Brainiac
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: Dayton, Ohio, United States
- Active: 1992 - present
Biography
American indie rock band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 1992 around singer and keyboardist Tim Taylor. Albums 'Smack Bunny Baby' (1993), 'Bonsai Superstar' (1994) and 'Hissing Prigs in Static Couture' (1996) made Brainiac a frenetic, synth-driven live act. The band ended after Taylor's death in a car accident in 1997, and the surviving members reunited in 2022 with John Schmersal as singer.
Genres
Brainiac Discography
- Smack Bunny Baby (1993) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- Bonsai Superstar (1994) - Album - rated 3.7/5
Members
- Tim Taylor - vocals, guitar, keyboards (1992 - 1997)
- Juan Monasterio - bass, backing vocals (1992 - 1997; 2022 - present)
- Tyler Trent - drums (1992 - 1997; 2022 - present)
- John Schmersal - guitar, keyboards, vocals (1993 - 1997; 2022 - present)