Brazil was a post-hardcore and progressive rock band from Indiana, USA.
Brazil | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Indiana, USA |
| Genres | Post-hardcore, alternative rock, progressive rock |
| Years active | 2001–2007 |
| Labels | Fearless Records, Immortal Records |
| Members | Jonathon Newby Nic Newby Aaron Smith Eric Johnson James Sefchek Philip Williams |
Band history
editThe band was formed in 2000 by the brothers Jonathon and Nicholas Newby in Muncie, Indiana.[1] In early 2001 the band renamed themselves Brazil, taken from the Terry Gilliam film Brazil. In 2002 the band signed a small contract with Fearless Records who released the Dasein EP.[1] In 2004 they released their debut album A Hostage and the Meaning of Life, also released by Fearless Records.[2] The band later signed with Immortal Records to release The Philosophy of Velocity in 2006.[3] In August 2007, Jonathon Newby left the band, resulting in the band breaking up. Their final show was performed on August 18, 2007.
Members
editFinal Lineup
edit- Jonathon Newby - Vocals (2001-2007)
- Nic Newby - Keyboards (2001-2007)
- Aaron Smith - Guitars (2002-2007), Bass (2001)
- Eric Johnson - Guitars (2002-2007)
- James Sefchek - Drums (2003-2007)
- Philip Williams - Bass (2004-2007)
Previous members
edit- Jonny Richardson - Guitars, vocals (2001)
- Jonathan May - Guitars (2001)
- Benjamin Hunt - Bass (2001-2004)
- Matt Miller - Guitars (2002)
- Alex Bond - Live drums (2002)
- Andrew Gaub - Drums (2001)
- Scott Freeman - Drums (2002)
- Tim Hardy - Live drums (2002)
- Jason Bradley - Live drums (2003)
- James Cole - Live drums (2003)
- Nater Kane - Live drums (2003)
- Brandon Beaver - Live drums (2003)
- Christopher Swinney- Live bass (2004)
Discography
edit- Brazil (Demo, Self-released, 2000)
- Dasein (EP, Fearless Records, 2002)
- A Hostage and the Meaning of Life (LP, Fearless Records, 2004)
- The Philosophy of Velocity (LP, Immortal Records, 2006)
Compilation Appearances
- Wrapped Around Your Finger (The Police Cover) - Punk Goes 80s Compilation (Fearless Records, 2005)
- Cities Made of Snow - Santa Cause Benefit Compilation (Fearless Records, 2006)
References
edit- ^ a b Loftus, Johnny. "Brazil Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ Loftus, Johnny, Brazil - A Hostage and the Meaning of Life Album Reviews, Songs & More, AllMusic, retrieved 2024-02-22
- ^ Greene, Jo-Ann, Brazil - The Philosophy of Velocity Album Reviews, Songs & More, AllMusic, retrieved 2024-02-22