Album Notes

Soul Distraction are:
Elsa Faith - Vocals / Acoustic Guitars
Marty Mitchell - Acoustic Guitars / Backup Vocals

It is without mistake that you can hear The Cranberries and Fleetwood Mac with beautiful harmonies similar to Simon & Garfunkel, when you listen to Soul Distraction.

Marty Mitchell and Elsa Faith came from two different countries, at least 15000 miles apart yet they blended their voices and musical skills as if they had grown up together.

Singaporean born and raised, Elsa Faith is heavily influenced by artists such as The Cranberries, Jewel, Nelly Furtado and even evergreen singers like Patsy Cline and Karen Carpenter. Her cool raspy vocals will remind us of the sweetness of Celine Dion and with the energy and soulfulness of Janis Joplin.

Marty Mitchell's musical career began in his late teens, playing in Japan for US soldiers. This sparked the desire to use his talent to create music that actually brings comfort. His guitar playing skills are as if they were molded by Keith Richards (Rolling Stones) & Neil Diamond. It is also a plus that he has a voice like Dan Murphy's (Soul Asylum).

Combine all the above with an Indonesian twist, Soul Distraction has just delivered us a revolutionary yet heartwarming sound that the world is needing.

Soul Distraction had toured as a 5-piece band since 2006, opening up for national acts such as Genitorturers, Mankind Is Obsolete and international band, Mortiis and have performed in several venues in the west coast region.

This Bare Bones EP is a "door-gift" into the minds of the main songwriters for Soul Distraction, Elsa Faith & Marty Mitchell.