Ataris recruit members of The Widow Jenkins
The Ataris have revamped their lineup, adding three members from Indiana's The Widow Jenkins. That band, in turn, features members of Brazil and Emery. Chris Swinney, Bryan Nelson, and Jake Dwiggins have joined the Ataris who have seen many members shifts (and sonic shifts) over the past few years since their…
October 08, 2008

Immortal Records ceases operations
Immortal Records, home to 30 Seconds To Mars, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, thebleedingalarm and Brazil, has ceased operations according to a band signed to the label. The label was…
November 01, 2007

Media: Brazil: "Maudlin Rose"
Brazil has posted a previously unreleased track titled "Maudlin Rose." You can check out the song on their myspace page. The band released The Philosophy of Velocity in…
October 26, 2007

Media: Singer Jonathon Newby quits Brazil
Vocalist Jonathon Newby is leaving Muncie, Indiana's Brazil. His last show will be in the band's hometown on August 18th at the Launching Pad with friends This Story. The singer posted a statement to the band's MySpace blog: Strange? Yes. Strange for me to type, strange for me to ponder, and probably strange for you to read. I've spent an amazing seven years of ups and downs with this group of guys (and a few others) building it…
July 15, 2007

Media: Former Emery bassist joins the Widow Jenkins
After leaving Emery last September, bassist Joel "Chopper" Green has resurfaced in recently reunited act the Widow Jenkins. The band, which also includes Chris "Swiss" Swinney formerly of both Brazil (Immortal Records) and Underminded (ex-Kung Fu Records), was formed in 2003.…
February 27, 2007

Tours: Brazil / Forgive Durden / Wax on Radio
Brazil has announced the dates for an upcoming headlining tour. The band will be supporting their latest album, The Philosophy of Velocity which was produced by Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse). The band will be joined by Forgive Durden who released their Fueled By Ramen debut, Wonderland this year. Rounding out the…
December 21, 2006

Media: Brazil debuts new live video
Immortal act Brazil has posted the first video from their recently debut for the label. The record, The Philosophy of Velocity was released earlier this week. You can check out "Crime (And the Antique Solution) Live"…
October 07, 2006

Media: Brazil member force to leave tour for court-ordered therapy
A publicist for Immortal Records act Brazil has reported that keyboardist Nic Newby has been forced to leave the band's ongoing Californian tour and report in for six weeks of court-ordered therapy in Indiana. The sentence is due to an unspecified "brief run-in with the law" last year in the band's hometown of Munice, IN. He will return to the band in time for their October tour with…
September 27, 2006

Media: The Widow Jenkins gets back together
Indiana band The Widow Jenkins has reunited after a 3 year absence. The Widow Jenkins includes Chris "Swiss" Swinney on guitar, who has done tours of duty playing in Brazil (Immortal Records) and Underminded (ex-Kung Fu Records) The band is currently working in a new drummer, and writing and…
September 23, 2006

Tours: YouInSeries / Brazil / As Tall As Lions
LAs Vegas, Nevada's You In Series have announced a late summer tour set to kick off in mid-August. The band is supporting their debut for Equal Vision Records, Outside We Are Fine. Joining the band will be recent Immortal signing Brazil and Triple Crown act As Tall as Lions. You can click…
July 29, 2006