November's featured artist is...
Balu Brigada
Established in 2016
From the other side of the world comes a sound that feels instantly familiar yet totally new. Balu Brigada, the alt-pop duo of brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley from Auckland, New Zealand, have carved out a groove-driven, emotionally charged space that’s impossible to ignore. Their mix of slick basslines, punchy drums, and shimmering synth textures has turned them from a regional favorite into one of the most exciting new names in modern pop.
The brothers write, perform, and produce everything themselves — crafting songs that balance polished pop instincts with a raw, lived-in honesty. Their latest project, Portal, released August 2025 through Atlantic and Warner Music, feels like a statement of intent. It’s a record full of dance-floor rhythms and existential reflections, exploring connection, change, and finding meaning in chaos. Tracks like “So Cold”, which hit #1 on US Alternative Radio, and “Designer” showcase their ability to wrap introspective lyrics in addictive, neon-lit hooks.
After touring the world with Twenty One Pilots on the Clancy World Tour, Balu Brigada’s sound has found a global audience ready for their brand of alternative pop — equal parts groove, heart, and late-night nostalgia. What makes them stand out is how effortless it all feels: their songs pulse with joy and motion even when the lyrics are quietly asking big questions.
Balu Brigada are the kind of band that can make you dance, think, and dream — sometimes all in the same verse. That’s why they’re our Artist of the Month: a duo bringing emotional depth to pop polish, with one foot in the club and the other in the cosmos.