Percy Howard is a singer and a song writer who over the years has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music world. The project named Meridiem was formed in 1997 when Percy invited Bill Laswell to work with him along with drummer Charles Hayward who had previously been a member of This Heat. Bill Laswell of course has worked with many artists including, Daevid Allen and New York Gong, Herbie Hancock and perhaps most famously Brian Eno and David Byrne on their album My Life In The Bush of Ghosts.

The album A Pleasant Fiction was originally released in 2004 and includes contributions from Living Color guitarist Vernon Reid and former Guns n Roses guitarist Buckethead. The album has a broad base of influences and due to the influences brought to bear by Founder members Laswell and Howard the album makes for an eclectic listening experience.