Formed in late 2011, INSECT ARK began as a one-woman solo project of Schechter who made three solo INSECT ARK records in which she recorded and played all the parts herself (as seen on the “Collapsar” 7”, the “Long Arms” 10”, and the “Portal/Well” LP). In 2015, drummer/analog electronics builder Ashley Spungin joined and together they made 2018’s “Marrow Hymns” and toured extensively. In September 2019, drummer Andy Patterson (SUBROSA) would replace Spungin prior to him and Schechter entering the studio to record “The Vanishing”.
Schechter has worked as a collaborator for studio/stage with Swans, Angels Of Light, Zeal & Ardor, Arabrot, Wrekmeister Harmonies, Gnaw, Bee and Flower, and Gifthorse. Starting in the spring of 2020, she will be joining Swans as a primary touring member of the band.
