| Origin | Indiana, USA |
|---|---|
| Genre | Post-hardcore, alternative rock, progressive rock |
| Years active | 2001–2007, 2019, 2025 |
| Label | Fearless Records, Immortal Records |
| Current members | Jonathon Newby Nic Newby Aaron Smith Eric Johnson James Sefchek Philip Williams |
Brazil is a post-hardcore and progressive rock band from Indiana, USA.
Band history
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
Final lineup
- 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
- 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
- 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
- ^ 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