Deloyd Elze with Geller and Derby

Derby is a Portland, OR indie pop trio (Nat Johnson, Dave Gulick, Isaac Frost) formed in the early 2000s. They released This Is the New You (Roslyn, 2005) and Posters Fade (Green Submarine, 2008), touring with acts like the Decemberists and Badly Drawn Boy.

Deloyd Elze, also known as Jacob Henry Allen, is a Jacksonville, Florida-born artist blending traditional American songwriting with experimental and electronic textures, creating a "digital twang" sound. His music, rooted in authenticity, explores the human experience, inspired by his great-grandfather. Notable releases include the EPs "Nellene" and "A Horse Named Proletariat," featuring songs like "Queen of Spades" and a collaboration with Angela Autumn on "George Jones."