The idea of 'Soler' turning professional was a result of peer pressure from the friends of the Acconci brothers, who all echoed the same message – that it was a waste of their vocal talent if they didn't at least give Hong Kong a crack.

Soler soon turned professional when offered a contract with a new music label after a member of the audience was fascinated with one of their live gigs in Hong Kong.

Prior to their 2005 debut, as an underground band which performed many live gigs, Soler has over the years developed a musical style that blends rock, soul and folk into one.

Soler's Hong Kong debut, produced by US-based Lupo Groining, in early 2005 greatly exceeded their own expectations.

However, to their surprise Soler was a storming success – as soon as their first song "Soul Lost" (失魂) was aired on radio, listeners sat up and took notice of the 'gweilo band who sang in Cantonese'.

Hummingbird Music sued the group for not fulfilling the contract, which the court ruled Soler must pay the record company HK$6 Million in reparations including accrued interests.

On 31 October 2010, Soler performed with an eight piece band from Sicily, Italy called The OmniArt Ensemble at the 24th Macau International Music Festival.

The tour kicked off in Beijing, China on 2 July 2011, scheduled to run all the way into the summer of 2012, with stops in Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and more.

Noted physician and composer and long time SQ contestant, Dr. Ian Pun will present his cooking dubstep song "Digital Spareribs" 数字排骨.