Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Thomas Stankiewicz met while both living in Los Angeles and immediately formed a strong bond. Their shared passion for music and friendship have significantly increased their phone bills now that they live on different continents. Their phone calls and friendship eventually led them to combine their musical talents in Iceland, where Thomas is now based. The duo is currently working on a new album, and at their concert at the State of the Art festival, they will offer a preview of the music in progress.

In the Los Angeles music scene, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson is a key figure. Over the past 20 years, he has worked as a conductor, arranger, violinist and much more. He has been involved in classical music, jazz, hip hop, improvisational music, R&B, soul and has played on more than 600 albums. He has worked with artists such as Ray Charles, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Henry Mancini, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Smokey Robinson, Wayne Shorter, Brad Mehldau, Dr. Dre, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak, Flying Lotus, Kamasi Washington, and Thundercat to name a few.

Thomas Stankiewicz earned his bachelor's degree in composition from the Iceland University of the Arts in 2022 and is an exceptional guitarist. He has spent extended periods in Los Angeles and London, building a strong network within the music industry. He has worked on a variety of musical projects, but instrumental music holds a special place in his heart. He also hosts a popular radio show on NTS Radio in London, which has many loyal listeners.