"Absurd subject matter, absurd lyrics, absurd volume." Jonathon Newby August 2006 Interview

Since May 31, 2010

Indiana, United States 

This is a group for the band, Brazil.

Brazil was an India rock band.
Sadly, in August 2007, lead singer and songwriter Jonathon Newby decided to quit the band, which resulted in the decision of the entire band to end. Their final show was performed on August 18, 2007. However, they've recently gotten back together and recorded an Ep entitled "ere I am J.H.".
-Present and Past Members of Brazil-

Jonathon Newby- Founding member and singer. Newby played drums for Brazil before switching to vocals prior to the Dasein EP session. He does most of his writing on the piano, where he had formal training for several years. He recorded vocals on all Brazil releases through 2006, and recorded drums on The Lost EP and the early demos. As of August 18th, 2007, Jonathon Newby announced he was no longer a member of Brazil. He gave no reason for his leaving other than citing "personal reasons".

Nic Newby- Founding member and keyboard player. Nic played on all Brazil releases through 2006. Interestingly, Brazil is the only band Nic has ever been a member of. In 2006, Nic was forced off tour for court-ordered therapy involving charges never formally announced. He returned to the road in late October.

Aaron Smith- Founding member and guitarist. Smith is known for his non-technical and intuitive approach to playing guitar, often eschewing theory and technique for expression and energy. He was the band’s original bass player. Smith also sang in political punk band American Youth, and played guitar in art noise band Pharmacy Liquor. He recorded guitar on all Brazil releases through 2006.

Eric Johnson- Guitarist. Johnson joined just before the recording of the Dasein EP, making Brazil a 2-guitar band for the first time. He’s known for his very precise and consistent style which, when juxtaposed against Smith’s expressionistic approach, creates much of the unique tension that comprises Brazil’s sound. Johnson has also recorded with renowned Chicago engineer Steve Albini, and currently plays in saababanks, a band often compared to noisy and rhythm-heavy bands such as Shellac, June of 44, and The Jesus Lizard. He recorded guitar on Dasein, The Lost EP, the Wrapped Around Your Finger cover, A Hostage and the Meaning of Life, and The Philosophy of Velocity.

James Sefchek- Drummer. Sefchek joined in 2003 after responding to the band’s advertisement looking for a new drummer. He recorded drums on A Hostage and the Meaning of Life, the Wrapped Around Your Finger cover, and The Philosophy of Velocity.

Philip Williams- Bassist. Williams joined in 2004, and played bass for Asian Man Records artist Johnny Socko and indie pop group Pravada with members of Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s prior to joining Brazil. He recorded bass on The Philosophy of Velocity and the Wrapped Around Your Finger cover.

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