Pantheon - Podcasts for Music Lovers Only Three Lads: Meet Banda AL9...Brazil's Phenomenal Pop Combo!
Feb 13, 2026
Matheus and Thiago Khouri, Brazilian brothers who front Banda AL9 and mix Beatlesque harmonies with viral social success. They chat about their rise from metal roots to 60s-inspired pop. They explain translating songs for global fans, signing to Wicked Cool Records, and the making of their forthcoming album and lead single.
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Brothers Raised On Rock And Beatles
- Matheus and Thiago grew up playing guitar together from ages 9 and 11 and started performing locally in pubs.
- They shifted from heavy metal covers to singing Beatles harmonies and began writing original songs by 2017-2018.
Portuguese Hit Sparked Global Fans
- Banda AL9 went viral in Brazil in 2023 with their album Amor é L.A. and the hit Chama de Amor.
- The song attracted international fans even while sung in Portuguese, prompting them to translate tracks to English.
Language Choice Expanded Their Reach
- The brothers realized English lyrics widened their global reach and began writing in English.
- Translating and then writing in English increased fans in the U.S. and Europe.