Inspired by the roots and groove sounds of the blues, blues-rock, soul, rock 'n roll, funk and R&B, Soulmate came together in Shillong, in February 2003 playing their first concert at the 'Roots Festival at the Water Sports Complex in Umiam. Since then the band has performed many concerts all over The Northeast as well as in different parts of India. They have also performed at the International Jazzmandu Festival in Kathmandu for three years. 2004, 2005 and 2009. They have released 2 albums, Shillong and Moving On was released by Blue Frog Records in June 2009. Soulmate have played numerous gigs all over India as well as in Kathmandu, France, USA, Norway and in Singapore.