Xaros is an electronic and pop-punk music DJ/producer duo based in San Francisco. Comprised of childhood friends Marvin Garantoza and Jeremy Ibay, the two formed Xaros in 2018. Using a mixture of live instruments and electronic elements, Xaros incorporates nostalgic sounds from their formative years with contemporary and experimental production in each performance. They are excited to bring their distinct take on anime, pop, and EDM tracks to this year’s BarCon.

Stray Violet is a pop duo from the San Francisco Bay Area made up of Kevin and Rosie, who found themselves bonding over a shared love of catchy music. Influenced by a wide variety of genres including soul, r&b, jazz, edm and pop, they aim to use the kind of music that inspired them to inspire others.