Mariqueen Maandig

Musician and singer-songwriter

Mariqueen Maandig - Musician and singer-songwriter
Born

April 5th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A Filipino-American musician and singer-songwriter, this individual gained recognition as the lead vocalist of the band West Indian Girl and later formed the group How to Destroy Angels alongside Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The musical style ranges from electronic to alternative with influences from various genres. Collaborations include contributions to soundtracks for films and video games, showcasing a diverse musical ability. The work in How to Destroy Angels involves the release of several EPs and an album, which received critical attention and contributed to the experimental music scene.

Lead vocalist of How to Destroy Angels

Member of the band West Indian Girl

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