Getting to know you
Band name:
Number of members:
3
Hometown:
Málaga, Spain (at the moment). Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, then based in Dublin, Ireland for nine years, until relocating to Spain in 2024.
Year formed:
2013
Genre(s):
Alternative Rock, Stoner, Grunge, Heavy Psych with hints of world music.
Latest release:
Ad Astra [2026]
Influences:
Black Sabbath, Type O Negative, Nirvana, Pantera, Ozzy Osbourne
How did the band come together?
Stone Sea began as a personal project, driven by a need to express myself and a deep love for music. The roots are in Brazil, where I’m from, but the project evolved during the almost ten years I lived in Ireland. Now it’s settled in Málaga, Spain, with a solidified lineup. That geographical journey is reflected in the sound — I guess when you’re exposed to different cultures, your music naturally evolves with you.
What is your proudest moment to date?
Having my mom to sing in two of our songs. One because it sounds awesome, and two because it’ll definitely make me cry one day.
What are the biggest challenges of being in an independent band?
The cost of being heard. If you factor in ads, PR, touring, and the sheer amount of time invested, it’s a huge commitment — and in most cases the financial return is very small.
Recently, we were in touch with a tour agency about joining a larger international band on tour. The projected cost for around 24 days was approximately €15,700 for the opening slot, and about €18,000 to be a direct support act. At first glance it sounds shocking, but when you break it down — tour bus rental, crew, routing, promotion — you understand how those numbers can add up quickly.
Still, for independent bands, that kind of investment is a serious risk. The alternative is to bring a lot of merchandise and hope sales help offset the costs — which isn’t exactly a guaranteed business plan (laughs). At the end of the day, most bands who take those opportunities do it for the love of music and the experience. So yeah… support the opening acts!
What are your views on the impact of streaming on bands?
Ah, I don’t know, there’s good and bad sides to that. On the positive side, anyone in the world can access your music instantly, which is incredible. On the downside, the financial return per stream is very low, and in some ways it reduces people’s incentive to actually buy music — unless they’re collectors, like vinyl lovers for example.
What’s next for the band?
We’re currently writing new material — we already have seven songs mostly ready — and we’re planning to hit the studio at some point this year. We’re also in talks about some international shows, but nothing we can officially confirm yet.
Recommended Album
Callous Crows – Alternative Psychdelic Rock with grunge bites (?) – Ireland
Release that you love
Daisy Brain [EP]
Reason(s) why they’re awesome
When I was living in Ireland, a friend told me, “Some friends of mine are playing tonight — they’re awesome, you should come.” I went along without expecting much. When I got there, I saw two very young, skinny lads and (like we all unfairly do sometimes) I made assumptions. I thought it might be like one of my teenage gigs back in the day.
Then they hit the stage… holy shit. I had never seen anything like it. Two guys — absolutely massive sound and insane creativity. It completely blew me away.
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