Erase Errata

Erase Errata is a band from San Francisco, California. They often name experimentalists such as Captain Beefheart, The Fall, and the Minutemen as inspirations. The group favors improvisation as a compositional tool and each of their performances is 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, ISBN 1 84195 335 0 They released their highly acclaimed debut album Other Animals in 2001, followed by At Crystal Palace in 2003, both on the Troubleman Unlimited label. The group began counting Sonic Youth, Mission of Burma and The Ex among their fans.

After founding guitarist Sara Jaffe left Erase Errata in 2004, singer Jenny Hoyston 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 Kill Rock Stars roster for the 2006 album Nightlife.

Personnel

Current members

Jenny Hoyston - vocals, guitar, trumpet, keyboards
Ellie Erickson - bass
Bianca Sparta - drums

Former Members

Sara Jaffe - guitar (1999-2004, with sporadic live appearances since)
Archie MacKay - vocals (July, August 2004 only)

Discography

Albums

Other Animals CD/LP (2001) Troubleman
At Crystal Palace CD/LP (2003)
Nightlife CD/LP (2006)

Singles

"Erase Errata" (2000) Inconvenient Press
"The Structure of Scientific Misconceptions" (2001) Toyo
7" split single with Black Dice (2001) Troubleman
7" compilation feat

. Erase Errata, Peaches, xbxrx, Tracy & the Plastics and more (2002) NFJM
7" split single with Numbers (2002) Tigerbeat6
"Mariah Carey and the Arthur Doyle Hand Cream"/"Glitter" split single with Sonic Youth (2003) Narnack
7" split single with Gossip (2004) KRS