Carol Lyne, Maria Miranda, Kako, Davi Bandeira, Pedro Bienemann, Bea Duarte, Kaya Conky and Giana are nominated for Independent Artist Release
Carol Lyne, Maria Miranda, Kako, Davi Bandeira, Pedro Bienemann, Bea Duarte, Kaya Conky and Giana compete for the category Launch of an independent artist at the BreakTudo Awards 2024.
The independent music scene in Brazil has expanded in recent years, led by democratization of streaming platforms and the reach of social networks, which allow new talent to reach a wider audience. However, visibility and recognition remain challenges for those without the support of major record labels.
The BreakTudo Awards celebrate independent work
In this context, prizes and festivals become important exhibition spaces for these artists. From 2021, the Press BreakTudo includes the category Launch of an independent artistdedicated to the recognition of works by musicians outside the traditional industry circuit. In 2025, eight artists are nominated and the ATM Brazil Below we present who they are and their recommended songs.
Carol Lyne – Self love
The clip of the track Self love already surpasses 440 thousand views on YouTube and received very positive comments from the public. At 27, singer Carol Lyne was born in Breves, IN TOand distinguished himself in technologya characteristic genre of the region.
With an intense program of presentations in cities around the world TO and the AmapaCarol uses social media to share her show routine and get closer to her fans. Just like the names like Zaynara, Viviane Batidão AND Gaby AmarantosCarol Lyne emerges as one of the new voices who can lead the technology to an increasingly wider audience at a national level.
Maria Miranda – Bitch
The track Bitch marks the debut of Maria Miranda in the music scene and, in just a month since release, the music video has already scored more than 84 thousand views on YouTube. With direction from Pedro Tofani and production signed by Zebuthe work attracted attention from the beginning.
Born in Porto AlegreMary has 21 years old and bets on a sound that mixes intensity and its own identity, being one of the new names in music to keep an eye on.
Kako- Latin heat
Kako appears among the candidates with the clip Latin heatwhich already exceeds 100 thousand views on YouTube. The song is part of the artist’s debut album, Latin loverlaunched in April this year and consists of 13 songs.
Although he became better known after participating in the reality show Tunnel of Lovefrom the GlobalplayKako had already made his way into music since 2018, gradually building his artistic identity and is now in a great moment in his musical career.
David Bandeira – Fantasy
David Bandeira is indicated at Press BreakTudo with Fantasytrack that is part of the album Against the lawreleased in September 1, 2025. Born in Forcethe singer is already on his third studio album and currently has more than 100 thousand monthly listeners on Spotifybecoming an emerging name on the independent scene.
Pedro Bienemann – You don’t miss anything
Pedro Bienemann competes in the with category You don’t miss anythinga single from his debut solo album, Shock and heat wavesrecently published. Before his solo career, the artist also became known as a member of the duo 131next to the singer Lumanzin.
Bea Duarte – Covenant
Bea Duarte competes with Covenanta single released two months ago which already totals more than 240 thousand views on YouTube. At 28, the artist born in San Bernardo do Campo He has gained internet recognition by posting covers and original songs on his YouTube channel and social media, earning a loyal following.
Kaya Conky, Uriah – Perfume
Kaya Conky appears among the candidates with Perfumecollaboration with Uriah AND S4TAN who just passed 1 million plays on Spotifycurrently becoming the artist’s most popular song on the platform.
At 30 years old, Kaya it’s a drag queen natural from Christmas and is already one of the best-known names on the Brazilian drag scene, accumulating notable collaborations and a substantial fanbase.
Giana- Secret of the cliché
Giana is indicated with Secret of the clichéa single released six months ago which already totals more than 4 million plays on Spotify. Node YouTubethe artist accumulates more than 1.5 million monthly listeners and maintains a strong presence on social media, where it brings together more than 1 million followers only on Instagram. Born in CuritibaGiana is gaining traction on the independent scene.
Source: Terra
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