Soul Filter

‘Letters To Myself’ is a cathartic journey through the darkness of insecurities and surrender of self-acceptance. The outdated narratives we cling to like that dusty shoe box of old letters kept hidden in the closet. The single is about acknowledging these stories, understanding their impact, and choosing to let them go. “I want to re-write the letters I’ve been sending myself” says Karen.
Sonically “it blends sounds straight-out-of-the-late-90's alternative world, with a modern pop flare. Alanis Morissette meets Dido meets alt rock. The introspective lyrics paired with a fun, punchy mid-tempo vibe and quirky guitar ear-worms perfectly portrays the intentional contradiction - just as the chorus line says “If you ask me how I am, I’ll say I’m well”. How many times have we replied “everything’s fine”- Keeping our vulnerabilities and self-doubts hidden, because deep down maybe we really know they’re just the stories we tell ourselves.

Soul Filter is a Summerside, PEI-based Alt Rock-Pop band, known for their 90s-inspired sound and heartfelt, confessional lyrics. Fronted by the husband-and-wife duo Karen and Mike Penton, the award nominated four piece band blends introspective themes with catchy, anthemic melodies, soulful vocals, pop hooks and gritty guitar, while taking inspiration from artists like Alanis Morissette, The Cranberries and Sheryl Crow with a touch of Matt Mays. Their live performances deliver a dynamic mix of original music and a female fronted retro rock pop, heart & soul. Members are: Karen Penton on lead vocals & acoustic rhythm guitar, Mike Penton on electric lead guitar, Ronnie Arsenault on bass, and Andy Adams on drums.

Soul Filter upcoming shows:
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May 30th -Holy Whale Beer Hall- Riverview, NB
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June 5th - The Cap - Living Roots Festival - Fredericton, NB
Soul Filter Acoustic Duo shows:
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May 23 - Founder’s Hall - Charlottetown, PE
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Aug 14 - Saltbox Shining Waters - Tantallon, NS
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Aug 15 - Lightship Brewery - Lunenburg, NS
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Aug 15 - King Street Brewery - Bridgewater, NS


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