History of Brand New (band) in Timeline

Brand New was an American rock band formed in Long Island, New York, in 2000. The band consisted of Jesse Lacey, Vincent Accardi, Garrett Tierney, and Brian Lane. They gained recognition as one of the most influential emo bands, earning critical acclaim for their musical development and artistic innovation compared to their peers. The band set themselves apart within their scene

1999: Taking Back Sunday "Proudly Swinging Since 1999" Merch

In 1999, Taking Back Sunday created "Proudly swinging since 1999" shirts in response to Brand New's merchandise, continuing the feud between the two bands.

2000: Official Formation

In 2000, Brand New was officially formed in a basement in Merrick, New York, with the intention to move outside of their previous musical inclinations.

2000: Shirt Designs

In 2000, shirt designs were released hinting towards a breakup in 2018.

August 2001: Vin Accardi plays "3rd Planet"

In August 2001, prior to Brand New's debut album, Alternative Press witnessed Brand New guitarist Vin Accardi playing Modest Mouse's "3rd Planet" before a show.

2001: "Seventy Times 7" Release

In 2001, Brand New released "Seventy Times 7", a song about Jesse Lacey's feud with John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday.

2002: On-Stage Performances and Unresolved Feud

In 2002, Brand New and Taking Back Sunday toured together, with members joining each other on stage, but the feud remained unresolved.

2002: Taking Back Sunday Responds

In 2002, Taking Back Sunday responded to Brand New's "Seventy Times 7" with their song "There's No 'I' in Team", continuing the publicized feud between the bands.

June 17, 2003: Deja Entendu Release

On June 17, 2003, Deja Entendu was released through Razor & Tie/Triple Crown Records.

2003: Warped Tour and Dashboard Confessional Opening

In 2003, Brand New earned a slot on the Warped Tour and served as openers for Dashboard Confessional.

2003: Download Festival Performance

In 2003, Brand New played the first edition of the UK's Download Festival.

2003: Release of Deja Entendu

In 2003, Brand New released their second album, Deja Entendu, which incorporated indie rock influences. The album received positive reviews and its singles, "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" and "Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades," entered the top 40 on the UK Singles Chart.

2003: Nolan Leaves Taking Back Sunday

In 2003, John Nolan left Taking Back Sunday after Adam Lazzara cheated on his sister, leading to a reconciliation between Nolan and Lacey and alleged insults towards Taking Back Sunday at concerts.

2003: Lacey Criticizes Pop Punk

In 2003, Lacey criticized mainstream pop punk in a Rolling Stone interview and said that Brand New would be following in Radiohead's footsteps rather than Good Charlotte's.

2003: Lacey's Hi Moz Guitar

In 2003, Lacey taped the words "Hi Moz" to his guitar during the band's performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

January 2004: UK Headlining Tour

In January 2004, Brand New sold out a headlining tour of the UK, with support from Straylight Run.

2004: Benjamin Homola Becomes Drum Tech

In 2004, Benjamin Homola became Brand New's drum tech.

2004: Lacey Acknowledges Depression

In 2004, Jesse Lacey acknowledged suffering from depression due to the pressure to deliver on the anticipation surrounding the band's next album.

2004: Lacey's Definition of Emo

In 2004, Lacey stated his definition of emo and the struggle against the musical trend.

2004: Reyes Expresses Dissatisfaction

In 2004, Taking Back Sunday guitarist Eddie Reyes voiced his dissatisfaction with his band being considered second-place to Brand New in the Long Island rock scene.

2005: Fight Off Your Demons Demos Recording

In 2005, Brand New recorded the Fight Off Your Demons demos that would later be released.

2005: Bamboozle Festival Cancellation

In 2005, Brand New was slated to headline New Jersey's The Bamboozle festival but canceled due to a member's health issues.

2005: Recording Third Album

In late 2005, Brand New started recording their third album in Oxford, Mississippi with producer Dennis Herring, but later dropped him in favor of Mike Sapone.

January 24, 2006: Album Tracks Leaked

On January 24, 2006, nine tracks recorded for Brand New's third album were leaked to the Internet, upsetting Jesse Lacey.

June 20, 2006: First Performance in Two Years

On June 20, 2006, Brand New performed for the first time in two years at the Starland Ballroom in New Jersey, announcing the completion of their third album.

October 10, 2006: Incorrect Album Release Date

On October 10, 2006, Alternative Press incorrectly claimed that Brand New's album would be released.

November 21, 2006: The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me release date

November 21, 2006 was the release date in North America for the album The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me.

December 2006: Release of "Untitled" Music Video

In late December 2006, a music video was released for the instrumental track "Untitled", also known as "-", which was for their album The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me.

2006: Derrick Sherman Tours with Brand New

Derrick Sherman started touring with Brand New and contributed to The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me.

2006: Demos Leaked

In 2006, demos for 'The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me' were leaked and became known as Fight Off Your Demons among the fanbase.

2006: Demos Leaked and Album Rework

In 2006, demos for Brand New's major label debut on Interscope Records were leaked online. The band subsequently reworked the material for their album.

2006: '3 Demos, Reworked' EP Songs Original Recording

In 2006, the songs appearing on the '3 Demos, Reworked' EP were originally recorded.

2006: Opening for Dashboard Confessional

In fall 2006, Brand New opened for Dashboard Confessional in an arena tour of the US.

2006: Put Your Ghost to Rest Reissue

Longtime friend Kevin Devine's album, Put Your Ghost to Rest, was signed to Procrastinate! Music Traitors.

January 16, 2007: "Jesus Christ" Announced as Single

On January 16, 2007, "Jesus Christ" was announced as the next official single from the album The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me.

May 2007: Deja Entendu Certified Gold

In May 2007, four years after its release, Deja Entendu was certified Gold for surpassing 500,000 sales in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America.

2007: Extensive Touring

In 2007, Brand New toured extensively to promote their album, headlining a European tour and playing festivals.

March 2008: Launch of Procrastinate! Music Traitors

In March 2008, Brand New started their own record label, Procrastinate! Music Traitors.

April 2008: First Label Release

In April 2008, the first release from Procrastinate! Music Traitors was a reissue of Kevin Devine's 2006 album, Put Your Ghost to Rest.

October 2008: Recording New Album

In October 2008, Alex Dunne of Crime in Stereo revealed that Brand New were finishing the recording of a new album.

2008: Big Day Out Festival

In early 2008, Brand New toured Australia and New Zealand as part of the Big Day Out festival.

February 17, 2009: Derrick Sherman Joins Band

On February 17, 2009, Brand New officially added touring guitarist Derrick Sherman to the band's full lineup.

June 28, 2009: Glastonbury Festival Performance

On June 28, 2009, Brand New performed at the Glastonbury Festival, debuting two new songs and delaying their album release to October.

July 7, 2009: Album Title Announcement

On July 7, 2009, Brand New announced their fourth album, initially titled And One Head Can Never Die, would be released on September 22, 2009.

August 2009: Reading and Leeds Festivals

In August 2009, Brand New played the main stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals.

September 22, 2009: Release date for the album And One Head Can Never Die

On September 22, 2009, Brand New planned to release their fourth album, And One Head Can Never Die. This was later changed to Daisy.

2009: Release of Daisy

In 2009, Brand New released their album Daisy.

2009: Writing Sessions for Fifth Album

In 2009, writing sessions began for Brand New's fifth album, shortly after the release of 'Daisy'.

January 23, 2010: Wembley Arena Performance

On January 23, 2010, Brand New played its largest UK concert yet, headlining London's Wembley Arena in front of 12,500 people, with support from Glassjaw and Thrice.

April 28, 2010: Departure from Interscope Records

On April 28, 2010, Brand New announced at their show in Clifton Park, New York that they had parted ways with Interscope Records, becoming independent for the first time in their career.

2010: "Out of Range" Leaked

In 2010, "Out of Range," a previously unreleased song was leaked.

2010: Digital Music Release Discussions

In early 2010, Drummer Brian Lane mentioned that with the rise of digital music releases, the band could put out a new song on a weekly or monthly basis instead of via full albums.

November 21, 2011: Reissue of 'Your Favorite Weapon'

On November 21, 2011, Brand New reissued their debut album 'Your Favorite Weapon' with new artwork and bonus tracks.

April 2012: Personal Musical Projects

In April 2012, the band was booked to enter a recording studio, however, the members ultimately used this time for personal musical projects as opposed to recording Brand New.

June 2013: European Tour Cancellation

In June 2013, Brand New cancelled their upcoming European summer tour, including a main stage performance slot at the Reading and Leeds Festivals, due to "insurmountable personal issues".

June 19, 2014: Announcement of New Material and Studio

On June 19, 2014, Brand New announced that they had been writing and recording new material, as well as building their own studio.

August 9, 2014: Co-Headlining Show with Modest Mouse

On August 9, 2014, Brand New played a co-headlining show with Modest Mouse at New York City's Forest Hills Stadium.

April 8, 2015: Debut of "Don't Feel Anything"/"Mene"

On April 8, 2015, Brand New debuted a new song, listed on the setlist as "Don't Feel Anything", at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver.

April 2015: Lyric Booklet Distribution and "rip 2018" Postcard

In April 2015, Brand New sent out lyric booklets for 'The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me' and included a postcard with the words "rip 2018", sparking breakup rumors.

May 5, 2015: Standard Edition Vinyl Release of Deja Entendu

On May 5, 2015, Brand New released a standard edition, non-limited vinyl of their second album 'Deja Entendu'.

September 13, 2015: Lollapalooza Berlin Broadcast

On September 13, 2015, Brand New allowed their performance at Lollapalooza in Berlin to be broadcast.

September 2015: Response to Martin Shkreli Incident

In September 2015, after an image of Martin Shkreli wearing a Brand New shirt circulated, the band put the shirt on sale and donated all proceeds to the Whitman-Walker Health center.

October 3, 2015: Austin City Limits Broadcast

On October 3, 2015, Brand New allowed their performance at Austin City Limits in Austin, Texas, to be broadcast.

October 11, 2015: Lacey's Ryman Auditorium Comments

On October 11, 2015, during a performance at Ryman Auditorium, Lacey spoke about his friendships with the band, the possibility of a new album, and how "this isn't going to last much longer".

December 2, 2015: Release of 'Leaked Demos 2006'

On December 2, 2015, Brand New officially released the leaked demos to 'The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me', under the title 'Leaked Demos 2006'.

2015: Lazzara Rekindles Feud

In 2015, Adam Lazzara rekindled the feud by calling Jesse Lacey a "dick" in an interview.

2015: Single "Mene" Released

In 2015, Brand New released the single "Mene", marking a return to releasing music after six years.

2015: Built to Spill opens for Brand New

In 2015, Built to Spill opened for Brand New, marking a tour with one of their influences.

2015: Indie rock community reappraises Brand New

In 2015, Stereogum noted how the indie rock community began to critically reappraise Brand New, detaching their image from the emo and pop punk scenes.

2015: Thrice's reunion influenced by Brand New concert

In 2015, Thrice's reunion came about after band members witnessed an inspiring Brand New concert and conversed with the band about touring again.

January 29, 2016: New Album Announcement

On January 29, 2016, Brand New's label Procrastinate! Music Traitors revealed a list of the year's upcoming releases, including a new Brand New album.

May 17, 2016: Release of "I Am a Nightmare"

On May 17, 2016, Brand New released a new single, "I Am a Nightmare", which was released to acclaim.

June 2016: Co-Headlining Tour with Modest Mouse

In June 2016, Brand New began a co-headlining United States tour with Modest Mouse, which included a stop at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden.

July 13, 2016: Release of '3 Demos, Reworked' EP

On July 13, 2016, Brand New released an EP called '3 Demos, Reworked', containing re-recorded versions of songs from 'Leaked Demos 2006'.

July 22, 2016: Release of "Mene" 7" Single

On July 22, 2016, Brand New released a physical 7" single of "Mene" with the b-side "Out of Range".

September 2016: Statements Alluding to Band's End

In September 2016, when Brand New announced that their fifth studio album would not be released that year, the band issued more statements alluding to the band's end.

September 26, 2016: Album Delay and Anniversary Tour Announcement

On September 26, 2016, Brand New revealed that their promised album would not be released in 2016 and announced a tour celebrating the 10-year anniversary of 'The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me'.

December 2016: UK Arena Tour with Biffy Clyro

In December 2016, Brand New supported Biffy Clyro on an arena tour of the UK.

2016: Co-headlining tour with Modest Mouse

In 2016, Brand New embarked on a co-headlining tour with Modest Mouse.

2016: Single "I Am a Nightmare" Released

In 2016, Brand New released the single "I Am a Nightmare".

August 15, 2017: Announcement of Fifth LP Vinyl Release

On August 15, 2017, Brand New announced on Instagram that their fifth LP would be released on vinyl in October 2017.

August 2017: Surprise Release of Science Fiction

In August 2017, Brand New surprise-released their fifth album, Science Fiction, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim.

September 13, 2017: Kevin Devine Joins Science Fiction Tour

On September 13, 2017, Kevin Devine announced he would join Brand New on their Science Fiction tour as an additional guitarist and vocalist.

October 2017: Lacey Confirms Band's End

During a performance in October 2017, Lacey confirmed Brand New's end, stating they would be a band for about 14 more months.

October 2017: Vinyl Release of Fifth LP

In October 2017, the band's fifth LP was released on vinyl. 'Science Fiction' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

November 2017: Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Lacey

In November 2017, Lacey was accused of sexual misconduct. Tour dates were postponed, and the band became publicly inactive.

2017: Billboard's Description of Brand New

In 2017, Billboard described Brand New as a "part of a lineage of constantly-shape-shifting, steadfastly fascinating experimental rock bands".

2017: Release of Science Fiction

In 2017, Brand New released their album Science Fiction, marking an eight-year gap since their previous album Daisy.

2017: Brand New's influence on emo rap noted

In 2017, Lindsay Zoladz of The Ringer noted Brand New's influence on emo rap, suggesting future rappers might be listening to them.

2018: Announced Plans to Break Up

In 2018, Brand New repeatedly announced plans to break up, but remained inactive for seven years without an official announcement of a breakup in the wake of 2017 allegations against Lacey.

2018: "rip 2018" Breakup Rumors

In 2018, breakup rumors began due to a postcard sent out with lyrics that said, 'rip 2018'.

2018: Projected Breakup Date

In 2018, speculations arose about Brand New breaking up.

December 31, 2018: Leak of "Simple Man"

On December 31, 2018, a track rumored to be titled "Simple Man", alleged to have been made prior to 'The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me', was leaked onto the internet.

October 25, 2021: Attempted Reunion for Bamboozle Festival

On October 25, 2021, John D'Esposito revealed that he attempted to convince Brand New to reform and play the 2023 edition of the festival, but the band declined his request.

December 2023: SCP Shut Down

In December 2023, Brand New's partnered merchandise company SCP abruptly shut down, owing over $4 million across more than 300 clients including Brand New.

2023: Declined Bamboozle Festival Performance

In 2023, Brand New declined a request to reform and play at the Bamboozle musical festival.

2023: Chris Payne calls Brand New "arguably the most innovative and critically acclaimed band of their scene."

In Chris Payne's 2023 retrospective novel Where Are Your Boys Tonight?, he named Brand New "arguably the most innovative and critically acclaimed band of their scene."