SPILL VIDEO PREMIERE: ORUÃ – “CASUAL”

ORUÃ – “CASUAL”

A SPILL EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE

Brazilian psychedelic rock pioneers Oruã today have shared “Casual,” the third single from their upcoming LP Slacker, out October 24th via K. The scuzzy, ethereal track follows singles “Deus Dara” and “México Suite”–the band has recently earned press support from Rolling Stone Brasil, The Big Takeover, Chorus.fm, and more. The band has also announced the exciting news that they will be playing Lollapalooza Brazil in 2026, more info HERE.

“‘Casual’ was a track we made on the road during our 2023 US tour,” Lê Almeida explains. “We were traveling together for a long time. The lyrics simply reflect on everyday emotions and the eternal morning grumpiness. The single’s cover art was created by Ana Zumpano, our longtime friend and collaborator, and now our drummer. ‘Casual’ addresses our indie rock essence with distorted guitars and lost dreams in melodies”

Last week, Oruã released a split LP with Seattle band Reverse Death. Oruã’s side features demos from their upcoming LP, Slacker, check it out HERE.

Oruã, composed of Almeida (guitar/vocals), João Casaes (synths), Bigu Medine (bass), and Ana Zumpano (drums) was formed during one of the most turbulent periods in recent Brazilian history a period that saw a coup d’état, political imprisonment, and the rise of the extreme right. The band was idealized by Almeida, a cultural agitator in Rio de Janeiro’s independent scene, most known through his label Transfusão Noise Records. The band came together during improvisonal jam sessions they had at Escritório, an underground creative and community space they all frequented in Brazil.

Featuring former members of Built To Spill, the quartet creates an exciting, unique style of guitar music–they combine elements of 90s lo-fi indie rock, krautrock, noise, afrobeat, and Brazilian music, ranging from Luiz Gonzaga’s primal Pernambuco sound to classic Brazilian psych rock. Slacker follows their 2024 LP E, PASS which earned acclaim from SPIN, Bandcamp Daily, and more.

In 2019, Oruã 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.

“Casual” by Oruã is out today. Slacker is out October 24th via K Records.

Oruã
Slacker
(K Records)
Release Date: October 24, 2025

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