Mariqueen Maandig
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mariqueen Maandig |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Mariqueen Maandig Reznor is a musician and singer of Filipino descent, currently with the band How to Destroy Angels.
Career
Maandig was a vocalist for the band West Indian Girl from 2004 to 2009,[1] performing on the albums West Indian Girl and 4th & Wall. Her departure from the band was announced via the band's website, coinciding with the announcement of her engagement to Trent Reznor.In the fall of 2008 she accepted an offer from Playboy magazine to be featured as the "Becoming Attraction" for the January 2009 issue. In 2010, she and her husband Reznor formed the group How to Destroy Angels, along with long-time Reznor collaborator Atticus Ross.[2][3] They have so far released a debut eponymous EP, with a full album scheduled for release in 2012.
Personal life
Maandig became engaged to Trent Reznor in April 2009, and they married on October 17, 2009 at a private ceremony in Reznor's home.[4][5] Maandig gave birth to a son, Lazarus Echo, in October 2010 and they are currently expecting another child.[6]
Guest Appearances
Maandig has appeared as a guest vocalist on two of LA synthpop band Ming & Ping's songs: "Mixed Melodies" from their eponymous 2009 album and again on "Chinatown" from 2012's "The Darkness of Night" where she is credited as "Mariqueen Maandig Reznor."
References
- ^ Pratt, Greg (2010-04-29). "Trent Reznor Returns as How to Destroy Angels?". Exclaim!. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
- ^ Phillips, Amy (2010-05-04). "How to Destroy Angels: "A Drowning"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ^ Aditham, Kiran (2010-04-27). "How to Destroy Angels = Trent Reznor + Wife?". Prefix. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- ^ Luerssen, John D. (2009-10-19). "Trent Reznor Married Mariqueen Maandig". Spinner. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
- ^ Goodman, William (2009-10-19). "Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Marries". Spin. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
- ^ Baltin, Steve (December 15, 2011). "Trent Reznor Shares Release Info for How to Destroy Angels Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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