Banda Atrius de Curitiba

Banda Atrius de Curitiba formed in the early 2000s when a few musicians from Curitiba came together. They took their name from the constellation Auriga, which hints at the celestial themes that would run through their music. The group includes Daniel Sapia on vocals, Bruno Rocha on guitar, Felipe Antunes on bass, and Victor Bellini on drums.

Their songs like 'Jeová' and 'Jesus é nosso Rei' reflect a straightforward gospel focus, with lyrics that lean toward worship and declaration. The music pulls from Brazilian popular styles and rock, giving it a grounded, melodic feel rather than anything overly ornate.

In their early days, they had the usual struggles of a new band trying to find an audience. There was some noise around a song called 'Liberdade' in 2010, with claims of plagiarism that the band denied, but it didn't define them. They kept working, and songs like 'Me Leva' and 'Sou de Cristo' found their way to listeners who connected with the direct, faith-oriented message.