Superguidis

Origin

Guaíba, RS

Years active

2002–2011

Genres

indie rock, rock gaúcho

Instruments

guitar, bass guitar, drums

Biography

Superguidis was a prominent Brazilian indie rock band formed in 2002 in Guaíba, Rio Grande do Sul, initially starting out in the late 1990s under the name Dissidentes. Originally functioning as a cover band playing grunge acts like Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots, the group eventually shifted toward writing their own material inspired by alternative American acts such as Pavement and Guided By Voices, adopting their final moniker. Alongside members like Andrio Maquenzi, Diogo Macueidi, Marco Pecker, and Lucas Pocamacha, the band became a major exponent of the gaúcho rock scene during the 2000s.

In 2006, they made history by becoming the first band to release a full-length album via Trama Virtual's paid download project, with their self-titled debut later winning best independent album of the year and ranking high on critics' lists. Their growing recognition led to features in prominent publications and inclusion in the French-Belgian compilation Le Nouveau Rock Brésilien, placing them alongside acts like Tom Zé and Mombojó. Following the release of their sophomore effort, A Amarga Sinfonia do Superstar, and subsequent records, the group briefly disbanded in 2011 after guitarist Lucas Pocamacha left to pursue engineering.

After years away from the spotlight, Superguidis reunited in late 2024 as a power trio to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their debut album with a special vinyl reissue and a promotional tour across Brazil in 2025. Throughout their career, they shared the critical landscape with other notable independent Brazilian artists, cementing their legacy as one of the defining indie rock bands of their decade. Their distinctive sound and DIY ethos continue to be remembered as a crucial pillar of regional and national alternative music.