Divergent Beats

A música indie-pop punk rock alternativa brasileira não cansa de nos entregar novidades absolutamente incríveis — e hoje não é diferente. O dia 1º de Dezembro marca a chegada do novo single da banda curitibana Juia, liderada por uma frontwoman de voz poderosa, presença magnética e uma identidade sonora que transborda liberdade. O single é forte, vibrante, divertido — daqueles que te fazem sorrir sem perceber — e carrega consigo duas forças que convivem lindamente: a liberdade e o amor.

Tivemos o privilégio de ouvir “Dr. Renato Aragão” em primeira mão, e nos apaixonamos completamente.

A Juia nasce do universo criativo de Julia Skonieczny, que iniciou sua jornada musical com dois lançamentos solo: Juia 0.5 (2022) e Fantasma no Quintal (2024). Agora, como banda completa, o projecto ganha nova energia, profundidade e explosão sonora.

Formada em Curitiba, a Juia traz influências que passam pelo indie pop, rock psicodélico e pelas infinitas camadas da música brasileira contemporânea. O quinteto conversa artisticamente com nomes como Crumb, Tame Impala, Marcos Valle e a estética vibrante e afoita de Sophia Chablau e Uma Enorme Perda de Tempo.

A banda é composta por:

Julia Skonieczny (vocal), Dengocore/Diogo Bergamo (guitarra solo), Matheus Who (guitarra base), Schumacher (baixo), Annushka (teclado) e Monki Jojo (bateria).

“Dr. Renato Aragão” — liberdade, amor e espontaneidade

O single nasce de um momento de liberdade radical da própria Julia — e, acima de tudo, nasce do amor. Num instante despretensioso, a cantora e compositora misturou dois universos improváveis:

• o sentimento genuíno pelo namorado Diogo (Dengocore), apelidado de Didi,

• e o trocadilho inevitável com o icónico humorista brasileiro que adora ser chamado de Doutor Renato Aragão.

O resultado? Uma faixa explosiva, leve e absolutamente contagiante.

Não por acaso, foi nos palcos que a canção provou seu destino: era sempre a música que quebrava o gelo, fazia o público bater cabeça, sorrir e se encantar com a química do grupo ao vivo. Daí nasceu também a ideia de criar uma live session, que acompanha o lançamento e amplifica ainda mais sua energia.

Como disse o guitarrista Matheus Who:

“Essa música nasceu pra ser tocada ao vivo. Quando percebemos que ela sempre quebrava o gelo nos shows, ficou claro que precisava ser um single antes do disco.”

O single foi gravado entre Outubro de 2024 e Novembro de 2025 na Dengorecords, em Curitiba, com produção, mix e master de Dengocore. A live session tem direcção criativa e captação de vídeo de Helena Bohn, que também assina as fotos promocionais.

“Dr. Renato Aragão” chega como o último single antes do primeiro álbum da banda, dois trabalhos, previsto ainda para o 4 Dezembro. Se este lançamento já carrega tamanha identidade, humor, calor e liberdade, mal podemos esperar pelo álbum completo.

Juia chega rasgando com ‘Dr. Renato Aragão’: indie-pop explosivo, liberdade pura — e um dos singles mais apaixonantes que já ouvimos em 2025.”

Na Divergent Beats, a gente se apaixonou na primeira audição: é fresco, elétrico, divertido e cheio daquela vibe de amor + caos que só o indie-pop brasileiro consegue entregar.

A Juia está pronta — e nós também — para viver essa explosão que promete marcar 2025.

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Juia ignites Brazilian indie-pop with ‘Dr. Renato Aragão’: freedom, love and pure live energy

Brazilian alternative indie-pop punk rock never stops surprising us with brilliant new sounds — and today is no exception.

This 1st of December brings the release of the new single by the Curitiba-based band Juia, fronted by a powerhouse vocalist whose tone, energy, and artistic presence are magnetic. The single is bold, vibrant, fun — a track that radiates freedom while also embracing love in the most unexpected ways.

We had the privilege of listening to “Dr Renato Aragão” in advance, and we fell in love instantly.

Juia was born from the creative world of Julia Skonieczny, who released two solo projects before forming the band: Juia 0.5 (2022) and Fantasma no Quintal (2024). Now as a complete group, the project gains new depth, strength, and an electrifying sonic identity.

Based in Curitiba, Juia blends influences from indie pop, psychedelic rock, and layers of contemporary Brazilian music. Their sound converses with artists such as Crumb, Tame Impala, Marcos Valle, and the colourful, irreverent aesthetic of Sophia Chablau e Uma Enorme Perda de Tempo.

The band is formed by:

Julia Skonieczny (vocals), Dengocore/Diogo Bergamo (lead guitar), Matheus Who (rhythm guitar), Schumacher (bass), Annushka (keys) and Monki Jojo (drums).

The single was born from a moment of radical artistic freedom — and, above all, from love. In a spontaneous instant, Julia combined two unlikely worlds:

• her genuine affection for her boyfriend Diogo (Dengocore), nicknamed Didi,

• and the inevitable wordplay referencing the iconic Brazilian comedian who prefers to be called Doctor Renato Aragão.

The result is a track that is explosive, light, and irresistibly fun.

It was on stage that the song revealed its true destiny: it was always the moment that broke the ice, made the crowd headbang, smile, and fall in love with the group’s chemistry. That same energy inspired the creation of a live session accompanying the release.

As guitarist Matheus Who says:

“This song was born to be played live. When we realised it always broke the ice at shows, it became obvious it had to be the pre-album single.”

The single was recorded between October 2024 and November 2025 at Dengorecords in Curitiba, with production, mixing and mastering by Dengocore. The live session was creatively directed and captured by Helena Bohn, who also shot the promotional photographs.

“Dr Renato Aragão” arrives as the final single before the band’s debut album, dois trabalhos, due later this December. If this release is already bursting with identity, humour, warmth, and freedom, we cannot wait to hear the full album.

Juia is ready — and so are we — for the indie-pop explosion set to define 2025.

Brazilian alternative indie-pop never stops surprising us with brilliant new sounds — and today is no exception.

This 1st of December brings the release of the new single by the Curitiba-based band Juia, fronted by a powerhouse vocalist whose tone, energy, and artistic presence are magnetic. The single is bold, vibrant, fun — a track that radiates freedom while also embracing love in the most unexpected ways.

We had the privilege of listening to “Dr Renato Aragão” in advance, and we fell in love instantly.

Juia was born from the creative world of Julia Skonieczny, who released two solo projects before forming the band: Juia 0.5 (2022) and Fantasma no Quintal (2024). Now as a complete group, the project gains new depth, strength, and an electrifying sonic identity.

Based in Curitiba, Juia blends influences from indie pop, psychedelic rock, and layers of contemporary Brazilian music. Their sound converses with artists such as Crumb, Tame Impala, Marcos Valle, and the colourful, irreverent aesthetic of Sophia Chablau e Uma Enorme Perda de Tempo.

The band is formed by:

Julia Skonieczny (vocals), Dengocore/Diogo Bergamo (lead guitar), Matheus Who (rhythm guitar), Schumacher (bass), Annushka (keys) and Monki Jojo (drums).

The single was born from a moment of radical artistic freedom — and, above all, from love. In a spontaneous instant, Julia combined two unlikely worlds:

• her genuine affection for her boyfriend Diogo (Dengocore), nicknamed Didi,

• and the inevitable wordplay referencing the iconic Brazilian comedian who prefers to be called Doctor Renato Aragão.

The result is a track that is explosive, light, and irresistibly fun.

It was on stage that the song revealed its true destiny: it was always the moment that broke the ice, made the crowd headbang, smile, and fall in love with the group’s chemistry. That same energy inspired the creation of a live session accompanying the release.

As guitarist Matheus Who says:

“This song was born to be played live. When we realised it always broke the ice at shows, it became obvious it had to be the pre-album single.”

The single was recorded between October 2024 and November 2025 at Dengorecords in Curitiba, with production, mixing and mastering by Dengocore. The live session was creatively directed and captured by Helena Bohn, who also shot the promotional photographs.

“Dr Renato Aragão” arrives as the final single before the band’s debut album, dois trabalhos, due later this December. If this release is already bursting with identity, humour, warmth, and freedom, we cannot wait to hear the full album.

Juia hits hard with ‘Dr. Renato Aragão’: explosive indie-pop, pure freedom — and one of the most captivating singles we’ve heard in 2025.”
At Divergent Beats, we fell for it instantly: it’s fresh, electric, fun, and drenched in that love-meets-chaos vibe only Brazilian indie-pop can pull off.

Juia is ready — and so are we — for the explosion set to define 2025.