The singer’s long process of becoming ArccaPolo has been one of chances, dedication and discomfort. Raised in the colourful but chaotic atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro, the young artist expands his own musical universe in the 80’s, strongly influenced by the authentic rock scene in Brazil and by the defiant novel sounds of groups like U2 and Depeche Mode. The powerful vocals of legendary singers like Bono and Bon Jovi deepens his interest for singing and drives him through an adolescence fuelled with different ways of artistic expression, compelled by a profound desire to break out of his own shell. During this period, the singer draft texts and poems, taking his early steps into songwriting. He starts a demanding military career, while dedicating most of his free time to his passion. However, ten years spent in the uniform take their toll on his ambition to have full control of his future. In 2006, immerged in disheartening confusion, ArccaPolo takes a chance, leaving his country to pursue fresh adventures in distant shores, eventually settling in Brussels.

 

All the while during his journey from one continent to another, swinging from absolute joyful to utterly distressing moments, pieces of hard but soulful melodies unceasingly stack up in a corner of his mind. And it is in 2021 that the singer’s creativity yearns to be set free. Having struggled with depression for several years, he turns pain into a muse, and Half, an autobiographic debut EP, is released. In this confessional album, ArccaPolo opens up about the darker stages of his life, and his permanent battle against himself, bringing retro-modern vibes into a tale of self-reflection. With the guidance of producer Eamonn Tobin, ArccaPolo navigates through genres like electronic rock, synthpop and indie pop, composing strong and emotional songs like On My Knees, Crusader 9 and The Clown, materializing the twists and turns of his adulthood into songs.

 

After the release of his latest single Robot featuring in his new studio album Equation, ArccaPolo releases Boy, a story about truth and identity. With his producer Eamonn Tobin, the singer brings fresh elements to his musical universe. The unexpected mix of 80’s electronic with strings arrangement sets the ambiance for a distressing conversation with his young self, allowing for one more piece of the artist’s puzzle to be revealed. Once an uneasy self-doubting boy, now an assertive gay man, ArccaPolo found the courage to become who he always wanted to be. That is one way to make things right.