Soundarcade is a Latvian progressive rock, post-metal band. The band was formed in 2002 in Riga.[1]

Soundarcade
OriginRiga, Latvia
GenresProgressive rock, post-rock, post-metal, heavy metal
Years active2002 (2002)–present
LabelsMelo
MembersMartins Abols
Lauris Abele
Raitis Abele
Janis Zale
Gints Spole
Ingus Kempaus

Soundarcade's music features influences ranging from Latvian folk music to spaghetti westerns, and structures of progressive rock music. Raw sound is provided by dark, swirling guitars, angry drumming, dissonant, howling violin and pulsing bass.[2]

The band released its debut album, 12 Songs of the Jackalope, through the independent Latvian label Melo Records”and is now working on new material. Soundarcade represent Latvian music with live performances that are always supplemented by custom-made visuals.


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Current members

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References

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  1. ^ "++AlterNative++ alternative.lv". Archived from the original on 2008-02-16. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  2. ^ "Soundarcade | Meteor Agency". 14 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
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