Soul Portrait is an alternative/progressive/rock LIVE band based out of the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. It was founded in the year 2012. The band primarily focuses on hunting for the most pleasing melodies and sounds. Technicalities have never been the priority of the band, though infused whenever suitable. As the band is not confined to any particular genre or language, it always aims at creating and playing what, it believes, soothes the ears of the particular listener. Soul Portrait is influenced by the people, place and surroundings they dwell in. Major Influences: Metallica, Dream Theatre, Fuzon, Porcupine Tree, Lamb Of God, Alcest, Coldplay, Iron Maiden, Mike Portnoy, Thomas Lang, Flea, John Myung, Joe Satriani, Steven Wilson, Shafqat Amanat Ali, and Motherjane. Band Members: Hitesh Bhavtosh Ashwani Anirudh Khushal Karan