Synthpop, futurepop, EBM, Industrial, experimental, sound scapes, darkness, hope, despair, uncertain future, strength in knowledge, music for a better living.
Switchboard Of Souls is a Darkwave/Synthpop band coming out of the Central Valley, influenced by bands such as Kraftwerk, Joy Division/New Order, Camouflage, Depeche Mode and Clan Of Xymox. The band started out in 2001 with a goal to make music the way it was made in the early 80’s IE. pop music based on synthesizers.
SOS’ founder and core member is Christopher Quintos born on April 8, 1972 in Fresno, California and was raised in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii along with his brother. He began learning music by ear at the age of 9. Quintos’ first music compositions were done on his home computer, a Commodore 64. During his teen years, he became involved in the PC demoscene where he was able to pursue his passion for electronic music production. He has released several compositions: Between 1991 and 1994 Quintos created music for one of the small obscure groups in the demoscene at the time. Eventually he became one of their composers under the pseudonym K.Q. Delirium (KQdelirium) One of his best-known compositions from that time is “The Grinding Shame”.
In 1995 Quintos left the PC demoscene to work as a DJ at a relatives local known night club. Where he met Jason VanHelsdingen also known as Till Then, they talked, swapped demo tapes and both had a passion for the same type of music and vision. In 1999 formed a live electronic/synth band called KULTUR. Later that year, As time passed, so did the nuance of KULTUR. Reminiscing over the sounds of KQdelirium, in 2001, Quintos transformed KQdelirium into Switchboard Of Souls.
The beginning line up for the first year of 2001 of SOS was: Christopher Quintos (Lyrics, Lead Vocals, Lead synths/keys, Guitars and programming). His cousin Tiffany Jepsen (Backing Vocals) and Anthony Urbano (Backing Vocals and atmospheric synths/keys). In 2002 Tiffany had left the band to further her studies. So all who where left was the two.. Christopher and Anthony. In 2003 They were introduced to local producer Nosajg aka (Common Prayer Studios) who helped find SOS’ signature sound. Jason VanHelsdingen was also recruited into the band, so the final line up was: Christopher Q. (Lyrics, Lead Vocals, Lead synths/keys, Guitars). Anthony U. (Backing Vocals and atmospheric synths/keys) and Jason V. (Bass/synths/keys, triggers and programming).
In 2004 Nosajg helped with the production of SOS’ song “Don’t Bother Me” and all its remixes. Early 2005 everyone went their seperate ways and again left Quintos to continue his journey as core member and solo artist Switchboard Of Souls. In 2006 Quintos discovered the Metaverse.. 3D virtual worlds of Second Life. Became a Metaverse Musician and became a performing artist in Second Life as well.
Since the release of their Maxi-single Don’t Bother Me in 2003, Switchboard Of Souls is currently working on some covers, singles and the reworking of a few older tracks, and some side projects/collaborations. SOS has grown in popularity and managed to maintain a faithful group of fans all over the world.
Switchboard Of Souls in Real Life LIVE:
Christopher Quintos (Lyrics, Lead Vocals, Lead Keys/Synths, Programming)
Anthony Urbano (Backing Vocals, Backing keys/Synths)
Switchboard Of Souls in Second Life LIVE:
Christopher Quintos aka (Sifu Qinan in Second Life) – (Vocals, Keys/Synths, Programming)
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