A DIY artist who spins fantastical tales, Gender Bender draws from tragedy, escapism, and politics “to embrace the raw” in her craft — and to expel “the good, the bad, and the ugly,” she claims. For instance, 2019’s “bi/MENTAL” is polarity at its most maddening form, and her recent solo work, four EPs to date, are steeped in electronic rock strangeness. “You are not alone in your pain, your suffering, your happiness, your love, or your silence. We are not alone,” she attests. “It is insanely scary, but once you embrace the unknown, the weird, the uncomfortable, you undoubtedly feel a bit more grounded in the midst of the chaos.”