Soulounge, a German band, was founded in 2001 by Sven Bünger and Bela Brauckmann, featuring Astrid North, Susanne Vogel, and Thomas Werner, with various guest musicians over the years. Their debut album, The Essence of the Live Event, was released in 2003, followed by Home in 2004 and Say It All in 2006. Soulounge became known for their live performances at Berlin's Quasimodo club and collaborations with notable artists such as AyỠand Roger Cicero. The band disbanded in December 2010 but was revived by Sven Bünger in 2017 with new members.