Balu Brigada Portal Album Release
Balu Brigada is set to release their new album, Portal, on August 29th, marking a important moment for fans. This announcement arrives alongside the release of the band’s new single, “Backseat,” which features a fresh, danceable disco beat. The band, known for their blend of New Zealand and New York influences, will embark on a US tour this October, starting in Mexico City, with tickets going on sale June 6th. The album Portal features a collection of tracks written over three years, showcasing the band’s evolution. News Directory 3 is excited to share all the details. Discover the full tracklist, tour dates, and exciting developments for Balu Brigada. Discover what’s next in the realm of alt-pop.
Balu Brigada Announces ‘Portal’ Album and US Tour
updated May 29, 2025
Balu Brigada, the band consisting of brothers Henry and Pierre beasley, will release their new album, ‘Portal,’ on
Aug.29. The album, a product of three years of writing in various cities, features previously released tracks
“The Question” and “So Cold,” along with their new single, “Backseat.” The band’s sound incorporates influences
from New York’s “heavier and grungier energy” and New Zealand’s “softer and calmer” vibe.
The new single, “Backseat,” features a danceable, disco beat. Balu brigada’s new album, Portal, is available
for preorder now. The band recently supported Twenty One Pilots on their European tour.
Balu Brigada’s ‘Portal’ tracklist:
- The Portal
- So Cold
- Golden Gate Girl
- Sideways
- Birthday Interlude
- Backseat
- Politix
- The Question
- 4.25
- Isolation
- What Do We Ever Really No?
- Butterfly Boy
In October, Balu Brigada will kick off a US headline tour, starting in Mexico city. Tickets go on sale June 6.
The Balu Brigada tour includes stops across the United States.
Balu Brigada US Tour Dates:
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 3 | Mexico City, MX | Foro Puebla |
| Oct. 6 | Phoenix,AZ | Crescent Ballroom |
| Oct. 7 | San Diego, CA | Music Box |
| Oct. 9 | Los Angeles, CA | Fonda |
| Oct. 10 | San Francisco, CA | Self-reliant (2 Shows) |
| Oct. 12 | Portland, OR | Wonder Ballroom |
| Oct. 14 | Seattle, WA | The Crocodile |
| Oct. 15 | Vancouver,BC | The Pearl |
| Oct. 17 | boise, ID | Neurolox |
| Oct. 18 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Grand at the Complex |
| Oct. 20 | Denver, CO | Summit |
| Oct. 22 | Chicago, IL | Thalia Hall |
| Oct. 23 | Columbus, OH | Newport Music Hall |
| Oct. 24 | Detroit,MI | El Club |
| Oct. 25 | toronto, ON | Concert Hall |
| oct. 27 | Montreal, QC | theater Fairmount |
| Oct. 28 | Boston, MA | Royale |
| Oct. 30 | New York, NY | Webster Hall |
| Oct. 31 | Philadelphia, PA | Foundry |
| Nov. 1 | Washington, DC | 9:30 Club (Early) |
| Nov. 3 | Asheville, NC | Gray Eagle |
| Nov. 4 | Atlanta, GA | terminal west |
| Nov. 6 | Jacksonville, FL | FIVE |
| Nov. 7 | Orlando, FL | Plaza Live |
| nov. 8 | Tampa, FL | Janus Live |
| Nov. 9 | Miami, FL | Zeyzey |
| Nov. 13 | Dallas, TX | Studio at The factory |
| Nov. 14 | Houston, TX | Warehouse Live Midtown |
| Nov. 15 | Austin, TX | Mohawk |
What’s next
Following their US tour, Balu Brigada is scheduled to perform at the Reading & Leeds Festival in the UK this
August.