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Brazil (band)

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Brazil
OriginIndiana, USA
GenresPost-hardcore, alternative rock, progressive rock
Years active2001–2007
LabelsFearless Records, Immortal Records
MembersJonathon Newby
Nic Newby
Aaron Smith
Eric Johnson
James Sefchek
Philip Williams

Brazil was a post-hardcore and progressive rock band from Indiana, USA.

Band history

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The 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

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Final Lineup

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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

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  1. ^ a b Loftus, Johnny. "Brazil Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  2. ^ Loftus, Johnny, Brazil - A Hostage and the Meaning of Life Album Reviews, Songs & More, AllMusic, retrieved 2024-02-22
  3. ^ Greene, Jo-Ann, Brazil - The Philosophy of Velocity Album Reviews, Songs & More, AllMusic, retrieved 2024-02-22
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