After a year of touring in the States and Europe as the drummer of the Psych Trio Desert Mountain Tribe (supporting Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy), London/Netherlands based artist Frank van der Ploeg, a.k.a VAN ELST, shape-shifted his Psychedelic Rock background into a style that he describes as a dark, dreamy, electronic, yet romantic set of sounds. Last seen on stage opening for Bauhaus with his previous band Desert Mountain Tribe, Dream Pop artist VAN ELST has learned a thing or two from the gothic legends about writing emotional atmospheric songs.

Vanilla Franco is the brainchild of independent musician Joey Quinn, who has reached audiences the world over from his home in Bury St. Edmunds. Vanilla Franco began as an inside gag for Joey, who joked about having a band—a bluff for the ages—and accidentally booked a gig. Not one to waste the opportunity, Joey cobbled together a musical bootcamp of friends, neighbors, and instruments. The show was a success, despite the odds, and Franco lives on.

Crafting sonic landscapes that transcend boundaries, VXXK is a chart-topping producer and DJ who is the enigmatic force behind the beats. Teaming up with vocalist Bailey Jehl, their dance single “To the Ceiling” is a summer soundtrack staple, now available on all platforms. While not much is known about the elusive VXXK, their talents suggest that this is not their first foray into the world of music. To date, their associates include multi-platinum, Billboard, and Grammy winning acts.