Sunset Music Festival outfit Brass Knuckles is unlike any other trio in dance music right now. Incorporating both live and electronic instruments to their music, we can’t wait to see Brass Knuckles do some damage on our Set stage next week. Have you bought your tickets yet?
The Miami trio consisting of Danny D’Brito, Tony Livadas, and Anthony Pisano don’t look at themselves as a DJ group but rather as a band. Fusing their hard-hitting elements of house, electro, pop, nu disco, and even rock, the group is a relentless force of irresistible vocals, death defying drops, and innovative instrumentation. The boys first came together in 2009 when old-time band mates D’Brito and Livadas met Pisano and instantly formed a bond. One day, Pisano came into practice wearing a shirt with brass knuckles on it. The image just clicked for D’Brito saying, “I’m thrilled Anthony wore that shirt on that particular day. The name represents us so well. The music is often tough and in your face. It makes an impression.”
It wasn’t long before the trio would start creating original material as well as creating a lot of remixes. Their 2011 track “Lie to You” became the catalyst to their initial rise, making its way to dance floors and music blogs around the world. The success of the track also lead to a global tour through Asia and Europe. Ultimately though, it was Brass Knuckles’ debut release Bad Habits on the revered Ultra Recordings imprint that would thrust them into the spotlight.
Currently traveling around the country, Brass Knuckles brings their Bad Habits tour to Sunset Music Festival, May 25th. Buy your tickets today!
