Robin Moulder
Encyclopedia
Robin Moulder is an American
musician
, best known as being one of the founders of the goth-girl group Jack Off Jill
and her subsequent project, TCR. She is a bassist
, pianist
, and programmer
.
and piano
and initially didn't envision a musical career for herself. She received a Bachelor of Science
in Engineering
. Her first job out of college took her to Florida
. She began playing keyboard for a live band, and moved to bass to fill the void left by a departing band mate. She quickly discovered an aptitude for the instrument, and began looking for other people who shared her outlook on music. She found them in Tenni Ah-Cha-Cha, Jessicka
Fodera, and Michelle Inhell, and the four of them created Jack Off Jill
.
from its inception to its demise, having written or co-written most of the music for the band over its lifetime. She and Jessicka watched over a revolving door of musicians throughout the band's history, including Scott Putesky
, aka Daisy Berkowitz, the original guitarist from Marilyn Manson
, and Chris Vrenna of Tweaker, formerly of Nine Inch Nails
. Fodera and Moulder finally called it quits in 2000.
, formerly of the band Triggerpimp, and the two women agreed to collaborate on a project together, which would later be called TCR. When Moulder moved to Detroit to serve as the Chief Technology Officer for a startup company, she and TC stayed in contact and began crafting their release via phone, FedEx, and FTP along with guest musicians such as Chris Vrenna, Scott Putesky, and method
from Godhead
. Released in 2004, The Chrome Recordings was called the "best goth/industrial/whatever releases of the year" by some reviewers.
TCR's music is self described as "A fusion of from metal, industrial, rock, and goth, with a dose of punk aggression"
. They have two children.
United States
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musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, best known as being one of the founders of the goth-girl group Jack Off Jill
Jack Off Jill
Jack Off Jill was an American alternative rock band from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1992 by Jessica Fodera, Tenni Arslanyan, Robin Moulder, and Michelle Oliver. Though these four young women were the initial founders, twelve members rotated through the group in its lifespan, including...
and her subsequent project, TCR. She is a bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
, pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
, and programmer
Programmer
A programmer, computer programmer or coder is someone who writes computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computer programming or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices or professes a formal approach to...
.
History
Robin Moulder grew up with one sister Helen Moulder and two brothers Dave and Al Moulder. Moulder began studying music on trumpetTrumpet
The trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
and piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and initially didn't envision a musical career for herself. She received a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Engineering
Engineering
Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
. Her first job out of college took her to Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. She began playing keyboard for a live band, and moved to bass to fill the void left by a departing band mate. She quickly discovered an aptitude for the instrument, and began looking for other people who shared her outlook on music. She found them in Tenni Ah-Cha-Cha, Jessicka
Jessicka
Jessicka Addams is an American singer and artist. Best known by her stage name Jessicka, she was the front woman of Florida based band Jack Off Jill and current front for the Los Angeles based band Scarling.-Early life:Jessicka grew up in the town of Sunrise, Florida...
Fodera, and Michelle Inhell, and the four of them created Jack Off Jill
Jack Off Jill
Jack Off Jill was an American alternative rock band from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1992 by Jessica Fodera, Tenni Arslanyan, Robin Moulder, and Michelle Oliver. Though these four young women were the initial founders, twelve members rotated through the group in its lifespan, including...
.
Jack Off Jill
Moulder was with Jack Off JillJack Off Jill
Jack Off Jill was an American alternative rock band from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1992 by Jessica Fodera, Tenni Arslanyan, Robin Moulder, and Michelle Oliver. Though these four young women were the initial founders, twelve members rotated through the group in its lifespan, including...
from its inception to its demise, having written or co-written most of the music for the band over its lifetime. She and Jessicka watched over a revolving door of musicians throughout the band's history, including Scott Putesky
Scott Putesky
Scott Mitchell Putesky , more famously known as Daisy Berkowitz, is an American musician, and was the lead guitarist and co-founder of the heavy metal group Marilyn Manson...
, aka Daisy Berkowitz, the original guitarist from Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson (band)
Marilyn Manson is an American metal band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Formed in 1989 by Brian Warner and Scott Putesky, the group was originally named Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids with their uniquely theatrical performances gathering a local cult following in the early '90s. This attention...
, and Chris Vrenna of Tweaker, formerly of Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock project, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. As its main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Reznor is the only official member of Nine Inch Nails and remains solely responsible for its direction...
. Fodera and Moulder finally called it quits in 2000.
TCR
After the breakup Moulder struck up a friendship with TCTC Smith
TC Smith is an American singer best known for her work with TCR and her voiceover work with producer Joseph Bishara. Her voice talents have been featured in movie trailers for films such The Village, The Amityville Horror , and Silent Hill...
, formerly of the band Triggerpimp, and the two women agreed to collaborate on a project together, which would later be called TCR. When Moulder moved to Detroit to serve as the Chief Technology Officer for a startup company, she and TC stayed in contact and began crafting their release via phone, FedEx, and FTP along with guest musicians such as Chris Vrenna, Scott Putesky, and method
Method (Godhead)
Ullrich Hepperlin, known as Method, or the Method, is the programmer, bassist and keyboard player for the industrial rock band Godhead....
from Godhead
Godhead (band)
Godhead, occasionally typeset as gODHEAD, is an American alternative rock/metal band from Washington, D.C.. They are most often credited with being the only band signed to musician Marilyn Manson's short-lived vanity label, Posthuman Records.-History:...
. Released in 2004, The Chrome Recordings was called the "best goth/industrial/whatever releases of the year" by some reviewers.
TCR's music is self described as "A fusion of from metal, industrial, rock, and goth, with a dose of punk aggression"
Personal life
Moulder is married to game designer Colin McCombColin McComb
Colin McComb is an American writer and game designer born in Evanston, Illinois. He is married to musician Robin Moulder. They currently live in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, with their two children...
. They have two children.
Albums/CDs
- Children 5 and Up (1993)
- The Boygrinder Sessions (1994)
- Cannibal Song Book (1995)
- Cockroach Waltz (1996)
- Sexless Demons and ScarsSexless Demons and ScarsSexless Demons and Scars is the debut album by Jack Off Jill. At the time the group consisted of Jessicka, Agent Moulder, Ho Ho Spade, and Lauracet Simpson. Original members Michelle Inhell and Tenni Ah-Cha-Cha left the band a few months prior to the recording.Sexless Demons and Scars was recorded...
(1997) - Clear Hearts Grey FlowersClear Hearts Grey FlowersClear Hearts, Grey Flowers is the second full-length album by the band Jack Off Jill. Produced by Chris Vrenna of Nine Inch Nails/Tweaker, it was released in July 2000 on the now-defunct label Risk Records...
(2000)
Singles and EPs
- My Cat/Swollen (1993 and 1994)
- Girlscout/ American Made ( 7" Risk Records 1996)
- Covetous CreatureCovetous CreatureCovetous Creature is a remix EP by Jack Off Jill released in 1998.- Track listing :# American Made # My Cat # Poor Impulse...
(1998)