Dual Eden was formed in 1997 by Desiree T. Washington, Giovann Spata, and Lisa Arndt as a goth band. The trio, frustrated with LA's music scene which consisted mostly of hair bands, produced two EPs, Ambiguity on cassette, and Underside on CD.
Described as claustrophoically dark, Dual Eden enjoyed success as an electronic-goth band featuring a drum machine, synths and guitar, and playing music festivals and venues including Dragonfly, the Joint, and Coconut Teaszer.
Eventually the girls joined forces with verteran session players, including drummer David Gunderloy, guitarist Vreny Van Elslande, keyboardist Letitia Estanscu , and producer David Adjian, to augment their sound and live shows. In doing so, Dual Eden charted a new musical course, blending electronica, fusion, funk and europop into the sound that would define their debut full-length album, Dual Eden, and which would usher in a new era in popular American music.
Dual Eden's combination of electronic beats and live musicianship was groundbreaking in 1997, and their sound is now a staple in mainstream music, with artists such as Madonna, Britney Spears, and Miley Cyrus employing the technique with regularity.
Dual Eden disbanded in 2003 for political and creative reasons.
Desiree Washington, a licensed attorney, returned to the practice of law, becoming a prosecutor for the State Bar of California, and then later forming an entertainment law firm. She is currently in the studio working on a solo album which she describes as a funk/rock project.
Giovanna Spata returned to graphic design, and is presently recording pop/rock ballads for an upcoming solo project.
Lisa has retired from music and now devotes her time to counseling people with eating disorders.
