Banished Music has announced that alt-pop duo Balu Brigada will return to New Zealand this June in support of their acclaimed debut album, Portal, performing a one-off headline show at Auckland’s Powerstation.
A sweeping, emotional, and sonically adventurous collection of songs, Portal finds brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley pushing their boundaries and cementing their place as one of the most vital new voices in alternative pop.
The album includes breakout singles ‘So Cold’, ‘Backseat’, and the existential pop anthem ‘What Do We Ever Really Know?’ – each one offering a glimpse into the band’s evolving sound and introspective lyricism.
Portal was built over three years across cities like New York, Berlin, and their native Auckland, with each place leaving a unique sonic fingerprint.
From the heavy, grungy textures of the NYC sessions to the serene, introspective energy of their New Zealand roots, the duo curated a sound that blends indie-rock urgency with alt-pop finesse and festival-sized ambition.
Their single ‘So Cold’ has soared with over 65 million global streams, a #1 spot on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, and a late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!.
The track’s success, including a placement on EA Sports’ FC 25 soundtrack, marked a major breakthrough for the duo, earning them the title of Billboard’s Chartbreaker for April 2025.
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