After a year of touring in the States and Europe as the drummer of 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 which 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. His music absorbs the listener into the already authentic landscape of the artist, continuing his musical blend of melancholic synth lines, bass heavy electronics, atmospheric dream pop melodies with hints of psychedelia. 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”. Influences include Moderat, Tycho & Oscar and the Wolf. More soon