Formed in New York City in 1989, Codeine—comprising Stephen Immerwahr (vocals, bass), John Engle (guitar), and Chris Brokaw (drums)—pioneered the slowcore genre with their deliberate tempos and melancholic soundscapes. Their debut album, *Frigid Stars LP* (1990), and follow-up, *The White Birch* (1994), are seminal works that influenced countless artists. After disbanding in 1994, Codeine reunited for select performances in 2012 and 2023, reaffirming their enduring impact on indie rock. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codeine_%28band%29?utm_source=openai))