Erase Errata was a band from

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. The group favored improvisation as a compositional tool and each of their performances were a unique manifestation of established songs.

History

Erase Errata formed in Oakland, California in 1999 and quickly earned national attention after the release of their first eponymous 7" and via tours with electro grrl band Le Tigre and Japanese noise rockers Melt Banana.Strong, Martin C. (2003) "Erase Errata", in ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, They released their highly acclaimed debut album '' Other Animals'' in 2001, followed by ''

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'' in 2003, both on the Troubleman Unlimited label. The group began counting

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, Mission of Burma and The Ex among their fans. After founding guitarist Sara Jaffe left Erase Errata in 2004, singer

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switched to guitar and the group briefly drafted a male vocalist named Archie McKay. The group eventually settled on a three-piece lineup, with Hoyston handling both guitar and vocal duties, and joined the

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roster for the 2006 album ''

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''.

Personnel

;Current members *

vocals Singing is the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer, artist or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or witho ...

guitar The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected string ...

trumpet The trumpet is a brass instrument commonly used in classical and jazz ensembles. The trumpet group ranges from the piccolo trumpet—with the highest register in the brass family—to the bass trumpet, pitched one octave below the standar ...

, keyboards *Ellie Erickson -

bass Bass or Basses may refer to: Fish * Bass (fish), various saltwater and freshwater species Music * Bass (sound), describing low-frequency sound or one of several instruments in the bass range: ** Bass (instrument), including: ** Acoustic bass gui ...

*Bianca Sparta -

drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair of matching drumsticks ...

;Former Members *Sara Jaffe - guitar (1999–2004, sporadic live appearances since) *Archie Mckay - vocals (July, August 2004 only)

Discography

Studio albums

*'' Other Animals'' (2001) *''

'' (2003) *''

'' (2006) *''Lost Weekend'' (2015)

Singles

* "Erase Errata" (2000) Inconvenient Press * "The Structure of Scientific Misconceptions" (2001) Toyo * 7" split single with

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(2001) Troubleman * 7" compilation feat. Erase Errata, Peaches, xbxrx, Tracy & the Plastics and more (2002) NFJM * 7" split single with

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(2002) Tigerbeat6 *" Mariah Carey and the Arthur Doyle Hand Cream"/"Glitter" split single with

(2003) Narnack * 7" split single with Gossip (2004) KRS * 7" "Clear Spot" b/w "Pass The Crimson" (2007) TomLab * 7" "Damaged" b/w "Ouijaboardin'" (2010) KRS

Compilations

*Rough Trade Shops: Post Punk Vol. 1, 2001 *'' Fields And Streams'',

, 2002

References

External links

Official siteFactsheet
from

interview
by Kim Gordon for '' Index Magazine''
PUNKCAST#1062
live video from Syrup Room, Brooklyn, Nov 3 2006. {{Authority control All-female punk bands Rock music groups from California American noise rock music groups American musical trios Kill Rock Stars artists Musical groups established in 1999 Riot grrrl bands Blast First artists 1999 establishments in California