247 Ink Magazine (August/September) 2017 Issue#16 | Page 89

Many major cities across the country, for countless years, have been breeding grounds for music. Some musicians and bands simply imitate their “idols” assimilating to popular trends with hopes of popularity and success. Then there are those who create works of art that are con- ceived from the passion for music that seems to pulse through every ele- ment of their existence. Their impetus….good music. Quantum Split fits the latter. Quantum Split is a New York based band that delivers positive messages that accompany powerful beats along with captivating melo- dies and rhythms as heard in their latest single “AMERICA.” Quantum Split can be described as the “perfect blend of rock and soul.” So we had no choice but to sit down with Soleil Laurent (lead singer & lead guitar), Adrian Read (guitar), Ivan Hardy (bass) and Anthony Anderson (drums) and get to know this group of young musicians. Give me a little background on you as musicians and individuals. SL: I grew up in Long Island (NY). I grew up with a father who was really 87