Rasputina is an American rock band based in New York City, known for an unconventional music style, as well as a fascination with historical allegories and fashion, especially those pertaining to the Victorian era.

The group is fronted by cellist/vocalist Melora Creager, who writes the music and lyrics and creates art for the band's albums, singles, and website.

In 1989, Creager wrote a manifesto, and placed an ad in The Village Voice seeking women to form an electric cello choir.

[6][7][8] Rasputina toured with such musicians as Bob Mould,[9] Porno for Pyros,[10] Marilyn Manson,[4][11] Siouxsie Sioux,[12] and Les Claypool.

[24] The 2015 "Unknown" lineup is the first in the history of Rasputina to add piano and beat boxing, in place of traditional drums, by Luis Mojica.

These include: In 2006, Melora released a solo album, Perplexions, through Filthy Bonnet Recording Co. with then Rasputina bandmate Jonathon Tebeest on piano.

[35] Luis Mojica, former pianist and beat-boxer in the band, released a studio album, "Wholesome", with Melora Creager of Rasputina on cello and Brian Viglione of The Dresden Dolls on drums.