The Old Soul was a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2003 in Toronto. The ensemble was founded and led by Luca Maoloni, initially as a solo project.^[1] They perform an eclectic variety of instruments and styles, with critics drawing comparisons with Broken Social Scene the Polyphonic Spree.^[2][3][4] In Torontonian circles, they are known for live lyrical and musical variations on album standards.^[5]

Maoloni studied piano at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and went on to complete a degree in Music Theory and Composition at the University of Western Ontario.^[6] In 1988 he completed aMusic Industry Arts collegiate degree in recording.^[6] Prior to The Old Soul, he was a member of Hollowphonic and White Star Line.

The self-titled debut album was released in 2004 (and reissued two years later by Universal), and followed in 2006 with She's Got Party Davis Eyes.^[7] Third album Gold was released in 2007.^[8]

• The Old Soul (2004), Hand of God
• She's Got Party Davis Eyes (2006), Hand of God
• Gold (2007), Grifter

• The Old Soul official website
• The Old Soul at Myspace
• The Old Soul at CBC Radio 3
• Review by Eye Weekly