A sweeping, emotional and sonically adventurous collection of songs, Portal finds brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley pushing their boundaries and cemen
Read More 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 2025s most vital new voices. The album includes breakout singles So Cold, Backseat and What Do We Ever Really Know?, each one offering a glimpse into the bands technicolour sound and introspective lyricism.
The album was built over three years across cities including 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 roots in NZ, the duo curated a sound that blends indie rock urgency with alt-pop finesse and festival-sized ambition.
So Cold has already clocked over 55 million global streams, hit the #1 spot on Billboards Alternative Airplay chart in the US, and a late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!. The tracks success, including a placement on EA Sports FC 25 soundtrack, marked a major breakthrough for the duo, earning them the title of Billboards Chartbreaker for April 2025.
Other tracks like the expansive Backseat and What Do We Ever Really Know? continue to draw new fans into Balu Brigadas world. Adding to the projects momentum, Sideways was also premiered by Zane Lowe on Apple Music on Tuesday, following the bands debut at Reading & Leeds Festival last weekend.
To celebrate the release, Balu Brigada will hit the road in the UK at the beginning of May,
Please see below for full listings.
02/05/2026 Birmingham - O2 Institute 2
03/05/2026 Manchester - Gorilla 2
05/05/202 Glasgow - The Art School
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