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. Around this time, guitarist Brian Lee joined the band.

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.

Their new release, 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.