Biography
The Antics are a neo-post-punk outfit comprised of Luke Meisenbacher (vocals/guitar), Josh Reitan (drums), Robert Colby-Witanek (synth), and Eric Branchek (bass). Since its formation 2011, the band has released four albums, and has maintained a steady lineup of gigs, most notably opening for 80's classics such as Bow Wow Wow and Gene Loves Jezebel. More recently, The Antics have complimented their sound with the addition of Colby-Witanek on synthesizer, which can be heard on their latest LP Sweet Vermouth.
Discography
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The Antics In Action…
Live at The Brighton Bar, Long Branch, NJ (2019)
In The press
“The Antics, from New Jersey, is one of the few bands that understand the dark side of life and can get away with covering Joy Division. This is a band to watch, to listen to, to meditate to. ”
“The Antics are one of my favorite post-punk bands. The sparse, minimalistic approach with echoes of Joy Division and The Fall are right up my alley.”
“I remember them as a bright spot on a weird, weird evening back in 2013...”