Boogarins

Boogarins is a brazilian psychedelic rock e Neo-psychedelia band formed in 2012, in Goiânia, by members Fernando "Dinho" Almeida (vocals and rhythm guitar) and Benke Ferraz (lead guitar).[1] To complete the quartet, later joined Hans Castro (drums) and Raphael Vaz (contrabass). In 2014, Ynaiã Benthroldo replaced Hans in the drums.[2] The band played in a variety of international festivals, such as Rock in Rio Lisboa, Primavera Sound, Porão do Rock, Coquetel molotov, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Lollapalooza and South by Southwest.

Boogarins
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Background information
OriginGoiânia, Brazil
GenresPsychedelic rock, indie rock
Years active2013 - present
Associated actsLuziluzia, Ultravespa, Céu
Websiteboogarins.com
MembersDinho Almeida, Benke Ferraz, Raphael Vaz, Ynaiã Benthroldo
Past membersHans Castro

History

Boogarins was formed by Benke and Dinho, two childhood friends who got together and recorded an EP at home (As Plantas Que Curam) while they were still at school.[3] After the release of the EP, Boogarins signed a contract with Other Music, the debut album As Plantas Que Curam was released in 2013.[4]

After the LP's release, the band toured and performed more than 70 shows across Europe, the United States, and in Latin America, plating in festivals such as South by Southwest, in Texas, and the Primavera Sound, in Barcelona. In 2015, the band played in the festival Lollapalooza, in São Paulo[5]

After the long tour, the band recorded their new album, Manual, ou Guia Livre de Dissolução dos Sonhos,[6] in Spain. The album had its release by the end of October in CD, vinil and all streaming platforms.

In 2016, the band participated in Rock in Rio Lisboa, played in Seattle's influential alternative radio KEXP and also in the famous festival Levitation. In the same year, their album Manual was nominated in the Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album category.[7]

In 2017, the band released a live album, called Desvio Onírico,. The album is composed by 4 tracks with more or less 10 minutes each, with jams, improvs on material recorded during their USA and Europe tour. In June of the same year, the band shared their new studio album, Lá Vem a Morte, by surprise in YouTube. The work was considered by the magazine Rolling Stone Brasil to be the 9th best Brazilian LP of 2017.[8]

In 2019, they releasedSombrou Dúvida, which was considered one of the 25 best Brazilian albums of the first half of 2019 by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics.[9]

Discography

Studio albums
  • As Plantas Que Curam (2013)
  • Manual ou Guia Livre de Dissolução dos Sonhos (2015)
  • Lá Vem a Morte (2017)
  • Sombra ou Dúvida (2019)

EPs
  • As Plantas Que Curam (2013)

Singles
  • 2013: Lucifernandes
  • 2013: Doce
  • 2013: Despreocupar
  • 2014: Erre
  • 2015: Avalanche
  • 2015: 6000 Dias (ou Mantra dos 20 Anos)
  • 2016: Benzin
  • 2016: Tempo
  • 2016: Elogio à Instituição do Cinismo/Olhos
  • 2017: Foimal
  • 2017: Corredor Polonês
  • 2018: LVCO 4
  • 2019: Sombra ou Dúvida

References
  1. Ratliff, Ben (24 April 2016). "Review: Boogarins, a Psychedelic Pop Band From Brazil". New York Times. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  2. "Banda goiana psicodélica, Boogarins conquista gravadora americana". Folha de S.Paulo. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  3. Denselow, Robin (29 October 2015). "Boogarins: Manual review – intriguing sounds from Brazilian psych-pop band". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  4. Kot, Greg (14 August 2014). "Boogarins: From a basement in Brazil to living the dream". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 18 August 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  5. Fonseca, Lucas Borges (18 May 2015). "Boogarins anima público pequeno com rock psicodélico na tarde do Lollapalooza". Billboard Brasil. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  6. Denselow, Robin (29 October 2015). "Boogarins: Manual review – intriguing sounds from Brazilian psych-pop band". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  7. "Djavan, Elza Soares e Boogarins estão entre indicados ao Grammy Latino; veja as principais categorias". Rolling Stone Brasil. 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
  8. "Melhores Discos Nacionais de 2017". Rolling Stone Brasil. Grupo Spring de Comunicação. 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  9. Antunes, Pedro (16 August 2019). "Os 25 melhores discos de 2019 até agora, segundo a APCA [LISTA]". Rolling Stone Brasil (in Portuguese). Grupo Perfil. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
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