Brick + Mortar

Brick + Mortar is an American indie rock duo formed in Toms River, New Jersey, consisting of frontman Brandon Asraf on bass and vocals and John Tacon on drums and electronic samples. Rather than relying on traditional guitar-driven arrangements, the pair built a distinctive sound around bass-heavy grooves, layered percussion, and electronic textures, giving their music an energetic, danceable edge that set them apart from many of their indie-rock peers.

The duo gained wider attention with their song «Locked in a Cage», which became a viral hit through social media and helped push them into a broader spotlight beyond the New Jersey and New York club circuit where they built their early following. Their music blends alternative rock songwriting with rap-influenced vocal delivery and electronic production choices, reflecting a genre-blurring approach common to the 2010s indie scene.

Brick + Mortar's songs have also found placement in film, television, and video games, helping introduce their sound to audiences outside traditional music channels. Known for energetic, physically demanding live shows, the duo has continued to release music that mixes rock instrumentation with dance and electronic sensibilities, maintaining a reputation as an inventive, high-energy act within the American indie rock landscape.