Brass Against

Brass Against

Brass Against is a United States-based collective led and curated by Brad Hammonds. The group includes Mariel Bildsten, Darius Christian, Andrew Gutauskas, Brad Hammonds, Mazz Swift, Wayne Tucker and Sophia Urista.

It works as a brass band drawing on hard rock, metal, punk and rock. Its stated focus is protest music, with performances built around political themes and songs intended to inspire listeners and prompt action. The group also combines rock with edgy hip-hop, aiming for a strong and forceful sound.