Balu Brigada

Pop / Indie-Pop

Balu Brigada

From: Auckland, New Zealand

Related Artists: Gorillaz, Frank Ocean

Balu Brigada are a self-described "groove-pop" duo composed of multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter/producer brothers, Henry and Pierre Beasley. Performing is in their blood: Dad was a ballet dancer, Mum, an actor. Dad played Bowie records, Mum preferred The Beatles. After "enduring" childhood piano lessons, the brothers turned to jamming in the family rumpus room once 12-year-old Henry switched to guitar and forced Pierre to pick up a bass.

Balu Brigada are all about experimentation, inspired by genre-mashing musical giants Gorillaz and Frank Ocean. Their songs perfectly soundtrack coastal roadtrips, summer BBQs and flirty dancefloor moments - effortless, laidback cool.

A "nostalgic kick" for the brothers, their band name is a sideways glance at Baloo ('The Jungle Book'), whose "ultimate chiller" persona embodies the Balu Brigada sound. 'How It Would End' - their next single and debut release as a two-piece - is a bouncy musing with soaring falsetto choruses, synth hooks and an irresistible, underlying groove.

After signing with Atlantic Records in 2022 the duo relocated to New York. This tour will be in part their first homecoming tour since, in support of their upcoming EP 'Find A Way'. featuring latest released single 'Designer' which has 1 mil streams and counting. Balu Brigada is preparing for the release of their debut album, Portal, on August 29, 2025. 


Portal

Latest Album:

Portal

Release Date:

August 29, 2025

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Band Videos

Balu Brigada - Backseat (Official Visualiser)

Balu Brigada - So Cold (Official Music Video)

Balu Brigada - How It Would End

Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada (Live + Q&A)

From the Site

Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada [Live Performance + Q&A]

Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada [Live Performance + Q&A]

July 21, 2021 We sit down with the boys of Balu Brigada to discuss everything from Gorillaz to making up their own genre on the spot.
Author: Bryget Chrisfield

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