Brazil (band)

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Brazil
Origin Indiana, USA
Genres Post-hardcore, alternative rock, progressive rock
Years active2001–2007, 2019, 2025
Labels Fearless Records, Immortal Records
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.

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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

Previous members

Discography

Compilation Appearances

References

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