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palliDust

About Me

"palliDust" is an electronica/trip-hop experiment by Mel Ciriaco. Mel Ciriaco is a 27-year-old self-taught singer/songwriter from southern California. She has lived like a nomad for the past few years and currently resides in Brugge, Belgium, where she works from her attic.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 06/06/2007
Band Website: http://www.garageband.com/artist/pallidust
Band Members: Just me.Yep.
Influences: Bjork, Tricky, Portishead, Massive Attack, NIN, Marilyn Manson, Sarah McLachlan, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Fergie, Rihanna, Apocalyptica, Radiohead, Dido and Frou Frou... Inspiration comes from all things: William Gibson, bad breakups, the weather, changes in location. I love science fiction, especially Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek series, Blade Runner and basically anything that takes place in outer space.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Thanks to Daves Lounge again! Episode 130!

I would like to thank Dave's Lounge again for featuring my song on Episode 130, "Meridian". I always appreciate acts of kindness like this. The songs I make are special to me and to be able to share...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:45:00 GMT

Happy Birthday, palliDust!!!!

So, it's been exactly one year since I started palliDust. Strange. It feels like it's been longer...This project changed my life. I feel more focused. I have purpose. I'm doing something I love. ...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:59:00 GMT

Special Thanks to Dave’s Lounge!

Sorry, I didn't have time to give a shoutout earlier, but thanks to Dave for Dave's Lounge for featuring me on his 115th show! You're awesome!Check out www.daveslounge.com for the weekly podcast choc...
Posted by on Tue, 20 May 2008 00:43:00 GMT

Where I am now

Hmm, I guess I should clear this up, since I rarely write blogs and have only recently updated my information because I'm a total weiner.I live in Brugge, Belgium now, but, as some of you knew earlier...
Posted by on Sat, 03 May 2008 02:12:00 GMT

Warren Ellis and the 4am

http://www.warrenellis.com/?p=5702I just got featured on the 4am by Warren Ellis. The 4am is an assortment of music online that features different musicians. The show changes every once in a while a...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:35:00 GMT

A new music project called "O Holy Jeebus"

I made "16 Ways to Kill a Man" and I figured that I should start a new music project. So, here is the myspace page for my new fun music project. It's all about making songs that exhibit my brand of ...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:08:00 GMT

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Dear Everyone,Thank you so much for your support! I appreciate all the listeners out there who give me a chance. I will continue making more things and will let you know when I've finished an album....
Posted by on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:32:00 GMT