Vandal is an artist, engineer, and founder of The Box Studios, a creative ecosystem in California dedicated to empowering artists. Born in San Antonio and raised in a single-parent household, he first turned to music in high school as an outlet for isolation, teaching himself to record on Audacity and releasing tracks on SoundCloud. His name, rooted in a middle school vandalism charge, evolved into a symbol of rebellion and raw artistic expression.

A defining psychedelic experience at 17 gave him clarity and set his path: to live through music and build spaces where others could thrive. Today, Vandal balances his roles as an artist and mentor, guiding a growing community while expanding his studios across California and beyond, with plans for San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.

Known for his humility and vision, Vandal’s mission is to create a global network where artists can be authentically themselves — a legacy built on faith, resilience, and the belief that music is both therapy and freedom.