Brass Against (LP, Lonestar Records)

2019 – it’s the time for a revolution! The Brooklyn-based Brass-collective Brass Against releases their debut album in january and supports this release with a big headlining tour through europe. Brass Against covers classics of Rage Against the Maschine along with other protest songs from the whole musical spectre. There are songs from bands like Living Colour, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Kendrick Lamar, Tool or the Fugees. Their videos are guaranteed viral hits. On the microphone you will find singer extraordinary, Sophia Usta. The band says: “In this politically challenging era, it’s time to stand up against the machine. We want the music we perform to sound inspiring and resonate with people’s emotions, encouraging them to act. We combine rock and edgy hip-hop to play music that’s powerful and empowering. Brass Against is exceptional music with a political edge. We are angry, we are inspired, we are ready for change_and we hope our music amplifies this energy in everyone who listens.” The band got quite a name through several viral hits on Youtube. Brass Againsts version of ,Wake up” got more than 19 million views in the meantime.