Plini and Sungazer

Plini Roessler-Holgate, an Australian guitarist from Sydney, is celebrated for his instrumental progressive rock and metal, blending virtuosic playing with intricate compositions, jazz fusion, and math rock. MusicRadar named him best prog guitarist of 2017, and Steve Vai hailed him as "the future of exceptional guitar playing". Notable albums include Handmade Cities, Impulse Voices, and An Unnameable Desire. He has collaborated with artists like Tosin Abasi.

Sungazer is a Brooklyn-born progressive jazz fusion band led by bassist Adam Neely and drummer Shawn Crowder, known for blending jazz, metal, and electronic music. Touring members include saxophonist Jared Yee, guitarist Shubh Saran, and keyboardist Christian Li. Their sophomore album features guitarists Mark Lettieri and Plini.