The Brave Little Abacus
| Company type | Independent |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 in Sandown, New Hampshire, United States |
| Headquarters | Sandown , United States |
| Products | Emo music |
Brave Little Abacus—often referred to simply as The Brave Little Abacus—was an American emo group that originated in Sandown, New Hampshire in 2007. The band consisted of Adam Demirjian, who handled vocals, guitar, and drums; bassist Andrew Ryan; keyboardist Zach Kelly-Onett; and drummer Nick Morrone, who joined the lineup in 2011.
Career
Their initial offering came in 2008 with the demo titled Demo? alongside a split release named S/T in collaboration with New Hampshire artist Matt Aspinwall. August 2009 saw the independent release of their debut full-length album, Masked Dancers: Concern In So Many Things You Forget Where You Are (often shortened to Masked Dancers). Their sophomore and final album, Just Got Back From the Discomfort—We're Alright, was self-issued in May 2010 and earned the 27th spot on Spin magazine's compilation of the "30 Best Emo Revival Albums." The band’s concluding work was the 2012 EP Okumay, released through Quote Unquote Records, which included a rendition of The Ergs' track "Introducing Morrissey." The Brave Little Abacus performed their farewell concert at the Vic Geary Center located in Plaistow, New Hampshire, on January 28, 2012.
Post-breakup: 2012–present
Following the band's dissolution, Demirjian and Morrone became part of the Boston-based power pop ensemble Me in Capris. Meanwhile, Kelly-Onett embarked on a solo path focused on contemporary classical compositions. Demirjian also contributes as a drummer for Boston’s power pop group Lilith. Over time, The Brave Little Abacus has garnered esteem as a notably overlooked act within the music community.
Members
Former members
- Adam Demirjian – lead vocals, guitar (2007–2012); drums and percussion (2007–2011)
- Zach Kelly-Onett – keyboards, backing vocals (2007–2012)
- Andrew Ryan – bass guitar (2007–2012)
- Nick Morrone – drums and percussion (2011–2012)
Former touring members
- Evan Briggs – guitar, backing vocals (2012)
Studio albums
- Masked Dancers: Concern in So Many Things You Forget Where You Are (2009, self-released)
- Just Got Back From the Discomfort—We're Alright (2010, self-released)
EPs
- Okumay (2012, Cat Dead, Details Later/Quote Unquote Records)
Splits
- Matt Aspinwall/The Brave Little Abacus (2008, self-released)
Demos
- Demo? (2008, self-released)