trans-femme 90’s-alt sad-girl rock @ the interwebz
Ersatz Robots is a band, and not really a group of robots at all. In fact, Ersatz Robots is a group of human women who play music. We have various influences, including 90s indie rock, 80s alternative, punk, and emo – but only the good emo, we promise.
Founded by Galen Nissa Mitchell, the Robots have come together for a single show before our fearless leader moves to the midwest. We’re play with Typesetter, Cheap Perfume, and Came & Took It – all together in remembrance of Brittany Strummer.
dark indie-rock soundscapes with evocative poetry
We are not here to flatter egotism, or prop up humbug; we are merely telling the [queer] story. We value what is good in the book; but we believe in the existence of other, and more vivid kinds of goodness.
Award-winning stage adaptation of Riding SideSaddle* weaving myth with everyday ritual
A stage adaptation of my novel, Riding SideSaddle*, created with Buntport Theater and Teacup Gorilla.
Rachel’s powerful vocals combine her Appalachian roots with a hard-rocking force. Mixed with the indie, post-rock-inspired experimentations of the band, they create a layered sound that aims for the gut and head.
Combining the sacrifice, transcendence, blood, and circumstance of the Catholic Mass with history, live music, science, dance, literature, and pop culture to find a wholly modern communion experience. What we have left is our selves, broken and battered, but surviving together.