There’s a rare sort of intimacy woven through Alexandre Perotto’s single, Quiet in the Static. The Brasília-based singer-songwriter brings lo-fi indie folk into sharp focus, dialling in on that sweet spot where confessional honesty and melodic rawness intertwine. Perotto’s approach—quick to record, unwilling to let feeling slip away—results in a piece that almost breaks the fourth wall. Each twang and slide of guitar feels vast yet close, creating an Americana-tinged atmosphere that hums with sincerity rather than showmanship. Quiet in the Static is hypnotic in its simplicity. The production welcomes every imperfection, allowing Perotto’s humble vibrato and unguarded lyricism to take centre stage. It’s the sort of folk that doesn’t just sit quietly in the background; it seeps in, coaxing out your own melancholy and offering a soft reprieve. The vibrato echoes, gentle but potent, wrap around the listener with the ease of a private conversation shared in the small hours. There’s a natural sense of relief that comes from hearing someone willing to let the pain breathe without forcing resolution. For anyone allergic to the formulaic and the over-polished, Perotto’s crooked chords and candid songwriting offer a welcome refuge. It’s a release that speaks to those who find comfort […]
The post Alexandre Perotto Tended to Crooked Chords and Hypnotic Candour in ‘Quiet in the Static’ – Indie Folk for the Unsure appeared first on A&R Factory.