The Brave Little Abacus

The Brave Little Abacus (or simply Brave Little Abacus) was an American emo band formed in Sandown, New Hampshire, in 2007. The band consisted of vocalist, guitarist, and drummer Adam Demirjian, bassist Andrew Ryan, and keyboardist Zach Kelly-Onett. They were joined by Nick Morrone on drums in 2011.

The Brave Little Abacus
Origin	Sandown, New Hampshire
Genres	Midwest emo emo revival math rock experimental rock post-hardcore
Years active	2007 (2007)–2012 (2012)
Labels	Quote Unquote
Spinoffs	Eggplant Danceoff! Interrobang!? Me in Capris
Past members	Adam Demirjian Zach Kelly-Onett Andrew Ryan Nick Morrone

Career

The Brave Little Abacus first released a demo in 2008 titled Demo?.^[1] That same year, they released a split titled S/T with fellow New Hampshire musician Matt Aspinwall.^[2] In August 2009, the band self-released their first album, titled Masked Dancers: Concern In So Many Things You Forget Where You Are (often shortened to Masked Dancers.) ^[3] In May 2010, the band self-released their second and final album, titled Just Got Back From the Discomfort—We're Alright.^[4][5] The album was listed at number 27 on Spin magazine's list of the "30 Best Emo Revival Albums, Ranked".^[6] The Brave Little Abacus's final release, an EP titled Okumay, was released in 2012 on Quote Unquote Records, featuring a cover of the song Introducing Morrissey by The Ergs.^[7] They played their last show at the Vic Geary Center in Plaistow, New Hampshire, on January 28, 2012.

Post-breakup: 2012–present

Demirjian and Morrone are currently members of Boston-based power pop band, Me in Capris, and Kelly-Onett has pursued a solo career as a modern classical musician. Demirjian is the drummer for Boston-based power pop band Lilith.^[8] In recent years, many publications and musicians have cited the Brave Little Abacus as an under-appreciated band.^[9]

Members

Former members Adam Demirjian – lead vocals, guitars (2007–2012), drums, percussion (2007–2011) Zach Kelly-Onett – keyboards, backing vocals (2007–2012) Andrew Ryan – bass guitar (2007–2012) Nick Morrone – drums, percussion (2011–2012) Former touring members Evan Briggs – guitar, backing vocals (2012)

Timeline

Discography

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)^[6]

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)