Opensouls Explained

Opensouls were a New Zealand band formed in 2001.^[1] After releasing numerous vinyl EPs, the band released their critically acclaimed debut album Kaleidoscope which impressed reviewers and fans alike. While this album draws inspiration from soul, reggae, jazz & blues styles, their next album, Standing in the Rain, was made with the intent to reflect the sound and feeling of a particular musical era: late 1950s and early 1960s British and American R&B. The band split up in 2011, playing their final live shows.

Band members

• Bjorn Petersen – Vocals
• Tyra Hammond – Vocals
• Jeremy Toy - Guitar
• Chip Mathews – Bass
• Steph "Cee" Brown - Keys
• Julien Dyne - Percussion
• Scott Towers - Saxophone
• Cam Allen - Saxophone
• Isaac "Aesh" Aesili - Trumpet
• Harlin Davey - Turntables

Discography

Albums

Year	Title^[2]	Label	NZ Top 40 Albums Chart^[3]	Copies Sold
2006	Kaleidoscope	From the Crate	29
2009	Standing in the Rain	From the Crate	8

Awards and nominations

• Kaleidoscope was nominated for the Best Urban/Hip Hop album at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards.
• 'What Do You Do?’ claimed the best hip-hop song at the 2006 bNet awards.

External links

• Web site: Opensouls' Latest Album Gets A Little Help From Their Friends . voxy.co.nz.

Notes and References

1. News: Opensouls return with new album 'Standing in the Rain' out Monday 17 August . infonews.co.nz. 3 August 2009. Isaac Promotions.
2. Web site: Opensouls. Discogs.
3. Web site: Opensouls - Top 40 Albums. www.muzic.net.nz.