Oruã, Slacker and a half!

The latest album from Oruã, Slacker [KLP307], is half as much more freakotic than their live show may suggest. Dunt let the serene demeanor of Slacker lull you into a false sense of stability. You will float. Your senses will be immersed in another world, and you will gladly follow the haze over and through the night. One may experience Slacker via assorted digital place holders, or acquire the long playing (LP) phonograph record from The K Mail Order Dept.

 

Currently Oruã are taking a moment to reflect in their home country Brazil, after their summer touring Europe and before they join up with Lollapalooza Brazil, followed by their return to North America for an extended stay in 2026.

 

Oruã is lead by critically-acclaimed guitarist and producer Lê Almeida and is joined by long-time collaborators João Casaes (synths), Bigu Medine (bass) and Ana Zumpano (drums). Together, they blend lo-fi indie rock, psychedelica, noise, afrobeat, and Brazilian references that range from Luiz Gonzaga’s primal Pernambuco sound to classic Brazilian psych rock. In 2019 their sound was discovered by indie rock legend Doug Martsch of Built to Spill, which led to him inviting Lê and João to become temporary members of the 90’s indie rock band. Later they recorded, co-produced, and co-mixed Built to Spill’s most recent album, When the Wind Forgets Your Name, released in 2022 on Sub Pop Records.

After touring extensively with Built to Spill and showcasing their high-energy shows in the US and Europe, Oruã returned to Seattle and recorded their new album Slacker [KLP307] with Jim Roth, who also plays guitar, synth and percussion on the recordings. Their sound continues to mix the electric pulses of deconstructed guitars over a mesmerizing groove, taking both audience and band into a collective trance.

Above: the Oruã album Slacker [KLP307] is available now from The K Mail Order Dept.