Shapeshifters of the organic and electronic, EMAEL an eclectic group that has converged many genres of music ranging from their classical roots to indie/alt-pop influences, such as Radiohead, Alt-J, but also Hiatus Kaiyote and Robert Glasper Experiment performs LIVE during DTSA Artwalk in the 2nd Street Plaza!  EMAEL was featured as Best Experimental Band in OCWeekly's "Best of" in 2018 and 2019! OCWeekly wrote: EMAEL are like a smooth port on a hot day, gently turning everything else into a fuzz. Experimenting with a variety of sounds and electronic additions, EMAEL manage to never be abrasive, remaining extremely palatable at any time.

Group member Joris Hoogsteder received his master's in music composition and theory from Cal State Fullerton and is currently a resident of Grand Central Art Center is an eclectic group that has converged many genres of music ranging from their classical roots to indie/alt-pop influences, such as Radiohead, Alt-J, but also Hiatus Kaiyote and Robert Glasper Experiment.   EMAEL was featured as Best Experimental Band in OCWeekly's "Best of" in 2018 and 2019! OCWeekly wrote: EMAEL are like a smooth port on a hot day, gently turning everything else into a fuzz. Experimenting with a variety of sounds and electronic additions, EMAEL manage to never be abrasive, remaining extremely palatable at any time.

Group member Joris Hoogsteder received his master's in music composition and theory from Cal State Fullerton and is currently a resident of Grand Central Art Center