Brass Against is a brass-infused hardcore band from Brooklyn, NY and their incredible, original debut EP drops tomorrow, April 10th. The band started as a Rage Against the Machine and Tool cover band and has now evolved into an original heavy brass band.
Vocalist Sophia Urista explains the band’s dedication to promoting individuality:
“While we believe that anger, questioning authority, & fighting for freedom are vitally meaningful ways of expressing ourselves in society, we also hope to portray the absolute importance of acceptance, vulnerability, togetherness, excellence, curiosity & love. When our fans hear the new EP we want them to, ultimately, feel a connection(through our stories) to the strength within themselves, and thereby, those around them.”
All Punked Up got an exclusive sneak peek to the band’s self-titled EP. You can check out our thoughts below.
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Brass Against is a headbanging, heavy brass masterpiece.
The three-track EP will launch Brass Against’s career as an original band. The first track is “Umbra” and opens with a very Morello-style riff. It’s down and gritty, building up to a scream into the main melody. The intro riff is then layered with brass sounds as well as guitar and drums. The song gets softer in the verse, leading up to a series of epic screams, emphasized with unique brass elements. The song slows way down in the bridge to make the contrast to the chorus even greater. “Umbra” is a beautifully angry track.
“Pull The Trigger” is the second track on the record and opens with a dancy riff with a jazz-inspired verse featuring brass and woodwind instruments. The chorus gives late 90s punk vibes, matched perfectly with brass interjections.
The final track is “Blood On The Other” and includes heavy, grit rock with brass accents. The vocals replicate the iconic sound of 80-90s female rock vocalists, bringing back the vibes we all miss. During the breakdown, the track features the overlapping of different phrases in unique languages. This really speaks to the idea of individuality that vocalist Sophia talks about embracing.
The vocals and melodies throughout this album are so flexible. Songs can be sexy, hardcore, screamo, and soothing all in the same track. Without a doubt, Brass Against’s debut, self-titled EP is an amazing way to start an original career.
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