Antarctica

Antarctica
  • Type: Band/Group
  • Country: United States
  • Born: New York City, New York, United States
  • Died: 1999
  • Active: 1995 - 1999

Biography

Antarctica was a New York City indie rock quintet active from 1995 to 1999, formed by former *Christie Front Drive* singer and guitarist Eric Richter with Chris Donohue, Ben Zimmerman, Glenn Maryansky and Nicole Waxenblatt. Blending post-rock, shoegaze and electronica, the band released the EP '23:03' in 1997 and the double album '81:03' in 1999, both on #File 13#. The records earned strong reviews and a lasting cult reputation before the group disbanded in 1999.

Genres

Antarctica Discography

  • 23:03 (1998) - EP
  • 81:03 (1999) - Album - rated 3.93/5

Members

  • Eric Richter - vocals, guitar (1995 - 1999)
  • Chris Donohue - vocals, guitar, programming (1995 - 1999)
  • Ben Zimmerman - bass (1995 - 1999)
  • Glenn Maryansky - drums (1995 - 1999)
  • Nicole Waxenblatt - keyboards, programming (1995 - 1999)

Frequent Collaborators