Mariqueen Maandig

Mariqueen Maandig
Background information
Birth name Mariqueen Maandig
Genres Alternative rock
Occupations Musician
Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2004–present
Associated acts West Indian Girl
How to Destroy Angels

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 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 early 2012.

Personal life

Maandig became engaged to 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 in October 2010.[6]

References

  1. ^ Pratt, Greg (2010-04-29). "Trent Reznor Returns as How to Destroy Angels?". Exclaim!. http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=143&csid2=844&fid1=46099. Retrieved 5 May 2010. 
  2. ^ Phillips, Amy (2010-05-04). "How to Destroy Angels: "A Drowning"". Pitchfork. http://pitchfork.com/news/38686-how-to-destroy-angels-a-drowning/. Retrieved 4 May 2010. 
  3. ^ Aditham, Kiran (2010-04-27). "How to Destroy Angels = Trent Reznor + Wife?". Prefix. http://www.prefixmag.com/news/how-to-destroy-angelstrent-reznor-wife/39938/. Retrieved 28 April 2010. 
  4. ^ Luerssen, John D. (2009-10-19). "Trent Reznor Married Mariqueen Maandig". Spinner. http://www.spinner.com/2009/10/19/trent-reznor-marries-mariqueen-maandig/. Retrieved 5 May 2010. 
  5. ^ Goodman, William (2009-10-19). "Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Marries". Spin. http://www.spin.com/articles/nine-inch-nails-trent-reznor-marries. Retrieved 5 May 2010. 
  6. ^ Scaggs, Austin (March 15, 2011). "Trent Reznor Talks Oscars, Lollapalooza Memories". Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/trent-reznor-talks-oscars-lollapalooza-memories-20110315. Retrieved 23 March 2011.