Moriah Plaza

**Moriah Plaza** is a São Paulo-based indie pop act known for blending breezy dream pop with subtle tropicalia textures and introspective Portuguese lyrics. Fronted by vocalist Marina Araújo, the project emerged in 2018, cultivating a laid-back yet hypnotic sound characterized by hazy guitars, warm synths, and Araújo's intimate vocal delivery. Their self-titled 2021 album solidified their reputation for crafting sun-drenched melancholia, with tracks like "Própolis" and "Mais Amor" pairing existential musings with sway-worthy grooves. While maintaining a DIY ethos, their atmospheric yet danceable tunes – including recent single "Estelar" – have earned acclaim in Brazil's alt-music circles, particularly for their ability to fuse bedroom-pop intimacy with subtle nods to MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) traditions.