The New Frontiers

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The New Frontiers
Origin Dallas, Texas, United States
Genres Indie rock, alternative country
Years active2006-2009
Labels The Militia Group
Past membersNathan Pettijohn
Ryan Henry
Jacob Chaney
Guy Turner
Brian Falco
Alex Bhore
Website myspace.com/thenewfrontiers

The New Frontiers was an American indie rock band from Dallas, Texas. [1] Originally called Stellamaris, they released a self-titled EP in 2006, but changed their moniker after discovering that they shared a name with a long-established Israeli band. [2] A second EP, titled Tour, followed in 2007. [3] The band released their only studio album, titled Mending, in 2008. [4] The New Frontiers split up in late 2008 and played their final show in January 2009. [5] Support at this concert came from This Will Destroy You, a band who drummer Alex Bhore has since joined. [6]

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Band members

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

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References

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  5. Freedman, Pete (January 5, 2009). "Last Night(ish): The New Frontiers' Final Show". Dallas Observer . Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  6. Freedman, Pete (February 16, 2011). "Neon Indian Guitarist Ronnie Gierhart Leaves Band, Starts New Ronnie Heart Project". Dallas Observer . Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved April 10, 2011.

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