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Antarctica (band)

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Antarctica
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, post-rock, shoegaze, electronica, experimental rock
Years active1995–1999
LabelsFile 13
Past membersEric Richter
Chris Donohue
Ben Zimmerman
Glenn Maryansky
Nicole Waxenblatt

Antarctica was an American indie rock band from New York, existing from 1995 until 1999,[1] generally considered post-rock, shoegazing, or electronica, having been compared with early Cure. Their output consisted of two well-regarded releases,[2] and individual members have been in other bands before and since Antarctica.

Members

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  • Eric Richter (formerly of Christie Front Drive) – vocals, guitar
  • Chris Donohue (subsequently in Ova Looven) – vocals, guitar, programming
  • Ben Zimmerman – bass
  • Glenn Maryansky (subsequently in Blacklist and Ova Looven) – drums
  • Nicole Waxenblatt – keyboards, programming, mixing

Discography

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  • 23:03 (1997, EP, File 13)
  • 81:03 (1999, 2xCD, File 13)

References

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  1. ^ Hopkin, Kenyon. "Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  2. ^ Simpson, Chris (28 October 1999). "The Groria Record Antarctica". Dallasobserver.com. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
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