Brazil was a
post-hardcore
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and
progressive rock
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band from Indiana, USA.
Band history
The band was formed in 2000 by the brothers Jonathon and Nicholas Newby in
Muncie, Indiana
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.
In early 2001 the band renamed themselves Brazil, taken from the Terry Gilliam film ''
Brazil
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''. In 2002 the band signed a small contract with
Fearless Records
Fearless Records is an American independent record label that was founded in 1994. Fearless is based in Culver City, California, and is best known for its early pop punk moments captured in the ''Fearless Flush Sampler'' and ''Punk Bites'' releas ...
who released the ''Dasein'' EP.
In 2004 they released their debut album ''A Hostage and the Meaning of Life'', also released by Fearless Records. The band later signed with
Immortal Records
Immortal Records was an American independent record label/imprint label based in Los Angeles, California. The company helped launch the careers of such influential acts as Korn, Thirty Seconds To Mars, and Incubus over the years. The label had a ...
to release ''The Philosophy of Velocity'' in 2006.
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
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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
*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)
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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
External links
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American musical sextets
American progressive rock groups
Musical groups from Indiana
Fearless Records artists