The Old Soul

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The Old Soul
Origin Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres Indie rock
Years active2003 (2003)–2008
Labels
Past members
  • Luca Maoloni
  • Nick Taylor
  • Matt McLaren
  • Jay Anderson
  • Andrew Innanen
  • Jo-Ann Goldsmith
  • Paul Aucoin
  • Andrew Scott

The Old Soul was a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2003 in Toronto. The ensemble was founded and led by Luca Maoloni, initially as a solo project. [1] They perform an eclectic variety of instruments and styles, with critics drawing comparisons with Broken Social Scene the Polyphonic Spree. [2] [3] [4] In Torontonian circles, they are known for live lyrical and musical variations on album standards. [5]

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History

Maoloni studied piano at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and went on to complete a degree in Music Theory and Composition at the University of Western Ontario. [6] In 1988 he completed aMusic Industry Arts collegiate degree in recording. [6] Prior to The Old Soul, he was a member of Hollowphonic and White Star Line.

The self-titled debut album was released in 2004 (and reissued two years later by Universal), and followed in 2006 with She's Got Party Davis Eyes. [7] Third album Gold was released in 2007. [8]

Discography

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