Terraplana

2017–2018: Formation and Exílio Stephanie Heuczuk and Vinícius Lourenço connected through online interactions on Twitter in 2011 and began exchanging musical ideas. Lourenço moved to Curitiba in 2015; who stated that "it was quite a long process", starting with recording in September, and by December undergoing mixing and mastering. The group reached out to several music websites, including from Latin America, and radio stations to help promote the work, and began selling band T-shirts at shows. Exílio received positive reviews and was well received by audiences, That same year, In 2022, Terraplana began recording Olhar Pra Trás at Nico's Studio. Kruchelski said that "Balaclava Fest happened at the perfect time, right when we were producing the album. We took the opportunity to play the songs with their final arrangements, and the reception got us even more excited. The contest and the festival opened doors for us and brought in a new audience that definitely connects with our sound but didn't know us yet". and received generally positive reviews from music websites such as Scream & Yell, Monkeybuzz, The group later toured in support of the album, performing with acts such as Eliminadorzinho, Sonhos Tomam Conta, and Gorduratrans. Their profile rose significantly after opening for international acts such as Deafheaven in 12 March and Slowdive on 30 November 2023, as part of the Primavera Sound São Paulo festival's "Primavera na Cidade" program. Slowdive's Neil Halstead was photographed wearing a Terraplana T-shirt, which further drew attention to the band. The album was selected by the São Paulo Art Critics Association as one of the 50 best Brazilian albums of 2023. In July 2023, they released Ao Vivo na Vinícola, a live EP comprising five tracks from olhar pra trás, showcasing more visceral interpretations of the album's material. 2025–present: Natural and international acclaim On 11 March 2025, the band released their second studio album Natural by Balaclava Records, with global distribution via Flesh and Bone Records. It was produced and mixed by American musician JooJoo Ashworth, who was introduced to the band by fellow Brazilian-American artist Samira Winter. The lead single, "Charlie", was accompanied by a music video filmed in an amusement park in Curitiba. and reviewers from Música Instantânea, Folha de S.Paulo, and the English-language outlet Stereogum, which named it "Album of the Week" during its release week. The edition featured 71 acts, both national and international, with headliners including Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, Lorde, Chappell Roan, Deftones, and Skrillex. == Artistry ==

Terraplana has been categorized as shoegaze, Exílio is rooted in shoegaze and post-rock and blends ambient textures with distorted guitars and ethereal vocals, which are treated as an additional instrumental layer rather than a narrative focal point. Thematically, the EP explores solitude and introspection, with the title referring to an internal form of exile that can only be resolved individually. The band's first full-length album, Olhar Pra Trás (2023), maintained this stylistic approach while refining its production and thematic cohesion. It features soft vocals juxtaposed with heavy, noisy instrumentation, continuing their exploration of shoegaze and post-rock aesthetics. With their second album, Natural (2025), Terraplana expanded their stylistic range, embracing a lighter, more open sound that moved beyond conventional shoegaze boundaries. The album blends lo-fi textures with polished clarity and incorporates elements from 1990s and 2000s subgenres, including indie rock, grunge, and harmonic structures reminiscent of Deftones. The band cites a broad range of influences. While acknowledging the foundational impact of shoegaze pioneers such as Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine, Terraplana also draws inspiration from artists across genres, including Unwound, Slint, Duster, Pinback, Bark Psychosis, Steve Reich, and Milton Nascimento. Brazilian acts such as Gorduratrans, Máquinas, and Boogarins are also noted as significant references, particularly for their sonic approach and career trajectories. Members have cited cinema as an influence, referencing films such as Melancholia, Mr. Nobody, and Drive as inspirational to their creative process. Their approach to songwriting is organic; songs often emerge simultaneously in a manner reflective of the band's emotional state. The band predominantly performs in Portuguese. Members have expressed that singing in their native language allows for greater emotional and poetic expression, which they view as central to their artistic identity. Heuczuk has noted that Portuguese, while more challenging in terms of songwriting, lends itself to a poetic sensibility that suits the band's themes. Nevertheless, they remain open to using English when appropriate, as demonstrated by their bilingual track "Hear A Whisper" featuring Winter and earlier English-language songs on Exílio. == Members ==

;Current members • Stephani Heuczuk – bass, vocals (2017–present) • Vinícius Lourenço – guitar, vocals (2017–present) • Cassiano Kruchelski – guitar, vocals (2019–present) • Wendeu Silverio – drums (2017–present) ;Former members • Matheus Teles – guitar, vocals (2017–2019) == Discography ==

Studio albums • Olhar Pra Trás (2023) • Natural (2025) EPs • Exílio (2017) • Ao Vivo na Vinícola (2023) ==References==