By Ljubinko Zivkovic, Rock At Night Amsterdam
Review: Banda AL9 – Hey! Hey! We’re Banda AL9 – Release date: June 26, 2026
What constitutes perfect summer music? Will all forms of pop/rock, power pop especially, from The Beatles to Lemon Twigs do?
If your answer is a definite yes, consider this Brazilian duo, Banda AL9, and their album Hey! Hey! We’re Banda AL9. Actually, quite a number of listeners are already doing that as the duo currently has over 2 million followers across social media.
The band is led by brothers Matheus Khouri, vocals, lead guitar, and Thiago Khouri, vocals, bass (another Lemon Twigs connection?), and began in 2017. Between 2021 and 2022, the band experienced rapid growth, going viral on TikTok, where their videos surpassed 12M views. 2023’s full-length debut album, Amor É A Lei, marked a turning point for Banda ALP9, propelling the Khouri brothers into mainstream Brazilian stardom. The band’s success soon crossed borders, reaching a growing international audience thanks to airplay on Little Steven’s Underground Garage and co-signs from like-minded artists such as The Darkness’s Justin Hawkins.
Now the band has come up with an album that has all the signs of a perfect summer – jangly guitars, constant lightly-touched harmonies with catchy hooks all over the place, all you need is a good cool shade and cold, summery drinks and you are all set.
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