Astonish Records Releases Soular's Love, Crash, Heal LP

Albuquerque, NM. (Top40 Charts/ Astonish Records) - When you take a lead singer with a powerful voice, a guitarist with unbridled presence, a talented bassist who provides perfectly-timed rhythmic structure, and a drummer who forms the essential backbone with enormous ability and energy, you have SOULAR, a four-piece rock steamroller. Each member is also a songwriter, sings, and has immense stage presence.

Based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Soular was formed in 2002 when longtime friends Marsh Shamburger (keys, guitar, tambourine, vocals) and Jared Ashcraft (bass, vocals) began a musical collaboration. Adding versatile drummer Ian Byrd in 2003 and releasing their first album, Time and Space, the band reached a new level of creativity and exposure – they appeared on the CMJ 200 chart for more than two months in 2005. Around this time, guitarist Brian Lee joined the band.

Continuing to build a large fan base, Soular has maintained a relentless touring schedule for the past three years, and as of late has opened for artists including Liz Phair, Pinback, Louie XIV, Blue Man Group, Vertical Horizon, Longwave and The Fray.

Just as Led Zeppelin's music was a phenomenon because each member's contribution was a masterpiece all on its own, so is Soular's music. Separately, the guitar, or keys, or bass, or drums are impeccable; and together, Marsh, Jared, Ian, and Brian form a collective sound that leaves you mesmerized with wonder.

Soular's individual talent could be attributed to their rich collective experience as well as each member's musical successes before coming together, but what you see onstage is largely credited to their intense love of music. Each of the guys has a true passion and appreciation for the art of song, and they are eager to tell you who they think are the best film composers of all time, who is the best drummer of the 1970's, who is the best up-and-coming artist this year, what they are listening to right now, and anything else that has the faintest thing to do with music. Their excitement is inspiring, and you can see their acknowledgement of the art of music when they perform.

With their upcoming new release, Love Crash Heal, Soular has created an outstanding album that resonates with melodic structures and refreshing diversity. Love Crash Heal is brimming with pushing, driving songs that will keep you in awe of Soular's skills, as well as make you want to move your feet. One minute you'll be hearing powerhouse rock, then a beautiful love serenade. Whether you are listening to their albums or rocking out at a live show, Soular is not to be missed.