Balu Brigada

 

Balu Brigada craft multi-dimensional alternative pop layered with levels of lush live instrumentation, cinematic production, and festival-ready hooks. Henry and Pierre Beasely—the Auckland, NZ-born duo of brothers, co-vocalists, co-writers, and co-producers Balu Brigada—effectively step through a sonic doorway with their music. Since high school, they independently honed their chops for years until landing a deal with Warner Music Australia, Atlantic Music Group and ARRO Records in the United States. The group cultivated their signature sound with the I Should Be Home EP [2022] and Find A Way EP [2023]—highlighted by the fan favorite “Designer” which amassed 26 million Spotify streams and counting. Along the way, they also incited the applause of everyone from Rolling Stone, Coup de Main, i-D, and OnesToWatch to People who christened them “Best New Artist.” Twenty One Pilots even notably selected Balu Brigada as special guests on their massive “Clancy Tour” across North America, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the UK. The duo reached critical mass with their track “So Cold.” It not only gathered 34 million total streams and counting, but it also notched their very first #1 at radio in the US, claiming the top spot at Alternative. They made their late-night television debut on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! with a stunning performance of the song. Plus, it claimed a coveted spot on the FIFA 2025 Official Soundtrack, and SiriusXM spotlighted it as a “Critical Cut.” After piling up hundreds of millions of streams and selling out shows, the band elevate to another stratosphere altogether on their full-length debut album, Portal, introduced by the single “Backseat.”

 

Formed in Buenos Aires by Inés Adam and Martina Nintzel, Pacifica emerged in 2021 from an online friendship sparked by a shared love of The Strokes. What began as a series of YouTube covers quickly evolved into a full-fledged creative force—culminating in their signing to TAG Music after a fan-funded trip to see The Strokes in New York City.

Drawing on the raw urgency of early-2000s garage rock, the swagger of post-punk, and the emotional undercurrent of ’90s alt, Pacifica’s music feels instantly familiar but entirely their own. Their 2023 debut LP, Freak Scene, is a cathartic, riff-heavy blast of youthful defiance and vulnerability, anchored by dual vocals and a DIY spirit. Standout tracks like “Anita,” “With or Without You,” and “Silent Affection” capture the duo’s ability to turn personal anxieties into arena-ready anthems.

Following Freak Scene, Pacifica released an acoustic reimagining of the record with Freak Scene: NAK Sessions in 2024, showcasing the emotional depth beneath their distorted edge. Their live performances—fueled by electric chemistry and punchy minimalism—have brought them to stages across North America, Europe, and South America, building a passionate global fanbase.

Their new single “What You Doing” marks a new era for the band as they continue to ride the line between vulnerability and rebellion, proving that even in a fractured world, two friends and a couple of guitars can still make something unforgettable.