Leif Vollebekk
Leif Vollebekk is a Canadian indie folk singer-songwriter, whose 2017 album Twin Solitude was a shortlisted finalist for the 2017 Polaris Music Prize and the 2018 Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year. While studying philosophy at the University of Ottawa he spent some time in Iceland on a layover, before moving to Montreal after graduation to pursue his musical career.
Leif Vollebekk
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- Leif Vollebekk
- Birthplace
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Occupation
- Musician, songwriter
- Nationality
- Canada
- Fields
- indie folk
- Education
- University of Ottawa
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• Name — Leif Vollebekk • Birthplace — Ottawa, Ontario • Origin — Montreal, Quebec • Instrument — vocals, violin, guitar, piano • Genre — Indie folk • Occupation — Musician, songwriter • Years Active — 2010–present • Label — Nevado, Outside, Secret City • Website — http: www.leifvollebekk.com/
2010s
2010s
His debut album, Inland, was released on Nevado Records in 2010, and incorporated some songs he had written during his trip to Iceland. He followed up with North Americana in 2013 on Outside Music. He then signed to Secret City Records, which released Twin Solitude in 2017. The album garnered a Juno Award nomination and was shortlisted for a Polaris Music Prize. All three albums were supported by extensive touring in both North America and Europe. His fourth album, New Ways, was released November 1, 2019 on Secret City Records. The lead single "Hot Tears" was an Atwood Magazine Editor's Pick. He also contributed to Piano mal, the 2012 debut album by Julien Sagot.
2020s
2020s
His album Revelation, mixed by Tchad Blake and mastered by Greg Calbi, was released September 27, 2024. Following a fall EU tour he toured the U.S. in November, and a European tour and further European dates and a Canadian tour were scheduled to follow. The songs reflected spiritual explorations and dreams during his experience during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Vollebekk produced the album himself and played guitar, bass, piano, harmonica, B3 organ, Moog synthesizer, and accordion. In 2024 Vollebekk's song "Into the Ether" from his Twin Solitude album was included in Episode 7 of the AppleTV+ series Shrinking. Revelation received a Juno Award nomination for Adult Alternative Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2025.
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• Inland (2010) • North Americana (2013) • Twin Solitude (2017) • New Ways (2019) • Revelation (2024)
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- 1."Leif Vollebekk Let His Subconscious Be the Guide on 'Twin Solitude'". Exclaim!, March 3, 2017.
- 2."Polaris Music Prize shortlist includes Leonard Cohen, Gord Downie". The Globe and Mail, July 13, 2017.
- 3."Arcade Fire and Daniel Caesar lead 2018 Juno Award nominations". CBC Music, February 6, 2018.
- 4."Leif Vollebekk brings a bit of Iceland back". The Concordian, November 17, 2009.
- 5."Leif Vollebekk’s Twin Solitudes, a track-by-track journey through space, time, and Florida" . Ottawa Magazine, April 7, 2017.
- 6."Leif Vollebekk: Inland". Exclaim!, January 15, 2010.
- 7."Leif Vollebekk: North Americana". Exclaim!, February 20, 2013.
- 8."Leif Vollebekk works well with constraints". The Georgia Straight, April 26, 2017.
- 9.Amanda Wicks. New Ways. Pitchfork. 7 January 2020.
- 10.NPR. Leif Vollebekk Sees His Song 'Hot Tears' As Yellow. 29 January 2020.
- 11."Retenez bien le nom de Leif Vollebekk et écoutez son nouvel album bouleversant en exclu". Les Inrockuptibles, February 23, 2017.
- 12."Leif Vollebekk Returns with 'New Ways' LP". Exclaim!, June 18, 2019.
- 13.Mitch Mosk. THE SONGWRITER'S SONGWRITER: A CONVERSATION WITH LEIF VOLLEBEKK. Atwood Magazine. 7 November 2019.
- 14.Émilie Côté, "Julien Sagot: musicien libre". La Presse, January 28, 2012.
- 15.Darryl Sterdan. Albums Of The Week: Leif Vollebekk – Revelation. Tinnitist. 26 September 2024.
- 16.Peak Web. A deep Revelation lies in Leif Vollebekk's intricate indie tunes. The Peak. 31 July 2024.
- 17.Megan LaPierre. Leif Vollebekk Adds Canadian Leg to 'Revelation' Tour. Exclaim!. 22 October 2024.
- 18.Kill Beat Music. LEIF VOLLEBEKK ANNOUNCES CANADIAN LEG OF THE REVELATION TOUR. 22 October 2024.
- 19.Tom Power. Leif Vollebekk literally dreamt up his new album. CBC. 2 October 2024.
- 20.Peter Churchill. Leif Vollebekk "Revelation". Americana UK. 20 September 2024.
- 21.Dessi Gomez. 'Shrinking' Music Supervisors Christa Miller And Tony Von Pervieux Talk Episode 7 Needle Drops And Tease 'Something For Everyone' In Finale. Deadline. 20 November 2024.
- 22.Holly Gordon, "Here are all the 2025 Juno nominees". CBC Music, February 11, 2025.
- 23.Allie Gregory, "Leif Vollebekk Details New Album 'Revelation'". Exclaim!, May 23, 2024.
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