Meredith Anne Yayanos is a California-based

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ist, vocalist and

theremin The theremin (; originally known as the ætherphone/etherphone, thereminophone or termenvox/thereminvox) is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the performer (who is known as a thereminist). It is named afte ...

ist. Her work has been featured on tracks with artists including

The Dresden Dolls The Dresden Dolls are an American musical duo from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 2000, the group consists of Amanda Palmer (lead vocals and piano; additional: keyboards, harmonica, ukulele) and Brian Viglione (drums and backing vocals; ad ...

The Vanity Set The Vanity Set is an indie rock group of mostly second-generation Greek-Americans formed in New York City in 2000. Led by Jim Sclavunos, the drummer/percussionist with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, they describe their music as a blend of "low ar ...

, Revue Noir, David Garland and

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. Since 2021, Yayanos is a member of the feminist black metal band

Feminazgûl Feminazgûl is an American feminist black metal band from North Carolina. Founded by Margaret Killjoy in 2018, Feminazgûl released their debut EP, ''The Age of Men Is Over,'' the same year. The band released their first full-length album, ''No ...

. Yayanos was a contributing artist to the comic book project '' 9-11: Emergency Relief'', created to benefit the

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in the wake of the

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. She is also the inspiration for a comic book character named Melanctha, appearing in the 21st issue of '' Planetary'' by

Warren Ellis Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is a British comic book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including ''Transmetropolitan'' (1997–2002), ''Global Frequency'' ( ...

and

John Cassaday John Cassaday (; born 1971) is an American comic book artist, writer, and television director. He is best known for his work on the critically acclaimed '' Planetary'' with writer Warren Ellis, ''Astonishing X-Men'' with Joss Whedon, '' Captain ...

. She is also a photographer with a portfolio on

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featuring fellow artists, New York scenery, and personal photos. She is a founding member of the alternative magazine '' Coilhouse''.Flickr: Photos from Theremina
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Discography

The following is a partial list of albums featuring Yayanos: *2001 –

Raz Mesinai Raz Mesinai (born 1973) is an American record producer, musician, composer, artist, writer and educator from New York City. He has released recordings since 1989 under the monikers Badawi, Sub Dub, Ghost Producer, Psy Co., and Raz Mesinai and is t ...

: ''Before the Law'' *2002 – Kings County Queens: ''Big Ideas'' *2002 – Love Life: ''Here Is Night, Brothers, Here the Birds Burn'' *2002 –

: ''Little Stabs at Happiness'' *2002 –

: ''Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me Is Gone'' *2002 – Thomas Truax: ''Full Moon Over Wowtown'' *2003 –

Piñataland Piñataland is a Brooklyn-based musical group created by David Wechsler and Doug Stone. Their songs are often about obscure historical events and people,David Garland: ''On the Other Side of the Window'' *2003 – Mike "Sport" Murphy: ''Uncle'' *2004 – Aaron English Band: ''All the Waters of This World'' *2004 – Barbez: ''Barbez'' *2004 –

: ''A Is for Accident'' *2004 – White Hassle: ''The Death of Song'' *2005 –

Dame Darcy Darcy Megan Stanger (born June 19, 1971, Caldwell, Idaho), better known by the pen name Dame Darcy, is an alternative comics, alternative cartoonist, fine artist, musician, cabaret performer, and animator/filmmaker. Her "Neo-Victorian" comic boo ...

: ''Dame Darcy's Greatest Hits'' *2005 – Amiel: ''Accidents By Design'' *2005 – Botanica (Band): ''Botanica vs. the Truth Fish'' *2005 – Parker and Lily: ''The Low Lows'' *2005 – Thomas Traux: ''Audio Addiction'' *2005 – Revue Noir: ''

Projekt Projekt is a Portland, Oregon-based independent record label started by Sam Rosenthal in 1983. Projekt releases music in the styles of darkwave, ambient, shoegaze, gothic rock, ethereal, dream-pop, and dark cabaret. Projekt artists include S ...

Presents: A Dark Cabaret'' *2006 – Various Artists: ''

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'' (song: "The Lovers" with

Amanda Palmer Amanda MacKinnon Gaiman Palmer (born April 30, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and performance artist who is the lead vocalist, pianist, and lyricist of the duo The Dresden Dolls. She performs as a solo artist and was also a ...

*2008 –

Faun Fables Faun Fables is an American band based in Oakland, California. Faun Fables is a concept and vehicle for Dawn McCarthy, who was inspired to write the original material while traveling after leaving the New York City music scene in 1997. Faun Fable ...

: ''A Table Forgotten'' *2009 – Elegi: ''Varde'' *2009 –

Beats Antique Beats Antique is a U.S.-based experimental world fusion and electronic music group. Formed in 2007 in conjunction with producer Miles Copeland, the group has become noted for their mix of different genres as well as their live shows, which mix s ...

: ''Contraption (EP Vol. 1)'' *2012 –

Stolen Babies Stolen Babies are an American experimental rock band consisting of vocalist/accordionist Dominique Lenore Persi, bassist/guitarist Rani Sharone, and drummer Gil Sharone. History Stolen Babies formed from a 12+ member high school performance tr ...

: "Naught" (song "Behind the Days") *2020 –

: ''No Dawn For Men'' *2021 –

: ''A Mallacht''

References

External links

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