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Balu Brigada have signed to leading independent music publisher Kobalt.<\/p>\n
The New Zealand-born alt-pop duo of brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley say they\u2019re \u201cstoked\u201d to be working with the publisher \u201cfor the next chapter of our writing career.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter a long period of self-sufficiency in the publishing space, we\u2019re looking forward to the opportunities and the experimentation that will come from working with this wide and passionate team,\u201d they add.<\/p>\n
\u201cSigning Balu Brigada to Kobalt Music Publishing worldwide reflects everything we believe in \u2014 backing artists who are already resonating globally and partnering with management teams who understand their vision. The band have created an undeniable momentum through their music, cultural identity and with their live show,\u201d says Simon Moor, Managing Director APAC, Kobalt.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur role now is to work alongside the band and their management, building on that success with fast global licensing, market reach, and expanded synch support to ensure their songs have the platforms they deserve around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome Balu Brigada to the Kobalt family. Their rising global momentum makes Kobalt the perfect home, especially as our DNA has always been about working collaboratively across territories to help elevate our client\u2019 visions,\u201d adds Amanda Tufeld, Sr. Director A&R at Kobalt. \u201c At their core, Henry and Pierre are exceptional songwriters, and look forward to diving in together.\u201d<\/p>\n
Balu Brigada\u2019s Kobalt signing follows a major career year for the duo in 2026, which included US chart success, a first US headline tour,\u00a0and a support slot for Twenty One Pilots in multiple countries.<\/p>\n
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They also released their debut album Portal<\/em> last year, which landed at No. 20 on our 50 Best New Zealand Albums of 2025<\/a> list. \u201cIt\u2019s safe to say Balu Brigada are one of the biggest success stories in modern New Zealand music,\u201d we wrote. \u201cThe fact the brothers wrote and produced Portal<\/em> entirely on their own makes their debut even more impressive.\u201d<\/p>\n