Transforming elements from genres as diverse as electronica, house, pop and neo-soul, the result is a web of sound that threads poetic lyricism and unfamiliar instruments over a backdrop of electronic elements and synth-heavy dance beats. Elder Island are singer and cellist Katy, bassist and beat engineer Luke Thornton and guitarist and synth virtuoso David Havard. Though none of the three hail from Bristol, the trio met there during University and their respective studies in graphic design, fine-art and photography have doubtlessly provided the band with its diverse creative sustenance.