While Irist have invited comparisons to some of modern metal’s greatest bands since their formation, there’s so much more than just heaviness that’s gone into their art. As frontman Rodrigo Carvalho explains of his eclectic upbringing, “There was always music being played in my house, especially on weekends. My father loves Brazilian and Latin music in general so I learned a lot from him. However, when I turned 12, I moved away from what I would call ‘slow music’. Punk and hardcore were now my favourite genres and I only started listening to Brazilian music again when I was in my late 20s.” Here, Rodrigo guides us through 10 of the most important tunes from his life… Djavan – Sina “This is a song that my dad constantly played when we live...