Artist

The Frozen Autumn

1993-present·Turin

Diego Merletto founded The Frozen Autumn in Turin in 1993, building the project's sound around the Elka Synthex, the same synthesizer Jean-Michel Jarre used for his laser-harp preset, which gave the duo an instantly recognizable tone against a scene full of bedroom producers running stock presets. Arianna, known as Froxeanne, contributed guest vocals to "Fragments of Memories" in 1997 before joining permanently, and the pairing became one of the more durable creative partnerships in Italian darkwave, eventually spinning off the side project Static Movement in 1998.

The full story is in Darkwave and Synth Goth.

At a glance

Active
1993–present
From
Turin, Italy
Records in the issues
3 (1995–2011)
Original labels
Weisser Herbst, Eibon Records and Calembour Records
Listening guide track
“Winter”

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In the Darkwave and Synth Goth listening guide: “Winter”

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In the issues

  • Darkwave and Synth Goth
    Principal · 1979-1995 · Members

    Darkwave and Synth Goth is a genre from Europe (particularly Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France) and United States, 1979–1995. Its principal artists include Clan of Xymox, Depeche Mode and The Frozen Autumn. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 18 dated events.

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Bands that shared members with The Frozen Autumn, and who.

  • Static Movement1998–
    Arianna Vespasiano, Diego Merletto