Last seen opening for Bauhaus with his previous band Desert Mountain Tribe, VAN ELST, a multi-instrumentalist, has learned a thing or two from the legends about writing emotional ethereal songs. His music absorbs the listener into an already authentic sonic landscape, continuing his musical mix of melancholic synths lines, heavy electronics and atmospheric dreamy vocal melodies.

Dutch Producer, songwriter and drummer VAN ELST has already carved out a corner of the music sphere all of his own, with journalists comparing his unsettling brand of electronica to bands as diverse as Joy Division and Crystal Castles. On a journey to shine a light on the unspoken sides of mental health, VAN ELST hopes his music will create more awareness and understanding of the struggles experienced by many: “Listening to songs that relate to the situation I’m in helps me to process my feelings. With my music I hope to provide a feeling of hope and a similar healing experience for the listener”.

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Van Elst is touring UK / EU in June / July 2025

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