SOEN: Joel Ekelöf Talks Reliance, Australian Tour, Vocal Influences & Finding His Own Voice
The Everblack Podcast caught up with Joel Ekelöf from SOEN ahead of the band’s long-awaited Australian tour, discussing their latest album *Reliance*, the creative inspiration behind its progressive metal sound, his vocal journey and influences including Layne Staley and Jeff Buckley, and how experimenting with different vocal styles helped him find his own voice.
SOEN + THE OMNIFIC October 2026 Australian Tour Dates
Friday 16th October MELBOURNE, 170 Russell
Saturday 17th October SYDNEY, Manning Bar
Monday 19th October BRISBANE, Crowbar
Tickets : https://thephoenix.au/soen-omnific-2026/
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