Soulswitch

Soulswitch is a five-piece modern rock and melodic metal group from Orlando, Florida. The band’s line-up consists of Tom Huestis, Jimmy Kwong, Matt Larson, Nic Allen and Mike Mouris, and that final configuration has been in place since late 2006.

Style and sound

The group sits within alternative metal, alternative rock, metal, hard rock and alternative. Its music is described as combining heavy and melodic elements with mainstream hooks aimed at active rock radio. The band also presents itself as writing and performing as a collective, with each member contributing through individual strengths.

Live activity and reception

Soulswitch builds a reputation through live shows, with a performance style described as forceful and crowd-focused. Connections Magazine describes the band’s sound as distinctive and explosive, and later says the group develops from a local act into one ready for national exposure.

The band earns listener support for a slot on the WJRR Earth Day Birthday 15 second stage alongside Another Black Day, Rev Theory and Saving Abel, and later wins another chance to play Earthday Birthday 17. It also shares stages with Filter, Sevendust, Nonpoint and Saving Abel. The group draws 1,200 fans when it headlines Hard Rock Live in Orlando and also appears regularly at House of Blues Orlando, opening for Sevendust or headlining local shows.

Output

Soulswitch releases a six-song EP that attracts attention for its sound and helps establish the band’s profile in the Orlando rock scene.