Project Bongo

Electronic beats, synths and guitars mixed with pop songs and edgy hooks à la Phoenix and Two Door Cinema Club, Utrechts Project Bongo feature; Arthur Stoker (Vocals/Guitar), Jonathan Maridjan (Guitar), Jens Huigen (Bass), Cornel Sier (Keys) and Thom Heusinkveld (Drums).

Project Bongo was formed at the profound music academy 'Herman Brood Academie' in Utrecht, NL. The members shared a sheer passion for dance beats and pop hooks, and so formed the band around the songwriting formula's of Phoenix, Two Door Cinema Club and MGMT.
The band was quickly picked up by dutch radio station 3FM, where they played their very first show outside of the academy. A milestone for many dutch artists.
Project Bongo has opened shows for acts such as, The 1975, The Mystery Jets and The Boxer Rebellion. Have toured through The Netherlands in association with Popronde, had an international tour through Sweden, played at festivals as Sziget, This is Hultsfred, won the 'Utrechtse Popprijs' and named 'Best Live Act 2014' by '3voor12 Utrecht'.
Their Debut EP "Dancing Monkey" was released in April 2014. Singles "Noëlle" and "She" have been catching attention from every corner.
The bands popularity continues to rise and are currently writing, recording and planning to release their second EP in 2016.