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The danceable alternative pop of Balu Brigada just feels good. In fact, “feel-good rock” is a perfect way to describe the music of the two brothers from New Zealand.

But don’t be fooled—anyone who assumes Henry and Pierre Beasley’s music lacks depth is very mistaken. “The record dives into deep examinations of doubt, recklessness, and loss in an effort to map out previously uncharted territory and emerge with a fuller sense of self on the other side,” says Balu Brigada about their aptly titled debut album, Portal.

With millions of streams, a feature on the official soundtrack of EA Sports FC 25, and an appearance on American late-night heavyweight Jimmy Kimmel, they are on everyone’s lips. Yet they remain calm—relaxed, like Baloo, the easygoing bear from The Jungle Book, after whom they named themselves.

Still, you won’t be able to sit still at a Balu Brigada concert. Their infectious sound—a unique mix of disco, bedroom funk, and future rock—is packed with earworm potential and will keep every dance floor moving.